Sales Associate

Laura Smith

*****.***.*******@*****.*** Home Address

School: University of Dayton 6406 Marchand Street

Cell: 304-***-**** Pittsburgh, PA 15206

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, Dayton, Ohio MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in History, May 2010 Studied History and Geography

Graduated summa cum laude Fall 2006-Fall 2008

Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0 Overall GPA: 3.94/4.0

GPA in Major: 4.0/4.0 GPA in Major: 4.0/4.0

Studied abroad in London, UK Studied abroad in Galway, Ireland

Through Xavier University University of Ireland, Galway

Summer 2008 Studied Irish history and culture

Traveled extensively in Europe

Spring 2009

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HONORS AND The Betty Ann Perkins Award of Excellence in Women’s and Family History

AWARDS The Dr. Samuel E. Flook Award of Excellence in History

Member of Miami University's Scholars Program

Presented a paper at the 2010 Phi Alpha Theta Kentucky Regional Conference - March 27, 2010

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EXPERIENCE Robinson & McElwee PLLC, Charleston, WV 05/10 – 07/10

Clerk

• Floor clerk – delivered, copied, and prepared mail and inter-departmental documents

• Librarian assistant – helped with filing, the catalog, and check-ins

• Assisted the firm’s Information Technology department

• Part-time receptionist

Academic Programs International, Dayton, OH 08/09 – 05/10

Peer Mentor

• Provided program information to inquirers by hosting tables and giving presentations

• Updated API on the trends on home campus and the current generation of applicants

• Responded to general program questions by email

• Prepared personal independent project on home campus

Robinson & McElwee PLLC, Charleston, WV 05/08 - 07/08

Clerk

• Assisted paralegals on a major products liability case

• Prepared, copied, checked and scanned documents for paralegals and attorneys

Delia's, Charleston, WV 05/07 - 08/07

Sales Associate

• Assisted customers, operated the cash register and worked in the stock room

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CAMPUS Member of Sigma Alpha Pi – National Society of Leadership and Success

ACTIVITIES Women's Rugby Club, 2007 - 2009

• Fund-raising Coordinator - 2008

Intramural Sports - Women's and Co-ed Basketball, 2006 – 2010

• Team Captain, Spring 2007

Member of University of Dayton Irish Dance Club, 2009 - 2010

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SKILLS MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

InMagic DBTextworks

Basic understanding of Spanish

Independence, confidence and maturity developed through foreign travel

Willingness to take risks and show initiative in stressful situations

Enhanced cultural awareness and sensitivity to customs and cultural differences

Ability to adapt to new surroundings easily

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INTERESTS Travel, film, reading, writing, the environment, playing competitive sports, and physical fitness

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