EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration – May 2004
Western Illinois University – Macomb, Illinois – NRPA/AALR Accredited Curriculum
Emphasis: Therapeutic recreation – Minor: Psychology
CEREFICATION
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CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider (American Red Cross) – February 2004
 Standard First Aid (American Red Cross) – September 2003
 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Crisis Prevention Institute) – August 2003
 Scuba Diver (PADI) – June 2002
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Independent Living Skills Specialist- Easter Seals- Chicago, Illinois – Summer 2003
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Planned and implemented independent living skills programs for campers with physical disabilities
Developed and implemented programs on living skills such as dressing, cooking and personal hygiene for campers ranging in age from 8 to senior citizens
Collaborated with other program directors and helped adapt arts and crafts and sports activities for the campers
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Disability Awareness Day/Week - Western Illinois University – 2002 to present
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Assisting with booths about various disabilities/adapted sports and demonstrated the accessible climbing wall
Guest Speaker - Western Illinois University – 2002 to present
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Spoke to freshman Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration students and students in the introductory course to therapeutic Recreation about adapted sports and spinal cord injuries
AFFLIATIONS
Student Therapeutic Recreation Society - Western Illinois University – January 2002 to present
American Therapeutic Recreation Association – September 2003 to present
Sigma Kappa Sorority - Western Illinois University – Spring 2003 to present
Executive vice-President and Risk Management Chair:
 Responsible for planning and running informal chapter meetings and for overseeing all chair positions
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In charge of running Standards council, a checks and balance system
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Responsible for updating the Code of Conduct
Public Relations Chair:
 Designed all fliers that were posted around campus advertising various events
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Planned an open house open to all Greeks and Western Illinois University Students
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Desk Assistant – Western Illinois University – August 2003 to May 2004
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Answered phones and took the hourly count of patrons riding the local bus
Seasonal Cast Member – Six Flags – January 2002 to May 2004
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Operates cash register, socked merchandise on the sales floor and helped with guest services
College Program Intern - Six Flags – August 2001 to January 2002
 Operated cash register, stocked merchandise on the sales floor and helps with guest services
Switchboard operator, Catalog and Customer Service Associate – Bergner’s – Bloomington, IL - August 1999 to present
 Answered phones, made storewide announcements, sorted media and helped customers place catalog orders