OBJECTIVE
To use my research skills and knowledge obtained in the field of liberal arts, and my
diverse background in data entry, legal administration, finance, and human resources to gain increased experience, exposure, and professional employment
EDUCATION
DePauw University Greencastle, IN
Bachelor of Arts, May •••••
Major: History Minor: Political Science
Honors: DePauw Merit Scholarship, Vernon G. Smith Scholarship
SKILLS
Microsoft: XP, Excel, Office, Publisher, Access, PowerPoint
Functional knowledge of Spanish, Sign Language
CPR and First Aid Certified
Restorative Justice Advocate
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Hartford Public Schools (Winter •••••current) Hartford, CT
· creatively maintain professsional classroom atmosphere for students at all times
· carry out duties of a fully licensed 5th grade CT teacher, follow all lesson plans/instructions
· responsible for the safety and well-being for classes of students of ••••• or more
Telefunding Associate
Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.(Fall •••••Winter •••••) Hartford, CT
· Established contact with members of CPBI; renew annual memberships and update member files
· Responsible for maintaining and organizing member files; provide sales and customer service assistance to all members of CPBI
· Required to meet all department financial goals and deadlines set forth by management
University Fundraiser, Office of the Annual Fund
DePauw University (Fall •••••Spring •••••) Greencastle, IN
· Established and maintained contact with DePauw alumni and disseminated important University information
· Performed telemarketing duties and requested annual financial support from alumni
· Updated alumni demographical information; maintained current data sets for University record keeping
Treasurer and Financial Secretary
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Chi Chapter
(Spring •••••Spring •••••) Indianapolis, IN
· Responsible for all Sorority funds; completed internal audits; created data reports for National Headquarters
· Increased allocated funding by •••••%, scholarships by •••••%
Executive Administrative Intern
Robert L. Lewis and Associates (Summer •••••Winter •••••) Gary, IN
· Created new office electronic systems filing program; established ‘paperless’ office files
· Ensured successful database entry of confidential, case-sensitive client files
· Special assistant to attorneys; briefed attorneys for court/litigation preparation -Conducted initial legal field research and handled all special projects
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Quantitative Analysis
· Integrative course that promoted the understanding of quantitative concepts, representational formats, and interdisciplinary methodologies
· Evaluation of quantitative evidence and arguments, intense learning through problem-solving and discipline-related decision-making
Statistical Overview: Family/Community in the U.S.
· Completed “Q” certification through incorporation of analysis and interpretation of data sets within major, History
· Required to submit independent research project on any aspect of the family in the United States; emphasized the use of statistical data, demographic and field research, and historical numerical primary source findings
· Senior Thesis: An Aggregate Analysis, “The American Southern Convict Lease System”
COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
DePauw Student Congress DePauw University
· Presidential delegate; created student presidential cabinet position
· Formed coalition building initiatives with the Office of Multicultural Affairs
DePauw Women’s Task Force (•••••) DePauw University
· Appointed by University President to create a report on the status of women at DePauw
· Presented findings to task force through campus surveys and research
· Aided in securing child care, increased security, and other female friendly policies on campus
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
· YMCA After-School Program••••• hours/per week; activity coordinator
· Indiana Reading Corps-volunteer Greencastle Library
· Race Study Circles-mediated workshops on race and diversity
· “Speak Up, Speak Out”-led massive voter registration
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong interpersonal skills; relates well with people of diverse backgrounds
· Highly self-motivated, organized, mature
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Strong teamwork and leadership abilities
References and Portfolio Available upon request
