Suzanne Lyle Gernert

sgernert@umail.iu.edu
502-291-7807
55 N. Tibbs
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Highly qualified to teach Elementary Education in Indiana as of fall 2015.
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (GPA: 3.47/4.00)
B.S. in Elementary Education anticipated May 2015
License Addition: Computer Educator (K-12)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Camp Hi-Ho, Louisville, Kentucky
Summer 2009, 2011-2014
Camp Counselor and Lifeguard for children ages 5-12
Responsible for multiple activity stations, direct campers for transportation, check
in and departure, assist campers during their stay including recreation, acting and
first aid.
Interact and communicate effectively with children, creating a positive experience,
and ability to react to various, unplanned situations. Promoted to roles with
increasing responsibilities
Underwriters Safety and Claims, Louisville, Kentucky
Summer 2010
Human Resources Department Intern
Assisted manager with employee/personnel projects, and attended employee
committee meetings. Tasks included web projects in the commercial department,
running analysis reports and presenting to Senior Management reviewing cyber
security risks and opportunities.
Developed strong people skills and became very service oriented, demonstrated
problem solving skills, and improved written and verbal communication skills.
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kappa Alpha Theta, Bloomington, IN
November
2013 November 2014
Chief Executive Officer
Oversee all chapter operations, serve as a leader in the community and empower
other chapter team leaders. Manage 150 members, delegate tasks for efficiency
and optimal outcome as well as organize and lead meetings. Preside over weekly
chapter, executive, and cabinet meetings. Serve as chapter delegate for Grand
Convention. Serve on the risk management team, executive recruitment board,
member development committee, nomination committee, as well as the finance
committee.
Chapter improvements during my executive term: Raised over $10,000 for CASA,
our local philanthropy an $8,500 increase from the previous year. Attained a
member retention rate of 98%. Established a chapter-wide academic improvement
plan increasing our overall GPA. Implemented and achieved Action Plan, which
removed chapter from discretionary probation. Implemented a new live out policy
system encouraging a culture of change. Managed a $900,000 budget and eight
person Executive Committee.

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November
2012 November 2013
Chief Education Officer
Responsible for coordinating the presentation of all educational programs and
maintaining appropriate, on-going communication with chapter and advisor.
Implemented a chapter-wide academic improvement plan, motivating members to
focus on academic achievement.
Handicapable Camp, Indianapolis, IN
September 2012
2015 (One week per year)
Camp Counselor
Volunteered over 150+ hours to helping adults and children who are physically,
mentally, and emotionally handicapped, providing them with an outdoor
recreational experience. Help campers to see themselves as part of a community
and provide them with confidence.
IU Student Foundation, Bloomington, IN
January 2013- May 2013
Little 50 Committee Chair
Served as a member of the Student Foundation as well as collaborated with a team
in organizing one of the major events on Indianas campus.
College Mentors for Kids, Bloomington, IN
August 2011-2013
Mentor, 2nd and 4th Grades
Served as mentor for elementary aged children through weekly after-school
activities on campus, showed them the importance of trying hard in school and
helped them better understand their individual potential and educational
opportunities.