Sierra M.

Wallen
MS #2404 :: 955 La Paz Road : Santa Barbara, CA 93108
949.212.7029 :: swallen@westmont.edu
EDUCATION: Currently a Senior at Westmont College
San Clemente High School Graduate, June 2012
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will enable me to (i) use and further my marketing
experience, communication skills, and educational background and (ii) gain experience for future
career goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Westmont College, Santa Barbara CA
August, 2015 - December 2015
Office of Gift Planning Intern
Choose and discuss ideas for weekly eNewsletter. Write weekly newsletter and send to all prospects.
Attend staff/faculty forums. Work closely with the office leads in developing advancement knowledge
and techniques. Go on visits with office leads to donors; stewardship. Assist with donor events and
planning. Conduct research projects and compile data into spreadsheets, write up data analysis and
present to the team.
Westmont College, Santa Barbara CA
September, 2013 May, 2015
Office of Gift Planning Assistant
Assist in various daily administrative tasks. Send thank-you notes to donors. File reports in online
databases (Acton, Salesforce and Datatel). Organize files. Work with the advancement team and
perform research projects as needed.
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
September, 2012 2013
Administrative Assistant to X-Country & Track Coach
Assisted Coach Smelley in office administrative tasks. Aided in the recruiting of future college
athletes using Scoutware software. Communicated with prospective athletes and oversaw progress in
the recruiting process. Hosted visiting recruits.
Killer Dana Surf Shop, Dana Point, CA
April, 2012 August, 2012
Retail Clerk
Worked at register for all customer transactions. Provided customer service on retail floor by greeting,
providing quality to shopping experience, creative communication with unhappy customers, and using
company protocol (and good instincts) to problem-solve. Tended to the needs of telephone customers.
Created visual product displays. Maintained store order and organization.
VOLUNTEER/SERVICE EXPERIENCE:
Mount Hermon Ponderosa Lodge, Mount Hermon, CA
Summer, 2014 & 2015
Counselor/Recreation Specialist
Lead approximately 7-9 campers each week. Lead small group Bible studies. Oversee and implement
a variety of adventure and recreation activities. Work with a close team in carrying out camp tasks
such as games and general camper care.

Ocean Hills Church, Santa Barbara, CA

September, 2013 May 2015
Childrens Ministry Volunteer
Sunday morning/Wednesday evening volunteer in Kindergarden-10th grade class. Lead small group
discussions. Welcome in, hang out with the kids. Help engage kids into the group. Assist with games.
Greet parents.
Mount Hermon Conf. Center, Mount Hermon, CA
Summer, 2013
Snack Shop Assistant (Summer Staff)
While living in the summer staff community, served full-time in the snack shop. Prepared and
provided food and beverages to guests and staff. Opened/closed snack shop, worked the register,
cleaned, and restocked inventory. Helped to boost morale with a cheerful attitude. Worked early
morning shifts as a barista at the coffee cart. Served camper guests at meals in main dining room.
Mount Hermon Conf. Center, Mount Hermon, CA
Summer, 2007 & 2008
Family Camp Childcare Assistant
Cared for children ages infant to 5 years. Played inside and outside with kids. Helped lead camp
songs. Took one-on-one care of special needs children. Aided full-time childcare workers and lent a
hand wherever needed. Tended to individual kids needs and problem-solved.
STRENGTHS: Leader, writing, completing tasks, energetic, problem-solving.
INTERESTS: Advancement, marketing, communication, running, art.
SKILLS:
Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, social media, tech savvy,
proficient in Datatel, Salesforce, and Act-On, studio art i.e. painting, drawing, digital
art.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Art Program, Orvieto Italy [Gordon College], Orvieto, Italy
August 2014 - December 2014
Student
Participated in a rigorous art program stationed in Orvieto, Italy. Studied various forms of art, history,
and Italian language while also investing and serving in local community events. Taught English to a
class of local 4th grade Italian students.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Deans Scholarship (Westmont College)
NAIA National Champion of Character Award (NAIA Sports Association)