You Led a Project Charge of a project from start to finish. Chaired Controlled Coordinated Executed Headed Operated Orchestrated Organized Oversaw Planned Produced Programmed

You Envisioned, Brought to Life a Project And if you actually developed, created, or introduced that project into your company? Administered Built Charted Created Designed Developed Devised Founded Engineered Established Formalized Formed Formulated Implemented Incorporated Initiated Instituted Introduced Launched Pioneered Spearheaded

You Saved the Company Time or Money Hiring managers love candidates who’ve helped a team operate more efficiently. Conserved Consolidated Decreased Deducted Diagnosed Lessened Reconciled Reduced Yielded

You Increased Efficiency, Sales, Revenue, or Customer Satisfaction Along similar lines, if you can show that your work boosted the company’s numbers in some way, you’re bound to impress. Accelerated Achieved Advanced Amplified Boosted Capitalized Delivered Enhanced Expanded Expedited Furthered Gained Generated Improved Lifted Maximized Outpaced Stimulated Sustained

You Changed or Improved Something So, you brought your department’s invoicing system out of the past and into the future? Centralized Clarified Converted Customized Influenced Integrated Merged Modified Overhauled Redesigned Refined Refocused Rehabilitated Remodeled Reorganized Replaced Restructured Revamped Revitalized Simplified Standardized Streamlined Strengthened Updated Upgraded Transformed

You Managed a Team Instead of reciting your management duties, like “Led a team…” or “Managed” Aligned Cultivated Directed Enabled Facilitated Fostered Guided

Hired Inspired Mentored Mobilized Motivated Recruited Regulated Shaped Supervised Taught Trained Unified United

You Brought in Partners, Funding, or Resources Were you “responsible for” a great new partner, sponsor, or source of funding? Try: Acquired Forged Navigated Negotiated Partnered Secured

You Supported Customers Manning the phones or answering questions really means you’re advising customers and meeting their needs. Advised Advocated Arbitrated Coached Consulted Educated Fielded Informed Resolved

You Were a Research Machine Did your job include research, analysis, or fact-finding? Analyzed Assembled Assessed Audited Calculated Discovered Evaluated Examined Explored Forecasted Identified Interpreted Investigated Mapped Measured Qualified Quantified Surveyed Tested Tracked

You Wrote or Communicated Was writing, speaking, lobbying, or otherwise communicating part of your gig? Authored Briefed Campaigned Co-authored Composed Conveyed Convinced Corresponded Counseled Critiqued Defined Documented Edited Illustrated

Lobbied Persuaded Promoted Publicized Reviewed

You Oversaw or Regulated Whether you enforced protocol or managed your department’s requests. Appointed Authorized Blocked Delegated Dispatched Enforced Ensured Inspected Itemized Monitored Screened Scrutinized Verified

You Achieved Something Did you hit your goals? Win a coveted department award? Attained Awarded Completed Demonstrated Earned Exceeded Outperformed Reached Showcased Succeeded Surpassed Targeted

List of Action Verbs for Resumes & Professional Profiles

Management/Leadership Skillsadministeredanalyzedappointedapprovedassignedattainedauthorizedchairedconsideredconsolidatedcontractedcontrolledconvertedcoordinateddecideddelegateddevelopeddirectedeliminatedemphasizedenforcedenhancedestablishedexecutedgeneratedhandledheadedhiredhostedimprovedincorporatedincreasedinitiatedinspectedinstitutedledmanagedmergedmotivatedorganizedoriginatedoverhauledoversawplannedpresidedprioritizedproducedrecommendedreorganizedreplacedrestoredreviewedscheduled streamlinedstrengthened

supervisedterminated

Communication/People Skillsaddressedadvertisedarbitratedarrangedarticulatedauthoredclarifiedcollaboratedcommunicatedcomposedcondensedconferredconsultedcontactedconveyedconvincedcorrespondeddebateddefineddescribeddevelopeddirecteddiscusseddraftededitedelicitedenlistedexplainedexpressedformulatedfurnishedincorporatedinfluencedinteractedinterpretedinterviewedinvolvedjoinedjudgedlecturedlistenedmarketedmediatedmoderatednegotiatedobservedoutlinedparticipatedpersuadedpresentedpromoted

proposedpublicizedreconciledrecruitedreferredreinforcedreportedresolvedrespondedsolicitedspecifiedspokesuggestedsummarizedsynthesizedtranslatedwrote

Research Skillsanalyzedclarifiedcollected comparedconductedcritiqueddetecteddetermineddiagnosedevaluatedexaminedexperimentedexploredextractedformulatedgatheredidentifiedinspectedinterpretedinterviewedinventedinvestigatedlocatedmeasuredorganizedresearchedsearchedsolvedsummarizedsurveyedsystematizedtested

