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Seeking a Public or Community Relations positions with a government agency utilizing management, public speaking, and marketing skills coupled with related coursework.

OBJECTIVE

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with emphasis in organizational behavior
Minor in Fine Arts specializing in modern art, sculpture, and 3D installations
Overall GPA 3.02/4.0 Major GPA 3.1/4.0

EDUCATION

Cognition Processes; Perception; Personality; Social and Organizational Behavior; Psychology and Law: Cognitive and Social Issues; Research Methods and Analysis; Statistics; Children, Families and Law; Undergraduate Internship; and Oppression and Social Change

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Intermediate Honors: Maintained GPA of 3.25 or above during first two years at U.Va.
Eagle Scout: Oversaw fellow scouts in construction of playground in this 100 hour project.
Dorm Representative: Selected to represent 125 2nd Year students when planning social events.
Kiwanis Scholarship: Received funding as a 1st Year student for community service activities in high schools as President of the Key Club.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Summer 2007Stamford Government Center Stamford, CT

http://www.ci.stamford.ct.us/

Intern, Mayor Dannel Malloy's Office

Worked with team of 3 to plan summer visit of 9 representatives from Stamford's sister city of Killarney, Ireland.
Planned on-site tours for dignitaries such as the UBS Trading Floor, local United Way Agencies, popular city establishments, and the waterfront.
Trained to handle office duties including posting messages to the Mayor's website, responding to citizen's concerns via e-mail, managing a multi-line phone system, and escorting office visitors to meeting locations.
Traveled with the Mayor to meetings around Fairfield County and New York City.

Summer 2003Greenwich Library Externship Greenwich, CT

http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/

Summer Employee

Selected to work on art installation during final stages of main library remodel.
Worked with the architect's staff, local interior designer, and gallery owners to design the installation.
Responsible for picking up artwork from local artists and scheduling deliveries.
Awarded runner-up award for interior design by American Library Association.

Summer 2006U.Va.Conference Planning - UIP Intern Charlottesville, VA

http://www.virginia.edu/housing/conferences/

Conference Assistant

Worked with team of 15 to manage over 30 conferences during busy summer season.
Oversaw events in U.Va.'s main campus union with attendance ranging from 100-500.
Learned to use conference scheduling software and how to work with caterers, suppliers, and building managers to handle complex programs.
Received academic credit and attended classroom training in business professionalism.

Summer 2005Congressman Christopher Shays Washington, DC

http://www.house.gov/shays/

Congressional Intern

Received in-depth capital hill training with 300 interns during intensive summer program.
Worked alongside congressional staff during summer session and attended evening and weekend events.
Instructed on techniques to help Connecticut constituents with their government issues and concerns.
Sat-in on congressional hearings and provided note-taking services during weekly committee meetings.

January, 2005 - May, 2006University of Virginia Child Study Center Charlottesville, VA

http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/childstudycenter/

Psychology Research Assistant

Helped a professor on three major research studies over the course of 12 months.
Distributed and collected questionnaires, entered data, and analyzed results in SPSS statistical software.
Participated in the write-up of results for one study to be submitted for publication.

Summer 2004Camp Seagull Arapahoe, NC

http://www.seagull-seafarer.org/

Camp Counselor

Oversaw activities and safety of a cabin consisting of 15 boys ages 12-14.
Helped 30 other counselors manage daily routine in camp consisting of 400 attendees.
Received in-depth training on safety, education, and recreation when working with young people.
Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of 30 boat fleet with 5 other counselors.
Co-taught the S.A.I.L. Adventures In Leadership with a senior counselor to 15-17 year olds.

EXPERIENCE

Fall 2006-Fall 2007University of Virginia Art Museum Charlottesville, VA

http://www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/

Docent

Member of 20 docent team to provide overview of museum holdings and traveling exhibits.
Trained to explain background of pieces and discuss artists with university students, faculty, and visitors.

2004 Academic YearMcCormick First Year Dormitory University of Virginia

http://www.virginia.edu/housing/options.php?id=mccormick&type=fy

Resident's Representative

Selected to represent 125 First Year students on dormitory committee consisting of members from all residence halls.
Planned social, athletic, fund-raising, and community service events for residents.
Administered a budget of $800.

LEADERSHIP

University of Virginia Club Lacrosse - Midfielder 2004-2006

Selected as member of 25 member club to play against 10 other teams in nationwide conferences.
Practiced daily during season and trained rigorously during off-season
Played on championship winning team during 2005 East Coast Lacrosse Championships.

ACTIVITIES

Classroom training in Spanish from High School through 2nd Year at University of Virginia.

LANGUAGE SKILLS