| EDUCATION: |
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA May 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Leadership Studies; Minor, Biology
Cumulative GPA: x.xx; Science GPA: x.xx
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- The goal of Leadership Studies is to develop people who understand the moral responsibilities of leadership in a service to society
- Course highlights include philosophy, ethics, psychology, group dynamics, and diversity
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| RELEVANT EXPERIENCE |
| Extern, Chippenham Orthopedic Center, Richmond, VA, June 2005-August 2005 |
- Spent over 50 hours witnessing surgeries like rotator cuff, ACL, and meniscus
- Observed as well as participated in patient examinations including knee examination manipulation of the leg to determine whether the knee had an ACL tear
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| Observer, Lewis Gale Hospital Cancer Center, Roanoke VA, 1985-present |
- Spent over 15 hours per day observing the life of health care professional
- Examined patients, interpreted X-rays, interacted with hospital staff, observed dictations and witnessed radioactive seed implants
- Observed how patient calls were handled from home as well as “on-call” hours
- Attended funerals of patients who lost their battle with cancer
- Witnessed first hand the physical and emotional effects the medical profession can have on family life and free time
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| Observer, Family Dentistry, Roanoke, VA, 1985-present |
- Spent over 15 hours per day shadowing Dr. Root Canal
- Observed dental operations including root canals, crowning, fillings, and cleanings
- Learned problem solving to determine which operation was necessary by looking at a patients x-rays and dental imprints
- Significant time spent interacting with dental hygienist, receptionists, and assistants learning more about rewards and challenges of the health profession
- Experienced the rewards and drawbacks of dentistry both in and out of the office setting
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| Participant, University of Richmond Mentor Program, Richmond, VA, 2003-2005 |
- Placed three hours a month with mentors, an optometrist and an orthopedic surgeon
- Within the mentor network, encouraged to ask questions concerning specific medical positions as well as health professions in general
- Networked and shadowed other physicians
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| ACCOLADES: |
- Cigna Scholarship in science- four year scholarship program that requires participation in bi-weekly meetings (1.5 hrs) as well maintaining a GPA of 3.0
- CIGNA scholar has to prepare the information for at least one of these meetings.
- Attended two field trips in the fall and spring to expand diversity
- Various forums in which a prominent African-American will address and engage the CIGNA scholars in discussion
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| LEADERSHIP: |
| Senator, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, 2005-2006 |
- Planned events like having Jepson alumni return to speak on how to apply the Jepson school education to the working world
- Organized community events like a school wide essay competitions on how students can help their community
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Co-Chair, Peer Advising and Mentoring, 2005-2007
Mentor, 2004-2005, Mentee, 2003-2004 |
- Student-run organization in which first year students are provided with an upper classman to help ease their transition into college life
- Organized and implemented social events for the group as well as organizing community events like a Black History Month program for the Boys and Girls Club of Virginia in which students played educational games to learn about
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Co-Chair, Pre-Orientation program, 2006
Counselor, 2004-2005, Participant, 2003 |
- Program assisted the incoming 1st year students of color to adjust to the unique atmosphere of the University of Richmond
- Training the other counselors as well as deciding what events and speakers were going to be a part of the program
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| Class Cabinet, Richmond College Student Government, 2003-2004 |
- Increasing the unity of the Richmond College class of 2007
- Hosted events like a Super Bowl party, a class trip to a sports bar, as well as a class social
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| Recruitment Chair, Black Student Alliance, 2004-2006 |
- Created to increase diversity on the University of Richmond and to create a core group for African American students to express their concerns and be heard
- Recruited new members and maintained the current members in order for the group to grow and prosper
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| Attendee, Black Student Leadership Conference, 2004, 2005, 2007 |
- Learned how to be a more effective positive black leader and how to teach others to increase acceptance and diversity on campus
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| SERVICE: |
| Member, Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity (150 hrs), 2004-2007 |
- Encourages discovery and development of leadership abilities, making and securing enduring friendships, and planning and providing useful service to others
- A minimum of 25 hours of community service is necessary per semester in order to retain membership as well as attendance at weekly meetings (1hr)
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| Volunteer, Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (100 hrs), 2003-2005 |
- Served as a mentor for teenage boys tutoring both English and Spanish speaking boys in math, science and history
- Additional hours were also spent attending the boys’ school events as well as coaching them in basketball
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| ACTIVITIES |
| Member, Men’s Varsity Basketball team (26 hrs per week), 2004-2006 |
- Dedication to the basketball team was demonstrated through attending every practice as well as home and away games and every pre-season workout.
- Average of 30 hours weekly with the team off the court: traveling to and from away games, watching film, and working out in the weight room
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Member, Multicultural Student Union
Member of Ngoma African Dance troop, 2004-2005 |
| WORK EXPERIENCE |
Landscaper, L and R Landscaping, Roanoke, Virginia, Summer 2003
Carpenter’s assistant, Coulter Construction Co. Roanoke, Virginia, Summer 2002 |