Sarah L. Grady
(202)-725-6420
Education
Loyola University Chicago
slgrady15@gmail.com
BA: Sociology
Minor: Urban Studies
Relevant Work Experience
Center for Urban Research and Learning, Loyola University Chicago (January 2013May 2013)
Position: Fellow
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Conduct research with urban community partners in the city of Chicago
Gain non-profit research and management experience
First Year Mentor- Loyola Companions, Loyola University Chicago (October 2010- May
2013)
Position: Team Coordinator
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Plan two casual social events for 500 people each month
Plan and attend meetings for 14 people each week
Work one on one with administration at the university to work with funding for each event
Admissions, Loyola University Chicago (October 2009-May 2013)
Position: Student Ambassador
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Give tours of campus and work open houses
Mentored students through showing them a proper representation of the city of Chicago
LIFT Chicago Non-Profit, Chicago, IL (May 2012- September 2012)
Position: Housing Intern
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Update housing database and research new housing opportunities in Chicago
Meet one on one with clients to assess their needs and assist them in working towards their goals
Other Work Experience
M2 Boutique, Chicago, IL (May 2012-May 2013)
Position: Sales
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Learn about running a small business specifically in interacting with customers, buyers, branding,
and other businesses
Work one on one with customers teaching them about the product
Work within a team in towards meeting monthly goals
CSO Event Planner, Chicago, IL (December 2010-May 2011)
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Plan one large-scale 1,300-people recognition event, for a new student club on campus.
Gain knowledge of funding and budget that was available per event through the university
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Volunteer
Cornerstone Community Outreach Non-Profit, Chicago, IL (January 2012- April 2012)
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Serve and prepare food for impoverished individuals in Chicago
Gain insight into their individual lives
Loyola Four Chicago, Chicago Jesuit Academy, Chicago, IL (August 2010-May 2011)
Position: Team Coordinator
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Organize service groups and communicated with various supervisors
Plan reflections and tutored middle school inner city boys in literacy skills
ABI Service Trip, Loyola University Chicago (May 2010)
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Traveled to South Dakota to build houses on Sioux reservation through Habitat for Humanity
Extra Curricular
Study Abroad: John Felice Rome Center, Rome, Italy (August 2011- December 2011)
Awards
Loyola University Chicago Trustee Scholarship (August 2009- May 2013)