Technical Skillsadaptedassembledbuiltcalculated

computedconservedconstructedconverteddebuggeddesigneddetermineddevelopedengineeredfabricatedfortifiedinstalledmaintainedoperatedoverhauledprintedprogrammedrectifiedregulatedremodeledrepairedreplacedrestoredsolvedspecializedstandardizedstudiedupgradedutilized

Teaching Skillsadaptedadvisedclarifiedcoachedcommunicatedconductedcoordinatedcritiqueddevelopedenabledencouragedevaluatedexplainedfacilitatedfocusedguidedindividualizedinformedinstilledinstructedmotivatedpersuadedset goalssimulatedstimulated

List of Action Verbs for Resumes & Professional Profiles

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Financial/Data Skillsadministeredadjustedallocatedanalyzedappraisedassessedauditedbalancedcalculatedcomputedconservedcorrecteddetermineddevelopedestimatedforecastedmanagedmarketedmeasuredplannedprogrammedprojectedreconciledreducedresearchedretrieved

creative skillsactedadaptedbegancombinedconceptualizedcondensedcreatedcustomizeddesigned

developeddirecteddisplayeddrewentertainedestablishedfashionedformulatedfoundedillustratedinitiatedinstitutedintegratedintroducedinventedmodeledmodifiedoriginatedperformedphotographedplannedrevisedrevitalizedshapedsolved

Helping skillsadaptedadvocatedaidedansweredarrangedassessedassistedcared forclarifiedcoachedcollaboratedcontributedcooperatedcounseleddemonstrateddiagnosededucatedencouraged

ensuredexpeditedfacilitatedfamiliarizefurtheredguidedhelpedinsuredintervenedmotivatedprovidedreferredrehabilitatedpresentedresolvedsimplifiedsuppliedsupportedvolunteered

Organization/Detail Skillsapprovedarrangedcatalogedcategorizedchartedclassifiedcodedcollectedcompiledcorrespondeddistributedexecutedfiledgeneratedimplementedincorporatedinspectedloggedmaintainedmonitoredobtainedoperatedordered

organizedpreparedprocessedprovidedpurchasedrecordedregisteredreservedrespondedreviewedroutedscheduledscreenedset upsubmittedsuppliedstandardizedsystematizedupdatedvalidatedverified

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Communication Skills

� Listen with objectivity and paraphrase the content of a message

� Use various forms and styles of written communication

� Speak effectively to individuals and groups

� Use various media to present ideas imaginatively

� Express one’s needs, wants, opinions and preferences without offending sensitivities of others

� Identify and communicate value judgments effectively

� Use argumentation techniques to persuade others

� Describe objects or events with few errors

� Follow written and oral instructions

� Answer questions and explain

� Negotiate, bargain or discuss competitive viewpoints to reach a compromise

� Interview others to acquire information about them

� Teach/train others by providing knowledge, insight and help to understand ideas and/or procedures

� Facilitate groups by creating and implementing a structure to enable group to meet stated objectives

Critical Thinking Skills

� Identify quickly and accurately the critical issues when making a decision or solving a problem

� Identify a general principle that explains interrelated experiences or factual data

� Define the parameters of a problem

� Identify reasonable criteria for assessing the value or appropriateness of an action or behavior

� Adapt one’s concepts and behavior to changing conventions and norms

� Apply appropriate criteria to strategies and action plans

� Take given premises and reason to their conclusion

� Create innovative solutions for complex problems

� Analyze the interrelationships of events and ideas from several perspectives

Research and Investigation Skills

� Use a variety of sources of information

� Apply a variety of methods to test the validity of data

� Identify problems and needs

� Design an experiment, plan or model that systematically defines a problem

� Identify information sources appropriate to special needs or problems

� Formulate questions relevant to clarifying a particular problem, topic or issue

Valuing Skills

� Assess a course of action in terms of its long-range effects on the general human welfare

� Make decisions that will maximize both individual and collective good

� Appreciate the contributions of art, literature, science and technology to contemporary society

� Identify one’s own values

� Assess one’s values in relation to important life decisions

Information Management Skills

� Sort data and objects

� Compile and rank information

� Apply information creatively to specific problems or tasks

� Synthesize facts, concepts and principles

� Understand and use organizing principles

� Evaluate information based on appropriate standards

Transferable Skills Checklist

Design and Planning Skills

� Assess needs

� Set realistic goals

� Identify alternative courses of action

� Predict future trends and patterns

� Create, imagine and develop new concepts; approach existing elements in new ways and merge abstract ideas to form original

solutions to problems

� Follow through with a plan or decision

� Attend to details w/o losing track of big picture while working with wide variety and/or great volume of information

