SARAH HOPKINS 727 Simpson Street, Apt. 1E, Evanston, IL 60201 • (630) 555-7473 • sarah-hopkins2@northwestern.edu EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Bachelor of Arts, Expected June 2011 Majors: Psychology, Political Science Cumulative GPA: 3.42/4.00; SAT Writing: 780, Verbal: 760, Math: 730
EXPERIENCE
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Government Business Services, Strategic Government Initiatives Intern, June 2010 – August 2010 Analyzed statistical data from Reports of Contractor Performance for 49 contracts to compile a database providing benchmarking data for subscribing Medicare contractors Contributed to the development of current and new services related to the Medicare business Interpreted legislation and updated procedural manuals used by over 40 Medicare contractors Created flowcharts and summaries to visually and more concisely depict procedure and legislation UBS Financial Services Inc., Municipal Securities Group, Healthcare Investment Banking Intern, March 2009 – August 2009 Performed financial statement analysis including credit ratios, debt capacity analysis, and comparisons between individual health agencies and rating agencies' standards Developed marketing materials for new business pitches and client mining Conducted industry research, performed capital markets analysis, and compared fixed and variable interest rates against indices (including BMA, LIBOR, etc.) for internal purposes and client use Northwestern University, Norris University Center Administrative Assistant, September 2008 – March 2009 Developed communication protocol for campus safety issues and distributed resources to students Referred students to appropriate resources and assisted with problem resolution Managed multiple priorities for three administrators and consistently met all deadlines
LEADERSHIP
Board Member, New Student Week, January 2010 – Present Collaborate with four other students and the Student Transitions Coordinator to successfully organize, plan, and implement programs and activities for Northwestern’s orientation program for over 2000 freshmen and transfer students Interview, select, and train over 200 orientation leaders (Peer Advisers and Peer Coordinators) Develop training programs and manage communication between orientation leaders President, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, January 2009 – Present Design the six-week New Member Education Program to teach the history and policies of Delta Delta Delta and the Northwestern Pan-Hellenic Council to new members Coordinate Bid Night and the Initiation Weekend Retreat for over 100 members Pan-Hellenic Representative, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, March 2009– June 2010 Served as the liaison between the University and the individual chapter to generate and organize chapter participation to near full house representation during Greek Week Motivated chapter members to actively participate and ultimately emerge as Greek Week champions Student Leader, Undergraduate Leadership Program, March 2008 – March 2009 Collaborated with five other students to develop an approach to expand student study abroad opportunities Worked with various administrators to develop a survey to evaluate undergraduate programming Recommended new program criteria along with an implementation plan and timeline Volunteer, Youth Co-Op, Inc., City of Evanston, April 2008 – March 2009 Tutored at-risk high school students in mathematics, reading comprehension, and science reasoning to help them achieve GED certification
SKILLS
Banking: Computer: Languages:
Fundamental Stock Valuation, Bond Valuation, Capital Markets Research Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient in Microsoft Visio, Publisher, and Access; SDC Platinum Fluent in Spanish