E DUCATI ON

Centre College, Danville, Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies and Spanish, May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.63
International Study: University of Reading, England, Fall 2012
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Deans List, Faculty Scholarship, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, Pi
Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
TE ACHI NG E XP E RI E NCE
International Student Mentor, Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, August 2013-Present.
Mentor Chinese and Japanese students living and studying in the United States for the first time. Respond to
international students concerns regarding American culture or the educational system.
Volunteer, Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Louisville, Kentucky, June 2012-Present.
Tutor ESL students in language-learning outside of classes. Assist in setting up apartments and preparing
homes for the arrival of refugee families.
Student Spanish Teacher, Jennie Rogers Elementary, Danville, Kentucky, August 2011-January 2012.
Instructed first, second, and fourth grade Spanish classes using various foreign language teaching methods.
Developed language-learning curriculum according to grade level and utilized innovative technologies such as
Smart Board in the classroom. Assisted students who required more attention after school.
I NTE RNATI ONAL E XP E RI E NCE
Child Sponsorship Coordinator, School for Life Foundation, Kampala, Uganda, June 2013-August 2013.
Designed and implemented an effective system for the collection and distribution of child sponsorship
information. Researched and recommended best practices for the sponsorship program in line with
organization ideals and ethos. Communicated with organization staff in Australia to understand requirements
and needs for the program. Wrote and compiled field visit reports regarding organization operations.
Photographed events to be used in online and print marketing newsletters.
L E ADE RS HI P AND DE VE L OP ME NT E XP E RI E NCE
Director of Communications, Student Government, Centre College, May 2012-Present.
Lead committee meetings and delegate responsibilities to class representatives. Design advertising logos,
slogans, and materials to promote Student Governments image and maintain organizations website and social
media outlets. Organized successful Constitutional Reform Campaign in which over 75% of the student body
participated, increasing participation by 50%.
Phonathon Fundraiser, Development Office, Centre College, January 2013-Present.
Call Centre College friends and alumni to fundraise for various campaigns. Record alumni information and
data. Totaled over $3,000 in funds raised and a 75% conversion rate at the end of Fall Term 2013.
College Council Member, Centre College, August 2011-Present.
Appointed as one of eight student representatives on College Council, the primary body of campus governance
that includes faculty, administration, and student members. Serve on the Instructional and Resource
Technology Committee to oversee licensing of electronic and online resources and make recommendations to
the college concerning information technology and emerging technologies.
Mobile Presence Sub-committee Member, Centre College, December 2011-May 2012.
Discussed with faculty and staff members the creation of a mobile phone application and mobile website for
Centre College. Researched mobile presences of other liberal arts colleges and made comparisons to Centre.
WORK E XP E RI E NCE
Information Desk Attendant, Centre College, August 2010-May 2014.
Hostess, Old Chicago, Louisville, Kentucky, May 2012-September 2012.
Sales Associate, Victorias Secret, Lexington, Kentucky, May 2011-October 2011.
Cento Writer and Photographer, Cento Newspaper, Centre College, August 2010-May 2011.
S KI L L S
Language: Spanish (Limited Professional Proficiency), French (Elementary)
Computer: GNU Image Manipulation Program, Wordpress, Facebook Analytical Insights
CHELSEA
NEAL
chelsea.neal@centre.edu
address
600 W. Walnut St.
Danville, KY 40244
telephone
(502) 655-6192