Resume March 2017

KATELYN CARAGHER
6305389149 • [email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/kcaragher

Adaptability | Restorative | Positivity |Achiever | WOO
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University May 2019
Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership
Concentration: Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)
GPA: 4.0
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN May 2017

Bachelors of Arts in Social Work (Cum Lade)
Major GPA: 3.64 / Cumulative GPA: 3.556
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI August 2017-Present
Graduate Assistant
• Aid in Engineering Career Expo of 100+ companies to increase student internship and job opportunities
• Direct students in their professional development through resources and constructive feedback during Drop-In
Advising hours and appointments
• Contribute to events by problem solving, directing, and establishing rapport with students as well as employers
• Present information to classrooms on resources, services, and specific aspects of career development to increase
student’s professional identity
Career Center- Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN August 2015-August 2017

Career Informational Specialist
• Led students in creating and revising resumes, cover letters, as well as professional statements
• Served as first contact directing people to appropriate resources to increase office productivity
• Researched and implemented new strategies to 3 social media accounts to increase followers and make it more
applicable to students.
• Managed front desk operations including answering phones, directing clients, and scheduling appointments for 4
professional staff members.
Hayes Leonard Elementary School Valparaiso, IN September 2016-May 2017

Intern
• Researched and created efficient ways to integrate character education for 12 classrooms
• Incorporated different coping strategies and problem solving skills for students through 1 on 1 client meetings
• Developed a friendship group for 4th-5th girls that promotes a healthy environment while establishing the
importance of self- esteem
Boys & Girls Club Valparaiso, IN January 2016-April 2016

Intern
• Organized and coordinated 15 summer programs to positively impact retention
• Assisted in finding innovative ways to increase member retention
• Built interpersonal connections with members through activities to provide a welcoming environment
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
HMSA October 2017-Present
Professional Development Chair (co-chair)
• Collaborated with a team of 5 on the Job Search Jump Start Conference held to improve career readiness for
HESA graduate students
• Help re-start the organization with a group of 8 by focusing on the requirements we would need to meet
• Establish different committee positions that we felt would be necessary to make the group successful
Kappa Kappa Gamma Valparaiso, IN January 2016-December 2016
Philanthropy Chairman
• Communicate with 14 different chapters to promote and support philanthropic events
• Administered a Halloween event for children 12 and under to increase community relations
• Organized 3 major Philanthropy events in order to support national philanthropy “Reading is Fundamental”
• Implemented new strategies for volunteer work by reaching out to new organizations to provide more
opportunities to be involved within the community
Membership Chairman November 2014-September 2015

• Administered 3 different programs highlighting interpersonal skills to increase member’s recruitment skills
• Organized creative and interactive recruitment events for potential new members
• Managed budget of 1,000 + dollars
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN January 2017- May 2017
Teachers Assistant
• Conduct personal learning with students who need special attention to keep them engaged in the course
• Ensure safety of 15 students on gymnastics equipment through proper spotting techniques
RESEARCH EXPERINCE
Butler Research Conference April 2016
THE IMPACT OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS’ RELIGIOSITY
• Focused on the social aspects of a student's life and the impact on religious practices/behaviors
• Conducted original research by surveying Valparaiso University Student’s Freshman-Seniors
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Recruitment Trends Conference, Calvin College- Grand Rapids, MI November 13th 2017
ACPA- MI Conference- Traverse City, MI October 22nd – 23rd 2017
VOLUNTEER EXPERINCE
Fall Career Fair- Valparaiso University October 20th 2017
Sorority Recruitment (MARBA DAY)- Western Michigan University September 24th 2017
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Professional Development Day –Valparaiso University April 2017
 Established a conference for 70+ students based on the theme “Stand Up” from the National Association of Social
Work
 Formed a Toolkit to enhance student learning on advocacy at both the micro and macro level
Legacy Project –Valparaiso University January 2017- May 2017
 Created a character education program embedded in mindfulness to be implemented for student classrooms
Lead Day–Valparaiso University January 2017- May 2017
 Taught advocacy skills to 30+ social work students to enhance their macro practice
CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS

SAFE On Campus Trained –Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Fall 2017
 Learned practical strategies to better advocate for the LBGTQ+ community, acquired ways to support students
who are coming out, and gained an understanding of respectful language use
Mental Health First Aid Training- Porter Stark Services, Valparaiso, IN Fall 2016
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
• Dean's List (Fall 2015, Fall & • Presidential Academic Honors • Cheerleading- (Fall 2013- May
Spring 2016, Spring 2017) Student Athlete (Spring 2015, 2017) Captain (2016-2017)
• Phi Beta Chi/Kappa Kappa 2016,&2017) • Student Social Work Organization
Gamma Alumni Scholarship • Dance Marathon- (2013-present) (Fall 2013- May 2017)
Recipient (September 2016) Team Captain/Miracle Maker • Relay for Life- Team Captain (Fall
• Phi Alpha Honor Society (Social (2017) 2016)
Work Honor Society)(Spring 2016)

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KATELYN CARAGHER

6305389149 • [email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/kcaragher

Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN May 2017

Career Center- Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN August 2015-August 2017

Hayes Leonard Elementary School Valparaiso, IN September 2016-May 2017

Boys & Girls Club Valparaiso, IN January 2016-April 2016

Membership Chairman November 2014-September 2015

CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS

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