Meredith K. Gatewood
*** ********* **. ***# ****, Austin, TX, 78748-6590, 817-***-****,
abisjr@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
I am searching for a job that will continue teaching me necessary work skills and allow me to
apply my skills, knowledge, and ability to critically think.
Education
Texas State University- San Marcos, Texas Graduation Date: May 2010
Major in International Studies Minor in Business Administration and Mass Communications
Studied Abroad: Universitas Castella – Valladolid, Spain May-June 2009
Overall GPA: 3.11
International Experience
Spain
• Studied Spanish at language school for four weeks in Valladolid, Spain
• Traveled to Madrid, Valladolid, Segovia, Avila, Salamanca, Almeria, and Granada
Japan
• Visited my best friend in Japan to experience her culture and see her country
• Traveled to Kobe, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
Job Experience
John Knox Ranch, Fischer, TX
Counselor June 2010- August 2010
• Educated and guided children to make the right decisions based on ethics and virtue
• Responsible for each individuals safety, health, behavior, punctuality, and attendance
• Establish bonds within the group to create a positive and productive environment
• Develop fun filled situations that allow the kids talents to grow together as a group
Residence Life, San Marcos, TX
(Senior) Resident Assistant August 2007-May 2009
• Liaison of communication between upper management and staff to create cohesiveness
• Coordinated work schedules and on call schedules for eleven employees
• Consolidated and submitted active and passive program planners by deadline
• Enforced Residence Life policy for 450+ residents
• Managed front desk operations including mail, money, and legal documents
• Planned and implement activities to build a friendly and safe student community
• Developed residents by planning educational programs teaching them necessary skills
Bowden Travel and Ukraine International Airline, Cleburne, TX
Travel Agent Assistant May 2007-August 2007
• Represented the company professionally by answering local and international calls
• Assisted customers with inquiries over the telephone about international flights
• Planned the initial selection of the customers vacation before the booking stage
• Reorganized the office into an efficient system for easier access to catalogues
Affiliations
Associated Student Government August 2009-November 2009
Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Psi: Philanthropy May 2008-May 2009
Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Psi: Vice President of Administration Dec 2007-May 2008
May 1993-Present
Camp Fire Boys and Girls - Alumni
Honors
Dean’s list at Texas State University Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Leadership of the Year for San Jacinto Hall May 2009
Most Professional- Alpha Kappa Psi May 2009
First RA of the Year Award for San Jacinto Hall May 2008