Alexis Burney is a political science and Black World Studies student at Miami University expected to graduate in May 2017 with a 3.6 GPA. She has held several leadership roles including Resident Assistant at Miami University Residence Life, Servant Leader Intern at United Way Children Defense Fund, and America Reads and Counts Tutor at Miami University Office of Community Engagement. Currently, she is Vice President of Recruitment for Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority and Vice President of Pace Program for National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

1. Alexis M. Burney
Phone: (937) 409-8353| Address: 5036 Gardendale Avenue, Dayton, OH 45417| Email: Burneyam@miamioh.edu
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, OH Expected: May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Black World Studies
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Dean’s List: Spring 2014, Spring 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miami University Office of Residence Life, Oxford, OH August 2015 – Present
Resident Assistant
 Implement rules and regulations to ensure smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
 Make regular rounds to ensure residents and areas are safe and secure.
 Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
 Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
United Way Children Defense Fund: Freedom Schools, Dayton, OH May 2015 – July 2015
Servant Leader Intern
 Prepared learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students’ needs and goals.
 Collaborated with students, parents, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student
progress.
 Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in
students.
Miami University Office of Community Engagement, Oxford, OH September 2014– December 2014
America Reads and Counts Tutor
 Assessed students’ progress throughout tutoring sessions.
 Communicated students’ progress during tutoring sessions.
 Promoted productivity and learning within tutoring environment.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority, Miami University October 2015 – Present
Vice President of Recruitment, Vice President of Marketing
 Design brochures, websites, and advertisement for social events.
 Conduct presentations to recruit non-members.
 Plan and organize informal sorority recruitment events.
 Utilize social media to raise awareness of upcoming sorority events.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Miami University October 2014 – Present
Vice President of Pace Program
 Construct plans influencing students in lower socio-economic areas to consider attending Miami University.
Service Learning, Miami University February 2016 – April 2016
Volunteer
 Mentored over 40 elementary students within an after-school program in urban communities.
 Assisted students in after-school program with their homework.
Office of Diversity Affairs, Miami University January 2016 – May 2016
Search Committee Member
 Participated in a job search for the new Director for the Office of Diversity Affairs.
Associated Student Government, Miami University January 2015 – May 2015
On Campus Senator
 Represented 6th
district sorority student population and raised awareness of student concerns to ASG.