I tried to create a pitch about being given the opportunity to write about the

“Prison System” and how it’s not truly set up to help or change the mind frame or

behavior of the inmates or people who have committed a crime. I would love to

take the opportunity to write and discuss about this well oiled machine we call

prison or “the system”. I would love a showcase my ideas and opinions about why

the system is set up to keep people in a rat race of crime. The system was created

not to truly change people or change their behavior it was created to keep them in

cycle in poverty and crime. Let’s start with why most company chooses not to hire

people with a record. Most companies wont hire you have you have a

misdemeanor or felony on your record. I believe that the problem in that is if a

person can’t find a good job what else are they supposed to do. If a person can’t

support their family what are they supposed to do. Most employers state that they

are companies that operate following the guidelines of EEOC. Someone who made

one mistake in their life or when they were younger doesn’t mean that this is who

they are or who they will always be. I believe that as a society we have unrealistic

expectations of people. How is someone supposed to change if no one will give

them the chance to prove themselves? I think people should be judged by what

they are capabilities are not their past. A person with a criminal background should

not automatically be written off as a someone who can’t complete the job. If a

person has a criminal background an employer should make a decision based off

references, and the severity of the crimes.

I wanted to give a pitch or bid to the website Seed.com but when I tried to sign up

for the website I was unable to make an account. But the site did post a notice for

any that wanted to create an account for them stating: We are in the process of

reformatting Seed.com and new assignments are currently on hold. If you would

like to sign up for the all-new Seed 2.0, please email seed2signup@seed.com. My

overall impression of the site was fun and innovative. Compared to the other

freelance site I’ve gone to this one seems to have a much broader audience. I like

how the sited listed all of the different companies they work with. I think putting

this information on the site allows you to think about what industry you want to

write for and what type of topics you find interesting. This is also the first site that

I noticed works with a Black owned company which is very important to me. I am

very passionate about writing or blogging about the blacks in correctional

facilities. I think people within the black community would like to hear my thoughts

and opinions. Even after the class ends I do plan on coming back to the site to find

out if they are up and running so I can submit my pitch about how prison will never

help someone rehabilitate or get back on their feet when they are released. I

learned that in the freelancing community knowing who the company works with

up front will invite a writer to use their services. Its exciting to think that your blog

may be published on one of your favorite websites or companies.

Strong organizational skills

Customer service

Benefits Knowledge

Works Compensation

Conflict Resolution Skills

Business Ethics

Dedication to Continuous

Improvement

Team Orientation/ Strategic Orientation

Calendar Management and Scheduling

Travel Planning (Domestic and

International Travel)

MS Office-Advanced Knowledge

Kronos

Oracle

AAP

Jun. 2010- present CIRCOR Aerospace

Corona, CA

Human Resources Coordinator

• Provides excellent customer service daily, to all customers, and staff of the company

• Administratively responsible for pre-employment on-boarding, which includes reviewing

applications, conducting background checks, updating Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) logs,

employment verifications, and drug testing.

• Assisted with Internal/Legal Investigations

• Coordinates Unemployment Hearings

• Conducts Exist Interviews

• Assist employees with routine personnel related questions as the first point of contact for

employee related issues

• Proven track record in customer service like managing front desk operations, processing

paperwork and communicating reliable information to customers

• Assist in investigations and documentation within our department.

• Manages the recruiting and hiring process for the company.

Feb. 2008- Jun 2010 CSC Naval Surface Warfare Center

Corona, CA

SCA General Clerk 2

• Pre-coded and processed naval documents, prepared and maintained Missile Log Books

• Managed and answered a multi-level line phone system and setup appointments

• Attend branch meeting and take detailed notes and enter all notes into LAMDA post all

attendees, assign all actions, and post agenda and notes

• Answered phones and directed all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently

• Responsible for heavy calendar management

Jan. 2008-Jan. 2009 Toys R Us

Rialto, CA

Executive Administrative Assistant

• Welcomes guest & customers by greeting them, in person, or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries

• Created reports for the merchandise sold in stores nation-wide

• Investigated fraudulent credit card transactions

• Take dictation and prepare outgoing letters and memos

• Represents the executives by attending meetings in the executives absence, speaking for the executive

• Set up all wireless accounts for VP (Tech support for all executive phones)

• Keep inventory of supplies and replenish as needed budgeted expense goals

• Arranged travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed

• Responsible for heavy calendar management

• Answered phones and directed all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently

• Communicated and handled incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of the Partners

• Assisted Partners with preparation of presentations

• Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner

• Arranged travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed

Feb. 2006-Jan. 2008 Techniform Metal Curving

Rialto, CA

Human Resources Assistant

• Managed and answered a multi-level line phone system and setup appointments for project managers

• Developed and administered surveys to existing clients regarding customer service

• Organized, filed, and entered all sales logs (sales invoices from contracted job sites)

• Created safety policy manuals

• Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings

• Recorded all employees' daily attendance

• Assisted in hiring quality employees by, verifying job history, performing background and reference checks

• Created, maintained employee files following federal and state guidelines

• Processed E-Verify on every applicant

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Most students learn within the first few weeks of attending school that textbooks aren’t a small

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There is no such thing has REHABILITATION! If prison was truly a place of

rehabilitation then there would be less men that constantly go back! There

would be less be who are considered institutionalized. If going to prison after

committing a crime why does the only choice someone has is to commit

another crime. There aren't any good paying jobs with benefits that hire

benefits. What choices and opinions does someone who has been in the

"SYSTEM" really have NONE! I would like to interview men that have been

released from prison for big and small things. In my interviews I would want to

explore and get answers to how their lives are now that hey have been

released from prison. If they have found a job what type of companies are

actually hiring and interested in them. I would love to explore how it is

extremely difficult to not end up back in prison. I would love to explore how

even finding somewhere to live is a huge obstacle for them to overcome.

