Resume

Avery Black 231-123-4567 | averyb@msu.edu | www.linkedin.com/ablack

Education Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI May 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

 Minors: Education and Spanish

 GPA: 3.91; Dean’s List (all eligible semesters); National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Comparative Cultures in Ecuador; Quito, Ecuador May 2015 - Aug. 2015 Study Abroad Program Participant

 Participated in an 8 credit intensive Spanish language and cultural immersion experience

 Volunteered at a local orphanage, built a new common room, and engaged 3-7 children weekly

 Strengthened cross-cultural skills by building relationships with on-site instructors and local residents

Experience NorthWest Initiative; Lansing, MI June 2017 - Present Community Outreach Intern

 Recruit 4 nonprofit organizations and 5 business partners to sponsor and attend workshops and events

aimed at building healthy communities through youth engagement and food system development

 Maintain database of 500 contacts, update events website regularly, and create promotional plans

 Oversee team of 12 volunteers for event set-up, registration, food service, and take-down

 Compile conference evaluation reports and make recommendations to Executive Director

J.Crew; East Lansing, MI December 2015 - Present

Sales Associate

 Assist manager in training new hires, on-boarding 15 new associates to date

 Memorize promotions and special order processes to provide expertise for customers

 Independently processed credit cards, cash transactions, bank deposits, and other store reports accurately

 Expeditiously resolved customer concerns to maintain positive relationships and brand loyalty

Michigan House of Representatives; Lansing, MI January 2015 - May 2015 Office Support Intern

 Composed 10-12 formal responses to constituents each week on legislative-related topics

 Used Democratic Party database to maintain constituent contacts on local, state, and federal concerns

 Addressed high volume calls (20-30 daily), prepared presentations for weekly committee hearings, and

managed office’s digital and physical records, ensuring accuracy and professionalism on all fronts

Refugee Development Center; East Lansing, MI August 2015 - December 2015 Volunteer High School Mentor/Tutor

 Overcame cultural and language barriers with 30+ students by remaining open and encouraging

 Adapted lessons and activities to students’ learning styles and varying levels of proficiency

 Coached students weekly in reading, writing, pronunciation, and cultural practices

Additional Experience Nanny for middle-school student with special needs; Holt, MI March 2016 - Present

Spanish Tutor/Mentor at Southside Community Coalition; Lansing, MI Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2015

Skills Profile  Language: English (native); Spanish (intermediate)

 Technical: Photoshop (beginner); Excel & Google Sheets (intermediate); website updates (beginner)