Brittany M.

(White) Hall
4514 Vinton St., Omaha, NE 68106

(262) 527-4366

brittanyhall115@gmail.com

EDUCATION
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Arts: Social Welfare and Justice and Writing-Intensive English
GPA: 4.0
Deans List: Fall 2011 Spring 2015
Relevant Courses
Human Behavior in the Social
Environment
Social Welfare Policy & Programs
Writing for the Professions

2015

Advanced Composition
Practice Skills with Individuals,
Families, and Groups
Methods of Social Research

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Ujima, Childrens Hospital of WI, Milwaukee, WI
Client Services Intern, August 2014 May 2015
Enhance skills in client services and needs assessment
Create and present new organization development materials
Created curriculum for and directed implementation of the teen girls support mentoring group
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Program Assistant, Center for Community Service, Aug. 2013 May 2015
Collaborate with a team of peers and supervisors to develop, market, and implement
community service and community engagement opportunities for Marquette University
students.
Function as a liaison between students, community organizations, and Marquette
administrative faculty.
Facilitate volunteer training sessions
Contribute to the editing and publication of the Center for Community Service bi-weekly
newsletter.
A Precious Child, Broomfield, CO
Client Services and Marketing/Development Intern, May 2014 Aug. 2014
Enhanced skills in client services and needs assessment
Implemented new solutions and elements of A Precious Childs The Learning Center program
Created and presented new organizational brand guidelines and a plan for implementation of
these guidelines
Designed and created the organizations 2013 Annual Report
Created and presented the organizations 2013 Client Outcomes Survey Evaluation Report
Delegated tasks and responsibilities to a variety of volunteers of all ages from multiple
organizations and diverse backgrounds
Co-coordinated the launch of a new monthly donor campaign
Enhanced relationship skills and personnel management
Excelled at developing and completing self-directed projects
A Precious Child, Broomfield, CO
Client Services Intern, May 2013 Aug. 2013

Gained skills in direct client engagement and needs assessment

Implemented new solutions to challenges faced in client services
Collected and analyzed responses from outreach efforts to partner organizations
Delegated tasks and responsibilities to a variety of volunteers of all ages from multiple
organizations and diverse backgrounds
Enhanced relationship skills and personnel management
Excelled at developing and completing self-directed projects

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP, INVOLVEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Burke Scholar, Aug. 2011 Present
Engage in over 300 hours of community engagement, community service, and volunteer work
as a member in this scholarship program
Interact with and appreciated people from diverse cultural, religious, social, and ethnic
backgrounds through various programs and seminars
Communicate effectively and sensitively in individual and group settings, including those
involving vulnerable and impoverished populations
Develop community projects and social justice awareness education seminars
Assess needs of community members and partner organizations
Gain tolerance for stress, ambiguity, and fluidity in the workplace
Demonstrate dedication to specific organizations with multiple visits to each organization
every week
Self-motivate to complete tasks and enact social change
Improve the foundation of teamwork skills and team leadership experiences
Establish lasting relationships with many individuals at the various worksites
Student Director, Salt and Light Catholic Retreat, Campus Ministry, Aug. 2014 Present
Coordinate the planning of this retreat
Manage a team of peers to facilitate retreat experiences effectively
Provide support for students, peers, and faculty in the planning and execution of this retreat
Continue to develop needs assessment and conversation facilitation skills
General Editor, Marquette University Literary Review, English Dept. Aug. 2014 Present
Coordinate all aspects of the publication of the MULR
Manage a team of peers to facilitate review of all submissions
Managed all publicity and outreach efforts for the MULR
Editorial Committee Member, Marquette English Dept. Newsletter, Aug.-Nov. 2013
Managed oversight of the creation, development, and publishing of the inaugural issue of the
Marquette University English Department Newsletter
Acquired significant skills in web design
Organized tracking process to monitor newsletter progress.
Outreach Committee Member, Marquette English Dept. Newsletter, Aug.-Nov. 2013
Managed outreach to individuals within and external to the English Department before,
during, and after the publications of the Marquette University English Department Newsletter
Acquired significant skills in web design
Managed and tracked emails to faculty, alumni/ae, and students
Organized system of verification for information included in the newsletter.

