Resume 2016

1. Jennifer Thomas
1320 Hubbard Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104 • 651-528-4789 • thom4314@umn.edu
Consistency • Developer • Adaptability • Learner • Empathy
Education:
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Graduation date of May 2016
Minorin Applied Psychologyin Educationaland CommunitySettings
Work Experience:
Banquet Server Saint Paul, MN
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory July 2015-Present
 Set up for events, carry trays, serve guests and clean up at the event’s conclusion.
 Improve communication skills; follow directions efficiently, attention to detail and time
management skills.
 Increase active listening, speaking and monitoring skills.
 Work comfortably under pressure and remain focused despite the fast pace of the
environment.
ResearchAssistant Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota June 2015-August 2015
 Participate in After Deployment: Adaptive Parenting Tools coding project and code3-5
tapes a week.
 Attend reliability meeting every other week.
 Received a certificate for completing 150 hours of volunteer work for observational
coding.
Internship Coordinator Minneapolis, Minnesota
Department of Undergraduate Psychology September 2014-Present
 Work with the Department of Undergraduate Psychology in researching possible
internship opportunities for students.
 Helped create an online internship class for psychology students.
 Work as a teaching assistant for the internship class during fall semester 2015 and spring
semester 2016.
 Establish professionalism while practicing communication, problem solving, critical
thinking and analytical skills.
 Completed 240+ hours of work related to creating curriculum of the class.
Subject Tutor Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota September 2014-September 2015

2.  Tutor college student-athletes in psychology and American Sign Language classes.
 Increase understanding of subject area, ability to manage own learning and study
strategies and encourage higher levels of thinking.
 Develop leadership skills, professionalism and motivational skills to help encourage
students to learn.
Shift Manager Bloomington, Minnesota
Freeziac April 2011-September 2014
 Gained leadership, time management, organizational, goal setting, and communication
skills.
 Learned valuable interpersonal skills in customer service related areas when dealing with
tough situations.
Skills:
 Proficient in American Sign Language
 Microsoft Office
 SPSS
Awards:
 University of Minnesota Dean’s list Spring Semester 2015