BLAKE BENNETT
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EDUCATION
University of California Santa Barbara
B.A. - Psychology, Minor - Spanish
G.P.A. - 3.74
Honors: Graduated with High Honors, Phi Beta Kappa Society member,
Dean Honors, Golden Key International Society, Alpha Lambda Delta
Honor Society
Complutense University of Madrid
09/11 - 06/12
. 2 semesters of full immersion psychology and Spanish literature
classes
. High proficiency in Spanish speaking, reading and writing
. Organized and conducted a psychology experiment at two local
kindergartens
. Delivered extensive presentations in both psychology and Spanish
literature classes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office of Development, University of California Santa Barbara
10/12 - 04/13
. Facilitate University fundraising through donations from parents
and alumni
. Update alumni information through school computer system
. Make numerous fundraising calls each night
. Have personally raised over $3,500 through 47 donations for
school programs
UCSB First
10/12 - 06/13
. Raise awareness and support for philanthropic student
organizations
. Coordinated and provided reception at campus fundraising events
. Set up at numerous philanthropic school events
EAP Global Intern
09/12 - 03/15
. Aid students looking to study abroad through volunteer hours
. Deliver presentation speeches to classrooms
. Film and edit video presentations for EAP website
Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill, Newport Coast, CA
07/12 - 09/12
. Provided excellent customer service as a cashier and
busboy
. Regularly spoke Spanish with customers and other
employees
Private English tutor, Madrid, Spain
11/11 - 06/12
. Provided hour long, structured classes to 8 young Spanish
students, ages 3 - 15 years
. Aided English learning through worksheets, activities and
conversation
Radio Programmer KCSB
04/11 - 06/11
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Jazz Ensemble
04/09 - 06/15
. Collaborate with other student musicians in small combo groups
. Performed at quarterly jazz concerts, including two special
chancellor fundraising events
Guitarist/songwriter
. 10 years studying the guitar and music theory
. Lead guitar in The Delusionals and Alpha Phunk rock bands
. Band marketing, organizing gigs, professional recording and
copyrighting
. Performed live on college radio station and at UCSB Extravaganza
festival