Amanda Barnes **** Northvale Dr NE, Apt ***

Grand Rapids, MI, 49525

Email: abmgyi@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 586-***-****

SUMMARY

Recent graduate with excellent research, time management and problem solving skills, along with an eye

for details, efficiency, and logistics. Looking to move into a role within an organization to be able to use

my skills in either Corporate Wellness or Corporate Strategy. Strong abilities to function at a high level in

a wide variety of settings with many types of people. Early management experience coupled with program

development.

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Time management Efficiency and Logistics

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Problem solving Program Development

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Detail oriented Research

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology

Graduated with Honors in December 2014

Allendale, MI

GPA: 3.56

MANAGEMENT/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Equestrian Director

Camp Augusta; Nevada City, CA

March 2013 – August 2014

● Redesigned the Equestrian Program that eventually changed all of camp programming

● Trained personnel and assistant on best practices in this setting

● Point of contact for leasing, training, and caring for the herd of horses

● Developed new schedule for new programming

● Taught riding lessons to kids ages 8-16

Project Manager/Event Manager

Bring the Green; Grand Rapids, MI

January 2014 – April 2014

• Coordinated five groups of peers totaling 15 people from the development to implementation

stages of the event

• Managed the master schedule of events, volunteer schedule and recruitment, and communication

with partners and donors

Clerical Supervisor

Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI

January 2012 – November 2014

• Conducted and managed hiring and training processes for clerical staff

• Scheduling of all staff

• Managed all events put on through our office

• General client interaction and retention at front office

• General office duties of scheduling appointments, answering phones, emails, faxing, database

management

• Conducted and developed surveys for staff and clients

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

Grand Valley State University; Allendale, MI

● Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

● Prepared, manipulated, and managed extensive databases.

● Provided assistance in the design of surveys.

● Presented research at the Grand Valley State University Student Scholars Day

EVENT PLANNING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Business Intern

TEDxGrandRapids, Grand Rapids, MI

• Learned the processes of putting on this event that ranks among the top 2% in the world of best

TEDx events to attend

• Developed a PlayBook on processes in an easy-to-access format to send to TEDx groups

internationally

• Contributed to better practices within the implementation of this program

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Horsemanship Association

March 2014

Level 3 English with Jumping

Level 2 Western

CPR/AED Certified

September 2014

American Red Cross

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