Taylor Alexander

Monticello, KY, 42633 | 606-307-1370 | taylor.alexander567@topper.wku.edu

Objective
To secure a position in an organization that offers challenges and opportunities for my career development. I would like
to gain new skills, while utilizing my current area of expertise within a positive team environment, and serve the
organization to the best of my capabilities.

Education
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY Anticipated Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration
Concentration in Recreation Services

Work Experience
Intern January 2018 - present
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation, Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation, Louisville, KY
 Contact and recruiter of volunteers for the 2018 National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.
 Assist with the daily recreational programs offered to participants with disabilities.
 Supervise children and plan activities in an after-school program.
 Instruct and come up with new ideas for a senior citizen crafting class weekly.
 Update program calendars, activity flyers, and any other document for the center when needed.

Team Leader May 2017 – Dec. 2018

Distance Learning Testing Center, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
 Provides daily direction and communication to proctors so that testing information is given in a timely, efficient and
knowledgeable manner.
 Ensures proctors have appropriate training and other resources to perform their job.
 Works as a member/leader of special or ongoing projects that are important to testing center improvement.
 Ensure that university students/staff are kept happy and satisfied at all times by providing prompt response and
solutions to their testing questions/problems.

Camp Counselor May 2017 – August 2017

Camp Happy Days, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, Bowling Green, KY
 Assisted in leading unscheduled and scheduled activities daily, while maintaining and overseeing the proper care of
campers and the facilities.
 Worked with special needs children, teens, and adults.
 Furthered knowledge in recreation/sport activities and supervised participants.

Testing Proctor January 2017 – May 2017

Distance Learning Testing Center, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
 Proctored a variety of university exams.
 Maintained confidentiality and security of all testing materials, test logs, and other test documents.
 Was vigilant in paying close attention to cheating or prevention of cheating; administered Testing Center rules.
 Prepared documentation of cheating or dishonesty to assist in student discipline process.

Camp Counselor May 2014 – August 2016

Camp Earl Wallace, KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Monticello, KY
 Instructed and assisted in the instruction of camper in a program of archery, swimming, water safety, hunter safety,
first aid or nature study; and performed other duties as required.
 Supervised campers grades 4-6 in an overnight camp setting.
 Documented accidents, incidents and any program related issues that occurred.

Certifications
 CPI Blue Card (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention/Prevention)
 KDFWR Hunter Education Program
 KDFWR Boater Education Program
 Red Cross CPR/First Aid

Professional Involvement and Activities

 NRPA member, 2017 – present
 Alpha Gamma Delta sorority alumna (2015 – 2018), Recruitment Day Chair & Committee Affairs, 2017
 Special Olympics Volunteer: State Softball Tournament, Bowling Tournament, 2017

Honors and Awards

 Ms. Joan Verner Scholarship, WKU Recreation Administration Program, Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
 Dean’s List, Western Kentucky University, School of Health and Human Services, Spring 2016 – Spring 2017
 Alpha Gamma Delta Buff Academic Honor Society, Fall 2016 – Spring 2017