Society does not truly believe in second chances. The of my article out

probably be 1-2 pages depending on how many people I am actually able to

interview, or if anyone is even willing to interview with me. I am the best

because I have grown up and seen how the system works with my own eyes.

My father was a correctional officer, Sheriff Deputy, Group home counselor

and I've seen it all. I also am some what an expect on this issue because I

have seen how this has effected my family or friends. Before i decided to

become a communications major i majored in criminal justice for 3 years.

Something from Nothing--Wake Me up Smoothies

Is it hard for you to wake up and get your day started? Do you need a pick me

up in the morning? Are you tired of spending money on high priced coffee or

smoothies? I have a few easy tips and an alternative to Starbucks or Coffee

Bean and Tea Leaf. With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can just start

your day with this nutritious tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides

vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein. Vitamin C is needed for the

growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body; it is an antioxidant that

blocks some of the damaged caused by free radicals. Fiber helps control

your weight and relieves constipation. Lastly the benefits of potassium

include prevention of stroke, high blood pressure, anxiety and stress. Enjoy!

What you will need:

1 ¼ cups of orange juice

1 banana

1 ¼ cups of frozen berries such as raspberries, black berries or strawberries

½ cup of silken tofu or low fat yogurt

1 tablespoon of sugar or splenda

Preparation:

Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or

splenda), place in a blender, cover and blend until creamy

Ladies…Do you have a sweet tooth?

If you want to try something that is finger licking good and in moderation can be surprisingly

good for you. Try some chocolate with some strawberries and pineapples…the next time you

have your friends and family over make some chocolate fondue…trust its good for you… The

pineapple enzyme helps with the digestive system to break down our foods, and clean blood by

removing debris and toxins from the blood stream. Strawberries can protect arthritis help the

brain and nervous system and lower blood pressure.

Benefits of chocolate are:

• it tastes good

• helps keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well

• it stimulates endorphin production, which gives a feeling of pleasure

• it contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant

• it contains caffeine

Chocolate Fondue

Ingredients

• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon brewed espresso

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 banana, peeled and cut into 8 pieces

• 8 1-inch chunks fresh pineapple

• 4 strawberries

Directions

Place chocolate, cream, espresso, vanilla and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave

on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes

Pour the chocolate mixture into a serving bowl. Serve with fruit of your choice.

I can see clearly now…Apricots can help you eyes and your Immune system too!

Your mother may have told you carrots would keep your eyes bright as a child, but as an

adult, it looks like fruit is even more important for keeping your sight. Apricots contain

nutrients such as vitamin A that promote good vision. Vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant,

quenches free radical damage to cells and tissues. Free radical damage can injure the

eyes' lenses. The high content of iron in apricot makes it an excellent food for anemia

sufferers. This is ideal for women after their menstrual cycle, especially those with heavy

flow Apricots are a good source of fiber, which has a wealth of benefits including

preventing constipation and digestive. Did you know…Yogurt contributes to colon

health. Yogurt can boost immunity; bacterial cultures in yogurt have also been shown to

stimulate infection-fighting white cells in the bloodstream. Lastly yogurt is a rich source

of calcium. So if you can the too yogurt and apricots you will be one mean healthy

fighting machine.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned apricot halves in light syrup

• 6 ice cubes

• 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt

• 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions

. Blend apricot halves, ice cubes, yogurt and sugar in a blender until frothy

An apple a day keeps the doctor away…isn’t that what they say

An apple a day keeps the doctor away…isn’t that what they say…Well did you

know: Apples strengthen the heart, quench thirst, lubricate the lungs, decrease

mucous and increase body fluids, did you know: eating apples daily can reduce

skin diseases. I bet you have never tasted an apple like this, lets make something

out of nothing and add some tuna to these apples. Tuna is an incredibly nutrient-

dense food. Studies suggest tuna protects against cancer in the ovaries, it may

also help protect against breast cancer and lower the risk of leukemia. A diet high

in tuna may improve your mood and save you stress. Let me put a smile on your

face and give you some tips on something delicious and smart to eat.

Ingredients: 2 6 oz cans unsalted tuna in water, drained

1 medium apple chopped

1 celery stalk, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt

1 tsp mustard

1 tsp honey

whole wheat bread

Lettuce leaves

½ Tomato

Directions: Combine and mix the tuna, apple, celery, yogurt, mustard and honey.

Spread 1/2 cup of the mixture on bread slices. Top each slice of bread with lettuce,

tomato. Cut sandwiches in half or as desired