Nia Thomas2557 Lake Shore Dr., Lynwood IL 60411 |708-821-9392 | niathomas@live.com

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, Illinois Expected May 2018

Bachelor of Science | Biochemistry

Metea Valley High School 2010-2013Thornton Fractional South High School 2013-2014GPA: 4.1

HONORS: Graduated honors with distinction

Professional Experience

Assistant Librarian, Music Library of Northern Illinois University October 2014-December 2015• Stacks Organizer• Book check-out/in• Periodical OrganizerCoordinator Assistant, Glenwood Lynwood Library May 2013-August 2013

• Collaborate with staff on event planning and decorating• Assist in customer service • Organize books and other materials

Applied Experience

Fellow, Huskies Service Scholars Program August 2014-Present• Complete 300 hours of community service throughout the year • Collaborate with site supervisor and peer mentor weekly• Attend training, orientations, and reflections

Technology Club, VP

ACTIVITIES• Technology Club, Stage and Backstage Prep, Drama Club

VOLUNTEER WORKFeed Em’ Soup, DeKalb, IL August 2014 -Present • Present Volunteer for organization aiming to provide families with quality food regardless

of situation, background,or ability to pay.STEM FEST, DeKalb, IL Fall 2014• Volunteered with the Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability, and Energy at their booth for the event.

Office Help in ENVS Garden Tending in UniversityGlenwood-Lynwood VolunteerOak Park Public Library VolunteerFeed Em Soup VolunteerEgyptian Theatre Volunteer

SKILLS: Office Suite, Organizational Skills, Customer Service, Technical Skills, Time Management, Social Skills, Ability to Work Under Pressure

INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Piano Playing, Creative Writing, Extensive Reading, Technology, and Foreign language.