Samantha J.

Shields
7371 Lindo Washington, MI 48094

(586)-808-0688

shieldss@mail.gvsu.edu

Education:

Grand Valley State University -Allendale, MI

Expected Graduation: April 2015
Bachelor of Arts
GPA: 3.33
Major: Public and Non-Profit Administration
Minor: International Relations, History
Related Coursework: Service Learning Projects, Grant Writing, Disaster Response and Relief- Red Cross
and FEMA certifications, Public and Non Profit Budgeting and Finance, History of United States Foreign
Relations, International Relations Theory

Volunteer Experience:

Internship: American Red Cross of West Michigan

June-August, 2014
o Title: Restoring Family Links and International Humanitarian Law Outreach Associate
o Researched refugee demographic information for Grand Rapids, MI
o Established relationships with organizations to increase program outreach
Peoria, Illinois- Tornado Relief
June, 2014
o Worked with local organization to target community areas in need of relief
o Removed debris from housing areas to further future development plans
Moore, Oklahoma- Tornado Relief
March, 2014
o Worked with local organization to target community areas in need of relief
o Furthered 6 residents recovery work on homes and property damage
o Collaborated with group of 20 volunteers to accomplish tasks
New Jersey- Hurricane Sandy Relief
March, 2013
o Assisted families with restoration and demolition of damaged property
o Restored local firehouse drywall from flooding damage
o Co-operated with AmeriCorps and Red Cross workers on recovery projects
o Collaborated with other team members to accomplish goals efficiently and effectively

Additional Information:

Membership:
o Disaster Action Team Member, American Red Cross
o SLAM- Service and Advocacy Group- Board Member
o American Red Cross- Service and Advocacy Group
o Grand Valley Television- Creator and Host of campus motivational and informative show
Inspire
Award: Michigan Association of Broadcasters, Best Talk Show Award
Computer: Microsoft Office, CAS software, Piktochart, Photoshop
Certifications: Fema: IS-00022, IS-00230, IS-00800, IS-00100, IS-00700, IS-00042, IS-00106, IS-00806, IS-00405,
IS-00546, IS-00120; American Red Cross: CPR/First Aid/AED, Disaster Services, Shelter Simulation, Shelter
Fundamentals, Client Casework, Disaster Action Team Fundamentals,