Alyssa Harris
EDUCATION
Simpson College – Environmental Science Major and Computer Science Minor
August 2018 - Current
- Cumulative GPA 3.89
- Doft Science Honor Award for outstanding achievement in natural sciences in Spring 2020/Fall2020
- Weeber Endowed Scholarship in Fall 2019-Fall 2020
- Simpson Achievement Scholarship Fall 2020
- Pi Beta Phi Foundation Scholarship Fall 2020-Spring 2021
Cedar Rapids Washington High School
August 2014 – May 2018
- Valedictorian
- National Honors Society
- Honors Graduate with Distinction
- Outstanding Mathematics, Science, and World Language Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE
Corteva Agriscience – Lab/Research Assistant
September 2020 – November 2020
- Tested and analyzed corn and soybean research samples
- Reported data from germination experiments
YMCA of Greater Des Moines - Lifeguard
September 2019 – Current
- Communicated with coworkers on cleaning responsibilities and member safety
- Approached and educated members about safety rules to prevent accidents
Simpson College - Student Assistant Coach
October 2019 – Current
- Analyzed and formulated list of potential swimmers from across the US
- Orchestrated and planned team meetings, parties, and food for away meets
Cedar Rapids Country Club (Summer Job) – Assistant Manager
May 2018 – August 2020
- Oversaw pool and lifeguards when manager was not present
- Assisted with pool and the surrounding area maintenance
- Collaborated with all staff to accommodate members
Cedar Rapids Country Club (Summer Job) - Head Swim Coach
May 2018 – May 2020
- Operated a full swim team with assistant coaches
- Orchestrated practices for members and parents to get an educated and fun experience
- Communicated with surrounding swim teams and coordinated swim meets
Simpson College – Library Front Desk
August 2018 – October 2019
- Guided students to scholarly articles and journals
- Organized books and trusted to close every night
Eastern Iowa Swim School – Lesson Instructor
March 2015 – April 2018
- Promoted to leading and training a set of specific skills to coworkers on handling children with disabilities
- Organized report cards and children’s skills to update parents
SKILLS
- Certified in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- Completed Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Entry level Java, SQL Server, and Python skills
- Familiar with Microsoft
- Experienced with Hy-Tek Meet Manager 8.0 and NCSA
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Simpson College Swim Team
September 2018 – Current
- Earned two school records in the 200 IM and 100 IM
- Demonstrated exceptional time management
- Learned hardworking and dedication skills
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
March 2019 – Current
- Elected Direct Member Conduct in November 2020
- Collaborated with leaders and problem-solved confidential issues with members
- Elected Vice President of Operations in November 2019
- Demonstrated leadership by maintaining the Sorority’s records and collaborated with others to revise bylaws
- Volunteered 30 hours with sorority pertaining to reading and literature
- Received Juli Holmes Willeman Scholarship for academic achievement, leadership skills, and service to others
Sustainability Club
September 2018 – Current
- Collaborated with other members on projects to help our local community
EDUCATION
Simpson College – Environmental Science Major and Computer Science Minor
August 2018 - Current
- Cumulative GPA 3.89
- Doft Science Honor Award for outstanding achievement in natural sciences in Spring 2020/Fall2020
- Weeber Endowed Scholarship in Fall 2019-Fall 2020
- Simpson Achievement Scholarship Fall 2020
- Pi Beta Phi Foundation Scholarship Fall 2020-Spring 2021
Cedar Rapids Washington High School
August 2014 – May 2018
- Valedictorian
- National Honors Society
- Honors Graduate with Distinction
- Outstanding Mathematics, Science, and World Language Scholar
WORK EXPERIENCE
Corteva Agriscience – Lab/Research Assistant
September 2020 – November 2020
- Tested and analyzed corn and soybean research samples
- Reported data from germination experiments
YMCA of Greater Des Moines - Lifeguard
September 2019 – Current
- Communicated with coworkers on cleaning responsibilities and member safety
- Approached and educated members about safety rules to prevent accidents
Simpson College - Student Assistant Coach
October 2019 – Current
- Analyzed and formulated list of potential swimmers from across the US
- Orchestrated and planned team meetings, parties, and food for away meets
Cedar Rapids Country Club (Summer Job) – Assistant Manager
May 2018 – August 2020
- Oversaw pool and lifeguards when manager was not present
- Assisted with pool and the surrounding area maintenance
- Collaborated with all staff to accommodate members
Cedar Rapids Country Club (Summer Job) - Head Swim Coach
May 2018 – May 2020
- Operated a full swim team with assistant coaches
- Orchestrated practices for members and parents to get an educated and fun experience
- Communicated with surrounding swim teams and coordinated swim meets
Simpson College – Library Front Desk
August 2018 – October 2019
- Guided students to scholarly articles and journals
- Organized books and trusted to close every night
Eastern Iowa Swim School – Lesson Instructor
March 2015 – April 2018
- Promoted to leading and training a set of specific skills to coworkers on handling children with disabilities
- Organized report cards and children’s skills to update parents
SKILLS
- Certified in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
- Completed Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Entry level Java, SQL Server, and Python skills
- Familiar with Microsoft
- Experienced with Hy-Tek Meet Manager 8.0 and NCSA
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Simpson College Swim Team
September 2018 – Current
- Earned two school records in the 200 IM and 100 IM
- Demonstrated exceptional time management
- Learned hardworking and dedication skills
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
March 2019 – Current
- Elected Direct Member Conduct in November 2020
- Collaborated with leaders and problem-solved confidential issues with members
- Elected Vice President of Operations in November 2019
- Demonstrated leadership by maintaining the Sorority’s records and collaborated with others to revise bylaws
- Volunteered 30 hours with sorority pertaining to reading and literature
- Received Juli Holmes Willeman Scholarship for academic achievement, leadership skills, and service to others
Sustainability Club
September 2018 – Current
- Collaborated with other members on projects to help our local community