PaulKnudson@yahoo.com
Paul Knudson
La Crosse, WI
608-782-2222
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Education, May 20xx
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse; La Crosse, WI
Degree: Student Affairs Administration
Applied Project: First Year Experience and Career Exploration
Bachelor of Science, December 20xx
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point; Stevens Point, WI
Majors: Political Science/Public Administration
Minor: Psychology
Study Abroad: London, England Fall 20XX
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Career Services Office
September 20xx– May 20xx
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
• Critiqued students resumes for internships and job search
• Prepared and presented career related presentations to classes and student
groups
• Conducted mock interviews
• Researched and compiled internship and job postings
• Assisted with set-up and running of large scale all-campus events: Career
Expo, Accounting Fair, Career Fair Boot Camp, Teacher Employment Seminar
• Effectively used CSO to keep track of student visits and employer contacts
• Became familiar with numerous career related resources, including: Linked
In, Going Global, Interview Stream, Career Spots
• Conducted internship site visits to meet with student and supervisor
Internship, Academic Advising Center
August – December 20xx
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
• Advised undeclared students with major and career exploration
• Assisted students with graduate school searches
• Informed students of general education requirements
• Developed career related resource for GLBTQQA population
ADDITIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant, Angell Hall
September 20xx – May 20xx
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
• Conducted counseling and disciplinary interventions
• Advised hall council
• Assisted with staff training of twelve resident assistants, one desk manager,
and fifteen front desk staff
• Supervised undergraduate staff in hall director’s absence
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PRESENTATIONS
• Presented “The fine art of mediation” at Residence Life Student Staff Training
• Co-Presented “To Come Out or Not” at Wisconsin College Personnel
Administrators (WCPA) annual convention
• Presented “Communication and Roommates” at University of Wisconsin – La
Crosse Leadership Workshop
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
• Wisconsin College Personnel Administrators (WCPA) Planning Committee
• Attended Annual WI-ACE (Wisconsin Association of Colleges and Employers)
Conference
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Martin Luther King Teach-In, Facilitator and Conference Planning Committee
• Snow Boarding Club Advisor
• Salvation Army Volunteer
UNDERGRADUATE LEADERSHIP
Building Manger, University Center
September 20xx- May 20xx
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
• Open and close the University Center during weekends and evenings; supervise
the usage of the entire building
• Provide on-site supervision of the Setup Crew and the Information Counter
Assistants
• Answer customer questions regarding University Centers and campus programs
and events
Campus Activities Board Member
Student Association Senator
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Camp Counselor, Y.M.C.A., Stevens Point, WI
Team Member, Target, Stevens Point, WI
Summers 20xx-20xx
January 20xx-August 20xx