1. Benjamin R. Kon
Brk5141@psu.edu
(570)-466-0124
20 Preston Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
Education:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA College of the Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduation: Spring Semester, May 2016
GPA: 3.44
Relevant Experience
Internship Choice Recovery Program Methadone clinic June 2015 – Present
Psychology Intern
o Shadowing Dr. Costaris and observing daily routines
o Taking notes for counselor during group therapy sessions
o Assisting in clients paper work and assessments
o Participating in daily staff meeting
Relevant Courses
RHS 301: Introduction to Counseling
Student
o Learned about different theories of counseling such as Adlerian, Gestalt, Reality Therapy, etc
o Talked about the different techniques such as empty chair technique, power analysis, etc
o Learned about common defense mechanism such as reaction formulation, displacement,
sublimation, etc.
Psych 270: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Student
o Went in depth about different types of medications such as SSRI’s, MAOI’s, TCA’s , etc.
o Talked about detoxification and medications used during remission
o Discussed different types of assessments used in counseling such as Biopsychosocial
assessment
Work Experience
Pump and Pantry Convenience Stores May 2012– August 2014
Sales Associate
o Trained over 10 employees to be Sales Associates
o Handle over $2,000 per shift
o Was frequently in charge of running the store
o Assisted supervisors to identify and resolve issues in the store
Grotto Pizza August 2011 – November 2011
Baker
o Responsible for daily clean up along with inventory
o Was responsible for pizza and various other food preparations

2. Wayne’s World Music Shop November 2010 – July 2011
Sales Associate, Guitar Technician
o Performed variety of different repairs on customer’s guitars
o Developed customer interaction skills
o Handled over $400 per shift
Award & Recognitions:
Scholarly Accomplishment
o Fall 2013 Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dean’s List
o Spring 2013 Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dean’s List
o Spring 2015 Penn State University Park Dean’s List