Cari Ann Calia

Kansas City, MO CariAnnCalia1@gmail.com

Profile Statement
A dedicated student at Northwest Missouri State University with leadership experience inside and outside of the classroom. Strong
communicational skills, willingness to learn, and an enthusiastic personality. Knowledgeable in interpersonal settings, crisis
situations, and in team-management.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Communication: Public Relations
Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), Maryville, MO

April 2016
Major GPA 4.0/4.0

Experience
Student Mentor Student Support Service, Northwest, Maryville, MO
Offer personal, professional, and academic mentoring advice to at risk Northwest students.
Design various programming and workshops for program participants.
Foster a work environment supportive of program participants needs.

Aug 2014- Present

Student Ambassador, Northwest, Maryville, MO

Oct 2012- Present
Educate prospective students and their families on the history, traditions, and cultures of Northwest to encourage them
to choose a collegiate career at Northwest.
Showcase Northwests strengths by customizing tours to meet the needs of prospective students and families.
Train two new employees each semester and provide insight needed when giving tours.
Peer Advisor, Northwest, Maryville, MO
Aug 2014- Dec 2015
Assist and collaborate with professor regarding the design of the freshman seminar course.
Create a classroom atmosphere that minimizes anxiety, promotes excitement, and provides guidance.
Provide new students with Northwest resources for success.
Event Specialist Intern, The National Golf Club, Parkville, MO
Set banquet room per instructions of event manager.
Fulfilled guests needs by utilizing customer service skills.
Assured guests are having a positive experience.

May 2015- August 2015

Activities/ Leadership
Steering Committee Member, Greek Visioning Team, Northwest, Maryville, MO
Dec 2015- Present
Identify ways to help the Greek System flourish while improving safety and reducing risk.
Create surveys, conduct research, and propose a report to Northwest Leadership by deadline.
Communicate professionally with Greek Life staff, alumni, students, and members of the Northwest Leadership Team.
President, Panhellenic Council, Northwest, Maryville, MO
Nov 2104- Nov 2015
Work closely with executive board positions and Greek advisor to run council smoothly.
Lead efficient executive and delegate meetings.
Communicate with Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Office of Campus Activities on all Greek life
events.
President, Phi Mu-Zeta Lambda , Northwest, Maryville, MO
Delegated responsibilities and advised chair positions to run chapter more efficiently.
Planned and executed weekly executive and chapter meetings.
Communicated with Headquarters and Advisory boards to assure the chapter is running smoothly.

Dec 2013- Dec 2014

Social Media Coordinator, Communication Department, Northwest, Maryville, MO

Wrote weekly spotlight stories on the Communication Department.
Assisted in updating the Communication Departments social media accounts.

Jan 2014- Apr 2014

Planned a social media event to bring awareness to the social media accounts.

Awards/ Honor Society

President Honor Roll

Academic Honor Roll

Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society

Order of Omega, Greek Honor Society

2015 Sorority President of the Year

2015 Northwest Homecoming Queen Candidate

Volunteer
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO
100 + service hours
Helped organize the first annual Childrens Miracle Network Dance Marathon.
Participated in multiple Rake-n-Runs within the Maryville community.
Supported and encouraged the Special Olympics athletic teams.
Raised money for the Respiratory Unit at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri.
Walked dogs at the Nodaway County Humane Society.
Supported Northwest Missouri State University organizations philanthropy.
Contributed time and ideas to the first annual Panhellenic Easter Egg Hunt
St. Pius X High School, Kansas City, MO
100 + service hours

Aug 2012- Present

Aug- May 2012