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SANGITA SHARMA,
Tel.: or *******.*****@*****.***
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
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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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