JOHN M. SMITH
Campus Address: 123 Main Street - Oshkosh, WI 54901 - (920) 111-1111
Permanent Address: 9898 South Western Avenue - Chicago, Illinois 60608 - (312) 222-2222
jms@hotmail.com
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Psychology - May 2006
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Major: Social Work
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0 Major GPA: 3.7/4.0
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Support Staff Member - Half-Way House, Inc. - Chicago, Illinois - 2004 to present (seasonal full and part time)
- Facilitate group modules for 10 to 20 clients with addiction/substance abuse concerns.
- Monitor and record clients’ daily activities and any significant behaviors.
- Serve as a resource for contacting therapists, medical referrals, and scheduling assessments.
Crisis Hotline Volunteer - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2003 to 2004
- Served as a resource agent over the phone for students dealing with relationship difficulties, homesickness, and alcohol/drug issues.
- Trained in suicide/crisis intervention techniques and basic counseling skills; empathetic listening and reflection of feelings skills.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE and CONFERENCE PRESENATIONS
“Positive Affect and Peer Social Support on College Students; Drinking Behavior” - Author
- Presented at the annual American Psychological Association Conference - Cleveland, Ohio - August 2003
“Booze Bowl 2003” - The Wisconsin State Resident Assistant Association – Stevens Point, WI- September 2003
- An interactive program in the Jeopardy format where participants had categories and questions that related to alcohol awareness.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant - Tanner Hall – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2003 to present
- Develop and maintain a cohesive living unit of 40 multi-culturally diverse junior and senior students.
- Initiate educational programs on drug/alcohol awareness, sexual identity issues, study techniques, and career preparation.
- Adhere to all University and local laws and regulations governing the residents’ behaviors and actions.
Bartender - The Icehouse Corporation - Oshkosh, Wisconsin - 2003 to present
- Provide optimum customer service in an establishment that serves 600 to 800 patrons during peak business hours.
- Train new bartenders and wait-staff members in customer service skills, money transactions and conflict resolution.
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
- Lincoln Laureate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Who’s Who Among American College Students
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dean’s List: 6 semesters
- National Dean’s List Honor Society
- Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