� Accommodate multiple demands for commitment of time, energy and resources

� Make and keep a schedule to manage time effectively

� Set priorities

Human Relations and Interpersonal Skills

� Keep a group “on track” and moving toward the achievement of a goal

� Maintain group cooperation and support

� Interact effectively with peers, superiors and subordinates

� Express one’s feelings appropriately

� Understand the feelings of others

� Make commitments to people

� Analyze behavior of self and others in group situations

� Demonstrate effective social behavior in a variety of settings and under different circumstances

Management and Administration Skills

� Analyze tasks

� Develop programs/ideas through rigorous preparation and task arrangement

� Identify people who can contribute to the solution of a problem or task

� Identify resource materials useful in the solution of a problem

� Organize people and tasks to achieve specific goals

� Delegate responsibility for completion of a task

� Motivate and lead people

� Supervise others by giving direction, purpose, inspiration and necessary authority to carry out tasks

� Budget funds to be used for intended purposes without exceeding available resources

Self-Management and Career Development Skills

� Develop personal growth goals that are motivating

� Accept the consequences of one’s actions

� Be willing to take risks

� Adapt to changing environments

� Take initiative to be proactive and reach goals with minimum external supervision

� Accept and learn from negative criticism

� Persist with a project when faced with failure unless it’s clear that the project cannot be carried out or is not worth the time or

effort required to complete it

� Generate trust and confidence in others

� Identify, describe and assess one’s needs, values, interests, strengths, weaknesses and skills acquired through formal education

and general life experiences and their relative importance

� Match knowledge about one’s own characteristics/abilities to information about career opportunities

� Relate the skills developed in one environment to the requirements of another environment

� Market oneself to employers through resumes, networking and interviews

Resume Rubric

Resume could effectively land you an interview. GOOD JOB!

Resume could land you an interview (borderline case.)

Resume is average, needs improvement to rise to the

"top of the stack."

Resume needs significant improvement and would be

discarded during screening

Format

This resume fills the page but also is not overcrowded. There are no grammar or spelling errors. This resume could be easily scanned.

This resume almost fills the page but has some uneven white space. There may be a single spelling or grammar error here.

The font and spacing of this resume are not appealing and easily scanned. There are more than one spelling or grammar errors.

This resume is either one-half page or two to three pages long. The font is too big or may be hard to read. There is more white space than words on the page. There are multiple spelling errors.

Education Section

This section is organized, clear, and well defined. It highlights the most pertinent information. This section includes: institution with its location, graduation date, major, degree, GPA, study abroad, and any relevant course work.

This section is organized and easy to read. This section includes: institution with its location, graduation date, major, and degree. GPA is missing from this section. Also, “extra” information such as study abroad and course work are not mentioned.

This section is not well organized. Information such as institution with its location, graduation date, and major are included. Degree and GPA are not listed. There is no order to how information is formatted in this section.

This section is missing the most crucial information. Institution is listed without a location. Graduation date is not listed. Major is listed but not degree. No GPA is stated in this section.

Experience Section

This section is well defined, and information relates to the intended career field. Places of work, location, titles, and dates are included for each position. Descriptions are clear and well marketed in the form of bullet statements beginning with action verbs. This section could be split into related and other experience.

Descriptions are clear in the form of bullet statements beginning with action verbs. Descriptions are not detailed enough to fully understand what was done. Information does not relate 100 percent to the intended career field. Places of work, location, titles, and dates are included for each position.

Descriptions are not in the form of bullets beginning with action verbs. Complete sentences in paragraph form are used to describe previous positions. Places of work are included for each position but not locations, dates, and titles.

This section is not well defined, and there is no order to the descriptions of each position. Descriptions are not detailed and offer no illustration of what was done. No locations and dates of employment are listed.

Honors/ Activities

This section is well organized and easy to understand. Activities and honors are listed and descriptions include skills gained and leadership roles held. Dates of involvement are listed.

This section includes all necessary information but is difficult to follow. Leadership roles within organizations are listed but skills are not defined. Dates of involvement are listed.

This section is missing key information such as leaderships positions held or dates of involvement. Organizations are listed describing the organization, not individual involvement.

This section is missing or contains very little information. Organization titles or dates of involvement are not listed. No descriptions are listed.

Cover Letter Rubric

Cover letter could get you the interview. GOOD JOB!

Cover letter could land you an interview. This is an average letter

(borderline case.)

Cover letter needs significant improvement and would be discarded

during screening

Business format and overall quality

of writing ability

This letter uses correct business format with date and addresses at the top, and a signature at the bottom. This letter is clear and concise, and grammatically correct. There are no spelling errors.

