Rachel Serwetz
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EDUCATION
Binghamton University, State University of New York
College of Community and Public Affairs Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.00, Major GPA: 4.00/4.00
BS in Human Development, expected May 2013 Dean's List: Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Triple Minor in Spanish, Global Studies and Management Study Abroad: University of Seville, Spain, Spring 2012
National Honors Societies: Sigma Alpha Pi, Sigma Alpha Lambda
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southern Tier Association for Human Resources (STAHR) Sept. 2011-Present
● Network within this non-profit organization of HR professionals and attend informative meetings
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Sept. 2011-Present
● Member of world’s largest association committed to HRM and the needs and interests of HR professionals
Co-President of BU Chapter of Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Nov. 2011-Present
● Resurrected this student chapter, schedule talks by HR professionals, provide students with SHRM resources
● Represent the group on the School of Management Dean’s Student Advisory Board
Business Development / Marketing Intern, Rolling River Day Camp, East Rockaway, NY May-June 2011
● Aided in business development, camp promotions and local business relations for a total of 80 hours
Co-Head of Water-Ski Dept., Lifeguard and Bunk Counselor, Camp Che-Na-Wah/Baco, Minerva, N.Y. Aug. 2008-2011
● Managed, taught, lifeguarded waterskiing, boating, canoeing, sailing, swimming periods of girls ages 6-15
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Advocate, BU Student Association Sept. 2011-Dec. 2011
● Advocated for and advised students who are up against the BU Judicial Board for misconduct
Teacher Assistant, Introduction to Human Development Jan. 2011-May 2011
● Directed office hours, graded assignments, held review and tutor sessions to teach and assist 200 students
Chair of Public Relations, Binghamton Panhellenic Association Jan. 2011-Dec. 2011
● Innovated systems of BU’s largest women’s group, publicized recruitment, coordinated sorority fundraisers
Treasurer, BU Student United Way Jan 2011-Dec. 2011
● Managed accounting and worked with United Way headquarters to improve literacy of Broome County
Student Representative, BU Human Development Association Aug. 2010-Dec. 2011
● Liaison for student concerns, participated in local charity events, guided and improved academics of students
● Represented the group on the College of Community and Public Affairs Dean’s Student Advisory Board
Co-Chair of Greek God Philanthropy Event, Alpha Epsilon Phi Aug. 2010 - Oct. 2011
● Spearheaded planning and execution of BU’s largest philanthropic event expanding revenue 80% to $17,000
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Kauai, Hawaii Jan. 2011 ● Worked in a team setting to build simple, affordable homes in partnership with people in need Volunteer, 1 in 9 Hewlett House, Cancer Support Center in Hewlett, New York May 2010 - June 2010 ● Organized archives and made an updated database of cancer facilities and contacts on Long Island, NY
Conversation Pairs Program, Binghamton University Aug. 2009 - May 2010
● Aided an international student on a one-to-one basis in her acclimation to Binghamton University
SKILLS
Language: Conversational Spanish
Computer: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier