1. Marian Brooks
mariancbrooks@yahoo.com
ie.linkedin.com/in/maricbrooks/
971522739924(UAE)&(703)725-1957(US)
PERSONAL PROFILE
Success and integrity are parts of my career goals. I am driven, motivated, flexible and ready to be
challenged in a high-pace environment. I will push myself, both professionally and personally, to help
maximize my potential. I have been in college for the last five years and now is the time for me to apply
all of my knowledge in the workplace. I am confident that any business role that involves solid training
and development will be supportive in strengthening my skills. I am a versatile team player and have a
customer-first mindset. I will be creative, prompt, consistent and work hard daily to contribute to the
future leadership of any company looking for recent business graduates.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Anticipated Graduation: January 2015 Core Subjects
University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland Global Business Strategy
MSc International Management and Global Business International Human Resource Management
GPA: 3.2/4.0 Project Management
Thesis Topic(Result-A2): The Changing Nature of Expatriation
May 2013
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA Foundation of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor: English Public Relations Practice
GPA: 3.45/4.0 Honors Speech and English
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
International School of Chouiefat-Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates August 2014-Present
Grade 1 Class Teacher, Grade 2 English Teacher
 Deliver the SABIS curriculum in an effective and lively manner.
 Cover all subjects (Math, Science, English, Writing, Phonics, Reading) in Grade 1.
 Instruct 8 hours of English to Grade 2 weekly on Comprehension, Reading, Spelling, and Writing.
 Coach basketball clinics for Grades 2-8 through the Student Life Organization
 Mold and help develop well-rounded students in the classroom and in their respective cultural
environments.
Sport Changes Life Foundation, Belfast, Northern Ireland August 2013-May 10, 2014
American Ambassador-Victory Scholar/Youth Mentor
 Developed a reading program for at-risk youth in the inner city of Limerick, Ireland.
 Coached the Husky 12U girl’s basketball club team and taught the fundamentals of the game.
 Modeled passion for sport and displayed the positive outcomes of sport involvement.
 Educated and instilled confidence to build young leaders within the community.
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN June 13, 2013- June 28, 2013
Teaching Fellow/Resident Hall Monitor
 Mentored rising seniors in preparation for college through accelerated early college program.
 Practiced life coaching skills to help students focus on goals and actions needed to succeed.

2.  Supervised and led extracurricular activities geared toward social and physical development.
Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton, VA April 2012-April 2013
Nike Intern
 Reported game results and statistics to Nike and other scouting services.
 Readied courts with basketballs, Gatorade, score sheets, and pencils.
 Monitored courts for cleanliness and reported injuries to athletic trainers’ immediately.
Spartan Echo Newspaper, Norfolk, VA August 2011-May 2013
Sports Editor/Student Life and Co-Sports Editor
 Managed assignments for a team of reporters and brainstormed article ideas for all sections.
 Responsible and accountable for meeting deadlines when writing and editing articles.
 Published over 30 total print articles and uploaded online content.
 Interviewed and built relationships with students, players, coaches, faculty, and staff.
Golden Message News Show, Norfolk, VA October 2011-May 2013
Sports Anchor
 Wrote scripts and helped produce sports shows related to NSU.
 Assisted with editing footage and managed a team of six people.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Minnieland Academy, Woodbridge, VA June 2012-August 2013
School Age Co-Teacher/Lead Summer Camp Coordinator
 Interacted positively and professionally with parents and children.
 Created lesson plans and typed Parent Communication Letters to foster better parent-to-
teacher relationships.
 Earned “Employee of the Month” after one month of employment, promoted to Summer
Camp Coordinator and Lead Teacher in the Junior Kindergarten classroom.
Sport & Health Club May 2007-August 2009
Kidz Klub Attendant/Representative
 Carried out administrative duties at the front desk and in the daycare facility.
 Maintained a clean environment, suitable for parents and children.
HONORS/AWARDS
 Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 2009-Lifetime
 Chi Alpha Sigma National Athlete Honor Society Charter Member/Chaplain 2011-Lifetime
 Named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll 2009-2013
 Mass Communications and Journalism Department Honor Roll 2009-2013
 Member of NSU’s Honors College 2009-2013
 All-Academic Team Member/Highest GPA on team 2011-2013
 Exemplary Service Award: Spartan Echo Section Editor 2012
 Selected to attend NCAA Careers in Sports Forum in Indiana 2012
 Excellence in Journalism Award: Sports Editor 2013
 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar/2nd
Team Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar- 2011-2013
 Selected to be an X-Mester Teaching Fellow for Vincennes University in Indiana 2013
 Selected for the WBCA “So You Want to be a Coach” conference 2013
 NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient 2013
 Hot 91.1/NSU Spartans Radio Color Commentator 2013

3.  First African-American female Division I basketball player from a Historically Black
College/University to be selected as a Victory Scholar, also member of first African-American
female class
COMPUTER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point WordPress
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