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KAITLIN M. PHILLIPS
434 W. 16th St. Dubuque, IA 52001

kaitlin.phillips@loras.edu

(815) 508-9689

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, International Studies, and Political Science
Minor in Peace and Justice
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Cumulative GPA 3.95/4.00
Deans List
Delta Epsilon Sigma Member (President)
Loras College Legacy Symposium Presenter
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team
Valder Social Justice Award Recipient
Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholarship Recipient
Allstate Womens Basketball Coaches Association Good Works Team
High School Diploma
Hinckley-Big Rock High School, Hinckley, IL
Cumulative GPA 4.14/4.00
Class Valedictorian
Illinois All-State Academic Team
Illinois State Scholar
Illinois Principals Association Leadership Award

National Honor Society Vice President

Expected May 2016

Fall 2012- Fall 2015
Fall 2014-Present
Spring 2014 & 2015
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Fall 2015
May 2012

Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Spring 2012
Fall 2011-Spring 2012

Leadership Experience
Peer Assistant
Fall 2014-Present
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Assist a Loras College professor in teaching and instructing a class of incoming first year
students
Facilitate weekly supplementary instruction sessions to review class material and connect with
students during their transition into college
Organize extracurricular activities to help first year students bond with fellow classmates and to
integrate the students into campus life
Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society- President
Fall 2015-Present
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Facilitate the induction of new members by coordinating the selection process and induction
ceremony
Organize social events and service opportunities for members
Student Athletic Advisory Committee- Communications Director
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Fall 2014-Present
Work with fellow student athletes to plan events that encourage student-athlete cohesion among
sports
Share views on national policy that will impact student athletes
Help create events to gain community support for the colleges athletic teams

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KAITLIN M. PHILLIPS
Loras College Democrats- Vice President
Fall 2014-Present
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Work alongside local political campaigns during elections to mobilize Loras College voters
Host events to create awareness for particular issues and causes
Make organization decisions as a member of the executive board and take notes during
committee meetings
Womens Basketball- Team Captain
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Lead and motivate the team to work at full potential
Act as a confidant for members of the team who may need assistance
Collaborate with the coaching staff to ensure team cohesion

Fall 2013-Present

Loras College Honors Program

Fall 2012-Present
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Conduct a three-year research project identifying a need within the community
Collaborate with a community partner to conceptualize solutions
Founded and now chairs the Loras College Committee on College and Community Relations
Loras College Poll- Student Researcher
Spring 2015-Present
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Work with a survey research team to develop questions as well as analyze and interpret the data
Assist with sharing final results with local, regional, and national media

Additional Experience
Labor-Religion Coalition of New York State Intern
Summer 2015
Latham, New York
Operated the organizations social media outlets and expanded their public outreach
Lobbied state senators regarding various social justice issues
Took detailed notes of legislative hearings and wrote editorials in reference to the hearings on the
organizations behalf
Doug Bruno Basketball Camp Instructor
Summer 2014
North Central College, Naperville, IL
Demonstrated skills and drills for the campers
Coached campers from 5th- 10th grade in scrimmage games
Evaluated campers and assisted in skill development and acquisition of fundamentals
Server
Seasonal Employment Summer 2010-Summer 2013
Aurora Country Club, Aurora, IL
Displayed knowledge of food preparation, serving techniques, and excellent customer relations
International Volunteer
Summer 2013
International Volunteer Headquarters, Kitengela, Kenya
Interacted and taught students ranging in ages from eight to fourteen
Created daily lesson plans and classroom activities to teach students a variety of subjects
including math, English, and physical education
Fundraised to help supply the school with items of need