Darren Michael Ward, Jr.

3325 W. Polk, Chicago, IL. 60624 | 7734402224 | dwardjr14@gmail.com

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
GRADUATION: MAY, 2017
Major: Psychology
Leadership Certificate (Anticipated)

Skills & Abilities

Interpersonal Communication Punctual Needs Assessment Leadership
Conflict Resolution Constructive Feedback Program Development Team
Public Speaking Program Development Practically apply Development
Reliable Teaching theories Survey
Critical Thinking Development
Research
Experience

PEER FACILITATOR | UNIVERSITY OF ILLNOIS URBANA- CHAMPAIGN | FALL 2016

Co-lead 13 sessions about alcohol education, serving 5,000 students.
Empowered students to implement lower risk behaviors related to alcohol use.
Supported National Alcohol Screening Day, serving 250 students.
Created a primary prevention program for college-age students.

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER | PEER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM | JULY 2014- PRESENT

Organized social events for members of the program.
Spoke in front of small groups or audiences as large as 150.
Hosted prospective students and their families for lunch during campus visit days
Visited traditionally underserved Chicago high schools and spoke to underclassmen about the
importance of academic success and college access

EXCUTIVE BOARD MEMBER | OMEGA DELTA NATIONAL FRATERNITY INC. | AUGUST 2014-
JUNE 2015
Led a 45-member organization with a team of 6 other men.
Responsible for upholding the rules and holding members responsible for their actions as a member
of the executive board.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA - CHAMPAIGN | FEBURARY 2014-

JUNE 2014
Researched other studies that could further the research of the study.
Conducted and facilitated data collection.
Distributed cash payouts appropriate to the scores participants received.
 Reported to Steven Culpepper, PhD, Statistics Department.

SEASONAL RECREATION LEADER | CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT | JULY - AUGUST 2013 AND JULY-
AUGUST 2014
Supervised thirty 5- 6 year olds and thirty 11- 12 year olds.
Effectively communicated and collaborated with camp director, fellow recreation leaders, and
parents.