3324 Sumac Trail

Frankfort, MI
49635

Kelly Rouse
kcrouse@mtu.edu
(231) 383 1689

17477 Atlantic
Atlantic Mine, MI
49905

Education
Michigan Technological University
BA Liberal Arts; Minor: Military Arts and Science
Expected December 2015
GPA 3.14 Department GPA 3.5

Houghton, MI

Internship Experience
Cadet Troop Leader Training
July August 2014
Duties:
Acted as support Platoon Leader in an Air Ambulance Company
Responsible for all aspects of training, development, and welfare of 21 soldiers
Managed and maintained three HH-60M helicopters, three medical equipment sets and other
equipment
Facilitated a progressive and increasingly efficient team of professionals by counseling & evaluating
individuals

Project Experience
Project: Capstone
Wrote 50+ page personal essay incorporating the Military Decision Making process
Organized weekly meetings with advisor for feedback in order to adapt and revise for final copy
Prepared presentation and speech to communicate my project to a board of professors
Project: Usability testing
Tested the usability of a software application on MTU students
Collaborated with my team in order to write and report the findings of the test

Leadership
Army ROTC
Developed, directed, coached, and mentored over 40 cadets
Completed isolated summer training that developed self-resilience and build teams through mutual
trust
As acting Platoon Leader I created a positive working environment and boosted moral by motivating
and encouraging stressed and fatigued cadets
Head Cadet S4Supply Officer: Documented equipment, organized and distributed supplies to the
battalion, accounted for all supplies and personnel, coordinated and planned with other logistical
personnel to ensure that all supplies and equipment were readily available for training
Head Hockey Usher: Recruited, supervised, and enforced hockey arena rules and regulations for
over 20 Cadets to ensure the safety of attendees
Accomplishments/ Awards: Deans List, Academic Honors, Daughters of the American Revolution
Award

University Courses: Leadership/Communication

Leadership Development, Leadership in a Complex World, Developing Adaptive Leaders, Tactical

Leadership, Adaptive Team Leadership, Individual Leadership Studies, and Basic Leadership
Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Technical and Professional Communication

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop

University Involvement/Hobbies

Intramural: Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Broomball, Softball, Floor Hockey, Rugby (Club
Team)
ROTC: Color Guard, Drill Team
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, outdoor activities