Daniel

Carlson

Phone: (308) 380-9346

E-mail: daniel_j_carlson@yahoo.com
Address: 1700 University Drive, URS Pod B, Kearney NE, 68845

Academic Experience: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

Aug. 2011 to Present

Organizational Communication and Music double major:

o Relevant class experience includes studying leadership, small group and
organizational communication.
o Service Learning Projects for the Kearney Cultural Partners planning the
Family Fine Arts Day, with the FRIENDS mentoring program planning on-
campus recruitment, and the Peace Senior Teens church youth group.

Work Experience

Thompson Scholar Peer Academic Leader:

Aug. 2014 Dec. 2014
o Worked with a member of the Thompson professional staff to teach a class
of 25 students. Topics included: study skills, how to work with campus
faculty, time management, leadership, budgeting, and wellness.
o Met with students twice per semester to provide specific feedback for their
academic success.
Thompson Scholar Peer Mentor:


Aug. 2013 - May 2014
o Served as a mentor for 10 students. Used active listening skills to address
the students concerns, provided resources to help students, and relayed
concerns about students to the professional staff.
Resident Assistant: University Residence South

Aug. 2012 May 2013
o Was responsible for the conduct of 27 residents. Also programmed to
promote growth and community for my residents.

Campus Involvement

Mortar Board Senior Honorary:

National Residence Hall Honorary:
o Vice President of Public Relations:
Residential Hall Association (RHA):
o President:



UNK Jazz/Rock Ensemble:

o Principle Saxophone:

UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band:

Aug. 2014 to May 2015

Feb. 2014 to present
April 2014 to May 2015
Aug. 2012 to May 2014
Aug. 2013 to May 2014
Aug. 2012 to present
Aug. 2013 to present
Aug. 2011 to present

Fraternity Involvement Nu Kappa Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta: Nov. 2011 - Present

President:





Jan. 2015 to present
o Provide vision for the chapter and set the meeting agenda.
o Facilitate discussion during meetings and retreats.
o Plan Chapter Goal Setting retreats.
o Work with and develop future leaders in the chapter.
Futures Quest Mentor:




Dec. 2014
o Facilitated small group discussion during a weekend institute to develop
young members of fraternities from around the country.
Corresponding Secretary:



Jan. 2014 Dec. 2014
o Presided over the Recruitment, Social, Brotherhood, and Public Relations
committee chairs.