This document is a resume for Kathleen Olbekson, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mills College graduating in May 2016. She has extensive experience as a Peer Advisor at Merritt College since 2012, where she mentors and supports students. Her skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, communication, flexibility, and dedication. She has received several scholarships and awards including the Mills College Dean Scholarship and Merritt College Valedictorian. Her interests involve human behavior and helping others achieve their potential.

1. Kathleen Olbekson
kolbekson@mills.edu
9410 MacArthur Blvd Apt 301, Oakland, CA 94605
510-710-2601
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an ambitious and committed individual that is willing to go the extra mile to
assure that my job performance is above excellence. My life experience and education
are two key factors that enable me to be the best in my field. I am organized, driven,
and work well individually, as well as a team player.
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills
o Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SARS and PeopleSoft.
o Excellent time management, resourcing, and data entry.
Personal Skills
o Articulate with ample communication skills.
o Very flexible with all tasks presented.
o Competent and dedicated to the organization that I work for. Often known as
efficient and dependable.
CERTIFICATES, MEMBERSHIPS, & SCHOLARSHIPS
o Mills College Psychology Club
o Phi Theta Kappa
o 2014 Merritt College Valedictorian
o Aristotle Award Winner
o Scholarship Awards:
Mills College Dean Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, Peralta
Retirees Organization Scholarship, Follett Bookstore Scholarship, ASMC
Spring Academic Achievement Scholarship, Osher Resumer Scholarship
EDUCATION
o Mills College, Oakland, CA – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Graduate in
May 2016
o Merritt College, Oakland, CA – General Education, Graduated May 2014,
Highest Honors, Associates of Arts Degree: Social and Behavioral
Sciences, Valedictorian

2. EMPLOYMENT
Peer Advisor – Merritt College – Oakland, CA
Judy Adams- EOPS Coordinator- 510-436-2474
Rachel Ellis- CARE Coordinator- 510-436-2476
Dates of Employment: January 2012-Present
EOPS helps to provide support services to students who face economic, language, and
social barriers and who are historically under-represented in higher education.
EOPS’s goal is to support and enable EOPS students’ successful pursuit of a higher
education through a comprehensive program of services.
Key Achievements:
o I am able to mentor, uplift, encourage students, while proving support as a
strong role model.
o Conduct orientations and serve as a student liaison.
o Serve as a link between the students, counselors and coordinators.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I am motivated by and interested in human behavior and helping others to achieve
their highest potential.
As a Peer Adviser in the EOPS/CARE program at Merritt College, I find my strengths
in assisting students that are educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged.
Nothing completes me more than having the ability to support and enable
EOPS/CARE students in their pursuit of a higher education.
REFERENCES
References are available on request.