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Amy Turner '07 |
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Bio-Chemistry
Major
School of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, DeMoines
University
“The Work Program helped me the most with time
management. Also, I am able to apply the skills I gained
working in the chemistry labs in some of my classes now.
Very helpful!”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Campus Services, Campus Services Crew Head
Sophomore: Chemistry Faculty Assistant
Junior: Chemistry Faculty Assistant
Senior: Cooperative Work Study, Prairie Farms Dairy Lab
Assistant
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Aubrey Cunningham
'07 |
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Political
Science Major
Northern Illinois Field Coordinator, Obama Presidential
Campaign
“My experience in the Work Program was crucial to my
success in my current line of work. I am constantly
using my communication skills, ability to work with
diverse groups of people, organizational skills,
mediation skills and leadership training in my everyday
job tasks. The Work Program was a huge help to me in not
only securing a job, but being successful in this career
path.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Public Relations Assistant
Sophomore: Assistant
Department Manager
Junior: Administrative Services Department Manager
Senior: Work Program General Manager |
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John Bertetto '07 |
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Biology-Secondary Education Major
High School Science Teacher, Ramsey Community School
District
“I definitely found my Work Program job useful! I was a
teaching assistant and lab assistant in the biology
department, which really helped to prepare me for a
teaching position.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Campus Services/Janitorial, SAC Crew
Sophomore: Campus Services/Janitorial, SAC Crew
Junior: Biology Lab Assistant
Senior: Biology Lab Assistant, Student Teaching |
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Sean Taylor '07 |
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Business
Management/Marketing Major
Gift Entry Coordinator, McKendree College
“I learned what was essential to becoming successful
after college. Even though the Work Program was
demanding, it gave me the experience and skills
necessary to secure a job quickly after graduating. I am
forever grateful.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Alumni Development Assistant
Sophomore: Alumni Development Research Assistant
Junior: Alumni Development Research Assistant
Senior: Alumni Development Foundations Assistant |
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Tanya Jackson '06 |
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Communications Major
Northern Illinois University Graduate Program,
Communications/Media Studies
“My experience with the Work Program has allowed me to
gain effective written and verbal communication skills,
management and leadership skills, and how to work as
part of a team. All of these have allowed me to make my
transition into the real world.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Student Life Office Assistant
Sophomore: Intercultural Services Assistant
Junior: Technology Services Lab Assistant
Senior: Counseling Office, Peer Counselor |
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John White '06 |
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Business
Management Major
Market Account Executive, Frontier Communications
Solutions
“I found my experience in the Work Program to be
beneficial to my job search and my ability to perform on
the job. The Work Program gave me management and
technical experiences that separated me from other
graduates.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Technology Services Computer Lab Assistant
Sophomore: Technology Services Department Crew Head
Junior: Technology Services Department Manager
Senior: Prairie Farms Dairy Accounting Internship |
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Kiaundra Smith '06 |
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Secondary
Education Math Major
Saint Louis University, Master of Arts in Mathematics
“The time I spent in food service taught me patience,
time management and leadership, and I was able to use my
skills in service to others. The work I did in the math
department influenced my acceptance to graduate school.
I feel the Work Program is essential to building
responsibility, appreciation, and leadership.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Food Services Worker
Sophomore: Food Services Crew Head
Junior: Math Faculty Assistant/Tutor
Senior: Math Faculty Assistant/Tutor, Student Teaching |
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Adhanet Zereabruk '06 |
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Psychology
Major
University of Illinois-Springfield, Human Development
Counseling
"The Work Program was very beneficial; I have learned
all the skills I am using right now. It helped me to be
responsible and get out of my comfort zone, which was
what I needed to be helpful to other people. Because of
all the experience I had, I now have a job doing survey
and research, and supervising employees. Thank you
Blackburn College."
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Food Services Worker
Sophomore: Intercultural Services Assistant
Junior: Technology Services Lab Assistant
Senior: Counseling Office, Peer Counselor |
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Chad Plutchak '07 |
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Accounting
& Business Management/Marketing Major
University of Missouri M.B.A. program & Residence Hall
Coordinator
“My Work Program job as a resident director for two
years and a resident assistant for one year is the
primary reason why I was even eligible to apply for my
job. I had three years of experience working with higher
education at Blackburn and that helped me in the door at
the University of Missouri.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Technology Services Lab Assistant
Sophomore: Resident Assistant, Campus Maintenance
Grounds
Junior: Resident Director
Senior: Resident Director |
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Reid Noud '07 |
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Computer
Science/Information Management Major
Associate Analyst, AT&T
“The time management, communication, teamwork, and
leadership skills I gained from the Work Program set me
apart from most college graduates. There is no doubt in
my mind that my Work Program experience contributed to
my success thus far in the corporate world at AT&T.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Technology Services Lab Assistant, Resident
Assistant
Sophomore: Assistant Department
Manager,
Resident Director
Junior: Resident Director, Computer Science Tutor
Senior: Work Program General Manager |
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Sarah Fleck '07 |
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Elementary
Education Major
Kindergarten Teacher, Hartsburg-Emden CUSD 21
“The Work Program made me feel so much more prepared for
my job as a full-time teacher. My experience working for
the Tutor Tots reading lab and also for Carlinville
Public School as a kindergarten aid has given me
confidence in my ability as an educator.”
Work Program Experiences
Freshman: Music Faculty Assistant
Sophomore: Tutor Tots Reading Lab Director
Junior: Tutor Tots Reading Lab Director
Senior: Early Childhood Center
Teacher Aide, Student Teaching |
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