1. Kevin M. Scrima
1120 Fox Hill Dr. Apt. 204 Monroeville, PA 15146 412-925-0548 kevin.m.scrima@gmail.com
Education
University of Pittsburgh Greensburg, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Creative and Professional Writing Graduated: April 2015
Minors: English Literature & Education
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Writing & Other Projects
Working Novel: “A True Love Story” (2013, Scrima) http://goo.gl/DMJDIB
Working Novel: “The Channels of Arsenergia” (2011, Scrima) http://goo.gl/fpABpO
Provisional Patent Pending: Scrima, Kevin. 2015. A pillow wrapped around an arm to rest one’s head on for a natural
sleep. U.S. Patent Application, filed September 2015. Patent Pending.
Related Experience & Publications
Writer, The Insider, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Greensburg, PA (2014)
• “Pitt-Greensburg’s Enrollment Drops With Oakland’s Transfer-G.P.A. Requirement” http://goo.gl/k3KekP
• “Let’s Get (Meta) Physical: How to Create “Let’s Play” Videos for YouTube” http://goo.gl/Jd8Qgl
• “Carrie Furnace Not Hot, But Thriving with Life and Art” http://goo.gl/EI0pim
• “South Park ‘Freemium Isn’t Free’ – Review” http://goo.gl/YGciYL
Websites/Blogs: KevinScrimaUniverse.com, Gamers-Reality.com, Wordpress (http://kevinscrima.wordpress.com),
Blogger (http://kevinscrima.blogspot.com)
The Pendulum Literary Magazine (2011-2012)
• Member, helped manage organization, edited prose and poetry, and discussed accepted-material selections
Technical Skills
Computer-Related: Microsoft Office applications, Photoshop, Website Design, XSplit Broadcaster, SEO, Research
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest
Videography: YouTube, Public Speaking, Creative Video-making, Windows Live Movie Maker, and Camtasia
Leadership & Activities
SPSEA for Southwestern Region (2011-2014)
• Region President (2013-2014)
• Freshman Recruitment Chair (2012-2013)
• SPSEA Representative for Activity Fair
• Presented information to Physical Science courses
Emerging Leadership Series (Spring 2013)
• Discussed leadership qualities, the eight keys of diversity, and servant leadership
Leap (Fall 2013)
• Helped set up Leadership Conference and facilitated an activity
Commuter Mentor (Fall 2012)
• Mentored 20 Mentees; assisted with their acclimation to the campus; answered mentees’ questions
Commuter Task-Force, (Fall 2012)
• Member, attended meetings, made life better for commuters, assisted with commuter events
Honors and Awards
• Dean’s List (Spring 2012, Spring 2013)
• Merit-Based Scholarship (Fall 2011-Spring 2015)
• Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society), Inducted in Spring 2013
• Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), Inducted in Spring 2013
2. Kevin M. Scrima
1120 Fox Hill Dr. Apt. 204 Monroeville, PA 15146 412-925-0548 kevin.m.scrima@gmail.com
• Pi Lamda Theta (Education Honor Society), Inducted in Spring 2013
Volunteer & Mentoring Experience
TEKids Summer Program (2014), 7 hours - Assisted in teaching science and code through (gaming) technology
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School (2013), 15 hours - Taught a Lesson using Jeopardy to review Bearstone Unit
Hempfield Area High School (2013), 15 hours - Taught Direct Instruction Lesson: Introducing Modernism Literature
K.A.R.A.T. School of Learning (2013), 10 hours - Taught a Brain Mapping Lesson
Mentor, Jeannette Jays Program Jeannette, PA (2015 & 2012), 27 hours
• Mentored 6th
-8th
grade students, assisting with homework, student behavior, and enrichment programs
Jeannette Senior High School Jeannette, PA (2012), 3.5 hours - Tutored writing and assisted editing papers
Jingle Jamboree (2011 & 2012), 7 hours - Assisted with a multicultural winter celebration
Hallowboo Carnival (2011 & 2012), 5 hours - Hosted fun Halloween activities for children
Westmoreland County Special Olympics (2011) - Facilitated a bowling fundraising event
Pet Adoption League Yukon, PA (2011), 3 hours
Professional Development
inventRight
• Recorded and Live Webinars on the 10 Steps of Licensing with Stephen Key
Live Your Legend
• Webinar, “Make Your First $1,000” with Scott Dinsmore (Fall 2014)
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Greensburg, PA
• Emerging Leadership Series (Spring 2013)
Work Experience
Vitac, Canonsburg (February 2016 – Present)
Offline Captioner
• Caption television shows and online videos using VNL software
• Follow proper grammar and company’s stylistic preferences
• Meet captioning speeds, communicate with co-workers by email, & turn in multiple projects per day
The Academy Schools, Pittsburgh (July 2015 – December 2015)
Report Writer
• Completed court reports for adjudicated students
• Communicated with staff to gather and organize student information
Target, Monroeville, PA (Fall 2014 – July 2015)
Cashier
• Provided timely, effective, and congenial customer service
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Greensburg, PA (Spring 2014)
Drop-In Writing Tutor
• Revised student essays and explained errors
Jeannette McKee Middle School & Greensburg Salem Middle School, Greensburg, PA (Spring 2013)
Adult Child Care Worker, Strengthening Families (Penn State University Program) - 30 hours
• Provided monitoring and support for approximately 12 children, ages 2-12, at Greensburg Salem Middle School
• Supervised 4 children ages 6-15 at Jeannette McKee Middle School
• Used classroom management skills to manage behavior and planned various activities with students
Jeannette McKee Middle School, Jeannette, PA (January 2013)
Student Aid
• Hired as a Student Aid for three days during the absence of the regular Student Aid
3. Kevin M. Scrima
1120 Fox Hill Dr. Apt. 204 Monroeville, PA 15146 412-925-0548 kevin.m.scrima@gmail.com
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House, Murrysville, PA (2009—2014)
Salad Bar Attendant and Dishwasher
