Sara McClanahan

saramc@vt.edu

Education Undergraduate Engineering student at Virginia Tech o Intended degree: Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering o Expected Graduation Date: May of 2017

Employment History Employee at Bojangles (March 2013 to Present) o Cashier and Server Served customers Helped to maintain a healthy restaurant environment Self-employed babysitter o Cared for children of ages 3 months to 11 years old

Volunteer Work 2012 Election Volunteer Work (October and November 2012) o Canvassed before the 2012 election and volunteered at a polling place o Worked with active political party members, and, as a result, became more informed of the electoral and campaigning systems. Franklin County Classic marching band competition (October 2009, 2011, 2012) o Assisted band directors in Franklin County Humane Society (April 2009) o Assisted in the caretaking of animals and upkeep of the shelter o Learned how to care for many different types of animals o Assisted in the adoption process

Activities and Awards Member of the Hypatia Living and Learning Community Pamplin Leader Award recipient National Honor Society member (2011-2013) o Gained volunteer experience through service projects o Raised funds for local charities with other members Marching and Symphonic band member (2009-2013) o Held the offices of Secretary and Vice President o Taught marching and music to peers o Assisted the director in decision making o Supervisor of other student leaders Odyssey of the Mind team member(2007-2010) o Competed at regional, state, and world levels in creativity challenges and performances o Virginia State Finalists each year; advanced to World Finals in 2009 and 2010

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office