Resume

1. Alyssa Hernandez__________________________________________________________________________
9 Barbara Street/Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054 (973) 975-7631 akhernandez12@gmail.com
Major: Accounting Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Minor: Leadership Studies Anticipated date of Graduation: May 2012
Awards__________________________________________________________________________________
Recipient of the University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship 2008-Present
New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship (Accounting) 2008-Present
Work Experience__________________________________________________________________________
North Woods Challenge Course
Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881
Manager/Facilitator Fall 2009-Present
 Trained new facilitators under Project Adventure guidelines in both high and low elements
 Maintained and reviewed safety protocols of course to ensure safe learning and working
environments for all participants and facilitators
 Created a trusting and secure environment while guiding participants through course elements
 Asked processing questions to help students further understand team strengths accomplishments
Wyndham Worldwide
Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054
Strategic Sourcing Intern Summer 2010
 Performed analysis of various spreadsheets looking for discrepancies in numbers,
calculations or reporting for clients such as Bank of America and Staples
 Oversaw multiple projects using a proprietary e-Procurement system
 Scheduled and attended meetings relating to projects, conducted meetings with
stakeholders of projects in an efficient manner to ensure deadlines were met
Undergraduate Leadership Experience________________________________________________________
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881
Leadership Institute: Coordinator Fall 2011
 Demonstrated ability to lead and work cohesively with a group of twelve diverse student
leaders to accomplish a goal
 Created a comforting environment for student mentors seeking advice, worked in
groups, thought creatively, and accomplished personal as well as team goals
 Assisted students in identifying personal leadership styles and demonstrated methods of
adapting and applying styles effectively in leadership roles
Leadership Institute: Peer Mentor Fall 2009&2010
 Facilitated discussion among first-year students in small groups that fostered gaining knowledge
of leadership concepts and self discovery
 Established relationships with students that invited them to petition for mentoring and
guidance not only during the weekend, but throughout their college careers
 Provided feedback to first-year students to help facilitate reflection and growth, utilizing
challenge and support as a frame
Rainville Leadership Awards Committee: Student Employee/Servant Leader Spring 2009/2010-2012
 Demonstrated understanding of the model as well as the ability to review, score, and
compare applications and criteria for the award
 Voiced opinions and received feedback from superiors and committee members
 Showed ability to conduct professional interviews and evaluate finalists
Center of Student Leadership Development: “Strengths” Coach Spring 2011
 Analyzed students personal uses of their strengths through StrengthsQuest
 Worked with a partner to provide guidance and insight on individual strengths
and their relation to individual and group proficiency
 Developed and co-wrote a Strengths Coach manual
FLITE Peer Educator Spring 2010
 Worked with team of educators and professors to develop lesson plans and activities
for the freshman enrolled in the class
 Facilitated class discussion among small and large groups revolving around leadership
theories taught in the course
Leadership Ambassador Spring 2009-2010
 Represented the Center for Student Leadership Development for URI Open Houses
 Explained the Center for Student Leadership Development’s goals, missions, classes, and programs
 Trained fellow University students to become ambassadors