Emily McPherson
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Summary of Qualifications
Compassionate, innovative, service-oriented leader with experience working
with for-profit and non-profit organizations.
. Strong interpersonal skills
. Ability to adapt quickly
. Diverse work in cross-cultural environments; bi-lingual in Spanish
. Works well individually and in a team
. Organized, multi-tasking, time manager
. Digitally literate
. Great problem-solving skills, innovative and creative
. Works well in fast-pace environment
. Communicates clearly in writing and verbally with effective listening
skills
Education
Central College, Pella, Iowa
2010
B.A. Double major in Cultural Anthropology and Spanish
Graduated Cum Laude and Dean's List
Centro de Lenguas Modernas (Universidad de Granada), Granada, Spain Spring
2008
15 hours of credit. Traveled extensively.
Youth With A Mission, University of the Nations Fall
2010- Spring 2011
Discipleship Training School, Seamill, Scotland
Partnered with local missionaries and organizations in Scotland and Turkey
Professional Experience
Kids/Teen Connection, Johnston, Iowa
Summers 2007- Present
Child care provider and group leader
Supervise and manage assigned child care providers
Plan and direct activities for 15-150 elementary children
Create weekly lesson plans complete with crafts, games and educational
activities
Personal interaction with child and parents
Lutheran Services in Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa Sept. 2009-
May 2010
Refugee Resettlement case worker intern
Interacted directly with clients at establishment and in-home visits
Assisted with English class, variety of ages and different nationalities
Child care provider
Transported clients to appointments and assisted with paperwork,
applications and bills
Filed confidential case reports
Assessed home needs and personal health
Central College, Pella, Iowa
August 2006- May 2010
Student Orientation Leader
April 2008- May 2010
Collaborated with multiple constituencies including staff, faculty and
students
Led small and large group discussions for 500+ people
Contacted incoming students and parents via phone, letters and emails
Created activities that encouraged communication and involvement
Student Activities Center
Sept. 2006- May 2010
Assistant for Director of Student Activities
Aided student organizations with materials and advertising
Promoted school events and sales, created posters, staffed tables
Midlands Business Company, Grimes, Iowa
Summer 2005
Secretary
Filed and mailed invoices
Data entry
Certification or Licenses
- Perspectives on the Christian World Movement Certification in Spring 2009
. Leadership Team Spring 2010 (graded, recruited, organized large group
activities)
- Mandatory Reporting
- CPR and First Aid
Educational and Community Involvement
Lutheran Services in Iowa Circle of Friends, Des Moines, Iowa
Direct interaction with refugee family
Provided transportation and support with basic needs
Assisted with paper work and translation during appointments and meetings
Meredith Drive Reformed Church, Des Moines, Iowa
Youth group leadership team and worship team
Sunday School teacher and vacation bible school leader
Mission trips: inner city Des Moines, California, Honduras and Haiti
Volunteer work with Door of Faith, Children and Families Urban Ministry,
Meals from the Heartland
Central College, Pella, Iowa
Campus Ministries: Worship planning team leader, yearly mission trips to
Mexico
Intervarsity: Bible study leader, leadership training retreats, organized
outreach events
Ultimate Frisbee Club president
Yearbook staff