Donna Lang

Virginia Beach, VA
757-477-4106 (c)

SKILLS Typing = 70 wpm

I possess excellent communication skills and enjoy interacting with
the public. I am smart and energetic and have excellent organizational
skills. I am quick to learn and would be a valuable asset to any company
.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Post College-Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 2007 to present
College -- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Major: Early Childhood Education (N-4)
Minor: Office Administration
Degree: B.S.
High School -- Punahou Academy, Honolulu, Hawaii
Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Virginia

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

May 2008 - Present Currently receiving instruction from an editor/publisher

from McGraw Hill Publishing regarding writing for
children's magazines and for children's books.
May 2007 - May 2008 Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach, Va.
Enrollment to enhance skills.
.
May 2005-May 2007 Tidewater Learning Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Tutored elementary aged children in reading, writing and mathematics. Interface
d with parents on educational plans for each child and coordinated each child's
individual curriculum and schedule on a weekly basis. Had to be very flexible in
time management, curriculum planning and scheduling and temperament due to last
minute schedule changes. (Left to enhance my education at an Adult Learning Ce
nter and am currently doing so.)
December 1988-May 2005 --Multitask position as a homemaker, wife and mother of
2
Organizer and co-manager of household and schedules.
During this opportunity I served as a volunteer for
numerous activities including teaching, childcare, club
organizations and choral activities.
April 1988-December 1988
Kelly Services, Mayfield Village, Ohio
--Duties included marketing work, secretarial and
receptionist jobs (moved)
November 1987-April 1988
J.O.B.S. of Cleveland, Maple Heights, Ohio
 -- Held the position of counselor/sales representative
for an employment information service. Responsibilities
included training and supervising a team of counselors
and sales representatives as well as locating employment
opportunities by contacting employers and referrals for
those on service.
I was the top producing sales representative in the office.
(owner sold the company)
September 1986-May 1987
Manpower Temporary Services, Beachwood, Ohio
Kelly Services, Mayfield Village, Ohio
--Held numerous positions as a receptionist and secretary
(desired permanent employment)
January 1985-June 1986
Manpower Temporary Services, Honolulu, Hawaii
-- Held numerous positions as a receptionist and secretary
Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii
--Substitute Teacher, grades K-6
(moved)
August 1984-December 1984
McLellan & Copenhagen, Inc., Mountain View, California
--Receptionist/Girl Friday with various responsibilities.
After a short period of time was asked to join their
Marketing department.
(moved)
September 1979-June 1983
International Energy Associates, Ltd., Washington, D.C.
--Watergate Office Building (Energy consultant firm)
Sole administrative assistant to the President of the
company. Responsibilities included forecasting
computerized monthly profiles regarding manpower vs.
contracts for board meetings (dealing with project
managers and top level executives on a weekly basis);
arranged meetings and accommodations for foreign
clients; arranged travel itineraries; typed correspondence;
screened clients and set up luncheon meetings. (moved)

ADDITIONAL SUMMER EXPERIENCE

Instructional Television Cooperative (ITV CO-OP)
Fairfax, Virginia
--Secretary to both Director of Development and Head
Supervisor for writing and production of programming.
(company moved location)
Commander Fleet Air Western Pacific, Atsugi, Japan
--Secretary on the Admiral's personal staff (summer)
Naval Air Station, Atsugi, Japan
--Director of Children's Creative Activities. Recruited,
interviewed and selected staff assistants and researched,
designed and implemented curriculums for the arts and
crafts and tennis programs. (summer)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current member of the Town Pt. Club Membership Council Norfolk, Virginia
Assisted the Director of Volunteers at the John Warner
for Senate campaign headquarters in direct mail outs and
phone banks and also assisted to direct youth activities.
Have traveled throughout the USA, Europe and Far East.
Lived in Guam.
A reader to underprivileged children in shelters from
broken homes
A co-host family for Operation Smile. The child and nurse
from Morocco stayed in my home for a 6 week visit to obtain a life changing oper
ation for the 8 year old child.