This letter uses correct business format with date and addresses at the top, and a signature at the bottom. There are minimal grammar and spelling errors. This letter is decent in content but does not convince an employer to call.

Business formatting is not used in this letter. There is no address or date at the top. This letter is not signed. There are multiple grammar and spelling errors. The content of this letter does not make sense to the reader.

Section 1: Introduction

This section identifies the position you are applying for. You have described how you heard about the opening. This section identifies why you are interested in this job. Wording is creative and catches an employer’s attention quickly.

This section identifies the position you are seeking. This letter does not describe how you heard about the opening. You vaguely describe why you are interested in this job. This section is bland and might not catch someone’s attention fast enough.

This section does not clearly identify what position you are seeking. There is no description of how you heard about the position or why you are interested. This letter definitely will not grab an employer’s attention and keep them reading.

Section 2: Identification of

skills and experiences as

related to position

This letter identifies one or two of your strongest qualifications and clearly relates how these skills apply to the job at hand. This letter explains specifically why you are interested in this position and this type of job, company, and/or location.

This letter identifies one of your qualifications but it is not related to the position at hand. This letter restates what is on your resume with minimal additional information. You explain why you are interested in this position but you are still too vague.

This letter does not discuss any relevant qualifications. You have not related your skills to the job you are applying for. This letter does not state why you are interested in this position, company, and/or location.

Section 3: Closing

This letter refers the reader to your resume or any other enclosed documents. This letter thanks the reader for taking time to read this letter. You are assertive as you describe how you will follow up with the employer in a stated time period.

You thank the reader for taking time to read this letter. You do not refer the reader to your resume or application materials. This letter assumes that the employer will contact you to follow up.

This letter does not thank the reader for taking time to review this letter. There is no reference to a resume or other materials. This letter does not mention any plan for follow up.

Interview Rubric

Excellent interview: You could get a job offer!

Average interview: you could get called back but it is not certain.

Interviewing skills need significant improvement: You would not get this job.

First Impressions

Your appearance is professional—you are wearing a business suit. You greet and shake hands with your interviewer correctly. Your conversation is enthusiastic and engaging.

You look nice but you do not wear a suit. Your greeting is appropriate but you forget to shake hands with your interviewer. Your conversation is enthusiastic and engaging.

Your attire is not professional—you wear jeans or shorts to this interview. You do not greet or shake hands when you meet your interviewer. Your conversation is not energetic.

Interview Content

You are knowledgeable about the organization and position you are interviewing for. You display poise and confidence. You relate your skills to the job very well.

You are knowledgeable about the position but not the organization you are interviewing with. You display adequate confidence in your answers. You state your skills but do not adequately relate them to the job.

You are not knowledgeable about the position or organization you are interviewing with. You are not confident in answering questions about yourself. You do not state the skills you have to do this job.

Interview Skills /

Techniques

You have excellent eye contact with your interviewer without staring. Your language and grammar is appropriate. You do not use “um” or “and.” You speak at the right speed.

You have adequate eye contact with your interviewer. Your language and grammar are adequate. You say “um” or “and” a few times, but not enough to disrupt the interview. You talk a little too fast or too slow.

You look at the floor or ceiling when speaking. Your grammar and language are not appropriate. You say “um” or “and” too many times. You talk too fast or too slow.

Closing

You successfully convey your interest in this position. You ask appropriate questions to the interviewer. You thank the interviewer.

You convey some interest in the position. You are not prepared to ask any questions. You thank the interviewer.

You do not show any interest in this position. You do not ask any questions. You do not thank the interviewer.

Name Address, City, State Phone Email

Date

Employer (Person) Name Title Company Address

Dear Employer (Person) Name,

I am applying for the xyz position at xyz company. I learned of the position through the xyz. I believe my education, experience, and personal background give me the necessary skills to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Paragraph with examples from education

Paragraph with examples from experience

Paragraph with examples of abilities

Send off

Name Address, City, State Phone Email

Education Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia Bachelor of (Arts or Science) in Major Grad Month Year Minor: …….. GPA: 3.0+

Related Courses: Upper level, most relevant to position, no numbers, keep to no more than two lines of type, avoid titles like “introductory to” Honors and Awards: Dean's list (# semesters), Honors and Scholars Program, Honor Societies, etc.

