Grand Rapids Sales
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2200 Meadowbrook St. SE 100 Glenwood Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Fort Wayne, IN 46815
EDUCATION Calvin College-Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts, anticipated August 2008
Major: English (Honors)
Minors: Environmental Studies, Asian Studies
GPA: 3.77
REVELANT SKILLS
Editing
Managed the production of six high-quality issues of Dialogue, Calvin College s quarterly,
student-run journal of commentary, literature, and the arts
Proofed and edited journal issues and a newsletter for Dialogue
Provided meaningful feedback on creative and academic work to dozens of student writers
Guided tutees in understanding class lectures and developing reading, writing and study skills
Edited and re-wrote drafts for various projects of the Paul Henry Institute for the Study of
Christianity and Politics
Writing
Wrote a newsletter and correspondence supporting the West Michigan Environmental Action
Council (WMEAC) Building Food Power Initiative
Wrote articles about lectures and events sponsored by the Henry Institute
Developed skills analyzing text and data; performing web, database and library research; and
conducting interviews
Published numerous poems and pieces of creative prose in Dialogue
Presented paper at the 2007 Michigan Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters annual
conference
Leadership
Organized and led weekly worship services in Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks
Facilitated the discussion and review of literature by a staff of students
Initiated new Dialogue programming and collaborations with other organizations and
colleges
Helped prepare new students for college with guidance and hospitality as an Orientation
Leader
ACTIVITIES Festival of Faith and Writing Student Committee, 2008
Honors Program Student Council, 2006-08
A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, 2005, 2007
Study Abroad: Beijing, China, Fall 2005
EMPLOYMENT Editor, Dialogue, Jan.-May 2008
English and Religion Tutor, Calvin College Academic Services, Feb.-May 2008
Intern, West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Feb.-June 2007
Lead Retail Associate, Glacier Park Inc., June-Sept. 2007
Undergraduate Fellowship, Paul Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics,
Sept. 2004-May2006
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PROFILE A highly creative, energetic and collaborative graduate with impressive experience in
coordinating large-scale campus activities seeking opportunity in event planning.
Computer skills include Microsoft Office, Access and Internet applications.
EDUCATION Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science: Biology
May 2008
RELATED SKILLS
Event Collaborated with students to organize and implement various
Planning concerts and events on campus
Created and distributed promotional materials for events
Participated in regional conferences focused on planning campus
activities
Leadership Served as student leader in several student organizations
Led meetings and recruited members for Biology Club
Developed community among fellow students by leading activities with
the Barnabas Team
Language Studied in Ecuador, Fall 2007
Acquired fluency in Spanish
Resided for short time with host family in Ecuador who spoke only
Spanish
ACTIVITIES Barnabas Team Member
Student Activities Committee
Study Abroad in Ecuador
Biology Club
EMPLOYMENT Sales Consultant, Macy s, Grand Rapids, MI Sept. 2006-Present
Spanish Tutor, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI Spring 2008
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