Madeline Elizabeth Leamy

607 Hartranft University Park, PA 16802
 484.667.0375
 mel5655@psu.edu

Work Experience
Aug 17—present
Employee
Penn State Center for Arts and Crafts
University Park, PA
At the Penn State Center for Arts and Crafts, I am working in the ceramics studio and art studio,
serving as a resource for those in the studio.

Aug 16 – Aug 17
Cashier
West Chester, PA
Highland Orchards
At Highland Orchards, I was tasked with the responsibility of managing the bakery counter.
Here, I improved my customer service skills and interacted with customers in a positive and
friendly manner.

Jun 14 - Aug 17
Full Time Nanny
As a full time nanny for two children, I supervised two young girls, while engaging them and
providing structured activities throughout the day.

Education
Aug 13 – Jun 17
Downingtown High School West
GPA: 4.25/4.00
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Aug 17- May 20
Pennsylvania State University
GPA: 3.65/4.00
University Park, PA
BA in English
Minor in Spanish

Volunteer Service.
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Volunteer to assist the Bridge of Hope
Coatesville, PA
Bridge of Hope
I volunteered to aid the Bridge of Hope, a local organization to help women in need, by
preparing Christmas gifts for mentors of needy women.

Nov 13 – Nov 16
Chester County Turkey Trot
Downingtown West High School
Downingtown West Cross Country/ cure4cam
I volunteered at this community wide event that benefitted cure4cam. I was responsible for
helping runners check in on the day of the race, and following the race, I was tasked with the
responsibility of orchestrating a kids’ run, which took a lot of patience.

May 14 - May 16
Muddy Shoes Relay (relays4cam)
Downingtown West High School
cure4cam
I volunteered at this annual spring race; this race was created in memory of a former high school
cross country teammate who passed away due to leukemia. I was tasked with the responsibility
of serving as a course marshal, making sure runners were running the correct course.

Jun 13 – Aug 17
Volunteer at Organic Farm
Glenmoore, PA
Vollmecke Orchards and CSA
During the summers, I volunteered at a local organic farm and helped harvest and prepare
produce for purchase. Through this experience, my interest in and appreciation for the
environment grew drastically, as I was learning about organic crops and how choosing to run an
organic farm is much better for the environment.

Sept 17
Gamma Sigma Sigma
Pennsylvania State University
I volunteered with a service sorority at Penn State—Gamma Sigma Sigma. Through this
volunteer experience, I took part in writing positive messages and posting them throughout
campus, with the intention of increasing body positive thoughts among Penn State students.

Sept 17
The Arboretum at Penn State
Pennsylvania State University
I volunteered at The Arborteum at Penn State, where I removed invasive ivy species on the
arboretum’s property, in order to preserve the native state of the arboretum.

Extracurricular Activities
Aug 17—present
Penn State Club Cross Country
I am a member of the Penn State Club Cross Country team. Every day, the team gathers to run,
but beyond running, as an organization, we are actively involved in giving back to the
community through events such as races held to benefit Penn State’s THON.

Sept 17—present
THON Rules and Regulations (R&R) Committee Member
I am part of the largest student run philanthropy here at Penn State—THON. As an R&R
committee member, I am tasked with the responsibility of enforcing the rules and regulations of
the Bryce Jordan Center during THON weekend. I take part in weekly committee meetings,
where I gain new information about the rules and regulations, which are designed with the
intention of keeping the Four Diamonds families and Penn State students safe during the 46-hour
dance marathon that raises money for children with cancer.

Jan 18—present
Writer for The Daily Collegian
I am taking part in The Daily Collegian’s candidacy classes, where I am learning more about
journalism and taking these skills to write four articles this semester. Next semester, I will be
officially on staff, after accumulating all the skills needed to act as a journalist.

Awards/Certificates
Mar 08
Joseph Colfer Donor Awareness Award

 My aunt had kidney disease and had a transplant in 2000. I raised over $200 to benefit
the new Gift of Life Family house that was being built at the time. The family house was
made to help ill people that needed a place to stay. I received the award because I raised
the money in honor of her.