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
Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology
Pre-Med Scholars Program, Service Distinction

Expected Graduation Date:

December 2016
Minor: Leadership and Chemistry
GPA: 3.42

Relevant Classes
Genetics
Biochemistry (currently taking)
Work Experience

Anatomy and Physiology II (currently taking part II)

Medical Terminology

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Residence Life- Resident Assistant
January 2015 - Present
Maintained safety and order of the residents on my hall and in the building
Interacted with residents and their family/friends while sitting at the desk
Addressed and Facilitated meetings with residents for a broad range of concerns and/or issues
Directed programs on behalf of the residents
Paul and Rosemary Trible Library- Student Assistant
August 2015- Present
Assisted students, faulty, & staff with library support regarding all aspects of the library
Managed the shelves, kept the shelves in order so that books are easy to be found
Functioned the Circulation Desk including sierra, Iliad, and the library website to keep everything up-to-date
Residence Life- Front Desk Assistant
August 2014
January 2015
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
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
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
Life Guard
June 2015- September 2015
Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
Secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency by acting immediately and appropriately
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services

Beach Site Supervisor

May 2014August 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 2013November 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
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Residence Hall Association- Assistant Director of Programming
Construct programs for the entire CNU Community, Perfect older annual programs to better fit the needs of campus
Responsible for managing other members under this position to ensure all tasks are complete and thorough
CNU Go President
Formed and Manage University recognized organization on campus
Engage is spreading knowledge about living a healthy lifestyle and actively partaking in leading groups of individuals

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

CPR certified
First aid certified

Community Outreach

Special Abilities
Microsoft office
EMT certified