Career Development Guide

CAREER

DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

Parke Student Leadership Center Knutson Campus Center 218.299.3020 | career@cord.edu

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Dave Smith

May 2016

May 2018

Involvement and Professional Development • Celebration of Student Success, Presenter • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics • Women’s Track and Field- Participant

2017 2014-present 2014-present

Leadership Experience Orientation Leader, Concordia College- Moorhead, MN 2016-Present • Ensured that students had a positive orientation and first year experience by making activities engaging through consistent outreach

Food Service Experience Caterer, Concordia College Dining Services- Moorhead, MN 2014 • Provided excellent customer service to guests, 50-100, while remaining professional during the events Prepared food, plated dishes, and kept each plate at a proper temperature to serve quality food • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, dishes, and work area and restocked equipment after each event to maintain cleanliness and an orderly kitchen

Station Leader, School’s Alive Energize Events- Fargo, ND 2015-present • Collaborated with Sanford Hospital and volunteers to educate families about proper nutrition and the importance of exercise for children to form healthy habits • Used cooking skills to prepare a meal and healthy snacks for the event and furthered personal passion for wellness resulting in happy and informed families

Community Experience Dietitian’s Assistant, Hy-Vee Grocery Store- Brooklyn Park, MN 2016-present • Improved communication and teaching skills by working alongside the dietitian, leading cooking classes and assisting with client meetings • Worked comfortably and confidently with all age groups while performing food demonstrations and consulting on healthy foods, recipes, and cooking techniques

Volunteer, Sanford Health- Fargo, ND 2016-present • Encouraged socialization to patients in the Eating Disorder Unit; providing a sense of comfort and normalization • Demonstrated normal eating around all patients, while modeling appropriate behaviors to encourage recovery • Assisted nurses and followed protocols to ensure the safety of all patients

Clinical Experience Food Service Aid, Allina Health, Mercy Hospital- Coon Rapids, MN 2017-present • Adapted to many different situations by working in nutrition services, food production, cafeteria, and catering, gaining organizational and customer service skills • Guaranteed accurate meal assembly by paying attention to detail while following patients’ modified diet orders, food allergies, intolerances, and special requests • Displayed excellent customer service and care by delivering food to patients

Education Concordia College- Moorhead, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics with a Psychology minor Accomplishments- Presidential Scholarship, Deans List, GPA 3.7 Study Abroad- Santorini Greece

(555) 555-0000  davesmith@college.edu  www.linkedin.com/in/dsmith

May 2017

INVOLVEMENT  Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society – Member  Student Association of Social Workers (SASW) – Member

2016-Present 2014-Present

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Camp Counselor, Inspiration Point- Clitherall, MN 2015  Nurtured individual and community growth by facilitating team bonding activities and bible studies weekly for a group of 5-11 campers  Managed the well-being of youth in a faith-based community to encourage self-exploration

RELATED EXPERIENCE Child Care Assistant, YWCA – Fargo, ND 2016-Present  Helped YWCA Child Care Staff by assisting infants, toddlers, and young children at the shelter with daily activities and being positive and energetic, making the days more enjoyable  Extended empathy and listened closely to all children at the shelter, to build trust and relationships Volunteer, West Central Juvenile Center- Moorhead, MN 2014-Present  Served as a role model for juveniles ages 12-17 by encouraging friendly conversation, positive social skills, appropriate communication, and effective decision making  Dedicated time once a week and utilized communication skills, forming lasting connections with staff and other volunteers Volunteer, Bethany Retirement Living- Fargo, ND 2015  Created relationships with patients through the development of a music and memory program to improve resident’s autobiographical memory recall  Strengthened care-giving skills by extending empathy to all residents making each person feel more comfortable and important Friendly Visitor Volunteer, Sanford Hospital- Fargo, ND 2014  Provided patients with a sense of ease, comfort, and distraction from the daily routine of a hospital stay adding joy and positivity to the situation  Attended to patient concerns immediately and efficiently by tidying up their rooms and notifying the nurses when needed, which made patients feel valued and taken care of

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Child Protection Intern, Clay County Social Services- Moorhead, MN 2017-Present  Screened all reports of alleged sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect with diligence and urgency  Led in-service orientations on child mistreatment, mandatory reporting laws, and Clay County Social Services to inform organizations about procedures and protocols to protect children in the community  Worked alongside social workers and learned valuable lessons in the field from superiors, resulting in better preparation for future employment

EDUCATION Concordia College – Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a Psychology minor

PROFILE A dedicated, positive, and empathetic individual with experience in supportive services and the juvenile justice system. Works well with a variety of ages, but specializes in working with children from diverse backgrounds. Possess the ability to work on a team and collaborate with different organizations and groups.

