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Sarah K. Davis
1234 W. Michigan Ave • Chicago, IL 45670 • 456-7890-1234 • sarahdavis@northwestern.edu
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
June 2015
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Policy
Master’s Research Project: “What on-the-job experiences at a college union relate most strongly with undergraduate
learning outcomes?”
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
June 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
CAREER SERVICES EXPERIENCE
University Career Services, Northwestern University
Career Counseling Intern
August 2014 – Present
Conduct internship advising to undergraduate students and attended internship unit meetings to discuss trends
and development
Provide individual career counseling services for students, including major/minor decision-making guidance,
assessment administration and interpretation, and job search consultation
Develop an ‘International Alumni Panel’ event with International Student Association members: composed
invitations, coordinated with NU’s Alumni and the International Office, directed the marketing efforts, and
moderated the discussion between panelists and over 50 attendees
Analyzed and critiqued student resumes and cover letters, interpret Myers-Briggs and Interest Inventory
assessments, administer values and majors card sort activity on a weekly basis
Alumni Sharing Knowledge Program, University of Virginia
July 2012 - Present
Alumni Career Mentor
Offer career development guidance to undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni: mock interviews,
resume critique, networking advice, and academic planning
Participated in an academic and professional panel discussion for low-income and first-generation students
(TRiO Student Support Services)
Selected to feature professional profile in the Career Center’s online newsletter for April 2013
STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE
University of Virginia Alumni Relations Association, Charlottesville, VA April 2010 – June 2012
Graduate Assistant
Strategized and liaised daily with an Advancement Team consisting of the Dean, development officers, and
communications team in order to support the academic mission of the University
Increased outreach and recruitment of alumni volunteers from the 100,000 alumni through targeted outreach
with campus partners, LinkedIn, development officers, and a customer relationship management database
Built partnerships with identified alumni to increase career mentorship, internship, and networking
opportunities for students
SKILLS
Technical MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook
Language Spanish (fluent)
Market Your Skills: Interpersonal,
Analytical, Leadership, Communication
Highlight any relevant experience within
higher education through internships,
graduate assistantships, or volunteer work
Demonstrate ability to work with people
of all levels (students, staff, faculty,
administrators) and background
Focus on the population you served,
resources developed, area of
specialty, and key accomplishments