(Related, Relevant) Experience Employer/Company, City, State Title (includes: Intern, Volunteer, Research in…,) Month Year – Month Year • Create 3-5 bullets per experience focusing on linking your resume to the job description• Use phrases beginning with key action words, matching language to position• List any experience, it is about what you did not title• Include major projects, research, and club involvement• Pay attention to verb tense, if it is a current position, be current

Title, Department Name, optional Month Year – Month Year • Had more than one position at same location; no need to list company again if listing under each other• Do not be repetitive if advanced to similar positions• Focus on transferable skills to cover full skills and abilities

Employer/Company, City, State Title (includes: Intern, Volunteer, Research in…,) Month Year – Month Year • Matching key words are critical, especially in government and computer based applications• Quantify when possible in an effort to provide facts and contact to your experience• Provide outcomes to show the results of your work• Diversify your language• Lying is never acceptable, nor is plagiarism; using their language should describe something you have

actually done or accomplished

Other Sections (Certifications, Laboratory Skills, Language Skills, Associations, Etc.)

Computer Skills: Only applicable programs, identify proficiency level if appropriate

Language Skills: Language and skill level

Laboratory Skills • Used Name of Equipment Relevant to Position to ………resulting in …….

Roberta Marlin 1584 Wesleyan Dr. Norfolk, Virginia 23502 rmarlin@vwc.edu 757.455.3200

February 23, 2017

Rosalie Robertson

Human Resource Manager

1898 Marketing Headquarters

3937 Sweet Bay Street

Norfolk, Virginia

rrobertson@1898marketing.com

Dear Ms. Rosalie Robertson,

I am writing to apply for The Social Media Content Coordinator position at 1898 Marketing. I discovered the position while

researching your company and thought that it was the perfect position for me to apply my experience and build a meaningful

career. I believe my educational background at Virginia Wesleyan College; along with my previous experience make me an

excellent candidate for this position.

Attending a liberal arts college has given me the opportunity to be a part of a rigorous and hands on academic program, which I believe gives me an unparalleled perspective when beginning my professional career. I have held many leadership positions during my time at Virginia Wesleyan College both in academic and social roles. In my current roles as the Marketing Intern for both Leutner Ranhorn LLC and Sodexo, I have had the opportunity to apply my knowledge of marketing principles and management strategies. In previous leadership positions I have headed marketing teams as well as managed accounts for businesses. Doing so required researching industries, surveying demographics, creative marketing strategies and personal networking.

I have a passion for working with others on a day-to-day basis and I enjoy being a part of a team. As a young adult, I had the

opportunity to live abroad for multiple summers in Spain where I took on the role of a volunteer ESL teacher. This

experience expanded my worldview and ignited my passion for travel. These factors have given me a unique perspective when

coming up with new and innovative ideas. Adapting to different cultures has proven to be an essential asset when working

with others.

I understand the importance of customer service, organization, and maintaining a positive and professional organizational

image when acting as a liaison among clients, departments, and the general public. I have the ability to independently handle

multiple tasks, work with a wide variety of technologies and develop rapport and communicate effectively with diverse

constituencies.

I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you further regarding my experience, skills, and becoming a part of the 1898

Marketing team. I know I can make a positive contribution as a part of the leadership in implementing the goals and mission

of the organization.

Sincerely,

Roberta Marlin

Roberta Marlin 1584 Wesleyan Dr. Norfolk, Virginia 23502 rmarlin@vwc.edu 757.455.3200

Education Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia Bachelor of Arts in Business, Marketing Concentration May 2017 Minor: Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Concentration

Related Courses: Marketing Principles, Social Marketing, Persuasion in the Media, Macro/Micro Economics, Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Principles of Management, Managerial Strategies and Ethics

Certifications: Microsoft Office Suite, 2016

Study Abroad Dublin, Ireland Irish Literature and Politics May 2016 - June 2016

• Studied how the political climate in early twentieth century Ireland effected literature

• Based in Dublin, Ireland we visited landmarks of the Irish revolution all over the city including the General Post Office,Mount Joy Square, O’Connell Street and Kilmainham Gaol where the rebels of the Easter Rising were made martyrs

• Excursion trips to Galway, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland to set the tone of learning about how the revolutionaffected other parts of the country apart from the capital

• Analyzed literary works from the time period related to the revolution

Experience Leutner Ranhorn LLC Marketing Intern January 2017 - Present

• Research the beverage and hospitality industry to better understand perspective clients

• Create social media to represent the organization and utilized the different social media channels

• Networked with other local businesses to form a new client base

• Identify, develop, or evaluate innovative marketing ideas and marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishmentobjectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors

Sodexo, Norfolk, Virginia Marketing Intern February 2017 - Present

• Conduct campus wide surveys to identify potential markets for products or services to meet the needs of the student,faculty, and staff populations

• Recommend modifications to products, packaging, production processes, or other characteristics to improve theeffectiveness of product marketing within the environmental values of the institution

• Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, orarrange to obtain existing data

• Present proposals for special events consisting of meal arrangements, staffing, pricing, and cultural relevance

