Leneisa C.

Parks
Rolla, MO 65401
blessedlcp@hotmail.com

Professional Objective
Charismatic, Self-starter with broad leadership and service background. Skilled in developing relationships
and providing exceptional individualized and group service.

Education
Bachelor of Science Double Major in International Business
Minor in Spanish
Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), Maryville, MO

May 2016
GPA 3.06/4.00

Professional Skills
Knowledge in all of the following:

Excellent Written and Verbal skills

Critical Thinking
Leadership and Team Building
Creativity and Ingenuity
Positive Motivator

Extensive Knowledge in Conflict

Management
Conversational Spanish
Willing to Move
Flexible

Professional Experience
Northwest Missouri State University * Maryville, MO
BRIDGE

January 2014 Present

Building Relationships and Integrating Diverse Growth Experiences, a live-in Residential Life position

1 of 7 position holders out of over 120 Residential Life members

Working knowledge of diversity programming
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate respect of different cultures and people
Experienced in relating and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
Coordinate and Facilitate small and large group events
Develop and Implement an annual campus-wide event to accommodate 7000 students
Assist international and minority students with adjustment to on-campus living
Student Ambassador
January 2013 Present
Create environment where prospective students understand the benefits of attending Northwest
Actively represent Northwest during student panels
Write persuasive letters to potential students
Deliver superior customer service skills to prospective student families
Provide knowledgeable insight to campus happenings and resources
AmeriCorps Summer VISTA * Waynesville, MO
Club Tiger After-School Program Facilitator
Elementary Summer School Assistant Secretary
May 2014 August 2014
Directed club activities
Provided homework assistance to students, one-on-one, 25 students
Taught prekindergarten students how to acclimate to an academic setting
Developed educational plans for daycares
Implemented interactive program to teach basic school curriculum
Interact with staff regarding issues of student information
Have functional knowledge of computer programs
Adventure Leadership Camp Counselor
May 2013 August 2013
Led groups of high school, middle school, and sixth through fourth grade students through a
series of leadership activities
Supervised daily camp activities

 Created daily and yearly activity agendas for VISTA

Learned the likes/ dislikes of each participant
Recognized and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
Developed opportunities for interaction between campers, staff, and parents of students
Provided opportunities for each individual to experience success during camp
Effectively managed conflict
Encouraged and supported each participant to meet goals established by the camp for camper
development

Activities and Honors

Student Ambassadors Vice President
Regional Witness Award Recipient, 1 of 15 to receive in the Midwest Region, Mock Trial
Exceptional Minority Leadership Award