Amber Essa
*****.*****@*****.***
**** * ******* **. ***#222 . Houston TX, 77109 . 979-***-****
Education
University of Houston - Main Campus
Expected Graduation - December 2013
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
. Minor in Sociology
Related coursework
. Abnormal psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology
Work Experience
Sunglass Hut, Houston, TX
March 2013 - present
Sales Representative
. Answered/addressed customer needs- provide information concerning
specifications, warranties, and maintenance
. Observed administrative work done at front desk
. Assist and encouraged customers in selecting and purchasing required
products in a retail
. Maintained excellent relations with other employees to keep stupendous
working relationships with others
Briarcrest Shell Food Mart, College Station, TX
August 2012 - February 2013
Assistant Accountant
. Maintained records of invoices and creditors' payment
. Implemented excellence by keeping records of all transactions and
payroll calculations
. Demonstrated accuracy by verifying statement items and checking
necessary calculations
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND Activities
Anxiety Lab Research Assistant
February 2013- present
Member
. Expected to make up lab quizzes, set up lab practical's and hold lab
help sessions for interested students
. Assist in setting up and carrying out certain lab practices and
policies
University of Houston Psychology Club
October 2012 - Present
Member
. Participated in service activities to enhance the behavioral health of
people in the community
. Displayed leadership by participating in volunteer work, research,
informational meetings, discussions, and social events
Social Safety Net- SSN
August 2012- Present
Member
. Serve as a social safety volunteer for at risk individuals suffering
from a range of mental problems through a hotline service
ECDC- early child development center
May 2011-August 2011
Assistant Facilitator
. Held weekly interactive sessions with parents and their infants to
track cognitive progress
. Helped monitor and asses the progress of infants through various forms
of activities and communication
Ismaili Communities Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV)
2008-2010
Member
. Demonstrated leadership skills by directing bi monthly meetings
. Researched monthly community service activities
. Volunteered at various events such as the Brazos Food Bank & numerous
nursing homes
Ismaili Community Adult Volunteering
2002 - 2011
Member
. Assisted church members with any services that were needed
. Helped organize and keep track of various types of religious events
. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of the religious
center
Awards
Presidential Service Award
2008
2008
. Received a Presidential Service Award for excellence by completing
more than 150 hours of diligent community service annually for Bryan
College Station which was signed by the President of the United States
of America
Social Safety Certification
. Received for successful completion of an annual three day training
needed for proper counseling techniques
Skills and additional information
. Languages: English, Urdu, and a working knowledge of Spanish
. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access