Seema T.

Tailor
4503 Laurelwood Dr., Roanoke, VA 24018 | Tailor@susqu.edu | (540) 525-9479

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Anticipated May 2018
Minor: Leadership
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Study abroad: Cyprus
 Participated in a group project that focused on developing an understanding of the country’s religious
practices, both of the Muslim and Greek Orthodox faith; gained an understanding of the education
system; the country’s economy; as well as its position on the global stage, specifically the relationship
between the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Intern, Snyder, Union, Mifflin Child Development, Inc. January 2018-Present
Six hours per week
 Researched potential grants for makerspace for after school programs

Student Assistant, Blough-Weis Library, Susquehanna University May 2017-Present

Eight hours per week
 Write copy for Friends of the Library newsletter and assisted with events such as the open house and the
celebratory event marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
 Provide project assistance for the steering committee such as writing the constitution and newsletter for
the organization
 Collaborate with members of the steering committee on the “Featured Friend” social media campaign
 Assist in establishing a virtual book club to increase engagement of the Friends group

Development Intern, University Relations, Susquehanna University May-August 2017

Twenty hours per week
 Researched Emeriti programs at other colleges and universities to implement at Susquehanna University

Resident Assistant, Residence Life, Susquehanna University August 2016-Present

 Provide peer mediation and crisis management for 20-25 students
 Uphold university policies and confront policy violations for 80-150 students
 Facilitate programs to engage and educate residents on topics including sexual orientation and the impact
of the US constitution on the First Amendment

Development Intern, Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, VA May-August 2016

Five days a week – twenty hours per week
 Communicated via email and phone with members concerning various initiatives
 Solicited new memberships through outreach and assembled a grant packet to attract new donors

Cashier, Hamrick’s Family Clothing Store, Roanoke, VA May 2015-December 2016

 Assisted customers, handled transactions, organized inventory and maintained workspace

Teacher’s Assistant, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church Camp, Roanoke, VA August 2012-August 2015
Three weeks each summer – twenty hours per week
 Assisted teacher in managing classrooms of 6-10 children, ages 1-5, for annual summer camp
 Performed preparation work for classroom activities and assisted in lesson plans

SERVICE and LEADERSHIP

Leadershape Institute January 2015

Girls on the Run, Susquehanna University December 2014-Present

  Volunteer for national youth development program that assists girls in grades 3-8 develop confidence and
an understanding of civic engagement through empowerment activities such as service and running a 5K
 Recruit coaches using various advertising techniques, participate in activities and teambuilding events
 Assist with fundraisers and hold weekly meetings to discuss how club can advance and progress
 Served as President, Dec 2014-Dec 2016, and assisted head coach with delivering daily lesson plans on
skill development techniques

SERVICE and LEADERSHIP continued

4H Assistant Camp Counselor, Roanoke, VA Summers 2010-2012
Forty hours per week for three summers
 Assisted instructor in small group activities such as ice breaker; activity set up and clean up, and class
activities like the challenge course.
 Managed a group of 20 ages 10-15 campers; made sure they arrived to camp activities on time
 Assisted with large scale camp activities like carnivals, field day events, group challenges
 Offered guidance to individuals who struggled with fast-paced environment and suffered from
homesickness

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp, Roanoke, VA August 2011-May 2014
 Supervised and mentored a group of 20 students
 Instructed students on proper uniform wear and personal appearance for professional development
 Led students through weekly physical training exercises and drill sequences

SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Language: Russian (Intermediate)