Rachel T.

Strubin
23254 Stevens Ln.
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-325-0657
strubin06@yahoo.com

Objective:
To obtain an entry level position in psychology or related field, preferably one
which focuses on children and/or adolescents

Education:
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 2009
Minor in Philosophy

Relevant Course Work:

• Child Psychology
• Research Methods
and Statistics
• Social Psychology
• Psychology of
Personality
• Psychology of
Employee Relations
• Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Decision Making
• Counseling Skills in
Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Skills
Development

Work Experience:
Family Resources Inc. Davenport, Iowa
Shelter Advocate/Case Manager, November 2009-Present
• Answer crisis line and provide support to callers
• Complete new client intakes
• Assist clients in finding needed resources
• Check client’s progress towards their individual goals
• Enter client information into computer
• Provide counsel to clients on a day to day basis

Skipper’s Marine Cadiz, Kentucky

Receptionist/Book-keeper, May 2009-August 2009
• Answered phones/transferred calls
• Operated cash register
• Input work orders into computers
• Conducted receiving vouchers
• Greeted customers and provide information on various products
• Ordered needed items for customers and/or stock
• Priced items
 • Created item displays

Women’s Center Carbondale, Illinois

Intern, January 2009-May 2009
• Attended necessary training consisting of 64 hours
• Answered crisis calls on domestic violence and rape hotline
• Provided crisis callers with information on our services and other
resources
• Assisted with children’s after school program

Jimmy Johns Carbondale, Illinois

In-shop/sandwhich maker, August 2007-May 2008
• Answered phones/took delivery orders
• Took customer’s orders/ran register
• Created sandwhiches by being part of the assembly line
• Cut vegetables/mixed tuna
• Bagged delivery orders
• Wrapped up cold cuts and condiments at closing time

Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

Lake Barkley State Park and Resort Cadiz, Kentucky
Beach/pool attendant, May 2007-August 2007
• Opened/closed beach
• Recorded pH levels of pool
• Cleaned pool
• Administered first aid when needed
• Involved guests in recreational activities
• Enforced park rules

Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area (SFWA) Braceville, Illinois
Emergency site technician/Park ranger, June 2005-August 2005
• Opened/closed park
• Patrolled park
• Familiarized myself with hunting and fishing information
• Answered visitor’s questions and provided directions
• Painted signage

Research Experience:
Relationship Violence in College Students-Research Lab Carbondale, Illinois
Research assistant, August 2008-May 2009
• Scanned survey data into computer
 • Distributed surveys to participants
• Instructed participants on how to complete research tasks correctly
• Filed informed consent documents and surveys

Romantic Relationship and Social Networks Research Lab Carbondale, Illinois

Research assistant, January 2008-May 2008
• Distributed surveys to participants
• Instructed participants in how to complete survey correctly
• Collected data for later analysis
• Filed informed consent documents and surveys
• Entered past data into computer

Volunteer Experience:
Toys for Tots Wilmington, Illinois
Volunteer, December 2001
• Sorted donated Christmas presents
• Loaded presents into delivery truck

Kuzma Care Cottage Wilmington, Illinois

Volunteer, September 2003-May 2004
• Arranged items for registered families based on their needs
• Bagged items
• Conducted inventory

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program Wilmington, Illinois

Mentor/Big Sister, August 2004-May 2005
• Helped children with their homework
• Assisted children with studying
• Played games
• Created crafts and other activities
• Read to children
• Acted as a role model for the children