PHILLIP-JOHN C.

PUZZO
6309-D South Kenmore Ave.

Chicago, IL 60626 (630) 205-6159 ppuzzo@luc.edu

EDUCATION Fenton High School Bensenville, Illinois Cum. GPA: 3.93/4.00 May 2011 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois Bachelors of Arts (BAS) Cum. GPA: 3.58/4.00 May 2015 (Expected) Specializations: Political Science & International Studies, Minor: Peace Studies EXPERIENCE Student Leadership Development Office, Loyola University Chicago Peer Mentor August 2012 - Present Chicago, IL Member of a 5 person team of undergraduates who provide excellent leadership opportunities and experiences for students and faculty through a values-based, inclusive process promoting development and social change Lead workshops for students to achieve their Certificate of Leadership Development; earned through studying conceptual and skill-building topics and a final capstone reflection Lead workshops for registered student organizations to build effective collaboration methods and comprehensive teamwork abilities Organize the Student Leadership Institute, a 1 day conference for aspiring leaders; lead workshops, schedule vendors and speakers, market the event through social media, and work with a $40,000 budget Complete office work; answer phones and email, log data, schedule events, brainstorm, etc. Halas Sports Center, Loyola University Chicago Lifeguard and Swim Lessons Instructor December 2011 - Present Chicago, IL Red Cross and CPR-certified lifeguard; 4 lanes and 25 yard lap pool with patrons of all abilities Trained instructor of both child and adult swim classes and private lessons; focus on technique, endurance, comfort, safety, and other specifics of class participants and individual students Bensenville Waterpark Lifeguard and Swim Lessons Instructor May 2009 - August 2012 Bensenville, IL Ellis and CPR-certified lifeguard; protect over 600 lives daily and made 4 active saves of drowning victims Red Cross-certified instructor of child swim classes ages 3-14; taught over 35 classes over the past 4 summers focusing on pool rules, stroke skills, and efficiency to prepare kids for high school swim team INVOLVEMENT/SUCCESSES Unified Student Government Association Safety and Wellness Committee Chairperson Sit in the Executive Cabinet under the University President representing over 450 students on campus Lead a team of students (7) to work with university organizations like the Wellness Center, Campus Safety, the Campus Coalition of Alcohol Initiatives, and the Coordinated Community Response Team to maintain the protection and health of the student body and provide my peers with educational and wellness opportunities. Loyola 4 Chicago Volunteer Leader Lead a team of student volunteers (9) to do service on a weekly basis in the city of Chicago Volunteered for a year at the Northside Housing Shelter in the Uptown neighborhood serving food, teaching computer skills, and spending time with those in need Volunteer currently at Misericordia in Rogers Park; do various activities with adults with developmental disabilities Sigma Alpha Epsilon Brother/Philanthropy Chair Member of Lower Council coordinating service and philanthropic events to better our campus and community Provide my brothers with the best service options and extracurricular involvements to help the less fortunate and follow our personal creed by acting as True Gentleman in all aspects of life. National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member Honors top students; provides connections, powerful networks, scholarships, and service and job opportunities National Residency Hall Honorary Member Honors top 1% of student leaders; maintains pillars of scholastics, service, recognition, and leadership Start the Fire Retreat Participant- travelled to the Darst Center in the Bridgeport neighborhood to perform service for 3 days Alternative Break Immersion Participant- travelled to New Orleans, LA to save the bayou for 8 days Start the Fire Retreat Leader- facilitated the Community Service retreat through the Office of Community Service and Action National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference Participant- travelled to Worcester, MA to collaborate with Jesuit universities Greeks for a Good Cause- travelled to San Jose, TX to build houses through Habitat for Humanity The Peoples Institute Participant- travelled to Woodstock, IL to explore issues concerning privilege and social justice Loyola University Chicago Deans List- honored 3 semesters by maintaining a high academic grade point average