1. Nia Thomas
2557 Lake Shore Dr.,Lynwood IL 60411 |708-821-9392 | niathomas@live.com
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, Illinois Expected May 2018
Bachelor of Science | Biochemistry
Metea Valley High School 2010-2013
Thornton Fractional South High School 2013-2014
GPA: 4.1
HONORS: Graduated honors with distinction
Professional Experience
Assistant Librarian, Music Library of Northern Illinois University October 2014-December
2015
• Stacks Organizer
• Book check-out/in
• Periodical Organizer
Coordinator Assistant, Glenwood Lynwood Library May 2013-August 2013
• Collaborate with staff on event planning and decorating
• Assist in customer service
• Organize books and other materials
Applied Experience
Fellow, Huskies Service Scholars Program August 2014-Present
• Complete 300 hours of community service throughout the year
• Collaborate with site supervisor and peer mentor weekly
• Attend training, orientations, and reflections
Technology Club, VP
ACTIVITIES
• Technology Club, Stage and Backstage Prep, Drama Club
VOLUNTEER WORK
Feed Em’ Soup, DeKalb, IL August 2014 -Present
• Present Volunteer for organization aiming to provide families with quality food regardless

2. of situation, background,or ability to pay.
STEM FEST, DeKalb, IL Fall 2014
• Volunteered with the Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability, and Energy at their
booth for the event.
Office Help in ENVS
Garden Tending in University
Glenwood-Lynwood Volunteer
Oak Park Public Library Volunteer
Feed Em Soup Volunteer
Egyptian Theatre Volunteer
SKILLS: Office Suite, Organizational Skills, Customer Service, Technical Skills, Time
Management, Social Skills, Ability to Work Under Pressure
INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Piano Playing, Creative Writing, Extensive Reading, Technology,
and Foreign language.