Education:

Binghamton University, State University of New York

         College of Community and Public Affairs

         B.S. Human Development

Study Abroad:

The International Center of Management and Indian Studies, India    January 2006 to May 2006

Course work in Indian Culture and Philosophy

Employment:

         T.G.I. Fridays, Vestal, New York                                                           

  August 2007 to Present

         Shift Leader

· Supervise work assignments for up to 17 team members and responsible for opening and closing operations in an internationally known franchise restaurant.

· Close average sales of $4,000 and served approximately 200 customers weekly.

· Enhance customer experience by providing extensive reviews of product and service offerings.

· Provide high quality customer service including resolution of customer concerns.

· Train new team members in technical applications, customer relations and product knowledge.

Athletics:

Division III Softball, Monroe Community College                       

  January 2005 to May 2005                            

Team Co-Captain

· Nationally ranked for RBI’s and batting average.

· Devoted an average of 35 hours per week to training, practices, meetings, travel, and games.

· Mentored new players both on and off the field.

· Designed and ran workout sessions and practices for up to 15 teammates.

· Organized team dinners and various other team building events.

· Hosted prospective teammates.

Volunteer Experience:

         Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Owego, New York                            

  February 2009 to May 2009

· Organized recreational activities for up to 25 youths in order to develop physical fitness, a positive use of leisure time, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

· Planned activities to enhance self expression, creativity, and an appreciation for other cultures through arts and crafts.

· Served as a role model and mentor and promoted character development through team work and interpersonal skills.

         Newark Valley High School, Newark Valley, New York                                  September 2005 to January 2009

         Tutor

· Assisted junior high school students with learning disabilities with homework and various other assignments.

· Taught students about the cultures of different countries.

         Children’s Orphanage, Bangalore, India                                  

           January 2006 to May 2006

· Taught approximately 30 children age’s three to eight how to read and write English. Also taught basic mathematical skills to include multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.

· Organized physical and cultural activities.

· Walked children to and from school.

Respite Home for Women, Bangalore, India                      

          January 2006 to May 2006

· Assisted homeless women in speaking and reading English.

· Taught life skills to include cooking and cleaning and mentored on goal setting.

· Trained women how to make paper, pots, and various artistic crafts for them to sell.

 Skills and Certifications:

· Skilled in Microsoft Office.

· Certified in the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, New York State Education Department.

International Travel:

· Visited numerous cultural, historical, and archeological sites in India, Egypt, Canada, and Europe.