Alyssa G. Kawala
224-***-**** ********@*****.***
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
ACADEMICS: Psychology Major, European Studies Minor Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO Class of 2026 GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
Member of the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Team
Student Employee at Adam F. Press Fitness Center
Member of Morgan’s Message, Team IMPACT and Peer Leadership Syracuse University Florence, Florence, Italy Fall Semester of 2024
Studied with focuses in abnormal and social psychology
Developed intermediate Italian skills
Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL Class of 2022
GPA: 96.38 / 100.00
8 of 8 Semesters on Honor Roll; 4 with High Honors (“Loyola Scholar”)
Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse (Sophomore - Senior); Illinois State Champion 2021 EMPLOYMENT
Swanson, Martin, & Bell, LLP, Intern 2018 - Present
Support administrative needs and execute organizational activities at local law firm Adam F. Press Fitness Center at Colorado College, Fitness Desk Monitor & Training Aid 2023 - Present
Responsible for the supervision of the fitness facilities and its patrons, the appropriate use and cleanliness of all equipment & provides a welcoming, inclusive, safe and enjoyable environment for participants at all times Habitat For Humanity Lake County, Intern June 2024 - August 2024
Assisted in various aspects of project coordination, collaborated with volunteer management and community outreach and contributed to initiatives aimed at addressing affordable housing needs Team One Club Lacrosse, Youth Coach, Develop and Play 2020 - Present
Coach athletes pre-K - 8th grade to develop skills, practice drills, run gameplay, and build sportsmanship ACTIVITES
Member of UNICEF Club – Led fundraising efforts through bake sales and holiday events Freshman - Senior HS
Team IMPACT Participant - matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams. The team participates in activities with children such as 5ks, parties & para sports games Freshman - Present
Member of Morgan’s Message - strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics Freshman - Present ATHLETICS
Loyola Varsity Lacrosse, Starting Defender #21 Sophomore - Senior HS
2023 IHSA Girls Lacrosse State Champion
Received All-Sectional, All-Conference and All-Regional honors Junior & Senior year Colorado College Varsity Women’s Lacrosse, Defender & Draw Specialist #1 2022 - Present
Played in 12 out of 17 games in 2022-23 season
Played in 15 out of 21 games in 2023-24 season
INTERESTS & SKILLS
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to diverse audiences
Proficient in research, legal writing, and data analysis
Experience with human resources and people management initiatives
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), basic knowledge of info tech
Eager to contribute to social impact initiatives such as community outreach programs - Spanish & Italian skills
Interested in exploring global business practices and their influence on corporate culture