Sommer Clegg graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology and a minor in Psychology. During her time at CNU, she studied abroad in Belgium, Amsterdam, and Germany examining the role of communication and food in international cultures. She worked as a front desk assistant for the Center for Academic Success and served as president of the Green Team of CNU and vice president of the Hiking Club of CNU, coordinating trips and sustainability initiatives. She conducted ethnographic research for the Department of Sociology/Anthropology and has volunteered with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank since 2015.

1. Sommer Clegg
104 Suite Life Circle Suite J  Newport News, VA 23606  (540) 336-1119  sommer.clegg.12@cnu.edu
Education
Christopher Newport University, Newport News,VA Graduated in May 2016
Bachelor ofArts in Sociology/Anthropology
Minored in Psychology
Cross-Cultural Experience
Christopher Newport University, Anthropology and Communications Studies
Study Abroad
 Examined the role of communication in an international setting
 Researched the significance of food in an international culture
 Visited various cities in Belgium, Amsterdam,and Germany
Work Experience
Center for Academic Success, Christopher Newport University August 2015 –April 2016
Front Desk Assistant
 Imported student data into Excel
 Reserved appointments for students with designated staff
 Notified staff of present appointments
 Assisted students and staff with questions or concerns regarding the department
Undergraduate Leadership and Activities
Green Team ofCNU, President
Former Farmer’s Market Chairman
 Mediated the functioning of Green Team
 Assisted sustainability initiatives on campus as well as off-campus
Hiking Club ofCNU, Vice President/Trip Coordinator
 Researched potential hiking locations
 Organized meeting details with members
Research Experience
Research Assistant—Department of Sociology/Anthropology May 2015—May 2016
 Conducted ethnographic research within a childbirth organization
 Identified themes and patterns in interview transcriptions
 Developed a research paper on findings
Volunteer Work
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, Hampton Virginia November 2015—Present
 Pull and pack orders for various food distributions
 Attend and assist food distributions
Internships
English as a Second Language, Shenandoah University July 2012—August 2012
 Performed secretarialduties for the professor of the course
 Engaged in intercultural communication with students
 Accumulated knowledge in a flexible and dynamic working environment