Susan J. (Susie) Smith
School
Principia College Box 999
Elsah, IL 62028
618-374-1212
Susie.Smith@principia.edu
Home
1234 Main Street
Anytown, US 45678
(555) 555-1111
PROFILE ▪ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
▪ Great interpersonal skills. Works well independently and with others.
▪ Motivated, deadline-oriented and dedicated worker.
EDUCATION Principia College, Elsah, IL
Degree BA, Mass Communication major, French minor
Graduated: 2013
GPA 3.85/4.0
Honors ▪ United States Debating Society Champion 2008
▪ Principia Presidential Scholarship (for academic achievement)
Coursework ▪ News writing I, II, and III
▪ Broadcast Journalism
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India History
Anthropology of India
Study Abroad INDIA STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM, Principia College, Elsah, IL
▪ Eight-week study abroad program of Indian culture and language from
a sociological/anthropological perspective.
▪ Interviewed residents of Udiapur, Rajasthan for an ethnological
research paper.
▪ Collaborated with peers in presenting a multi-media presentation to the
greater college community
EXPERIENCE Reporter, Principia Internet Radio, Principia College
▪ Wrote news articles for student-run internet radio station
▪ Conducted professional interviews
2012 (Fall)
2010-2013
Life Guard, Water World, Anytown, US
▪ Assured patron safety by observing water activity areas
▪ Responded to patron needs and questions
▪ Attended to facility cleanliness
2011-2012
(Summers)
Technician, Principia Information Technology Department, Elsah, IL
▪ Assisted customers and addressed their needs
▪ Replaced old computer equipment
2011-2012
Counselor, Happy Trails Summer Camp, Anytown NY
▪ Led campers in daily schedule and overnight backpacking trips
▪ Taught class activities, nature and cooking
▪ Performed lifeguard duties on waterfront areas and for camping trips
2010 (Summer)
ACTIVITIES & ▪ Dormitory board member, Alton House, Principia College, Elsah, IL
AFFILIATIONS ▪ Dormitory board member, Ecological Chair, Anderson Hall, Principia College, Elsah, IL
▪ Volunteer, Pere Marquette Youth Facility, Grafton, IL
▪ Member, Softball Team, Principia College, Elsah, IL