Vivian Obia

1800 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | (313) 354-4386 | vivobia@umich.edu

EDUCATION
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Degree Expected: May 2019
Renaissance High School, Detroit, MI
Diploma Expected: June
2015
Honors Courses: AP French, English, Chemistry, Economics
3.80 Cumulative GPA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Golf Caddie
2012-Present
Plum Hollow Country Club, Southfield, MI
Caddie and attend golfers
Motivate golfers during round
Upkeep golf clubs and balls during weekends and summer
Student Receptionist
20122013
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Detroit, MI
Answered calls, door, and attended to guests
Filed papers and incoming mail
Electronic Pollbook Technician
2014
Department of Elections, Detroit, MI
Assisted voters with finding correct polling booth and voting districts
Assist all questions and filing of names
INVOLVEMENT HISTORY
University of Michigan: Western Golf Association Chick Evans Caddie Scholar
Present
Member; national scholarship awarded to caddies; active community service on designated universities
Midnight Golf Program
2014-Present
Participant in one-year mentoring program which teaches life skills & lessons for college readiness, and
golf education
Young Faith Activators of Christs Teachings (YFACT)
2011-Present
Leadership Team President; Detroit based youth group which brings community service to the MetroDetroit area, and allows youth to grow in their faith of God
Detroit Renaissance Varsity Choir, Womens AChord Ensemble, Renaissance Singers 2012-2015
President; lead all rehearsals and assisted choir director
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Blessing Bags for the Homeless
2014Present
Founder; non-profit organization; care packages distributed to the homeless in Metro-Detroit, offering
help, services, and prayers to them.
Core City Neighborhood
2012Present
Crew member; help package groceries and clothes to families in need in Detroit area, perform bible study,
manage free store
AWARDS & HONORS
2014 Detroit Urban League Youth Who Do the Right Thing Community Service Award
Awarded to youth doing service and upstanding actions within their communities
2012-2014 St. Timothy Youth Excellence Award
Awarded to youth within the Archdiocese of Detroit who have completed a successful year of service
within the church
2014 USA Today National Recognition
National article displaying a non-profit community service project that I began in the Detroit area
2015 Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Academy

Scholarship and 3-day mentorship experience in Atlanta given to teens who display scholarship,
character, service, and leadership in their communities.