Moorhead, MN | 651-426-9008 | kgrant@cord.edu | http://linkedin.com/in/kaseygrant

KASEY GRANT

Emily Set

May 2018

Involvement Math Club Concordia Band Concordia Orchestra Chemistry Club

2014-2018 2014-2018 2016-2018 2014-2016

Mathematics Tutor Concordia Center for Student Success 2015 - 2017  Mentored students one–on–one and in group settings to help improve comprehension of class material  Reviewed key points, theorems, and strategies to enable students to tackle problems on their own  Increased student confidence in learning material by walking students through the problem–solving and content–learning processes

Related Experience Lead Digital Analyst Intern, Best Buy, Richfield, MN Summer 2016  Leveraged multiple data sources using R to produce analysis and reports on visitor behavior, focusing on ecommerce profitability and offline customer behavior  Applied statistical methods to identify factors which affect business results in order to understand probable outcomes based on different actions taken by Best Buy  Oversaw digital data collection for Best Buy’s complex digital properties by developing data collection problems for implementation and monitoring and reviewing data collection reports for quality assurance

Research Experience Student Research Assistant, Carnegie Mellon University: Pittsburgh, PA Summer 2017  Participated in an eight–week Applied Mathematics course at Carnegie Mellon University, gaining valuable knowledge in using Maple for modeling applications  Collaborated with three other students to publish paper exploring national economic mobility in the United States; using Markov chains to evaluate the data  Created probability models by classifying the economic status of children and parents into equal quintiles, resulting in a better understanding of regional data

Accomplishments Dean’s List, Presidential Scholarship, Music Performance Scholarship, GPA 3.97

Education Concordia College: Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Chemistry Minor

Profile Graduate of Concordia College with a strong mathematical background. Particularly adept at proof–based mathematics with experience using the computer–algebra system Maple.

Excels in probability and statistics, specializing in applications of statistical models in Biology, Chemistry, and Economics. Looking forward to using knowledge to help your company.

Fargo, ND (555) 555-5555 emilyset@cord.edu www.linkedin.com/in/emilyset

Dilworth, MN 218-555-0000

bobthomas@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/bobthomas

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in ACS Chemistry with Biology Minor, GPA 3.87 Accomplishments: Dean’s List, Presidential Scholarship, Credo Honors

Arizona State University: Temple, AZ Student Research Assistant  Created transmission models of the Ebola outbreak of 2014-2015 to analyze the spread of the disease and predict future outbreak trends  Studied the effect overcrowding plays on the spread of the virus via simulations using a Lagrangian–model, concluding that unidirectional mobility lowers the total infected population locally  Modelled early detection of Ebola in individuals with aid of simulations and determined best course of action to minimize outbreak progression

2014-2016 2014-2016 2012-2016

Sigma Zeta Honor Society (Science) Concordia Choir Chemistry Club

Concordia College Chemistry Department Chemistry Teaching Assistant  Assisted professors in lab setup and cleanup resulting in a better understanding of lab protocol and safety  Acted as resource to students in lab by answering students’ questions about using lab equipment and following experimental procedure  Served as a grader for lab reports and selected homework assignments to allow professors more time for preparing class notes and exams

2014-2016

Involvement

The Wine Group, Ripon, CA Quality Services Analytical Chemistry Intern  Designed and executed analytical chemistry trial runs to help qualify new analytical methods and optimize existing methods in wine production  Methodically collected large volumes of data to help demonstrate precision and accuracies of improved and new analytical methods  Summarized various analytical trials including their accuracy and acceptability in written reports and oral presentations

Summer 2015

Related Experience

Summer 2017

Research Experience

2018

Education

Concordia College alumnus with an American Chemical Society accredited Chemistry degree. Extensive knowledge in Organic and Biochemistry disciplines with additional experience in mathematically–based biology research. Specializes in the use of NMR spectroscopy and X–ray crystallography in a lab and field setting.

