Blake D.

Allen
320 Double Branch Road, Bassett, VA 24055
H: 276-629-9401
C: 540-493-4888
Email: blake.allen.13@cnu.edu
Education
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Expected Graduation Date:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology
Minor: Leadership, Biology
Pre-Med Scholars Program

May 2017
GPA: 3.30

Relevant Experience
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Residence Life- Front Desk Assistant
August 2014 - Present
Maintain building safeness by scanning IDs, logging the actions of the building, recording who is in the building
Familiarized students and family the safety and importance of following the rules especially within residence halls
Greet all students, faculty/staff, and guests with a warm welcome into the building
Interact with campus police and housing when emergencies arise
Franklin County Parks and Recreation, Rocky Mount, VA
Art Assistant, Special Occasions Coordinator
2007 Present
Coordinated art projects; Guided students in art class under a teacher
Conducted classes on my own by planning schedules, directing the children to focus, and practicing time management
Designed the tables at local community events; Maintained order when mass groups of people came through
Oversaw volunteers by designating them positions; Illustrated examples for them to do
Beach Site Supervisor
May 2014- August 2014
Maintained order over patrons of the community and life guards
Collaborated with professionals; Organized schedule for life guards
Soccer Referee
Oversaw and Trained new referees; Resolved many conflicts between players, coaches, and fans for age groups 4-18
YMCA, Yorktown, VA
Youth Soccer Coach
September 2013- November 2013
Coached and Taught 5-8 year olds; Managed parents; Organized banquets

Campus Leadership
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Presidential Leadership Program
Engage in Community Service, Leadership classes, Speakers, and Special Events on Campus
PLP Recruiter
Interview for prospective students into the Presidential Leadership Program, Honors Program, and University
Host overnight stays for prospective students, inform them on the background of the University

Other Work Experience

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Interlibrary Loan Student Worker
August 2013 April 2014
Retrieved; Organized; Distributed; and Processed books and materials
Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, Ferrum VA (Part-time, Seasonal)
Box Office Assistant Manager, Lights and Sound Operator
April/May 2000- August 2012
Incorporated the lights and sound for 5-6 plays that were put on in a summer
Logged performances attendance; Interacted with all age groups: actors, patrons, volunteers, playwrights
Directed the box office and house when Manager was not in attendance during play and in office answering phones

Community Outreach
Riverside Regional Medical Hospital, Newport News, VA
Volunteer: After Surgery Care, Patient Output, Cancer Unit
2013 Present
Presented Customer Service to the patients by comforting them, providing for them, and assisting their needs
Discharged the patients out of the hospital- friendly, effective, and memorable to the experience
Franklin County Public Schools, Franklin County, VA
Tutor
August 2009 May 2013
Instructed students of all ages in all topics in the academic field