Ruby Larson

6459 N. Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL, 60626

Cell: 651-472-2189 rlarson@luc.edu

Education:

Loyola University Chicago: Graduation Spring 2016

Bachelor of Psychology
Secondary: Business Administration

Chicago, IL

IES Study Abroad: Fall 2014

Studied in a direct enrollment course at City University London

London, UK

Professional Experience:

Center for Experiential Learning, Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL
ePortfolio Peer Mentor: August 2015 - Present
Provide technical support to over 200 students and 8 university employees
Create and populate various ePortfolios for use as examples and professional projects
Research and implement new ways for ePortfolios to be incorporated in university classes and projects
Offer workshops and present the ePortfolio program to university faculty and students
Department of First Year Experience, Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Orientation Leader: Summer 2015
Mentored 85 incoming students throughout 12 programs to build beneficial relationships with campus resources
Provided first hand experiences to address the concerns of families and guests while maintaining a community inclusive
of all identities
Cultivated strong communication and respect among 50 student leaders in a greater context of dynamic leadership
Fostered environments of acceptance and openness through small group discussions
College Works Painting
Chicago, IL
Branch Manager: December 2013 - September 2014
Hired, trained, and managed a four-employee house painting branch
Designed and implemented a marketing strategy in various towns sourcing over 100 leads
Secured 12 proposals for client painting projects up to $15,000 and accumulated revenues exceeding $55,000
Built and maintained relationships with clients, employees and coworkers
Oversaw all aspects of production management, customer relations, and quality control
Achieved Third Highest Sales Status Nationwide during a one-week period
Received award Summer Star for tripling revenue in a two-month period

Department of Residence Life, Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Desk Receptionist: September 2012 - May 2014
Greeted residents, guests, staff, and the department in a happy and uplifting manner
Diligently monitored access to the building and accurately maintained records of guests to ensure safety of those in the
building
Built and maintained relationships with 350 residents
Served as a productive team member by assisting peers and hall staff
Resolved conflicts presented by residents, guests, staff and the department in a timely and positive manner

Community Engagement:

Kappa Kappa Gamma Eta Lambda Womens Fraternity

Vice President of Standards: February 2015 - February 2016
Maintained chapter harmony by providing sisterhood events
Ensured the standards of chapter were withheld by all 120 members
Organized sisterhood events by communicating with university and community officials
Managed budgets to provide adequate events, food, and transportation for all members and guests

Chicago, IL

IES Abroad Student Ambassador

Chicago, IL
Assisted the Office for International Programs at Loyola by attending study abroad affairs by sharing personal
experiences
Study London
London, UK
Obtained a diversified education of different cultures through travel to six European countries and 16 European cities