Cara E. O’Reilly
1073 N. Benson Rd Box 361  Fairfield, CT 06824
PHONE (508) 555-5555  E-MAIL: 08_COReilly@stagweb.fairfield.edu
EDUCATION
Fairfield University, Bachelor of Science: Accounting
Dean’s List 2006–Present  Honors Program
Cumulative GPA 3.75
Fairfield, CT
May 20XX
150 READY: May 201X
WORK EXPERIENCE
DiMenna-Nyselius Library – Fairfield University
Circulation Librarian
(15hrs/wk)
 Assisted students and professors locate research material
 Organized the facility
 Aid full time employees with the daily operations of the library
 Operated the library’s computers and research engines.
Fairfield, CT
September 20XX-April 20XX
Entertainment Management Corporation
Stamford, CT
Supervisor (Summer – Full Time; School year – 20 hrs/wk)
June 20XX - August 20XX
 Supervised the daily operations of a twelve theatre complex and helped manage a staff of 40 – 50 employees.
 Handled revenue deposits (on average, $15,000 daily)
 Utilized strong interpersonal skills with customers on a daily basis
 Assisted in hiring and training staff members
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Fairfield University Student Association
General Committee Member
Co-Director of Special Events
 Worked with many agents and hotels to negotiate prices and to create successful events.
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Fairfield, CT
2009-2010
2010-Present
Maintained records of financial standing and budgeted money (Budget = $47,000) for upcoming projects and events
Participated in leadership training throughout the year.
Christian Leadership Institute (CLI)
Youth Team Leader
 Served as a team leader in workshops on topics such as the art of leadership; communication skills,
leadership styles, group dynamics, and planning skills
Chatham, MA
Summer 2009
Fairfield University Leadership Initiative
S.K.I.L.L. (Service, Knowledge, Integrity, Literacy, and Linkages)
Participant
 Nominated by faculty to participate in this program
 Developed the foundation for strong leadership ability
 Learned the 5 ideals of leadership and how to apply in everyday life
Fairfield, CT
Spring 2009
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fluent in French
Fairfield University Tour Guide & Perspective Student Host
Participant in the Hunger Clean-Up Program
Intramural Tennis (Champion 201X)