Linday's Resume, Daughter is looking for career opportunity
Objective: To obtain employment with a company where I can utilize my analytical and critical-thinking skills to advance the company’s objectives and my professional experience
Education: B.A. in English Literature and Political Science GPA 3.8/4.0
Elmira College, Elmira, NY Anticipated Graduation: April 2009
v Phi Eta Sigma, National Freshman Honor Society
v Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
v Phi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
v Elmira College Dean’s List, Elmira College Honor Scholar 2005-2009
v Elmira College Cowles Scholar
v Elmira College Mark Twain Scholarship ($12,000/year, 3.2 GPA to maintain)
Experience: Teaching Assistant in International Relations Jan-April 2009Political Science Department of Elmira College Elmira, NY
v Conducted discussion group on current international conflicts to further students’ understanding of issues within the context of the class
v Provided tutoring and help for students and served as an accessible resource available for direct assistance
v Graded and evaluated debates, interactions, and exams to ensure maximum comprehension of class material
v Documented group and individual student activity and participation in a bi-weekly report to assist professor in properly assessing the class
Legislative Affairs Intern April-June 2007National Association of Conservation Districts Washington D.C.
v Worked with legislative director in parallel with communication director to aide in distribution of legislative informationv Attended Congressional hearings and completed detailed reports for office circulationv Contributed and edited articles for a bi-monthly newsletter informing statewide members of headquarter activities and directives v Planned and coordinated activity schedule for annual summer meeting to encourage positive interaction between participantsActivities Assistant June 2006-Jan 2007
Bethany Gardens Nursing Home Rome, NY
v Devised and organized resident programs with creativity and enthusiasm to ensure utmost participation
v Assisted with recreational and special activities to engage residents and increase their quality of life
v Recorded and filed appropriate paperwork to insure precise and detailed resident information
v Collaborated with additional departments such as nutrition and nursing departments to produce programs with diverse and interesting qualities
Extracurricular Activities and Career-Related Skills:v Secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa April 2008-2009
v Admissions overnight host 2005-2009
v Orientation Leader 2006-2009
v Member of the Elmira College Political Science Club 2005-2009
v Familiar with basic French and academic Latin
v Computer literate in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Outlook Express
Live and work on family’s fifth generation grass-based farm