Geoffrey Cregan is a student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Sociology and Public Criminology. He has gained experience in sociological research and data analysis through projects including a case study for a nonprofit organization and participating in simulations. Cregan is currently the Vice President of Community Service for his residence hall and has been involved in planning community service events and educational programs. In addition to his coursework, he has worked as a quality assurance and stocker at a grocery store since 2012.

1. Geoffrey Cregan
9306 Tillot Drive • Matthews, NC 28105 • 704-572-1335 • gcregan93@gmail.com
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Public Sociology – Current GPA: 3.08
Bachelor of Arts in Public Criminology – Current GPA: 3.02
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Certified November 2015
American Public University System approval for research involving human subjects
RELATED EXPERIENCES & PROJECTS
Intern, Communities in Schools – New Hanover High School, Wilmington, NC January 2016 – April 2016
 Shadowed counselor for at risk youth and a resource for students
 Interacted and conversed with at-risk students
 Encouraged and offered assistance for students that sought information about college
 Aided students in their future plans and encouraged them to stay on task
 Helped mediate problems between students
 Recorded interactions, experiences, and encounters in a journal
 Journal utilized in the senior criminology and sociology practicum course
Senior Practicum Research Project, Sociology & Criminology Department – UNCW August 2015 – May 2016
 Partnered with Men and Women United for Youth and Families, a non-profit government funded organization, to aid
them in receiving further grants via case study
 Drafted proposal and conducted a case study in a collaborative three-person team
 Collected quantitative data via creation of surveys
 Conducted interviews with county officials
 Utilized Statistical Analysis Software Package (SPSS) to structure and code quantitative data from distributed surveys
 Analyzed and assessed quantitative and qualitative data
 Compiled research into a comprehensive 25-page report and presentation
 Information collected went towards effort to receive grant money for Men and Women United
The Community Action Poverty Simulation Participant, Watson College of Education – UNCW November 2015
 Participated and experienced a simulated lifeof poverty
 Learned the importance of poverty awareness
Sociological Data Analysis & Interpretation, Sociology & Criminology Department – UNCW June – July 2014
 Gained proficiency with Statistical Analysis Software (SPSS), used for statistical analysis in the Social Sciences
 Acquired advanced experience with data analysis and data entry
 Acquired advanced experience filtering through data
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
Vice President of Community Service, Residence Hall Association Area Council – UNCW August 2015 – present
 Planned and facilitated philanthropic programs within Area Council, with other Area Councils, and with Resident
Assistants – H20 Ratio, We Are Carolina, and Pack & Give Back, Polar Plunge, etc.
 Planned and facilitated educational programs about community service opportunities available to the Hall Council
members
 Collaborated with the Vice President of Programming to encourage community service within area programs
 Supported community building among the residence halls through programming
 Acted and reacted on the needs, interests, and welfare of students living in the residence halls
 Promoted leadership and personal development among residential students
 Provided a forum to discuss student issues and develop proactive solutions
Club Member, Sociology & Criminology Club – UNCW January 2015 – May 2016
 Attentive and communicative with guest speakers
 Interacted and conversed with criminal justice system professionals
 Discussed criminology and sociology topics with guest speakers and other members

2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Quality Assurance and Stocker, Food Lion, Indian Trail, NC July 2012 – Present
 Directed and assisted customers
 Stocked and rotated grocery items as and when required
 Maintained back stock areas for groceries and replenish shelf supplies
 Organized other merchandize as needed
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
 Proficient with SPSS Statistics
 Quantitative Data Input
 Public Speaking
 SPSS Statistics
 Statistical Analytics
 Data Entry
 Communicable
 Knowledge on Crime Concepts and Theories
 Qualitative Data
 Adaptable
 Motivated
 Collaborative
 Detail Oriented
 Time Management