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ELIZABETH CAVALIER [email protected]

School: Permanent: 101 Cavalier Drive 200 Stadium Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903 Boston, MA 02154 434-555-1212 617-899-4546

OBJECTIVE To obtain a job in engineering that utilizes experience in technology.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE Charlottesville, VA B.S. Systems and Information Engineering May 2013 Cumulative GPA: 3.0; Major GPA: 3.78

Related Coursework

Data Communications Human Computer Interface Operations Research/Network Modeling and Design Business Software Development

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

GENUITY, INC. (formerly GTE INTERNETWORKING) Columbia, MD Network Controller/Summer Intern, Network Operations Center Summer 2012

Troubleshot data communication problems including fault isolation, equipment fault detection, and circuit outages.

Developed network management/monitoring scripts using UNIX and PERL Performed remote monitoring of dial-up, routing, and other network equipment. Attended professional training classes in ATM, TCP/IP, Ascend Max, T1/T3 Technologies and UNIX.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA Web Assistant March-August 2011

Designed and implemented a website for the Department of Computer Science using HTML, JavaScript, and Photoshop.

HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS Germantown, MD Summer Intern, DirecPC Engineering Test Group Summer 2010

Installed DirecPC hardware/software and various Operating Systems. Configured and installed the Portmaster and Cisco Switch. Performed ping tests to insure network connections. Revised and edited Oracle forms using the form builder and SQL.

SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows NT, MacOS, UNIX, SunOS

Applications: Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word), SilverScreen, Photoshop, Visual Basic, Visual InterDev, Oracle

Programming Languages: C++, HTML, SQL, UNIX scripting, PERL

Languages: Written and reading proficiency in Chinese

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Society of Women Engineers (Co-Webmaster, Secretary, Treasurer) Fall 2009-present Engineering Student Council (Student Advisor) Fall 2011-present

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Manorama Sorto [email protected]

School Address: Permanent Address:

1500 Jefferson Park Avenue, Apt D 1420 Susan Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22903 Chantilly, VA 20151 703-222-2222 703-444-4444

Objective To obtain a summer finance internship with an international company.

Education University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Commerce GPA 3.4 May 2013

Concentration in Finance

Second Major in Foreign Affairs from the College of Arts and Sciences

Internship ActiveMatter.com, Fairfax, VA Summer 2010

Experience Researched sales, marketing, and competitors of the company. Identified potential new clients.

Worked on specialized projects including sales proposals. Edited PowerPoint presentations for

Vice President of Marketing.

Senator Christopher Dodd, Washington, DC Spring 2009

Provided tours of United States Capitol Building to constituents. Researched current issues and

compiled information for Legislative Assistants. Attended committee meetings and presented

summary reports to other interns.

Employment Northern Virginia Temporaries, Fairfax, VA Summer 2011

Experience Administrative Assistant. Responded to customer complaints. Scheduled appointments for

technicians. Entered data into database. Organized files.

Guess? Fairfax, VA Summer 2010

Sales Associate. Marketed clothing to customers. Assisted customers with purchases. Maintained

high sales quotas. Displayed merchandise.

Leadership Asian Student Union 2010-present

Experience Membership Chair. Organized activities to increase and maintain membership including ASU

phonathon and five ASU receptions for perspective students.

Finance Chair. Organized fundraising activities including ASU service auction. Obtained funding

for events to promote Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Peer Advising Family Network 2011-present

Peer Advisor. Increase cultural awareness in the UVA community. Serve as a mentor to first year

students. Planned activities that help advisees adjust to university life.

Indian Student Association 2011-present

Social Chair. Plan and organize social activities to increase community awareness.

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Visio, FrontPage, and Visual Basic.

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JENNIFER ROSE [email protected]

School Address: 534 Balz, Charlottesville, VA 22904 Cell: (751) 339-2385 Permanent Address: 4011 Terry Crest Lane, Richmond, VA 22033

OBJECTIVE

To gain hands-on experience through an internship in information technology or information systems utilizing my work and leadership experiences, strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills, and my interest in contributing to the success of an organization to make a difference.

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science Charlottesville, VA Candidate, B.S. Anticipated Major Systems Engineering May 2014 BRIDGE Program, School of Engineering and Applied Science Charlottesville, VA Calculus I, Science Technology & Society, Chemistry I Lab Summer 2011

An intensive six-week summer program providing academic, personal and professional development

RELEVANT INTERNSHIPS, PROJECTS & COURSEWORK

ENGR 1620 – Intro to Engineering, Robot Lab Designed and built a semi-autonomous, basketball shooting robot to for the robot games.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, experienced in Autodesk Inventor, C/C++, Java, MathCAD, Mathematica, and Eclipse WORK EXPERIENCE

LYNN’S HALLMARK Richmond, VA Sales Assistance Summers 2010, 2011 June, 2005-November, 2006 FEDEX KINKO’S Richmond, VA Retail Consultant May -September 2009

Assisted in consulting on special projects, and operating office equipment SCOTT & STRINGAFELLOW Richmond, VA General Assistant June 2007-December 2008

Assisted in processing time sheets, at front desk as secretary, and IRA department in special projects

LEADERSHIP, HONORS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

National Society of Black Engineers, Member Fall 2010-present Society of Women Engineers, Member Fall 20010-present House Council Fall 20010-present

