KRISHNA PRABAKARAN Blackwood, NJ, *****
DOB: **/*9/1990 *****@***.*****.***
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (August 2009 - December 2013) B.A. at School of Arts and Sciences & School of Communication and Information (January 2014) Double Major in Psychology and Communication, Minor in Digital Studies, Cumulative GPA: 3.238 Coursework in Interpersonal Communication, Mediated Communication, Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, Leadership in Digital Contexts, & Strategic Presentation Methods in Digital Media Project Work “Capstone in Digital Communication, Information, and Media” Course (Fall 2013)
- Developed a research paper on the techniques being used by TeleMental Health providers, the benefits and drawbacks of Telemental Health, and the future implications for clinicians, patients, and healthcare
- Presented poster during Capstone Convocation at the School of Communication and Information Highland Regional High School, Blackwood, NJ (September 2005 - June 2009), GPA: 4.5126
- Pepsi-Cola Scholar Athlete, Captain of Cross Country and Indoor Track Team, 10 Varsity Letters PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rutgers Somerset Project, Franklin Middle School, Somerset, NJ (October 2012 - May 2014)
- Served as tutor for middle school students at risk for academic and personal struggles
- Tutored and mentored students in individual, group, and classroom settings
- Motivated students to excel in both school and home environments
- Coordinated with guidance department and teachers to ensure students have improvement Deany Boys Steakhouse, Mount Laurel, NJ (May 2012 - August 2012)
- Provided professional customer service, in a fast paced, fine-dining restaurant
- Worked primarily as a server, but also as a host and even bus boy at times when needed
- Communicated with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that customers’ orders were delivered
- Managed financial transactions including credit card payments Beauty Seller Inc., Sewell, NJ (May 2011 - August 2011)
- Served as both a digital media adviser and inventory manager for a liquidation warehouse College Works Painting, New Jersey Division, Irvine, CA (December 2009 - August 2010)
- Operated branch of an outdoor house painting business throughout South Jersey region
- Acted as the marketer, estimator, salesperson, and manager while hiring own team
- Acquired leads via door-to-door marketing and telemarketing to set up estimate appointments
- Presented estimates and guided customers eventually booking 12 paint jobs for $39,000
- Recruited and managed painters on site, providing instruction and custom work schedules VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Highland Regional High School, Blackwood, NJ (June 2016 - November 2016)
- Volunteered as coach/helper for my high school cross country team Hawk Harrier Cross Country Camp, Darlington, MD (August 2016)
- Counseled high school runners for two a day runs and monitored/participated in all camp activities TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Effectively executing tasks with Mac OS, Windows OS, Microsoft Office, and college statistics HONORS & ACTIVITIES
- Chicago Marathon Finisher (2017)
- Philadelphia Marathon Finisher 2X (2012 & 2016)
- Intramural Flag Football & Basketball (2012 - 2013)
- Rutgers Badminton Club Member (Fall 2009 - Spring 2012)
- Lambda Pi Eta/National Communication Honor Society Rutgers Chapter Member (2013)
- Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar (Fall 2009 - Spring 2013)
- Rutgers Deans List 5X (Fall 2011 - Fall 2013)