MOLLIE BRACH mab9wp@virginia.edu (508) 212- 5866 Current Address: 419 Woody Charlottesville, VA 22904 Permanent Address: 134 Dedham Street Dover, MA 02030 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Undeclared, Overall GPA: 3.32 / 4.0 DOVER-SHERBORN HIGH SCHOOL Overall GPA: 4.59 (weighted), top 10% graduating class. Charlottesville, VA Expected May 2017 Dover, MA May 2013 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT UNIVERSITY GUIDES SERVICE Member of University Tour Guide Service Winter 2014- Present - Member of highly selective group of 150 student Guides selected via rigorous interview/qualification process. Play integral role representing the Admissions office’s “face” of the University of Virginia. Lead comprehensive Academic, Historical tours volunteering 10-15 hours/week. Participate in all key Admission’s office functions for new and incoming students. Report directly to Dean of Students. MADISON HOUSE Student Volunteer Winter 2014- Present - Participate in Community Service organization designed to help children with disabilities improve their, physical, mental and emotional skills. Through Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy program, assist riding instructors in weekly lessons with autistic children. Off campus volunteer for 3+ hours/week. UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS COUNCIL Member of Concerts Committee Fall 2013- Present - Responsible for all aspects of executing concerts: researching student interest, booking artists, coordinating production, promotion and hospitality in venues both on and off campus. THE RAIDER WAY Founder Winter 2012-Spring 2013 - Developed and led program designed to promote Responsibility, Accountability, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence and Respect (RAIDER) - among varsity athletes. Key initiatives included leadership workshop, curriculum development and mentoring for middle school students, community service programs and nationally recognized motivational speaker, Chris Herren. Received Peer Leadership award from Massachusetts District Attorney Michael Morrissey in recognition of The RAIDER Way program. VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY & LACROSSE Captain/Team member Fall 2009-Spring 2013 - Managed Field Hockey and Lacrosse team budgets of approximately $5K, organized pre-season play/conditioning programs, initiated training - sessions involving collegiate coaches and team banquet development. Led 2012 Tri-Valley League Champion Field Hockey team and starter on 2011 Tri-Valley League Champion Team. Recognized by area coaches as a Tri-Valley “All Star” player senior year. Competed in four Field Hockey and three state Lacrosse tournaments between 9th and 12th grade. Received Coaches Award for both sports. ATHLETIC ADVISORY BOARD Student Representative Fall 2011-Spring 2013 - Provided student perspective and leadership on Athletic Department issues and challenges. Elected by faculty for two-year term with headmaster, five faculty and parent members. PINE STREET INN HOMELESS SHELTER Co-Leader Winter 2012-Spring 2013 - Oversaw homeless shelter breakfast program. Spearheaded bi-monthly, 5:30am trips to Pine Street Inn homeless shelter in Boston. Served breakfast, cleaned dishes and provided on-site direction for all volunteers. GUIDANCE PEER HELPER Peer Leader Fall 2011-Spring 2013 - Elected by guidance faculty and student members in 10th grade for three-year position. Provided outreach to a dozen incoming freshman throughout the school year to ease the transition from middle to high school. Trained and led variety of educational seminars. ACEING AUTISM Volunteer Fall 2011-Spring 2013 - Taught tennis to autistic children ages 5-15. Made tennis accessible for children with autism by using the sport as a means to enhance participants’ hand-eye coordination, motor development and social skills. WORK EXPERIENCE CAMP LOCHEARN Counselor, C.T. Summer 2010, 2012 - Counselor: first 16 year old “hire” on staff of 75 college-age counselors for summer 2012. Managed cabin of 28 girls; taught lacrosse, tennis - and cross-country. Four-year winner of LC Spirit Award given to camper or counselor who most exemplifies the values of camp. Counselor in Training (C.T.): applied/accepted to future counselor training program. Participated in variety of leadership development and skills-based training courses required for future counselor positions. HONORS ACADEMIC - AP Scholar of Distinction Award from the College Board for consistently superior performance on six AP exams Summer 2013 - First recipient of Headmaster Award for character, altruism, diligence, integrity and loyalty Spring 2013 - Daughters of the American Revolution award recipient for leadership, patriotism, and service to the community Fall 2012 - Wellesley College Book Award received for community contribution and academic performance Spring 2012 HONOR SOCETIES - National Honor Society, Officer and Member Fall 2011-Spring 2013 - La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Fall 2012-Spring 2013 ATHLETICS - MIAA Community Service Award Finalist Spring 2013 - MIAA Conference Representative and Student Ambassador Spring 2012-Spring 2013 ACTIVITIES, SKILLS & INTERESTS Languages: English, proficient in Spanish. Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, iDvd and iMovie, and Social Networking Media. Coursework in Adobe Photoshop. Interests: Enjoy travel, music, photography, tennis, club sports and physical fitness. Current member of Alpha Phi – Zeta Iota Chapter, at UVA.