Sara M.

Bowling
EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Intended Graduation: Dec. 2016

GPA: 3.75

B.S. Human Development and Family Studies

B.S. Labor and Employment Relations
Deans List: Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Health and Human Development Honor Society

2013 2014

The Womens Leadership Initiative

2013 2014
Selected among 32 exceptional women to further development as a successful future leader
Developed a knowledge of self and others through classroom seminars and 10 written reflections
Learned communication and professional skills, such as multi-cultural awareness, public speaking,
team development, and conflict resolution
Practiced and developed leadership concepts through 20 hours of community service
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Penn State Career Services, Peer Career Assistant Training

2015 Present
Participated in weekly training sessions to learn the skills and expertise required to review
resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews
Observed veteran Peer Career Assistants for 30 hours during the Spring 2015 semester
Evaluated students career information needs and recommended appropriate resources to use
Private Industry Council of the Central Corridor, Summer Intern
2014
Helped clients gain employment through observing resume workshops, sending job leads, and
creating strategies of industries and employers to target
Gained understanding of the requirements necessary to work with educational grants
Solicited donations and counseled high school students for a Career Exploration Summer Camp

PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES

Penn State Society of Human Resource Management, Case Competition Team

2014 Present
Analyzed a Human Resource case study focused on employee social media activity and medical
regulation compliance
Presented recommendations to a panel of HR professionals for 15 minutes and prepared a two
page executive summary within a team of six undergraduate students
Participated in a mentorship program where students are paired with a local HR professionals to
engage in nontraditional education about different functions, roles, and industries in the HR field
Penn State Society of Labor and Employment Relations

LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE

2014 Present

HDFS Undergraduate Student Organization, Vice President / Community Outreach

2012 2014
Contacted community leaders to develop new service opportunities for club members
Collaborated with HDFS officers and faculty to develop a new purpose and direction for the club
Penn State Athletic Band, Music Librarian / Alto Saxophone Player
2011 2013
Created a system to prepare, distribute, and update music sheets for 150 band members
Played at more than 40 athletic events a year in addition to weekly rehearsals

VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE

Centre County Down Syndrome Society, For Good Performance Troupe

2013 2014
Assisted preparation for annual performance by creating props, selecting costumes, and teaching
chorography to individuals with Down Syndrome
Supported actors on a weekly basis by managing props and executing costume transitions
Penn State Dance Marathon Special Events Committee

Linkedin.com/in/sarambowling/

2013 2014

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Halls Market and Subway, Snow Shoe, PA

The Student Book Store, State College, PA

Linkedin.com/in/sarambowling/

2012 2014
2013 2014