Profile

BOB THOMAS

NURSING INTERNSHIPS

2016

Northland Community and Technical College -Thief River Falls, MN Emergency Medical Technician Certification

 Concordia College Science Academy (Member)- Moorhead, MN  Health Professions Interest Club (Treasurer)- Moorhead, MN  Sigma Zeta Biology Honors Society (President)- Moorhead, MN

INVOLVEMENT:

2014-Present 2014-Present 2015-Present

Emergency Medical Technician, Sanford Health- Fargo, ND September 2016-Present  Administered intravenous medications and fluids while operating advanced machinery to care for patients in critical condition  Answered emergency calls and provided direct care to stabilize patients and safely transport to the hospital Home Health Aide, Golden Standard Assisted Living- Fargo, MN 2015-Present  Comforted clients by listening attentively, providing reassurance and reacting appropriately to their concerns  Improved the lives of the AL residents by cleaning their apartments, engaging in uplifting conversation and expressing concern for their well-being  Responded to the medical needs of the residents by administering medications and providing a strong line of communication between patients and the nursing staff Biology Tutor, Center for Student Success- Moorhead, MN September 2015-Present  Prompted meaningful and educational discussions using class materials and critical thinking questions to encourage communication and understanding among students  Assisted students with homework and test prep using acquired knowledge, advice and encouragement to support student success  Served as a mentor to students by building rapport with them to establish trust and comfortability Summer Intern, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation- Minneapolis, MN June-August 2017  Conducted clinical research trials using safe, accurate techniques to ensure precise data collection, patient safety, and confidentiality  Analyzed data and compiled results into graphs to be prepared for professional presentations to spread knowledge and awareness of LDL levels and their relation to heart disease

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Volunteer, Concordia College Habitat for Humanity- Moorhead, MN 2014- 2016  Impacted the members of an impoverished community in Nicaragua through service, positivity and demonstrating interest in their culture  Communicated with the construction team to promote relationship building and improve the quality of the building project Volunteer, St. Cloud Hospital- St. Cloud, MN 2013-2015  Attended to the needs of Emergency Room patients by delivering warm blankets, food and beverages to them to provide comfort  Organized, sanitized and prepared hospital rooms with urgency to improve the quality of care

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Accomplishments: Deans List, Concordia College Presidential Scholarship, GPA 3.97

2015

St. Cloud Technical and Community College- St. Cloud, MN Certified Nursing Assistant

Analyzed lab values and vital signs in order to track patient progress related to disease progression Utilized assessment protocol to implement patient treatment plans for optimum progress

Summer 2016

May 2018 GPA: 3.75

2015-Present Summer 2016

Student Nurses Association- President Concordia Choir- Member Celebration of Student Scholarship- Presenter

INVOLVEMENT

VOLUNTEER Student Nurses Association Volunteer Events (50 hours) Eventide Nursing Home Volunteer, Moorhead, MN (120 hours) Mission Trip, various locations (1,000 hours)

2016-2017 2015-2017 Spring 2016

2013-Present 2013-2014 Summers 2008-2013

Server, Applebee’s - Fargo, ND 2014-Present Served food and drinks to customers in a friendly manner to create a pleasant dining atmosphere Exemplified time management and prioritization of duties to keep shifts running smoothly Demonstrated a strong work ethic through productivity during shifts resulting in efficient customer service

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Certified Nursing Assistant, Eventide, Moorhead, MN 2014-Present Administered medications and performed nursing procedures consistent with plan of care Provided personalized care to clients in their home and assisted with daily living activities as well as cleaning to ensure tidiness and safety Student Researcher, Concordia Biology Department, Moorhead, MN 2014 - 2015 Prepared lab for obtaining organ, blood, and RNA samples from mice through organizing materials to assist students in beginning level classes Set up and run various behavioral tests through use of computer software to collect research data

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Labor/Delivery, Pediatrics (182 hours), Sanford Health System, Fargo, ND ER, Medical Surgical (250 hours), Essentia Health, Fargo, ND

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Essentia Health, Fargo, ND, Intensive Care Unit Practicum (125 hours) 2015- 2016 Comforted clients by listening attentively, providing reassurance and reacting appropriately to their concerns for high patient satisfaction Responded to the medical needs of the patients by assisting with evaluating vital signs and providing a strong line of communication between patients and the nursing staff

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Allina Health System, United Hospital, St. Paul, MN

CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant, Epic Software Proficiency May 2018

Concordia College- Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Minors in Neuroscience and Spanish

CERTIFICATIONS

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in Nursing

EDUCATION

Sally Johnson West Fargo, ND | 555-555-5555 | sallyjohnson@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

A personable and considerate individual with over three years of experience volunteering, working, and shadowing in the healthcare setting. Specializes in connecting with a variety of individuals through demonstrating empathy, positivity and collaboration and possesses the ability to apply this skill to a variety of settings.

