Meghan Donaghy

26 East Pearson Street. #1001 Chicago, IL 60611 612.708.8379 mdonaghy@luc.edu

Education Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0, Graduation Anticipated May 2013 Bachelor of Arts Human Services: Concentration in Child, Adolescent and Family Services Bachelor of Science Psychology Minor Sociology Work Experience LIFT-Chicago, Chicago, IL Service-Learning Researcher, August 2011-December 2011 Drafted, executed, and accomplished a collaborative research project regarding pervasive housing conditions in Chicagos uptown area for Loyola University Chicagos course: Seminar in Community-Based Research in Leadership Completed 20 hours of direct service through shadowing meetings between clients and LIFT advocates Illinois Action for Children, Chicago, IL Healthy Food Program Intern, July 2011-Present Review food menus to ensure that all childcare providers affiliated with the program are appropriately compensated if providing adequate, nutritious meals to all children under their supervision Systematize critical administrative processes so all employees can efficiently and professionally execute desired tasks and complete significant projects in a timely manner Caring Connections for Seniors, Chicago, IL Assistant Program Coordinator, August 2010-August 2011 Implemented exceptional customer service to clients by paying extreme attention to detail, maintaining a high level of professionalism, and incorporating creativity and enthusiasm in each task performed Exhibited knowledge and trouble-free adaptation to computer software programs in an effort to keep companys files organized and easily accessible to all employees Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL College Coach - Summer Enrichment Program, Office of First Year Experience, Summer 2011 Selected as a senior member of the orientation staff to lead and mentor a group of high achieving, low income, first generation high school students during the programs inaugural summer Connected high school students to a variety of resources at Loyola through facilitating team building activities, individual and group reflections, conversation and diverse experiences Orientation Team Leader, Office of First Year Experience, 2010-2012 Led groups of 8-15 students throughout two-day orientations, which focused on academic preparation through student scheduling, diversity and cultural awareness, community, reflection, and life at Loyola Demonstrated adaptability, commitment, patience, and the desire to work with students, families, faculty, and staff to provide an excellent orientation experience Utilized exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to assist in students transitions from high school to college and from college to college Learning Community Mentor, Office of First Year Experience, 2010-2011 Provided 38 first year students with engaging programs and activities that connected them to Loyola and surrounding Chicago communities Facilitated weekly meetings and one-on-one meetings with Learning Community students Shared knowledge of Loyola University Chicago with new students and collaborated with invested faculty and staff to create a rich experience for all students Honors and Awards Golden Key International Honor Society National Society of Collegiate Scholars Evoke Ministry Scholars Leadership Experience Alternative Break Immersion Leader, 2011-2012 Urban Issues Living Learning Community, 2011-2012 Labre Homeless Ministry Leader, 2010-Present Ignatian Leadership Living Learning Community, 2009-2010