MIKAILA ANN BISSON

42411 Arcadia | Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 | 586-854-6849 | mikaila60@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Hope College, Holland, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor: Management, Leadership
GPA: 3.27/4.00

Expected Graduation Year: May 2017

Dublin, Ireland (January 2016-April 2016)

Attended intensive writing and reading classes through IES Abroad Program
Independently navigated the country through detailed itineraries and research on public transportation
Gained an appreciation for sustainable practices in the country

EXPERIENCE

Hope College Career Development Center, Holland, MI

Career Advisor
September 2016 Present
Write and edit 500 700 word blogs for the offices website on topics such as how to network and the
benefits of a gap year, utilizing the Word Press publishing system
Work with students from various majors to review and edit resumes for future professional use
Work with a team to bring information of office events to the student body
Receptionist
September 2015 December 2015
Provided good customer service through over the phone and in person communication as well as helped
provide answers to questions around office services
Utilized Google Calendar to make appointments for students and informed staff of changes to the schedule
Hope College Admissions Office, Holland, MI
Student Blogger
September 2014 Present
Use social media platforms to engage prospective students and their parents in experiencing life at Hope
Submit 300 500 word posts biweekly utilizing the Word Press publishing system
Hope College Physical Plant
Student Employee
May 2016 Present
Regularly sweep campus for garbage to maintain a clean, healthy, and attractive campus
Designated to lawn care, specifically the planting and maintenance of campus flowers
Communicate task agenda with supervisor and work with partners to carry out assignments
Good Samaritan Ministries
Student Consultant
September 2015 November 2015
Worked with a team to actively recruit more volunteers for the organization
Created a four minute video template, complete with pictures to solve problem at presentations
Recorded and took notes for two people being interviewed
Twin Lakes Golf and Swim Club, Oakland Twp., Michigan
May August 2013, 2014, 2015
Receptionist/ Assistant to the Accounting Department
Utilized Excel and QuickBooks to assist accounting department
Proficiently used ADP Payroll System to assist Human Resource Manager
Completed 40+ Daily Revenue Reports, including the handling and depositing of money
Greeted visitors, answer phones and deliver mail to co-workers
Cottage Roses, Holland, MI
Cashier/ Furniture Designer
September 2014 April 2015
Assisted customers with gift purchases and friendly customer service
Designed furniture displays that are appealing and attractive to customers
Hope College Advancement
Hope Fund Caller
September 2013 August 2014
Contacted alumni, parents and friends of Hope College via phone calls to update them on life at Hope
Solicited annual gifts and thanked donors for past support

COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT

Adaptability | Positivity | Empathy | Developer | Futuristic

MIKAILA ANN BISSON

42411 Arcadia | Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313 | 586-854-6849 | mikaila60@gmail.com
Student Ambassador
Group Member
March 2015 Present
Meet with whole group to plan alumni events, as well as network with alumni and soon-to-be alumni to make
their transition smooth
Student Congress
September 2016 Present
Group Member
Take part in group discussions on campus-wide issues and problem-solve how to fix or address them
Nykerk Committee
Treasurer
November 2014 Present
Prepare and present the budget proposal and continually audit finances of inter-class competition
Orientation
Assistant Director
August 2016
Trained and prepared Orientation Assistants to give the new students a smooth and exciting transition onto
Hopes campus
Balanced time and utilized organizational skills to effectively interact with new students and families,
ultimately helping Orientation run fluidly
Choreographed a group dance for peers to perform for the new students
Orientation Assistant
August 2014, 2015
Helped new students transition onto Hopes campus by equipping them with resources and Hope events
Participant
November 2014
Competed in the Nykerk song competition.
Intramurals
Participant
January 2014 Present
Compete in Volleyball and Soccer team competitions
Bible Study
Leader
September Present
Lead discussions and applications of Ruth and Esther
Participate in a leader study to go over information beforehand with other leaders

Adaptability | Positivity | Empathy | Developer | Futuristic