1. Rachel A. Keefer
The Citadel: MSC 1719, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston SC 29409 rkeefer@citadel.edu
Home: 785 Oakleaf Planation Parkway, Orange Park FL 32073 904.303.4883
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkeefer/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Major: Accounting Expected Graduation Date :May 2016
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Cumulative GPA 3.42 Major GPA: 3.45
Collegiate Honors: Gold Stars 3.7 GPA or higher
Dean’s List, 3.2 GPA or higher
NCAA Women’s Volleyball full scholarship awardee, Team Captain sophomore year.
EXPERIENCE
Course Creator, Net-texts, Charleston SC, Jacksonville FL Spring 2014- Present
 Created 45 online interactive school courses. Each course averaging 10 hours for creation.
 Used currently by local Charleston teacher and administrators.
 Creation of these courses saved teachers time that is now used for teaching and improving student learning.
 Creation of the courses made is possible for other grade levels to buy into Net-Texts and expand to other schools.
Food Service, Disabled Veterans Association, Jacksonville FL Summer 2013
 Doubled productivity by the reorganization of kitchen and work-space, and addition of meal specials.
 Served retired military and their families high quality meals for reasonable prices, with proceeds benefiting the
association to better assist their members.
 Changing the atmosphere of the association and brining in more crowds weekly, with higher sales.
Personal Assistant/Childcare, Beshany Family, Ponte Vedra FL Summer 2013
 Improved mothers daily schedule by care of infant twins and toddler. Made it possible for her to settle into new home.
 Created household simplicity by multitasking chores to create better house efficiency.
 Cultivated time for parents to relax and focus on work or personal events.
Personal Assistant/Childcare, Cox Family, Orange Park FL Summer 2011
 Improved children’s summer break with outings and chore maintenance.
 Advanced a grade level the reading skills of elementary aged child.
House Maintenance, Self-employed, Jacksonville FL 2006-2011 & 2012
 Bettered lawns with cutting and fertilization.
 Finished house improvements on deadline.
LEADERSHIP
November Company Platoon Sargent, 4th Battalion, The Citadel, Charleston SC 2014
 1 of 60, in entire corps of 2,300 students. Rank awarded by company commander and Tac officer.
 Command 30 students, making tough disciplinary decisions and improving personal accountability.
Vice President Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), The Citadel, Charleston SC 2014
 Nominated by past government, and elected by current members.
 Increased club membership and team participation.
 Created “Life Skills” series of classes and activities to better prepare student athletes for their future.
 Create community service activities and improve Athletes Backing Athletes (ABA) on The Citadel campus.
Vice President International Managerial Accountants (IMA), Lowcountry Chapter The Citadel, Charleston SC 29409
 Began IMA chapter on campus, with president and faculty advisors.
 Recruited current standing members. Was elected VP by members and nominated by faculty advisor.
Southern Conference (SoCon) Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Representative, The Citadel, 2014-Present
 Appointed by faculty advisor sophomore year, and maintained position.
 Improved campus sac by implementing and regulating National SAAC programs. Increased community service
projects.
Team Captain, Volleyball, The Citadel, Charleston SC 2013
 Assisted coach in carrying out team expectations for the season.
 Counseled issues between teammates and created a productive team environment.
Ethics Training
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience, 2014
 Educated on the challenges of ethical and moral courage and decision-making.
Seminar in Principled Leadership, 2013
 Discuss and debate core values of honor, duty, and respect in the context of principled leadership.
Sophomore Service Learning, 2012
 Engage in 10 hours of community service to provide support to the local community.