Education
High School
Sherman High School
Graduated in May 2006
Received High School Diploma
College
The University of Texas at Dallas
Graduated in May 2010
Received BA in Psychology
Graduate School
West Texas A&M University
Currently working on MA in Psychology
Work Experience
Company: Belk
Position: Sales Associate
Dates of Employment: December 2006 (Temporary Position)
Company: Stuart Margol Company
Position: Office Manager
Dates of Employment: Summer 2007
Company: The University of Texas at Dallas Bookstore
Position: Sales Associate
Dates of Employment: August 2008 - May 2009
Company: 24 Hour Fitness
Position: Kids Club Attendant
Dates of Employment: May 2009 - May 2010
Company: HomeGoods
Position: Customer Service Associate
Dates of Employment: February 2010 - May 2010
Awards/Achievements
Anson L. Clark Summer Research Scholarship
Summer 2006
I was one of 16 students chosen to work in a research lab at a graduate
level before entering college. I was placed in a neurobiology lab under
the supervision of Dr. Gail Breen. I studied the mitochondrial proteins in
Alzheimer's Disease.
Terry Foundation Scholarship
Fall 2006 - Spring 2010
I was chosen as one of UT Dallas' first 11 Terry Scholars. The Terry
Foundation Scholarship was a four year scholarship. I met all of the
requirements throughout college and graduated as a Terry Scholar.
Summer Research in Criminology
Summer 2007
During the summer after my freshman year I assisted in research in a
criminology lab. I received senior level independent study credit for my
work my sophomore year.
Senior Research in Psychology
Spring 2010
During my last semester at UT Dallas I worked in a psychology lab for my
research credit. I worked in Dr. Dowling's lab studying music perception
and memory.
Recognized for Service Hours
Spring 2007
At the end of my freshman year at UT Dallas I was recognized for having the
second highest number of service hours in Alpha Epsilon Delta, one of the
largest organizations on campus.
UT Dallas Terry Scholars Secretary
Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
My freshman year I was elected to serve as the secretary for the UTD Terry
Scholars. I kept records and helped to build an organization for our
scholars at UTD.
Chemistry Student Association Secretary
Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
My freshman year I was elected as the secretary for the Chemistry Student
Association at UT Dallas. I kept records and minutes of our meetings and
helped to plan the organizations events on and off of campus.
UT Dallas Terry Scholars Service Chair
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
My sophomore year I was elected as the service chair for the UT Dallas
Terry Scholars. I served as a liaison between our organization and other
organizations in our local community. I organized events on campus as well
as set up our scholars as volunteers for local events.
Service
The following is a list consisting of the organizations that I have
volunteered for and with as well as events that I have served at:
. Freshman Orientation Student Organization Fair
. Boys and Girls Club of America Day at Bahama Beach Waterpark
. Sounds of Class Children's Carnival at UT Dallas
. Math and Science Camp at UT Dallas
. Demonstrations at the Museum of Nature and Science in Fair Park during
the Texas State Fair
. Halloween Carnival
. Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods for the North Texas Food Bank
. Medisend International
. Salvation Army Angel Tree
. Kids in Chemistry Day at UT Dallas
. Mardi Gras Run for Captain Roos Kids
. Terry Penny War to raise money for Teach for America
. The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
. Children's Book Drive
. Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure
. Sunrise at Hillcrest
. East Lake Pet Orphanage Annual Pet Fair
. The Dallas Ramp Project