1. Maria Aranda
(773) 990-0590
aranda.m01@mymail.sxu.edu
Education
Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Business Management, Expected May 2015
GPA: 3.3
Course Highlights
Interpersonal Communication Human Resources Management
Intercultural Communication Hospitality Management
Organizational Communication Organizational Behavior
Skills
Software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Language - English, Spanish
Activities
Co-host and Coordinator, Help Us,Help Others! Fundraiser, November 2014
Retreat Leader,SXU Awakenings Retreat,November 2014
Member, UNIDOS Latino Organization, 2011-2014
 Student Organization Leadership Development (SOLD) Delegate, 2012-2013
Service Trip Volunteer, Hand in Hand Ministries, Belize City, Belize, May 2015
Service Trip Volunteer, Nazareth Farm, Inc.,Salem, WV, March 2015
Service Trip Volunteer, Glenmary Farm, Vanceburg, KY, March 2014
Service Trip Volunteer, Misericordia Home, Chicago, IL, May 2013
Service Trip Volunteer, North Grand Neighborhood Services, St. Louis, MO, March 2013
Work Experience
Boy Scouts of America, Chicago, IL
Associate Development Director (June 2015-Present)
Chicago Tutoring Center,Chicago, IL
Tutor (April 2012-May 2015)
 Teach and test students, ages 6-18 years old, in reading and math skills.
 Process weekly transactions from students’ parents for tutoring services.
 Train new employees on tutoring operations and supervise them in their performance.
 Meet with parents to address their questions and conduct reviews of their children’s progress.
Saint Xavier University Public Safety, Chicago, IL
Student Clerical Worker (Sept. 2012- May 2015), On-Call Security Officer (Dec. 2013-May 2015)
 Carry out functions related to the university’s shuttle bus service, parking permits and citations,
and lost-and-found operations.
 Interact extensively with students to help them resolve problems associated with lost items,
parking permit registrations, and citation payments.
 Process payments and track registration data of parking permits sold.
 Aid the Director of Security with preparations for special events, including scheduling personnel
and securing officers’ radios and vests.
References
Available upon request.