Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
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
Conducted interviews which were important for gathering necessary information to produce newsworthystories
Wrote news stories that entertained and informed audiences, while meeting strict deadlines
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
Developed journalistic writing skills essential for all types of press materials
Gained a deeper understanding of media operations in regards to obtaining and providing newsworthyinformation
English-Art of the Essay
September 2010
Developed excellent writing skills and strong critical-thinking skills through reading literature written byprominent authors and writing essays for weekly assignments
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
Assessed the needs of students in order to provide the best service possible while maintaining confidentiality
Aided supervisors with job and career fairs by organizing data onto computers and marketing the eventsthroughout campus
Answered multi-lined phones while accommodating walk-in customers by always providing avenues andoptions for customer's concerns
Simultaneously worked and maintained a full academic course load
University Housing- Lawyers Club
September 2011 - September 2012
Food Service Worker
Satisfied customers in a fast paced environment by keeping a steady flow of traffic
Maintained, organized and cleaned workspace surroundings in order to keep a satisfactory environment
Accomplished tasks Independently
Gained communication skills essential for pleasing customers
Peer Mediation
August 2009 - June 2010
Vice President (2009-2010)
Helped students solve problems without resulting to violence as a facilitator between disputants
Publicized peer mediation services through advertisements
Coordinated social activities and events that promoted peace over violence
Volunteer Work
Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS)
Mentor
September 2011 - Present
Be Excited About Reading (BEAR)
Volunteer
January 2010 - Present
Literature Science and Arts Philanthropy Program
January 2009 - Present
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
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
Conducted interviews which were important for gathering necessary information to produce newsworthystories
Wrote news stories that entertained and informed audiences, while meeting strict deadlines
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
Developed journalistic writing skills essential for all types of press materials
Gained a deeper understanding of media operations in regards to obtaining and providing newsworthyinformation
English-Art of the Essay
September 2010
Developed excellent writing skills and strong critical-thinking skills through reading literature written byprominent authors and writing essays for weekly assignments
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
Assessed the needs of students in order to provide the best service possible while maintaining confidentiality
Aided supervisors with job and career fairs by organizing data onto computers and marketing the eventsthroughout campus
Answered multi-lined phones while accommodating walk-in customers by always providing avenues andoptions for customer's concerns
Simultaneously worked and maintained a full academic course load
University Housing- Lawyers Club
September 2011 - September 2012
Food Service Worker
Satisfied customers in a fast paced environment by keeping a steady flow of traffic
Maintained, organized and cleaned workspace surroundings in order to keep a satisfactory environment
Accomplished tasks Independently
Gained communication skills essential for pleasing customers
Peer Mediation
August 2009 - June 2010
Vice President (2009-2010)
Helped students solve problems without resulting to violence as a facilitator between disputants
Publicized peer mediation services through advertisements
Coordinated social activities and events that promoted peace over violence
Volunteer Work
Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS)
Mentor
September 2011 - Present
Be Excited About Reading (BEAR)
Volunteer
January 2010 - Present
Literature Science and Arts Philanthropy Program
January 2009 - Present