1. Leslie
Claire
Current
Address:
leslieclaire2@gmail.com
3704
Tesla
Dr.
(815)
715-­‐1006
West
Lafayette,
IN
47906
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelors of Arts in Communication Graduation: December 2014 with High Distinctions
• Minor in Leadership Studies
• Cumulative GPA: 3.81
• College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List every semester Fall 2011- Fall 2014
• Study Abroad: Peru, South America December 2012- January 2013
• Study Abroad: Rome, Florence, & Venice Italy May- June 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hippensteel Funeral Services Lafayette, IN
Advanced Funeral Planner August 2015-Present
• Assist families in prearranging their celebration of life
• Allow families to give the gift of prearranging and prefunding to their loved ones
• Build a trusting relationship in order to plan and assist as much as possible
• Reach out in the community to make as many connections as possible
• Educate individuals on the importance of prearranging
Director of Intercollegiate Activities Champaign, IL
Intern August 2012-May 2014
• Promoted Intercollegiate sporting events at University of Illinois through different outlets
• Organized group functions such as Youth Clinics, Anthem groups, autograph sessions, and special outings
• Assisted with the coordination of in-game activities, giveaways, and fan engagement
• Engaged fans at the marketing table and encourage participation in raffles, face painting, games, and activities
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Foundation Event Coordinator Joliet, IL
Intern June 2014-August 2014
• Planned, organized, and executed 30th
Annual Charity Golf Outing raising more than $190,000
• Developed and created brochures, pamphlets, posters, and letters for Golf Outing
• Created the Grateful Patient Program in order for patients to donate back to the hospital
• Planned a retirement party of 200 guests and a garden in honor of Dr. Wendy Marshall
Department of Communication Academic Advisors Champaign, IL
Peer Advisor Intern January 2012- December 2014
• Promote the Communication major through flyers, hand-outs, walk-ins, and emails
• Work closely with the Academic Advisors in organizing their daily schedules
• Speak at Prospective Student Days answering questions for future students
• Advise Communication Minors in their process of completing the minor
• Create Senior Survey for the graduating seniors to track their success and future plans
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Pro-World Peru, South America
Volunteer Work December 2012- January 2013
• Worked with a Non-for Profit Organization to improve Peruvians’ lives
• Built stoves, shelves, water filters, and chimneys to improve health and cleanliness in homes
• Taught the Peruvians how to properly use water filter and stove to improve health
RELATED COURSEWORK AND SKILLS
• Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Windows Outlook and calendar
• Language: Intermediate Spanish
• ½ Marathon runner