Floor Representative, Suites 410s-420s Impact Christian Organization Fall 20010-present First Year Seminar, Facilitator Spring 2009 - Present Undergraduate Recruitment Committee, Engineering Student Council, Member Fall 2008 – Present Club Cross Country, Member Fall 2008 – Present Sinai Scholars Jewish Fellowship Society, Student Fall 2009 Day in the life program: Zion Union Baptist Church, Tutor Spring 2009

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CHRIS PRATT [email protected] Home: 8239 Toll Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 703-975-5562

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA

BATTEN SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC POLICY May 2012

Master of Public Policy, GPA: 3.65

Coursework: Policy Analysis, Economics, Research Methods & Data Analysis, Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES May 2011

B.A in German Literature, Minor in Middle Eastern Studies, GPA: 3.84

Additional coursework: Statistics, Commerce, Economics, International Relations

Intermediate Honors, Dean’s List 8/8 Semesters

Golden Key International Honour Society; Sigma Alpha Lamda (National Leadership & Honors Organization)

LEADERSHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE

President - Batten Student Council Charlottesville, VA

Ran effective council meetings, chaired committees and coordinated school events April 2011 - 2012

Managed student-run operations, oversaw budget

Served as student liaison to faculty and administration

Political Affairs Intern – U.S. Department of State; U.S. Embassy Berlin Berlin, Germany

Compiled political briefings and drafted cables Summer 2011

Provided research and logistical support to Foreign Service Officers

Represented U.S. at policy lectures and German Foreign Ministry briefings

Held Secret Security Clearance (DOS)

Volunteer Firefighter - Charlottesville Volunteer Fire Department Charlottesville, VA

Fighting fire to preserve life, protect the environment, and conserve property Nov. 2007 - Present

Firefighter 1 Certification: National Fire Protection Association 1001

Hazardous Materials Incident Training

Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certification (EVOC Levels 2-3)

Academy Captain: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Training Academy XV Fall 2008

Supervised and directed 15 peers in classroom setting and at training center

Teamed trainees and managed the operation of field training rotations

Consistently completed drills and live burn scenarios ahead of schedule

Sales Manager - Tristate Fireworks Inc. Alexandria, VA

Responsible for inventory/sale of fireworks, and all stand operations Summer 2009, 2010

Supervised and managed four peers during peak sales

Received bonus for high level of sales

Advanced Sales Representative - Vector Marketing Falls Church, VA

Scheduled and managed appointments with customers Summer 2007

Conducted one-on-one sales pitches, handled accounting and paperwork

Never encountered a no-sale

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Berlin, Germany – Three months interning with U.S. Department of State Summer 2011

Egypt, Jordan, Turkey – Four weeks travel experience Summer 2010

Rome, Italy – Three years of residence 1998 – 2001

Language: German (Advanced/Conversational), Italian (Intermediate), Arabic (Novice)

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND SKILLS

University of Virginia Club Baseball Fall 2007 – Spring 2012

Software: Stata 12.0, Microsoft Office

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Ainsley Beckwith Current Address: 1800 JPA, Apt. D-323, Charlottesville, VA 22901 [email protected]

Permanent Address: 3305 Lothian Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031 (571) 572-8621

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Curry School of Education Expected May 2014

Master of Teaching, Social Studies Education (GPA: 3.87) Certification in History & Social Sciences, grades 6-12

College of Arts & Sciences May 2013 Bachelor of Arts, History (GPA: 3.41)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher December 2012-Present Fairfax County Public School System, Fairfax VA

Managed classroom by effectively executing lesson plans and behavior management strategies

Applied necessary teaching strategies to accommodate student learning styles and skill levels

Requested as substitute teacher by numerous teachers in Luther Jackson Middle School

Teaching Assistant January 2013-May 2013 Jack Jouett Middle School, Charlottesville, VA

Implemented lessons developed by collaborating teacher in sixth-grade language arts, reading and social studies classroom

Managed classroom of over 25 students

Assisted in instructing special needs student in developing writing and reading skills

Developed and taught lesson independently on the process of making inferences while reading

Teaching Assistant August 2012-December 2012 Western Albemarle High School, Crozet, VA

Obtained field experience through observation of a Advanced Placement European History and Honors World History courses

Developed curriculum that fostered student engagement, creativity and critical thinking in thematic units

Encouraged student improvement by sending weekly progress reports to parents

Teaching Assistant January 2012-February 2012 U.Va. Saturday Enrichment Program

Assisted faculty member in facilitating a gifted engineering program for a group of 15 elementary-aged students

Developed creative and interactive lesson on wind energy

TEACHING PREPARATION

Observed use of Smart Boards in history and language arts courses

Participated in Compass Learning training and guided students to use this resource effectively

Collaborated with teachers during seminar on how to integrate effective grouping strategies in the classroom

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT

Mentor and Tutor, Cavs in the Classroom & Day in the Life, U.Va. September 2009-Present

Member, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, U.Va. January 2010-Present

Reading Tutor, UVA McGuffey Reading Center, U.Va. September 2012-May 2013

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Susan B. Phoenix www.sbphoenix.wordpress.com

555-555-5555 • [email protected] • 1800 JPA • Charlottesville, VA 555-867-5309

REFERENCES

Ms. Nancy Drew

Assistant Dean

Office of Residence Life

University of Virginia

434-123-4567

[email protected]

Relationship: Supervisor

Dr. Michael Donald

Associate Professor

Department of Media Studies

University of Virginia

434-987-6543

[email protected]

Relationship: Academic Advisor/Professor

Drew Cash

Executive Director

Tango & Cash Investments

Louis Delaware

212-458-8562

[email protected]

Relationship: Internship Supervisor