Norfolk Taproom Server December 2015 - Present

• Ability to multi task and demonstrate teamwork in a fast paced, high stress environment

• Developed communication skills which create an efficient work team and satisfied guests

Sigma Sigma Sigma Alumni Relations, Social Media Management, Public Relations, Operations/Events Chair August 2016 - Present

• Managing the organization’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages

• Crafting messages to release to the public on the organization’s behalf

• Creating and distributing a newsletter to inform alumni on the current status of the organization

• Planning and executing events

First Middle Last 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk Virginia 23502 (757) 455-1503

April 13, 2015

The National Sports Center for the Disabled Metro Program Internship 1801 Mile High Stadium Cir. Ste 1500 Denver, CO 80204

Dear National Sports Center for the Disabled,

I am writing to apply for the Metro Program Internship position at the National Sports Center for the Disabled. I learned of the position through researching adaptive sports and recreation therapy. I believe my education, experience, and personal background give me the necessary skills to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Currently I am a senior at Virginia Wesleyan College preparing to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Recreation Therapy. Through my studies I have gained a wide range of knowledge within the field of Recreational Therapy including volunteering with aquatic and adaptive sports programs, planning and assisting community outings, and interacting with individuals with a range of disabilities. Completing an internship in spring 2016 under a CTRS would serve as the required capstone experience for the degree program. This involves completing a total of 560 credited hours within a span of fourteen weeks, beginning mid-January to May. Through participating in a workshop with wounded veterans in an adaptive sports clinic, I found my passion for adaptive sports and have centered my career goals on working in that specific area.

When determining the type of population I would like to work with, Adaptive Sports was a specific area I knew very little and would love to expand my knowledge in. Since that day, my love for this area has only grown larger. Even though my experience in this area isn’t large, I would love to have the opportunity to learn and explore such a beneficial form of recreational therapy with you and your facility.

I have gained a large amount of experience working with individuals with a range of disabilities including both physical and developmental, through a variety of programs and events targeting care for each individual’s needs. I have been able to learn a variety of valuable skills including documentation, assessment, interventions, and implementing programs through volunteer opportunities and experience outside of the classroom. As a volunteer in aquatic programs, I assisted individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, gaining hands on experience and insight towards the benefits of such programs. By engaging in various workshops, seminars, and classroom involvement, I have further enhanced my knowledge of recreation therapy and developed my professional skills within the field.

After learning about your facility, I believe my experience will provide a positive addition to your team as my knowledge, skills, and abilities are put into practice to help those in need of our services. I am fully aware of the responsibilities of an intern including commitment, work ethics, and involvement during my time under the CTRS. Experiencing such an internship will give new insight into the field I am planning to work in as well as the chance to learn in an area for which I have a great passion. I believe the results of my hard work and dedication will be seen throughout my time in the internship.

I welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about my qualifications and the NSCD internship program. Thank you for taking the time to review my application and plan to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

First Last

First Middle Last1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk Virginia 23502 (555) 455-8713

Education Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia May 2016 Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies Concentration: Recreational Therapy Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.611 Related Courses: Disabilities and Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy Management and Organization, Ropes Course and Group Facilitation Methods, Recreational Therapy Process, Leadership and Analysis of Recreation

Honors and Awards: Dean’s list, 4 semesters; Rho Phi Lambda Honor Society; Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society; ODAC All Academic Award 2012-2013 and 2013-2014; Scholar-Athlete Recognition Spring 2013

Related Experience Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk Virginia Customer Service Representative, Hub Employee February 2015-Present • Provide customer service to students, faculty and individuals within the Batten Center and the campus at large• Manage, document, and provide rental equipment to students and faculty• Ensure productivity and effectiveness throughout the Batten Center by communicating information properly and

correctly to fellow employees within each department• Responsible for maintaining a safe and educational atmosphere

Naval Station Norfolk and Waterfront Athletic Complex, Norfolk, Virginia Navy Safe Harbor Intro to Sports Clinic (Adapted Sports Clinic) February 2013 • Assisted individuals in a variety of sports including aquatics and sitting volleyball under the supervision of a CTRS• Gained valuable insight to the effectiveness of adaptive sports to individuals with physical disabilities• Engaged with fellow participants by learning their unique stories and understanding how adaptive sports has

improved their quality of life• Developed a passion for adaptive sports, through research and involvement with such activities with individuals

Eastern State Hospital, Williamsburg, Virginia Virginia State Therapeutic Recreation Association (VASTRA) Workshop February 2014 • Gained valuable knowledge about improvements and contributions within the field of Recreational Therapy• Expanded personal knowledge of Recreational Therapy, by learning various techniques and opportunities• Interacted and created new connections with multiple professionals located within the state organization

