Tami Lykens
About Me
An optimistic idealist and lifelong learner, Tami is keen on creating an atmostphere of inspiration and encouragement, with brave kindness.
Location
Elma, WA
Education
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John Brown University
January 2019 - May 2020
degree
Bachelor's
major
English Composition
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Northwest University
January 2021 - May 2021
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Southern New Hampshire University SNHU Online
August 2021 - May 2023
Work Experience
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Arup Pty Ltd
Receptionist
Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000
September 2013 - November 2017
company
Arup Pty Ltd
title
Receptionist
overview
• Welcomed guests and vendors; served staff with administrative needs like post and loan cars; served guests with coffee and host meetings; wrote office commuications copy, with deadlines; answered incoming phone calls; organized office social events; organized catering.
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New Song Christian Academy
Drama Teacher
Nashville, TN, United States of America
July 2001 - May 2006
Fun Fact
I learned how to stop being afraid and start engaging with people different than myself while living in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia for nine years. I also have a funny accent having been born and raised in So. California, lived twelve years in Nashville, Tennesee; and nine years in Australia.
Passion
I am on a passionate journey to become a professional novelist for Junior and Young Adult readers. I have completed four novel manuscripts. One has been published by a small Australian publisher. Title: VICTOR.
Skills
BloggerCopywritingEditingGroup WorkOral CommunicationOutlookPoetrySelf-motivatedWord ProcessingWorking With ChildrenWriters
Gigs / Freelance
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John Brown University
Student Blog Contributor
February 2019 - June 2019
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ASJ Publishing
Author
June 2016 - June 2019
Volunteer
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New Song Christian Fellowship, Nashville, Tennessee
August 2006 - November 2008
Leadership
New Song Christian Academy
Middle School Drama Director
September 2002 - May 2006
Hobbies
I'm a distance-loving runner, a nature-loving hiker, a YA-loving reader, and a chorus-loving singer.