Tessa S.

Scott

1709 Shenandoah Road Toledo, Ohio 43607 (419) 464-8238 [email protected]

Education ____________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Science, E.W. Scripps College of Communication Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, May 2014 Major: Communication Studies Minor: Business Concentration: Management Information Systems & Computer Science Certificate: Diversity Studies GPA: 3.347/4.0
Microsoft Office, 55WPM, Mime: Spiritual Dance, Sing: Alto. Internship, Lucas County Recorder, Toledo, Ohio, (May 2013 August 2013) o Customer services as well as handled various administrative work which was composed of indexing, data entry, maintaining land records, recording, faxing and handling phones. Senior Resident Assistant, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (August 2011 Current) o Paraprofessional staff member who serves 15-30 freshman and sophomore students in a variety of ways in the Residence Hall. Work closely with the Resident Coordinator; facilitate RAs in the building, supervisor of Hall Council. Manage all administrative tasks and enforce University policy. Resident Assistant, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (August 2011 Current) o Paraprofessional staff member who serves 15-30 freshman and sophomore students in a variety of ways in the Residence Hall. Develop and facilitate programs, manage resources, schedule floor meetings, and enforce University policy. Student Senate, Minority Affairs Disability Delegate, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (November 2012-Present) o Assists minority students who may have grievances with the university; serves as a liaison with offices, departments, committees and organizations involved with the concerns of minority students; gathers and publicizes information of importance to minority students and minority student organizations; informs students of relevant legislation; and promotes cultural awareness and increases multicultural programs available to the student population.. Super Teacher Assistant, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (January 2013- May 2013) o Supervisor over 9 of my peers for the COMS 1010 course. Experience preparing, facilitating, and evaluating class activities and discussions for the Undergraduate Teacher Assistants. Peer Advisor, College Adjustment Program, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (2012-Present) o Serve as an advisor for freshman and/or sophomores at Ohio University. Contact students each week to offer assistance and to check in with each student. Hold weekly office hours and study tables for 25 of my peers in-which I assist with homework or particular issues. Undergraduate Teacher Assistant, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (2012-2013) o Served as an ambassador for the E.W. Scripps School of Communication Studies. Led small group discussions in the COMS 1010 course, grade small assignments, and serve as a leader amongst 40 of my peers.

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Professional and Related Experience ______________________________________________

Volunteer ____________________________________________________________________

Logan Food Pantry, Athens, Ohio (February 2013) o Prepared boxed commodities for the Southeast area of Ohio. Athens Toy Drive, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (December 2012) o Helped facilitate collecting toys and gifts for children in Athens, Ohio.

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American Red Cross, Change that Counts, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (November 2012-December 2012) o Facilitated collecting loose change to support the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Instructor, Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (November 2011) o Taught elementary school children Holiday songs and dances. African American Legacy Project, Assistant, Toledo, Ohio, (2010- Current) o Document and organize Historical information about African Americans in Toledo, Ohio. Inform visitors about the collection information. Group Leader, Canaan Outreach Center Summer Camp, (2011) o Advisor over kids from ages 4-15 years old. Helped with games, various activities and educational initiatives. Helped with preparation of snacks and clean up. Youth Worker, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Mission Dept., (Current) o Active in the Missionary Department; organized projects to solicit funds and clothing for Women Shelters; summer food program; volunteered at Toledo Mud Hens concession stand as head cashier.

Extracurricular Activities _______________________________________________________

Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (Present) Black Student Cultural Programming Board, Public Relations Chair, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (Present) Anointed Ministries, Vice President /Secretary, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (August 2011May 2013) Schedule, book events, help facilitate meetings and maintain communication within the 80+ members. The Northwest Ohio District Association of the Ohio Baptist General Convention, Youth Division, Vice President , (July 2009- Present) Ohio University Recruiting Society, General Body Member, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (August 2012-Present) National Residence Hall Honorary, General Body Member, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, (September 2011-Present)

Other Employment ____________________________________________________________

The Original Ginos Pizza, Toledo, Ohio (June 2012 August 2012) o Experience customer service, teamwork, financial transactions and problems solving. UPS Driver Helper, Toledo, Ohio, (December 2011) o Assisted driver in delivering and sorting packages up to 75 pounds during the Holiday Season.

Honors/ Achievements ________________________________________________________

Recipient, 2013-2014 Blackburn/Spencer Achievement Award, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Participant, The Interlink Alliance Leadership Conference, Virginia State University Recipient, 2012-2013 Blackburn/Spencer Scholarship Award, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Recipient, African American Legacy Project 2010 Emerging Leader, Rising Star Award Recipient, Omega Psi Phi Incorporated, 2012 Student Involvement Award
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