Co-Author, Marquette English Dept. Newsletter, Aug.-Nov. 2013

Contributed to an article on a Marquette University alumnus
Copy-edited and revised all other articles in the newsletter.
Co-Coordinator, Hunger Clean-Up 2012 - 2013, Oct. 2012 May 2013
Supervised the planning and execution of Marquettes largest, campus-wide day of service
and community outreach.
Managed a team of peers to coordinate the service activities and fundraising efforts.
Engaged in community outreach efforts and conversations to combine Marquettes day of
service with the Global Youth Service Day: Milwaukee activities.
Motivated team members and students to remain dedicated to this project
Educated volunteers and team members on hunger and homelessness in the Milwaukee
community
Facilitator, Marquette Action Program, Oct. 2013 April 2013
Led student spring-break immersion experience in and service trip to the Day House, a
Catholic Worker House, in Detroit, MI.
Supervised all student service activities at the Day House and at Manna Meal, their meal
program
Maintained a high level of effective communication with Day House staff and with my student
participants
Coordinated reflection and education sessions for student participants during our immersion
experience
Implemented effective, appropriate solutions to unexpected challenges by collaborating with
student participants and with Day House staff
Synthesized the importance of these immersion experiences with the goals of Marquettes
service opportunities as a means of encouraging the student participants to understand the
significance of our trip
Leadership Team Member, The Campus Kitchen at Marquette, Aug. 2012 Present
Coordinate weekly cooking shifts
Manage student volunteers during cooking shifts
Contribute to meal planning and delivery process
Display effective kitchen management and resource maintenance
Succeed in creating a fun, yet productive and meaningful environment for Marquette students
to engage in concrete volunteer work
Empower student volunteers to take on leadership roles within cooking shifts
Propose high-quality, creative solutions to potentially problematic situations
President, Association of Social Welfare and Justice Students, Aug. 2013 Aug. 2014
Initiate and led student programming and academic events for Social Welfare and Justice
majors
Coordinate campus visits from representatives of graduate MSW programs and other relevant
speakers
Function as a liaison between department faculty and students
Communicate effectively with organization members to plan and execute events
Successfully kept this organization on track to achieve its goals and to continue redefining its
goals as we progressed
Exemplify teamwork and leadership and support
Collaborate effectively with students of diverse backgrounds

Retreat Leader, Salt and Light Catholic Retreat, Campus Ministry, Aug. 2013 Feb. 2014
Actively represent and participate in sharing my faith life
Facilitate small group discussions effectively
Lead the planning process for various elements of the retreat
Maintain a dynamic, open, and committed attitude
Provide support for students, peers, and faculty in the planning and execution of this retreat
Continue to develop needs assessment and conversation facilitation skills
Group Discussion Leader, New Student and Family Orientation, Aug. 2013, 2014
Facilitated small group discussions and student programs for incoming, first-year students at
Marquette
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Succeeded in leading my peers in commitment, attitude, and active example
Synthesized my passion for encouraging and contributing to student identity development with
my skills in relationship-building and communication
Withstood significant challenges of a severely sprained and fractured foot and remained
undeniably committed to my responsibilities in this position
Program Assistant, New Student and Family Orientation, Aug. 2012
Engaged families and siblings of new Marquette students during Orientation week to provide
assistance in their transition process
Facilitated sibling and family programming events
Collaborated effectively with a smaller team of peers and supervisors
Gained experience in interpersonal relationships and effective communication
AWARDS
Outstanding Social Welfare and Justice Senior, Marquette University 2015
Honored by the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences for demonstrating excellence in my
commitment to the pursuit of social justice during my undergraduate career.
Pedro Arrupe Award Recipient, Marquette University, 2014-2015
Honored as the single, outstanding junior who has shown exemplary service to Marquette and
beyond. Provided significant leadership in community service and advocated for numerous
populations in need in a variety of ways.
Burke Scholarship Recipient, Marquette University, 2011 - 2015
Exhibited a profound leadership commitment and academic excellence while dedicating over
300 hours of exceptional community service in and engagement with the Milwaukee
community during my undergraduate education.
Significant Service Contribution of the Year Award Recipient, Marquette
University, 2013-2014
Recognized for an outstanding commitment to social welfare and justice and the establishment
of greater community awareness in the Marquette and Milwaukee community.
Outstanding Commitment to Community Service Award Recipient, Marquette
University, 2012 2013 and 2013-2014
Honored as a leader in creating and enhancing the Marquette University commitment to social
welfare and justice and community service.