PROFILE STATEMENT:

Moorhead, MN | (320) 257-3689 | bgregory@cord.edu | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengregory/

BEN GREGORY

Fall 2015

Spring 2016

Career Peer, Concordia Career Center January 2016- Present Founding Member, SALT (Students and Alumni Linked Together) December 2017-Present Executive Assistant, Concordia College Family Weekend January 2016-October 2017

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES

Concordia College Dance Marathon May 2017- Present Co-Executive Director ● Organized fundraising events in the community and on campus to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network ● Articulated tasks/needs to group members to ensure events were executed properly Luther Point Bible Camp Summers 2015-2017 Senior Counselor ● Counseled campers of all abilities and managed their needs while providing them with a traditional camp experience, making accommodations when necessary ● Provided leadership to campers in all areas and acted as a role model in areas of camp activities, including cleanliness, punctuality, chores, rules, and sportsmanship ● Energized campers by getting them excited and interested in various activities to keep them interested in various camp activities.

RELATED EXPERIENCES

Osgood Kindergarten Center, West Fargo, ND Kindergarten Methods, Kindergarten- 15 hours LE Berger, West Fargo, ND ELL Clinical, 1st Grade- 55 hours

CLINICAL OBSERVATION EXPERIENCES

Centennial Elementary School, Fargo, ND Fall 2016 Methods 5th Grade- 4 weeks ● Worked with cooperating teacher to create whole class and small group lessons to fit the needs of the students ● Modified lessons as needed to meet the needs of students and their IEP’s for the success of individual students ● Implemented time management plan for students struggling to stay on task to self-regulate work progress

CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SG Reinertsen, Moorhead, MN Fall 2017 Student Teacher, 3rd Grade- 12 weeks ● Gathered academic and behavioral data on particular students to be used in child study and IEP meetings ● Created new behavior management plan to help students determine areas of behavioral need ● Guided students to develop self-advocacy skills by identifying personal learning needs and how to best accommodate those needs through the use of flexible seating ● Collaborated with other 3rd grade teachers to gain insight on best practices and teaching strategies to use in the classroom

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

May 2018

(320) 555-0000  jpeterson@cord.edu  www.linkedin.com/in/janepeterson

Concordia College, Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Special Education and Psychology Minors

EDUCATION

Jane Peterson

May 2017

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Concordia Chemistry Club, Treasurer Relay for Life, Team Captain Concordia Track & Field Team

Involvement 2015 - present 2015 - present 2013 - present

Sanford Health Center – Fargo, ND Sept 2014 – May 2016 Certified Nursing Assistant  Communicated with nurses and doctors about patient conditions ensuring exceptional care for each patient  Assisted patients with daily needs, making sure the patients were always comfortable and received proper care to improve their quality of life  Organized charts and made sure that patients’ files were in order so that everything ran smoothly and efficiently

Concordia College Chemistry Department – Moorhead, MN Sept 2014 - Present Teaching Assistant  Aided first-year students in obtaining laboratory skills in order for them to learn and grow their knowledge in the chemistry lab  Used knowledge of chemistry to answer questions from students with clarity, resulting in improved comprehension of the labs  Modeled good laboratory techniques through demonstrations, providing the students with a clear picture of how to carry out procedures in the lab

Employment Experience

Concordia College Biology Department – Moorhead, MN June - Aug 2016 Undergraduate Research Assistant under Dr. Penelope Pancreas  Developed and implemented a research proposal investigating how red blood cells react in different environments  Collaborated with Dr. Pancreas and other student researchers to come up with efficient research methods to test our hypotheses effectively  Wrote and reported findings in a professional format gaining skills to write in a scientific manner to convey the results of the research clearly and concisely

Research Experience

Accomplishments: Presidential Distinction Scholarship, Dean’s List, GPA: 3.89

Concordia College – Moorhead, MN Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry

Education

(555)-555-2424 mhammond@cord.edu www.linkedin.com/in/mhammond

MOLLY HAMMOND