KCAPOBIANCO@BRYANT.

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(516) 404-7653
Kristen Capobianco
EDUCATION
Bryant University , Smithfield, RI Expected May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Double minor in Human Resources and Sociology
▪ Dean’s List Student
▪ 3.0 GPA
SUMMARY
Take pride in my critical thinking and research skills which is showcased through my summer long research program described below.
Have firsthand experience in hospitality and customer service where I have practiced my interpersonal skills. Would love to make an
impact using and strengthening these skills in my future employment.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Bryant University Summer Innovation Village
Remote Research Summer 2020
▪ Work from home experience where I demonstrated my ability in Communication Research.
▪ Successfully wrote and conducted research in a paper titled: Coping with Loneliness and Academic Success.
▪ Examined the relationship between minority and non-minority status with the
variables being: humor orientation, self-disclosure, perceived stress, emotional intelligence,
loneliness, and academic success.
Production Intern Summer 2019
Island Photography, Port Washington, New York
▪ Working in the production department doing data entry, spotting graduation pictures, helping photographers and
fulfilling mailing orders.
▪ Dealt with time-sensitive projects, worked in teams.
▪ Excelled in a fast-paced environment.
▪ Provided hospitality to clients and contracted freelance photographers.

INVOLVEMENTS
SPEAK Co-Founder/President 2018-2020
Bryant University , Smithfield, RI
▪ Recognized the need to extend Bryant’s Student Support Network 6-week training and initiated a new club on campus.
▪ Educates and promotes wellness and psychoeducation on mental health topics and assists club members and peers to find
appropriate resources and support.
▪ Mentor club members and peers in the community to find appropriate resources and support and promote wellness and
psychoeducation on mental health topics.
▪ Followed policies and procedures by collaborating with student government and Bryant faculty.
▪ Gained skills in leadership through organizing meetings, working with university administrators, and managing club
meetings.
Bryant Arts and Creativity Club 2017-2019
Bryant University , Smithfield, RI
▪ Used communication and social media skills as recruiter on the executive board.
▪ Ran social media, made flyers, advertisements for the club and recruited new members.
▪ Gained skills in social media and Canva.
Student Support Network 2018-2020
Bryant University , Smithfield, RI
▪ Trained in interpersonal communication to help peers in crisis.
Italian Exchange Student 2016
North Shore High School, Glen Head, New York
▪ Participated in 3-week exchange trip to Italy. Lived with Italian family and attended Italian High School.
▪ Enhanced communication skills by interacting with people in a different culture.
o Intermediate skills in Italian language
SKILLS

▪ Leadership ▪ Social Media ▪ Empathy ▪ Design Thinking

▪ Communication ▪ Research ▪ Creativity ▪ Adaptability