CHELSEA PHILLIPS240 Spruce St. Ridgway, PA 15853 | chelseamariephillips@yahoo.com | (814) 771-1016 |

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SUMMARY High-energy, aspiring professional with an enthusiasm for technology and social/creative media outlets. Excellent communicator with considerable experience in writing and editing, both academically and professionally. Additional experience in photography and basic web design. Able to adapt to changing priorities and fast-paced work environments while maintaining a positive attitude.

EDUCATION westminster college, New wilmington, PA BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE, SUMMA CUM LAUDE – MAY 2015

Communication Studies Major English Minor and Psychology Concentration

CAPA International Education, London, UNITED KINGDOM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM – FALL 2013

PROJECTS Communications Capstone ProjectDECEMBER 2014

Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data gathered in focus group settings to determine possible implications of parental mental illness on adult offspring’s ability to form healthy romantic attachments, based on Bowlby and Ainsworth’s theory of psychological attachment

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTMARCH – APRIL 2015

Designed and implemented self-esteem building activities for at-risk youth as part of the Cray Youth and Family Services Crossroads Program, located in Neshannock, PA

WebPage Design ProjectNOVEMBER 2013

Designed a webpage for the Westminster College in London program using basic html coding

WORK EXPERIENCE

Writing Intern, Urban Cashmere SEPTEMBER 2014 – PRESENT

Write women’s lifestyle articles and occasional third-party promotions for urbancashmereblog.com

Use WordPress, light html coding, and personal photographs to enhance visual aesthetic of articles

STUDENT ASSISTANT, WESTMINSTER COLLEGE REGISTRAR’S OFFICEAUGUST 2011 – MAY 2015

Filed student documents, prepared and mailed transcripts, proofread data reports, maintained student confidentiality

Helped implement a new filing system to improve organization and reduce documentation lossPROGRAM Intern, S.T.E.P.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, Dickinson Center, Inc.MAY – JUNE 2014

Directed weekly computer skills sessions to improve program consumers’ independent living skills, and helped consumers reach individual goals

Helped foster and maintain a safe and supportive group environment

TECHNOLOGY Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest; working knowledge of html coding

LEADERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY Took minutes at weekly executive board and general meetings, and completed annual and semi-

annual reports for National Headquarters Updated membership status changes, reviewed excuses, and conducted all written

correspondence PRESIDENT, GOSPEL CHOIR

Coordinated with church officials, the choir director, choir members, and transportation providers to plan 6 off-campus performances

Worked alongside the Westminster Chapel Office to create announcements and advertisementsVICE PRESIDENT, COALITION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List – All semesters Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration (URAC) presenter – April 2015Mortar Board inductee (national senior honor society) – May 2014 Pi Sigma Pi inductee (academic honor society) – April 2014