Lianna J.

Benjamin
Ellsworth, IL 61737 / (309) 826-3891 / lianna.benjamin18@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Psychology ~ May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ~ May 2024
Minor: Philosophy// GPA: 4.0

Bloomington Area Career Center, Bloomington, IL

Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement I – May 2019

HONORS/AWARDS
National Society of Collegiate Scholar (Inducted June 2021)
Dean’s List (Fall 2020)

CAMPUS INVOLVMENT
Member, Pre-Law Club (Fall 2020 – Present)
Member, Student Psychology Association (Fall 2020 – Present)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, Downs, IL – 2016-2020
o Bagged food at Midwest food bank through National Honor’s Society
o Participated/Raised money for St. Jude Walk-a-Thon
o Cleaned Veteran’s graves around Mclean County for Veteran’s Day

CALVARY CHURCH, Naperville, IL – Summer 2015-2019

o Took on a leadership role as a camp counselor for kids ages 2nd-5th grade
o Led worship and small groups to invoke spiritual discussions
o Taught children how to do cheerleading/gymnastics as part of the “Big Idea” at camp

HOBY ILCS, Bloomington, IL -Summer 2018

o Wrote to sexual assault victims for Home Sweet Home
o Made pillows for Stuffed Love Organization
o Created dog toys for animal shelters

WORK EXPERIENCE
Server, Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar – July 2020 – Present
o Provide an excellent restaurant experience by taking food orders and attending to customer needs
o Train new servers by teaching them the menu, side tasks, and how to treat their tables
o Help open/close the restaurant during shifts by prepping, cleaning, and setting tables

Greeter/Cashier, Buffalo Wild Wings – October 2019 – July 2020

o Communicated with customers via phone to accurately take orders and ensure a positive experience
o Trained new employees how to answer the phone, take orders, and perform other daily tasks
o Welcomed every customer that came in and seated them according to server sections

Seasonal Employee, Moraine View Restaurant & Kayak Rental – May 2018 – November 2019
o Assisted in making the employee handbook by adding a customer interaction outline
o Worked various positions that included cooking, cleaning, and talking to customers
o Managed the beach by taking sales admissions and opening/closing the beach after each shift