Samantha

Education
Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH May 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Business Minor: Spanish

Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano May 21-July 10, 2010
Study Abroad Program
Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Academic Program – Classes all in native language Monday-Thursday from 9-4 p.m., evening class once a week for film from 6-9 p.m. Class periods lasted an hour and a half each.
• Required journaling daily. Courses (8-11 Credits Total) Seminar on Chilean Culture, Spanish Upper Level 1 & 2, Contemporary History of Chile, Social Movements and Feminism in Chile/L.A., and Latin American/Chilean Film.
• Travel Experiences – Buenos Aires, Museum/Memorial Tours, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso & Isla Negra.

Relevant Work Experience
Steiner Douglas/Stile Salon Columbus, OH
Receptionist June 2007-Aug 2008
• Bookkeeping and filing of important financial records and client information
• Customer Relations
• Committed to and responsible for any other tasks as assigned from time to time by management

Panera Bread Columbus, OH
Cashier/Server July 2004-Aug 2006
• Ensured that each customer received outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which included greeting and acknowledging customers, solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
• Ability to communicate with associates and customers as well as accurately complete all documentation and operate all equipment necessary
• Processed information and merchandise through register system
• Maintained awareness of all promotions and advertisements of company
• Upheld an orderly appearance of register and floor area and supplies stocked

Child Care Provider Columbus, OH
Caregiver June 2004-Aug 2010
• Capitalize on children’s play and experiences in and outside of the home
• Planned new activities, interacting with children in a respectful and nurturing way
• Child supervision at all times, maintaining a safe and stimulating environment

Leadership Experience
Community Service Springfield, OH
Girl Power, Springfield Christian Youth Ministries Jan 2009-April 2011
• Supervised and mentored middle school girls after-school for two hours, three days a week
• Addressed social issues within peer groups; taught lessons focused on health, nutrition, fitness and proper body image as well as reinforcing the importance of school attendance and overall education

Distance for Dreams Springfield, OH
Service Organization Aug 2009-Jan 2010
• Coordinated fundraisers such as bake sales, selling custom-made bracelets, and organizing the first annual 5k Disney Dash in order to grant the wish of sending a terminally ill child to Disney World