Market Your Skills: Service oriented, Multitasking, Fundraising, Leadership, Writing
Jane Smithe 123 Lincoln Street Evanston, IL 60208 312-123-4567 [email protected]
Education Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 09.2012-06.2016 BS in Education and Social Policy, Human Development and Psychological Services Major GPA: 3.90/4.00; Cumulative GPA: 3.55/4.00 Demonstrate your connection to the Honors: Dean’s List (5 of 6 quarters) organization’s mission. Include relevant, volunteer, leadership experiences.
Relevant Experience Peer Health Exchange // Senior Health Educator // Chicago, IL 10.2012—06.2014 Provided Chicago Public School students health education in Pregnancy Prevention, Sexual Decision Making, STIs/HIV, Nutrition and Physical Activity; facilitated difficult health discussions in complex sociocultural contexts, managed classroom, and served as a health resource Participated in consistency pilot program for national organization; lead focus groups and educator mentorship
Glide Foundation // Intern in HIV Services and Domestic Violence Research // San Francisco, CA 06.2013—09.2013 Administered HIV tests and HIV/drug counseling to high risk clients under harm reduction model; conducted overdose trainings and needle exchanges; provided outreach in the Tenderloin community in order to engage new clients Researched domestic violence programs: analyzed curricula and literature, interviewed health and policy professionals, observed support groups Designed violence prevention program model based on most effective methods and population needs
LIFT Evanston // Counselor // Evanston, IL 03.2012—01.2013 Advised low-income, homeless and previously incarcerated population of Evanston on employment, housing, health insurance, and government assistance programs including creating strategies to effectively navigate government systems Convey passion and dedication to making a difference. Leadership Experience Project Wildcat // Counselor, Director of Alumni Relations, and Trainer // Northwestern University 10.2011—06.2014 Led backpacking trips available for first year students at Northwestern Created and facilitated activities to initiate a positive group dynamic, personal reflection, and growth through wilderness education Designed group dynamics and diversity curriculum for 30 hour leadership training class and taught material to class of fifty
Chicago Women’s Health Center // Grant Donor // Northwestern University 03.2013—06.2013 Worked with student board to give $100,000 to Chicago non-profit organizations; lead small team devoted to health; created mission statement, evaluative metrics, and interviewed leadership of multiple organizations
Northwestern University Dance Marathon // Beneficiary Committee Head // 11.2012—03.2013 Communicated with non-profits to ensure mission was represented to student fundraisers by implementing special projects Fundraised $4,000 from personal and professional donations Highlight fundraising efforts and outcomes. Skills Language: Fluent in Spanish Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop Relevant: IRB Social and Behavior Research CITI Certification, Wilderness First Aid and CPR