Community engagement resume ideas
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How to promote community engagement on your resume
The experience you gain through class projects, volunteerism and internships with organizations and employers allow you to develop a myriad of skills that can be promoted on your resume. Check out these examples to see how you can effectively market your involvement.
COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING PROJECTS
Business 230: Business and Economic Research
- Conducted an SPSS analysis to identify the key criterion of an effective website and social media platform
- Analyzed the effectiveness of a local business internet presence when compared to identified criterion
- Presented findings in both a written and oral report to the client
Marketing Class Project
- Collaborated with team to develop a marketing plan to improve business for local client
- Created and implemented survey, analyzed data, and made suggestions based on results
UWL Intro to Sports Management Course La Crosse, WI
Class Participant December 2019
- Collaborated with a team to plan and organize UWL Eagle-lympics sporting event
- Led the efforts to create a sponsor list and event management checklist
VOLUNTEERISM
Easter Seals Wisconsin | Volunteer | Wisconsin Dells, WI | December 2019
- Helped children with disabilities get clothed and bathed, brush their teeth and prepare for bed
- Facilitated recreational and leisure activities such as arts and crafts, games and special events
- Ensured safety of all children
Hunger Task Force
- Volunteered bi-weekly for 4 hours
- Evaluate, sort and label donated products
Big Brothers/Big Sister Mentor
- Plan and meet with child twice a month
- Provide safe environment and support child with engaging activities
Salvation Army - Volunteer monthly at local emergency shelter
- Assist with making meals and providing a safe shelter for residents
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Dates
Friends of the Marsh Group City and State
- Created an interactive trail brochure for Myrick Marsh
- Wrote monthly newsletter column that was distributed to 1000 subscribers
- Updated social media, including: Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
Marketing Intern Dates
Eat Restaurant City and State
- Manage external communications, including but not limited to monthly e-newsletters, social media platforms, and dining review sites
- Draft content for release to the community via social media platforms, newspapers, radio, and tv stations
- Collaborate and help organize initiatives and plan events to increase sales and drive traffic to both locations
- Provide weekly updates on metrics, bench marks, and goals
Intern Dates
ABC Organization La Crosse, WI
- Collaborate with team to produce media content to be used as marketing for the website
- Write copy and update social media channels
- Write and update website blogs and posts -Other media work as needed for training and product promotion
- Create and update static HTML pages using CSS and HTML best practices, and troubleshoot coding errors and clean up HTML/CSS on existing pages
- Assist with managing online content and make recommendations of how to improve production processes or optimize code
Intern Dates
CPA Accounting Firm La Crosse, WI
- Perform basic auditing procedures, such as cash, investments, payables, fixed assets, debt, and compliance
- Prepare basic financial statements using appropriate software
- Create memos to document audit procedures
- Review internal controls and offer methods for improvement when deficiencies are discovered
- Write audit letters, including drafting management letter comments
For more tips and examples, https://www.uwlax.edu/aaccs/studentsalumni/searching-for-jobinternships/
Visit us!
UWL Office of Community Engagement
Cleary Alumni & Friends Center, Room 114
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601