Learn To Swim, Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Service Learning Opportunity September 2012 - December 2012 • Assisted individuals with disabilities between the range of children to older adults, by providing aquatic programs to

improve an individual’s functioning both physically and intellectually• Provide one-on-one instruction with each participant, allowing individual to receive proper supervision, by leading a

variety of exercises and activities• Learned the proper documentation for each program, understanding and completing an individual's progress notes to

monitor participant progress• Established relationships between participants by working with specific individuals each week to gain trust and

acceptance

Around Town, Great Neck Recreation Center, Virginia Service Learning Opportunity September 2012-December 2012 • Assisted individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, ranging between the ages of thirteen to seventeen,

through a variety of activities and outings designed to integrate them back into the community• Created a safe environment for all individuals by planning and implementing programs to help individuals participate

and interact with peers• Participated with individuals through various programs targeting both social and cognitive skill development

Day for disABILITIES May 31, 2014 • Assisted in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation for Day for disABILITIES• Encouraged participant’s independence in the program by providing fun and engaging activities• Volunteered with all aspects of the event (set-up through clean-up)

Western Bayside Community Day August 29, 2015, May 2, 2015 • Coordinated and attended neighborhood community event, by providing recreational activities to participants• Managed all equipment by making sure materials were taken care of and accounted for at the end of the event• Assisted participants with various activities if unfamiliar, by teaching and engaging in activity along with them• Interacted with families and children during the event, creating both a safe and exciting environment

Horse Science School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Assistant Equestrian Instructor June 2013 • Planned and coordinated instructional classes for students between the ages of ten to eighteen, by creating and

implementing games for each specific class and level of riding ability• Supervised the care of students and horses throughout the day by providing individuals with basic equine safety

guidelines to promote a safe and rewarding experience• Provided additional help to students as “barn mom”, by teaching basic horse care, personal responsibility for pets, and

offering additional knowledge and assistance to those as needed throughout the week

USTA Tennis Camp, Indian Head, Maryland Assistant Tennis Coach June 2013- July 2013 • Assisted individuals in tennis, ranging between the grades of elementary and high school, through a week long camp

designed to improve an individual's skills• Supervised each of the participants, by teaching proper skills with the use of drills and exercises both on and off the

court• Demonstrated a variety of new skills throughout the week, by working with each participant individually to help them

fully understand each skill and intervene critically when necessary• Guided individuals in a positive experience throughout the week, by creating an environment both satisfying and

fulfilling with each new day

Campus Leadership Recreation and Leisure Studies Majors Club Secretary April 2014 - Present • Record all information discussed at each meeting, by documenting and sending information to officers and members

once completed in order to stay updated• Organize and examine participation of individuals within the major, by taking attendance at each meeting• Conduct a quick refresher from the previous meeting, by reporting old news before proceeding to new information,

ensuring everyone is on the same page• Work and communicate with fellow officers, by meeting regularly and discussing important issues & upcoming event

Rho Phi Lambda Honor Society President April 2015 - Present • Oversee possible inductees, by examining an individual's credentials and qualifications needed in order to join• Foster and promote the mission and values of the organization through leadership and campus engagement• Create and write a letter of acceptance to those individuals qualified to join

Virginia Wesleyan’s Women’s Tennis Team August 2012- December 2014 Student Athlete • Improved personal skills, through many hours on the court with the help of assistant coaches and fellow teammates• Developed communication skills by supporting and encouraging teammates both on and off the court• Led and instructed teammates as a captain throughout my Junior year, by leading warm-ups, informing individuals of

practice times and attending mandatory events together

First Middle Last1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk Virginia 23502 (555) 455-8713

References

Dr. Wayne Pollock Assistant Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies 1584 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 wpollock@vwc.edu (757) 455-3369 Professor

Joshua Shaw Young life TIS Area Director 1364 London Bridge Rd. Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA 23453 joshua@tis.younglife.org (757) 773-6424

Jason Seward Dean of Freshmen and Director of the Jane P. Batten Student Center 1584 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 jseward@vwc.edu (757) 455-2124 Current Employer

First Middle Last 1584 Wesleyan Dr., Norfolk Virginia 23502 (757) 455-1503

Education Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, Virginia Bachelor of Arts in Art May 2017 Minor: English Related Courses: Drawing, Photography, Digital Design, Arts Management, Textual and Written Analysis

Experience Virginia Wesleyan College Assistant Technical Director, Hofheimer Theatre January 2017 - Present • Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of performances• Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies• Direct technical aspects of the performances and other productions, checking and switching between video

sources and taking responsibility for the live performances• Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of stage programs• Create original make up designs, set props, and other elements of production, resulting in becoming a point

of reference for costuming

Technical Supervisor, Hofheimer Theatre August 2013 - January 2017 ● Trained new student employees in the operations and in the technical competencies of the performing arts● Professional liaison between theatrical companies; handled performance reservations● Communicated with patrons, crew members, and staff. Assist in basic venue maintenance

