Bachelors of Arts in English with emphasis on Political Science
May 2014
Major GPA: 3.5/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0
Matthews Endowed Scholarship (Academic)
August 2012
Professional
The Michigan Daily
August 2010 - January 2011
Experience
Writer
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Conducted interviews which were important for gathering necessary information to produce newsworthystories
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Wrote news stories that entertained and informed audiences, while meeting strict deadlines
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Highlighted campus community events essential for providing students with the information needed tosucceed in a diverse society
Academic Course
Journalism-Writing News for Publication
September 2011
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Developed journalistic writing skills essential for all types of press materials
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Gained a deeper understanding of media operations in regards to obtaining and providing newsworthyinformation
English-Art of the Essay
September 2010
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Developed excellent writing skills and strong critical-thinking skills through reading literature written byprominent authors and writing essays for weekly assignments
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Enriched my knowledge on different types of writing skills through analyzing texts by important authors
Addtional
The Career Center, University of Michigan
September 2013 - Present
Experience
Information Desk Assistant
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Assessed the needs of students in order to provide the best service possible while maintaining confidentiality
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Aided supervisors with job and career fairs by organizing data onto computers and marketing the eventsthroughout campus
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Answered multi-lined phones while accommodating walk-in customers by always providing avenues andoptions for customer's concerns
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Simultaneously worked and maintained a full academic course load
University Housing- Lawyers Club
September 2011 - September 2012
Food Service Worker
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Satisfied customers in a fast paced environment by keeping a steady flow of traffic
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Maintained, organized and cleaned workspace surroundings in order to keep a satisfactory environment
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Accomplished tasks Independently
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Gained communication skills essential for pleasing customers
Peer Mediation
August 2009 - June 2010
Vice President (2009-2010)
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Helped students solve problems without resulting to violence as a facilitator between disputants
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Publicized peer mediation services through advertisements
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Coordinated social activities and events that promoted peace over violence