1. Leah McDermott
Organization and Innovation Management
Colorado State University College of Business
1519 W. Elizabeth St. Apt A Fort Collins, CO 80521 (720) 470 6067 Leahrose366@gmail.com
Professional Profile
§ A passionate and determined individual with high expectations for my future and career
§ Strong communicator as exemplified by my leadership experience and service industry background
§ Comfortable with technology including but not limited to: Excel, Access, Outlook, social media, internet/web
navigation- also a very quick learner
§ Personal attributes include organized, driven, personable, and a quick learner
Education
Undergraduate Course study May 2016
n Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO GPA 3.95
n Business Management- Organization and Innovation Management Concentration
n Certificates: Leadership in Organizations and Entrepreneurship
Leadership Experience
Calculus in the Management Sciences Tutor/Study Group Leader 07/01/2014 - Present
§ CSU’s The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT)
§ Facilitate calculus study groups wherein content, learning techniques, and life skills are practiced
§ Used interpersonal and teaching skills to assist undergraduates with their educational career so that they can
successfully achieve their goals
Mentor for local at-risk youth 12/31/13 – 12/8/15
§ Campus Connections at CSU Fort Collins, CO
§ Mentored underprivileged youth in one-on-one and group settings to aid and develop local Fort Collins
families involved in the court or human services systems
§ Organized pro-social group activities and therapeutic reflection sessions, managed court requirements and
documentation, guided youth in creating personal goals and action plans for achieving them
Work Experience
Server at Red Lobster Seafood Inc., Fort Collins CO 06/01/2014 - Present
§ Provide a personalized fine-dining experience to guests to ensure a feeling of connection to the staff and
restaurant thereby building a community of loyal customers
§ Problem solving and multitasking in a fast-paced service environment has enabled me to meet many different
needs at once while keeping a positive and helpful attitude
Server at Braiden Residence Hall Dinning Center, Fort Collins CO 08/01/13 - 5/15/14
§ Prepared and served food in a friendly and organized fashion to ensure customer satisfaction and food safety
§ Trained new employees to efficiently perform various tasks so that they become an effective team member
Server/Hostess at a California Pizza Kitchen, Lakewood CO 05/01/10 – 08/15/12
n Welcomed and served customers in a fast-paced casual dining environment to ensure a positive experience
Educational Achievements
§ Graduation With Distinction in Latin Honors: Magna Cum Laude
§ AmeriCorps Educational Scholarship Award for service with aforementioned Campus Connections program
§ College of Business Dean’s List Fall 2015
Extracurricular Activities
Keyboardist in a Classic Rock band 06/01/2013 - Present
§ Use organizational skills to coordinate practices, shows, band members, and musical arrangements
§ Use communication skills to market and manage band’s public relations through social media, band website,
and through interactions with potential venues, partners, and other bands to promote our art in the Colorado
music scene