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SANGITA SHARMA,

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND OBJECTIVES:

Highly motivated individual, completing my senior year at Texas Tech University. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Currently seeking employment opportunities in the field of Counseling Psychology in order to build upon my education, training and experience. Key strengths include exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent team player with proven ability to work independently.

EDUCATION:

2008 - August 2012 Texas Tech University, Major in Psychology/Minor in Sociology

2004 - May 2008 Earl Haig Secondary School, Claude Watson School for the Arts, Toronto, Canada: Ontario Secondary School Certificate, Drama Major.

1994 - 2003 E. J. Sand Public School, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.

EXPERIENCE:

September 2011 - August 2012

Academic Research Assistant to Dr. Michael Serra, Ph.D, Texas Tech University

Distributing consent forms

Performing all experimental procedures

Collecting and tabulating experimental data

Bookkeeping, awarding credit for participation

February 2011 - July 2011

Designer Shoe Warehouse, Lubbock, TX - Sales Associate

Assisted Customers with purchases

Handled Freight

August 2010 - October 2010

Aalon Salon, Lubbock, TX - Receptionist

Answered phone calls, assisted customers

Booked appointments

Handled inventory

In charge of the aesthetic maintenance of salon

March 2007 - March 2008

Garage Clothing Co. - Women's Clothing Store, Toronto, Ontario - Sales Associate

Assisted customers with apparel selection and orders

Achieved highest in store sales record for 6 consecutive weeks.

Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2007:

Aviva Canada (Home Office of an Insurance Claims Investigator)- Office Administrator

Provided telephone receptionist services

Booked appointments and general filing.

April 2005 -October 2007:

Baby sitter/care giver to several families in the Thornhill (Ontario) area

Taking care of young children (aged 2 - 7) as well as routinely providing reading services to a visually-impaired senior citizen.

SKILLS:

Excellent literacy skills evident through high academic scores.

Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power point)

Maintained reputation as a good public speaker

Involvement in the drama program at Claude Watson has enhanced my people skills immensely. As a result, I have developed good public speaking and presentation skills, and am able to interact extremely well with others.

Demonstrated leadership skills - ability to give precise directions, and motivate other team members.

Fast learner and able to multi-task effectively. I have no difficulty achieving goals that I set for myself.

Developed conflict resolution skills through several courses.

Experience writing and directing theatre productions.

AWARDS/CERTIFICATES:

President's List, Spring 2012 - Awarded for obtaining a 4.0 for Spring 2012, Texas Tech University

Dean's List, Fall 2011 - Awarded for high academic achievement, Texas Tech University

Leadership Certificate - Obtained at Leadership Seminar, Texas Tech University

Academic Honors award - Awarded for achieving academic excellence in graduating class, Earl Haig Secondary

Drama award - for being the most talented among my graduating class, in the performing arts, having directed a production for a seventh grade class, E.J Sand Public School

COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

2003 - 2005: Volunteered at the Arya Samaj Vedic Cultural Centre, Markham, Ontario

1999 - 2004: School Library, EJ Sand Public School

1999 - 2003: JK - SK kindergarten Class as a Teacher's Assistant, EJ Sand Public School

2008 - 2010: Pi Beta Phi Sorority - Angel Library, Guadalupe-Parkway Neighborhood Centers for Youth Development

REFERENCES:

Dr. Michael J. Serra, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology

Texas Tech University

MS 2051

Lubbock, TX 79409 - 2051

(806) 742 - 3711 ext. 251

806-***-**** (cell)

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Jennifer A. Vencill, M.A.

Department of Psychology

Texas Tech University

MS 2051

Lubbock, TX 79409 - 2051

703-***-****

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Ignacio L. Ramirez, Ph.D.

Texas Tech University

Department of Sociology

Anthropology and Social Work

Holden Hall 158

Lubbock, TX 79409-1012

Office 806-***-**** Ext.255

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Miles Condon

Department of Psychology

Texas Tech University

MS 2051

Lubbock, TX 79409 - 2051

(608) 334 - 0202

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