KALA CLARK
1890 Tilia Street #209C Davis, CA • (510) 921-6770 • klclark@ucdavis.edu
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in Human Resources or Wellness Management.
SKILLS: enthusiastic, self-directed, organized, strong written and verbal communicator, embraces teams
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts: Communication and Psychology, expected March 2016
Minor: Contemporary Leadership
Cumulative GPA: 3.89
Relevant Coursework: Organizational Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Peer Advisor
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office, UC Davis (May 2014 – Present)
> Provide one-on-one academic advising to 30+ students per week; conduct office hours in dorms
> Collaborate with campus resources to better aid students (SASC, CAPS, CCC, LGBTQIA Center)
> Execute residential housing presentations to groups of 40+ freshman/transfer students
> Interact with clients ranging from age 18-70; proficiently perform administrative duties
Hospital Administration Intern
Cancer Center, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA (October 2014 – December 2014)
> Interacted with patients ranging from 21-85 years in age to set up doctors’ MyChart Application
> Communicated effectively with staff at all levels (doctors, nurses, HR, secretaries)
> Conducted group tours of the Cancer Center containing about 10 people per week
HR Recruitment Intern
Regional Medical Center of San Jose, San Jose, CA (June 2013 – September 2013)
> Built requisitions, generated reports, transitioned candidates through hiring process (Taleo13)
> Completed targeted searches using social media (LinkedIn, Indeed, Google, Beyond.com)
> Conducted 35+ phone screens daily; sourced passive candidates through cold calling
> Coordinated full-day interview schedules in collaboration with hiring managers
> Learned functions of HR department and collaborated with HR team of 10
Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.
Founder (2013); President (2013-2014) Coordinated event committees. Consistently kept up-to-date
calendar and member records. Created chapter constitution; Academic Chair (2014-present) Created
program and awards. Coordinated group study hours and individuals’ schedules. Worked closely one-onone to enhance personal performance, individual strengths/interests, and time management skills.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
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Personal Trainer ACE Certification (in progress)
Presenter – UC Davis Undergraduate Research Conference (May 2015)
Honors Thesis: Supportive Communication on Online Forums (January 2015 – Present)
MURALS Scholar, UC Davis (January 2015 – Present)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, UC Davis (October 2014 – Present)
Research Assistant, Department of Social Psychology, UC Davis (April 2013 - June 2014)
Linda Frances Alexander Scholar, UC Davis (September 2012 – Present)