796 South Blvd. Evanston, IL 60202
Jenny Smith
(847) 555-2727 jsmith@northwestern.edu
EDUCATION Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, June 2012 Cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Methods Project: The impact of attire on ratings of likeability. Fall 2010 Researched similar/past experiments published through journals for fact-gathering and experiment guidelines Recruited participants from the Chicago area to rate pictures on a scale of likeability and recorded data Gathered and entered response data through spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel Utilized a range of statistical methods to analyze the data and determine results Collaborated with team members to present results and provide future recommendations LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Northwestern University Varsity Volleyball Team, Team Captain/Member Fall 2008-Present Elected as team captain by teammates and coaches in senior year Balance full-time academic course load with 20+ hours of athletic responsibilities Serve as mediator to strengthen relationship between coaches and players Participate in life skills sessions that focus on effective leadership, organization, and time-stress management Uphold coach and team standards by promoting healthy and successful relationships Selected as an alternate for U.S. National Team (2008) Serve as member of the first team in program history to make the second round of NCAA tournament (2009) Northwestern University Athlete Leadership Development Program, Participant Fall 2010-Fall 2011 Discussed ways athletic experiences can translate into important career-related skills Created mission statement for Northwestern Volleyball team by incorporating team vision and goals Co-led workshops on effective communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem solving Northwestern University Volleyball Clinic, Counselor Seasonal 2009-2010 Demonstrated quality volleyball skills while empowering campers to achieve goals through hard work Oversaw program activities for 600-1000 participants attending event Provided a range of presentations to teach participants basic and advanced volleyball skills WORK EXPERIENCE Abercrombie & Fitch, Sales Associate Spring 2010-Summer 2009 Created new ways of attracting customers through direct advertising and increased daily sales by up to 100% Provided personalized consultations to diverse customers based on their specific needs Performed product research and submitted information to the regional director Attended annual sales associate training for professional development Upheld company policies on work conduct, customer service, and financial management Delegated opening and closing responsibility to less experienced employees COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Participant, Relay for Life Volunteer, Fairy Tale Trail
Participant, Dig for the Cure Volunteer, Howard Area Community Center