Adrian Mitchell

314 Wilmers Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

515-783-6053

mitchelladrian@msn.com

Career Goal
I want to be involved in a job that allows my communication skills to grow and that
challenges my technological abilities. Optimally, I would like to be part of a team that helps with
these skills.

Education
Attending University of Northern Iowa sophomore
Deans list
Communication major
Graphic technology major
Interactive Digital Studies minor-Graphic design
Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School

2015-present
Spring 2014-present

2014

Professional Experience
Des Moines Parks and Recreations Des Moines, IA
Lifeguard
Enforced facility rules and regulations of the pool
Consistently worked late shifts or pool rentals to provide
adequate patron coverage

Seasonal; June-Aug 2013-2015

Water Safety Instructor/ Swimming Lessons Teacher

Seasonal; June-Aug 2014-2015
Taught classes ranging from parent assisted infant swimmer to
advanced swimming development
Encouraged progress for the children through motivation and
confidence building exercises.
Created and followed lesson plans for optimal time management
and allocation.
Iowa State Capital-Des Moines, IA
House of Representatives Page
Followed instructions of all 100 Representatives to bolster
productivity and job completion
Learned system for compressive filing of the thousands of bills
that went through the House during the entire 2014 session.
Filled, stamped, and mailed mass memos to specific interest
groups in multiple districts

Jan-May 2014

Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA

Ticket Taker
Offered help and directive services
Acted as technical support for my station after learning how to
run and fix the technology

Seasonal; Aug 2012-2013

Activities
Lincoln High School Des Moines, IA
Volunteer Debate Judge
Determined best arguments to make a decision
Instructed students on ways to improve their abilities

Aug. 2014 Present

University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA

Aug. 2014 Present
Speech Team
Improve communication speaking abilities
Proceeded to be up to date on world events
Furthered my ability to research and make persuasive arguments
Lincoln High School-Des Moines
Debate team
Debate President
Advanced my skills to do research
Developed analytical and problem solving abilities
South Union Elementary School
1st grade Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Developed interpersonal relations with teachers and students
Technological skills and abilities

Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Google Drive
Adobe products: Photoshop, Illustrator
Html and CSS coding for website design
Word Press website design
Proficient with both Macintosh and Microsoft systems

References
John Fritch
Dean of College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences
Director of Forensics
University of Northern Iowa
john.fritch@uni.edu
319-273-2725
Sad Barfield
Instructor of Communication Studies
Co-director of individual events of UNI speech team
University of Northern Iowa
Sade.Barfield@uni.edu
319-273-2217
Jesse Meyer
High School Debate Coach
Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids
jessemeyer@gmail.com
319-290-0943

2010 2014
2013 2014

2013 2014