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Jeff J. Nugent 
E-mail nugent@uni-freiburg.de 
Highlights of Experience 
  • Proven strengths in public relations and customer relations (verbal and written).
  • Writing, editing and processing of large volumes of documents and paperwork.
  • Experience organising and facilitating presentations and discussion groups.
  • Experience co-ordinating / heading various projects.
  • Teamwork and cross-cultural experience.

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Employment / Experience
April 1997 - ongoing Johann Friedrich Oberlin Verlag (publishing company) 
Freiburg, Germany 
Assistant 

Working part-time during the University semester and breaks assisting a medical Doctor compile, edit, format and publish a series of books addressing medical topics such as breast cancer and atherosclerosis.  
 

May, 1996 - August, 1996 Appeals Commission - Workers’ Compensation Act of Alberta 
Edmonton, Canada 
Research Assistant 

Main project was the compilation and summarisation of legal opinions regarding the Appeals Commission. Other projects included: assisting with a national convention hosted by the Alberta Board, organising a resource library, organising and implementing software conversion and staff training including cost analysis, offering ongoing software support in both Edmonton and Calgary offices, as well as duties in various other capacities. 
 

September, 1995 - March, 1996 Canada World Youth Exchange 
British Columbia - Indonesia 

Took part in an International Youth exchange between Indonesia and Canada. Worked in a diverse group situation planning and implementing community projects in both Canada and Indonesia as well as researching and presenting information on local development issues. 
 

May, 1995 – August 1995 Workers’ Compensation Board Alberta 
Edmonton, Canada 
Research Assistant 

Carried out two projects: Case Management Case Load Assessment Project. This project entailed collecting data from eighteen Case Managers from both the Edmonton and Calgary Offices. The data was compiled and used to determine the optimal caseload for a Case Manager. The second project, Entitlement Decision Information Deficiency Audit, entailed collecting and compiling data from Adjudicators. Other projects and functions were carried out on a priority basis. 
 

May, 1994 - August, 1994 Workers’ Compensation Board Alberta 
Edmonton, Canada 
Research Assistant 

Carried out a project to compile comprehensive summaries of quadriplegic and paraplegic claimant files for the Special Services division. Job duties included compiling precise medical summaries, compiling detailed cost summaries as well as various file specific searches such as looking into the cost of specific services provided to the claimant. 
 

October 1993 International Promotions 
Edmonton, Canada 
Instant Credit Co-ordinator 

Assisted in co-ordinating the instant credit promotions for the grand opening of the Edmonton, Westmount Zellers. Duties included corresponding with the credit office in Vancouver and customer service regarding the instant credit promotion. 
 

July, 1993 – August 1993 Options for Employment, Good Samaritan Society 
Edmonton, Canada 
Community Services Worker I. 

Set up computer system and adaptive devices for the mentally / physically handicapped. Compiled a training manual. Trained staff in the use of these systems and worked one on one with the clients. Following this, I worked with the clients in the facility and the community. Continued on as a casual relief worker until March 95. 
 

Education 
Bachelor of Arts Degree - in progress 
University of Alberta, Dalhousie University (Halifax), Albert-Ludwigs Universität (Freiburg, Germany) 
Currently working on my Bachelor of Arts Degree through the University of Alberta with course work at Dalhousie and Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. Will graduate in September 1998. 

Advanced Alberta Education High School Diploma 
McNally Composite High School 
Successfully completed my advanced diploma as well as an International Baccalaureate Certificate. 
 

Skills and Abilities 

Experience working with the following computer software: MS Windows 3.1, Windows 95 & Windows NT 4.0 (workstation & server), OS/2 2.1, MS Office 97 & previous versions, & Corel Draw. 

Corporate Records Management 
 
Languages: English - First Language
German
Organisations 

Treasurer, Duke of Edinburgh Award Group, Millwoods Chapter 

Member of the Junior Achievement of Alberta Program 
 

Awards received 

Book prize from Consulate General of Germany recognising Achievement in German 150 course. 
 

References 

Available on request. 

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