1. SHERNICE MITCHELL
shernice.mitchell@student.fairfield.edu
Fairfield University 81 Cumberland Drive
1073 North Benson Road Bridgeport, CT 06606
Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 545-3863
EDUCATION
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Majors: History, Politics May 2016
Minors: Asian Studies, Black Studies G.P.A: 3.61/4.00
Honors: Deans List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, and Spring 2015
Recipient of the Christopher B. Love Academic Achievement Award 2012-2013 and 2014-2015
EXPERIENCES
City of Bridgeport Attorney’s Office and Office of Labor Relations Bridgeport, CT
Intern September 2015-Present
 Draft legal memoranda, grievances, contracts and complaints for meetings
 Attend meetings where negotiations are held and record meeting minutes for attorney’s reference
 Analyze, research, and summarize legal information to be used for negotiation meetings
Fairfield University College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Dean Fairfield, CT
Research Assistant May 2015-Present
 Assist research professor in the documentation of historical experiences of African Americans
 Reviewed, edited, and recorded relevant material for book and article publications
 Create weekly reports summarizing primary and secondary sources
Fairfield University Office of Residence Life Fairfield, CT
Resident Assistant August 2014-Present
 Assess and respond to the needs of 32 first year residents on wing
 Create, plan, and implement educational, social, and recreational programs
 Counsel peers on personal, academic, and career concerns
Fairfield University Language Program Fairfield, CT
Assistant Teacher and Tutor September 2013-December 2014
 Reviewed grammar and vocabulary words during a weekly session with five students
 Answered student questions regarding class material, homework problems, and exam preparation
 Prepared lesson plans with the course professor to ensure an efficient tutoring session
The Limited Trumbull, CT
Sales Associate May 2013-August 2014
 Utilized communication skills to assist customers in finding the best outfit for any occasion
 Informed customers of the promotional items, sales, and the benefits of a Limited Credit Card
 Maintained the highest number of credit card applications per month
 Worked a minimum of 20 hours per week in addition to a 15 academic credit hour courseload
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Conversant in Japanese
 St. Robert Bellarmine Pre-Law Society, Member
 Resident Assistant for the Academic Immersion Summer 2013 Program