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EDUCATION
Kent State University Kent, Ohio
Candidate for Graduation: May, 2016
Major: Interpersonal Communication
Cumulative GPA: 3.75; Major GPA: 3.85

August 2012-Present

Perception and Remembrance of Holocaust in Poland; Jewish Studies, Kent State University
Korean Language Course; Dankook University, South Korea
Global Tourism in Uganda; Kent State University

March 2015
June-August 2014
May 2014

EMPLOYMENT
Student Office Assistant
Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs; Kent State University
Handle any critical issues entering the office
Provide appropriate resources and referrals for incoming calls/visitors
Coordinate and organize special projects
Provide support to Executive Office Assistants

August 2015-Present

Campus Tour Guide

July 2015-Present
Admissions Office; Kent State University
Welcome potential students to the university with pride and enthusiasm
Guide prospective students and families on a campus tour providing knowledge about the university and answering
questions
Destination Kent State Flashguide
May 2015-July 2015
Student Success Programs; Kent State University
Assisted in welcoming over 4,000 new students to campus for Kent States day and a half Destination Kent State
Orientation program
Served as a role model and connecting link for future students and helped them become acquainted to Kent State
Organized and facilitated student ice breakers
Addressed and mediated student and parent concerns and questions
Resident Assistant
August 2013- May 2015
Residence Services; Kent State University
Worked as a peer advisor and residential liaison for a floor of 60 residents
Developed a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community through social and educational programs
Mediated roommate conflicts, provided informal counseling, and served as a referral agent for residents
Completed thorough training on risk management

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Intern
January 2016-Present
Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement; Kent State University
Established and manage social media presence to increase participation and interest
Provide training for student leaders on group reflection and leadership
Gather and quantify data regarding service hours, student engagement and service sites
Communicate with press organizations to share stories, thank partners and promote opportunities
Destination Kent State Trainer
January 2015-Present
Student Success Programs; Kent State University
Team teach a 30-hour non-credit semester long training workshop for future student leaders on university knowledge,
program knowledge, leadership and mentoring techniques, and soft skills
Design instructional materials used in training including hands-on experiences, worksheets, review games and course
agendas
Assist with the program planning, implementation and evaluation of Saturday retreats for future leaders
Provide support to future student leader trainees through mentoring, observation and feedback

Peer Ambassador for Study Abroad Internship

August 2014-Present
College of Arts and Sciences; Kent State University
Assist faculty and fellow staff with daily operation tasks and program development
Use study abroad background to advise prospective study abroad students with their decisions and questions
Assist in planning a week long, campus-wide, I Heart Travel Week to promote international travel
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH); Kent State University Black Squirrel Chapter November 2013-Present
President, 2015-2016; Co-Director of Community Service, 2014-2015
Represent the top 1% of students living in the residence halls on campus who strive to recognize and serve others
Manage operations and programming efforts for a chapter of 50 members
Represent the interests of the chapter by serving as voting member in regional and national board room
Revamp the chapters community service requirement and increased participation by five times the previous amount
Kent Student Ambassadors
January 2012-Present
President, 2015-2016; Participation Chair, 2013-2015
Serve as a student representative when welcoming and hosting honored guests and distinguished members on campus
Participate in fundraising for Relay for Life and service work within the community
Teaching English Internship
June-August 2014
Dankook University; South Korea
Prepared daily lessons for beginner and intermediate English classes of 15 students
Encouraged and assisted students in building self-confidence in written communication and public speaking
Facilitated lessons to clarify grammar points and help students improve their pronunciation

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Partners Exploring and Attaining Keys to Success (PEAKS) Mentor
September 2015-Present
Stanton Middle School; Kent, Ohio
Mentorship program designed to help disadvantaged eighth grade students in the city of Kent
Provide four contact hours per month to develop strong, positive relationships to inspire upward spiral of success
Student Service Leader
August 2012-Present
Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement; Kent State University
Lead groups of 10-15 students on Super Service Saturday trips to serve within the community
Provide a meaningful and effective experience for participating students by guiding reflections and encouraging future
involvement in service opportunities
Lead groups of 20-25 students during large scale service events such as Freshman Day of Service and MLK Just 4 a
Day
Cleveland Urban Plunge Immersion, Student Leader
October 2015
Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement; Kent State University
Co-led 15 students on a weekend immersion to Cleveland, OH
Explored and learned about the social issues of homelessness, hunger and the impact of neighborhood gentrification
Participated in service activities including urban farming and serving the homeless meals
Alternative Spring Break Trip, Student Leader
March 2014
Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement; Kent State University
Co-led 17 students on a Spring Break trip to Buffalo, NY
Completed over 30 hours of community service with Habitat for Humanity
Studied and engaged with the Native American community and learned about a different perspective of the world
Relay for Life
Flash-A-Thon
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Kent State University

2013, 2014, 2015

2013, 2014, 2015
August 2013-May 2014

ADDITIONAL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Womens Center Student Advisory Council; Womens Center, Kent State University
Senator of Residence Halls; Undergraduate Student Government, Kent State University
Order of Omega; Sorority and Fraternity Life, Kent State University
Academic Hearing Officer; Office of Student Conduct, Kent State University
Chi Omega Fraternity; Assistant Director of Community Service, Kent State University
Student Quality Advisory Committee; Secretary, Kent State University
Welcome Weekend Leader; Office of Student Success Programs, Kent State University
Kent Interhall Council; Residence Services, Kent State University

January 2016-Present
August 2015-Present
August 2015-Present
January 2015-Present
September 2014-Present
August 2014-Present
August 2013-Present
August 2012-Present

Green Dot Certified; Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, Kent State University November 2015
Student Success Leader; Office of Student Success Programs, Kent State University
August 2013-Decemeber 2014
Hall Council; Secretary, Residence Services, Kent State University
August 2012-May 2013
Conversation Partner Program; Office of Global Education, Kent State University
August 2012-May 2013
Emerging Leaders Program; Center of Student Involvement, Kent State University
August 2012-December 2012

AWARDS
Deans List
Kent State Homecoming Queen
Student Leader of the Year
Student Volunteer of the Year Award
Spirit of Service Award
NRHH Outstanding Member of the Year, Campus-wide and Region-wide
Outstanding Leadership and Service Pin, NRHH
Pillar Pin, NRHH
Distinguished Student Leader Award
Outstanding Returning Ambassador Award

2012-Present
2015
2015
2014, 2015
2013, 2014, 2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
2014

PRESENTATIONS
Making Fairytales Happen Everywhere: Spreading Service throughout your Community! May 2015
National Association of College and University Residence Halls, North Dakota State University
Making the Seaweed Greener: Spreading Service throughout your Community!
November 2014
Top 10 Program; Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls, Kutztown University

CONFERENCES
Study Abroad Returnee Conference; Case Western Reserve University
OCPA Career in Student Affairs; Kent State University
OCPA Career in Student Affairs; Franklin University

September 2015
October 2014
October 2013