Sarah Fontenot
Present Address **** ********** *********, ** *****
Permanent Phone 734-***-****
ablupl@r.postjobfree.com
Dedicated University of Michigan psychology graduate pursuing a Member Services Associate
Objective
position with the Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2009
(with added emphasis in Research Methods and Child Development)
Overall GPA: 3.1/4.0
Lincoln Senior High School, Ypsilanti, MI, 2005
Emphasis on College Prep
Overall GPA: 3.9/4.0
Cognitive Psychology; Statistical Reasoning; Statistics & Data Analysis; Applied Statistics;
Relevant Coursework
Research Methods & Design; Contemporary Political & Social Issues; Psychology; Social
Development; Communications; Social Cognition; Developmental Psychology; Advanced
Developmental Psychology; Educational Psychology; Sociology; College Writing
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor:
Activities
• Elementary and Middle School Tutor
• Volunteer- S.O.S. Community Shelter, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Lincoln Senior High School:
• National Honor Society Representative
• Student Council Member
• Technology Department Office Assistant
• Cadet Teacher
• Volunteer – Ronald McDonald House, Salvation Army, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Girl Scouts of Huron Valley (12 Years)
Named the Employee of the Month 2 times
Honors And Awards
Girl Scout Silver Award Recipient
REI, INC. Ann Arbor, MI March 2008-Present
Experience
Customer Service Specialist
• Contributed to the 2008 growth of the co-operative by influencing customers to become lifetime
members resulting in selling 152% of my yearly membership goal
• Perform extensive customer relationship management, responding to account and product
inquiries and delivering high-quality service and products
• Improved the communication between store managers and customer service specialists with the
development of a communication binder organized by date and relevant categories in June 2008
• Employee-of- the-Month in September 2008
Emerson School Ann Arbor, MI December 2007-June 2008
After School Program Counselor
• Developed leadership and team building skills by working with fellow counselors and teachers
to design and implement educational activities to engage students of varying ages.
• Tutored elementary students 4 days a week in math, science, English and history
• .Mentored 6-8th grade students by providing support in program completion, confidence
building and transitioning to further education or the workforce.
Rolling Hills County Park Ypsilanti, MI March 2007-September 2008
Summer Cashier
• Provided fast and friendly service to encourage repeat business
• Recognized as Employee of the Pay Period in June 2008 as voted by coworkers
Improved water park employee and patron relationships by increasing the presence and clarity of
park rules and regulations signage
Skills • Ability to handle multiple tasks / projects and work well under pressure.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Have worked 2 jobs while
taking 18 credit hours.
• Strong computer skills and exposure to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Typing 40
WPM.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have frequently given presentations to
small/medium sized audiences.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals in team environments. Proficient in
conversational French.