City of Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation, Fredericksburg, Virginia Arts and Crafts Teacher Seasonal: June 2015 to Current ● Responsible for creating, designing, and teaching crafts to preschool and kindergarten age children● Cared for children with varying backgrounds, interests, and needs● Communicated with supervisors about budgeting educational plans

Scarlett Pons, Fredericksburg, Virginia Apprentice June 2015 - August 2015 ● Utilized strong organizational and planning skills to manage the workflow of projects and the coordination

of several aspects in managing events for the public● Designed and arranged layout of artists’ work for display and for sale● Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective, to produce desired

effects, such as the illustration of ideas, emotions, or mood

Virginia Wesleyan College Teaching Assistant August 2014 - December 2015● Tutor undergraduates to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning the concepts presented● Served as a compliment to the instruction by tutoring students as needed in the concepts and complexities of

the subject material

Freshmen Coordinator September 2013 to October 2014 ● Wrote and designed a condensed New Student Handbook for incoming students. Digitally published● Collaborated with stakeholders to create a vision while maintaining target audience comprehension

Marlin Prestige Business Conference Director of Market Research Spring 2016

• Created and distributed surveys to define our target market and their needs

• Collected data from surveys, manually entered data and worked closely with the operations team to create events to bringin the student population

• Designed flyers, managed social media, created television commercials and used word of mouth marketing techniques

Diverbo, Madrid, Spain/ Salamanca, Spain Volunteer ESL Teacher June - August 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

• Volunteer work with Spanish teens and other English speakers from around the globe expanded my worldview

• Lead social camp activities with Spanish teenagers to improve their fluency in conversational English

• Traveled around Spain learning dialects of the language and regional culture

• Lived with a Spanish family for several months after volunteering to improve my Spanish fluency

Undergraduate Research Information Systems Proposal to The Adult Studies Program at Virginia Wesleyan College Fall 2015

• An integral part of a team where we worked with real clients in a competition based business program

• Led the marketing sector of our team by proposing innovative ideas to clearly define target audiences and increaseenrollment via radio advertisements, airport LED billboards, etc.

• Developed a QR code system to redirect web traffic for our client

• Improved social media presence with the introduction of Hootsuite to the client.; integrated Instagram, Twitter, Facebookand other social media accounts and showed the client how to use them efficiently to market to their clients

• Presented to the client during The Marlin Prestige Business Conference where the client selected us over three others tobe the winner of the competition, resulting in the client adopting the ideas given in our formal written proposal

Social Marketing Research Project Campaign Against Domestic Violence Spring 2016

• Adopted an idea from social media and turned it into a campaign against domestic violence

• Spread awareness using product, place, price and promotion through multiple distribution channels

• Developed a step-by-step plan to spread awareness about domestic violence as well as my specific campaign

Public Relations Research Career Development at the Collegiate Level Fall 2016

• Head of research on a public relations plan to increase traffic within the Career Development and Internship Program atVirginia Wesleyan College as well as compare our program to other local universities

• Conducted a focus group consisting of other students to collect qualitative data and other forms of primary research

• Specifically compared Virginia Wesleyan’s program with Old Dominion University’s program to search for ways that asmall liberal arts college can improve their program regardless of enrollment size

• Analyzed demographics on college campuses to target specific groups on campus who could benefit from using theresources available at The Lighthouse

Managerial Ethics Research Ethics of Publicly Traded Companies Taking a Stand on Political Issues Fall 2016

• Analysis on how the changing political/social climate is forcing companies to take stances on issues by consumer demand

• Discussing how social issues are transforming the idea of corporate social responsibility and business ethics

• Examined publicly traded companies who have taken public stances of political/social issues within the last 3 years

• Gathered consumer-purchasing statistics in relation to preference based on political/social stances

• Evaluating the connection between beliefs and consumption

Roberta Marlin 1584 Wesleyan Dr. Norfolk, Virginia 23502 rmarlin@vwc.edu 757.455.3200

References

Dr. Paul L. Ewell Batten Associate Professor of Management, Business, and Economics Chair of the Management, Business, and Economics Department Director of the MBA Program Virginia Wesleyan College 757-233-8810 pewell@vwc.edu Advisor/Professor

Dr. Robert Albertson Dean of the Birdsong School of Social Science Professor of Management, Business, and Economics Virginia Wesleyan College 757-455-3226 ralbertson@vwc.edu Advisor/Professor