This document contains a personal statement and resume for Steven Raines II. It outlines his education at the University of Iowa where he earned an English degree and maintained a high GPA. It also details his work experience, including roles at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort as a banquet server and bartender, the University of Iowa as a student ambassador, and AroundCampus Group as a sales team leader. Raines emphasizes values of hard work, teamwork, and honesty.

1. STEVEN RAINES II
619 BOWERY ST APT #2
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52245
708-606-0334
STEVE-RAINES@UIOWA.EDU
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a highly motivated, hard worker who is constantly looking for ways to improve. I value honesty, loyalty,
and hard work as guiding principles in my life. I believe teamwork and open-mindedness are essential to any
major operation, and I attribute any and all of my achievements to my work ethic and resiliency.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSTIY OF IOWA IOWA CITY, IOWA
English, Certificate: Critical Cultural Competence December 2016
 Dean’s List (>3.5 GPA. Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016)
 English Departmental Honors
 Member - Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
 Member – International Dean’s List Society
 Member – Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
 Social Chairman – Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (Jan 2013 – December 2013)
 Assistant Recruitment Chairman – Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (May 2013 – December 2013)
 Pledge Educator – Beta Theta Pi Fraternity (Jan. 2014 – May 2014)
 Overall Cumulative GPA: 3.60
 UI Cumulative GPA: 3.59
WORK EXPERIENCE
RIVERSIDE CASINO & GOLF RESORT RIVERSIDE, IA
Banquet Server, Bartender, Houseman July 2013 – Present
 Help design and construct layouts for large events
 Tend bar quickly while accurately making a variety of drinks and accurately checking forms of identification
 Serve customers to meet their every need throughout the entire event
 Clean and organize to maintain a cleanly environment
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY, IA
Student Ambassador & Admissions host for
the Department of English
September 2014 – September 2015
 Meet with prospective students and field questions pertaining to the University, English Major, and College
experience
 Sit in on student panels to field questions from 500+ prospective students and parents visiting the campus.
 Conduct campus-tours of the University for prospective students
 Welcome transfer students during orientation sessions and help new students get acquainted with their
major and department
 Work with the admissions office to aid in recruitment for the University
AROUNDCAMPUS GROUP IOWA CITY, IA
Sales Team Leader May 2016 – Present
 Attend week-long sales and leadership training at Sales Foundation Academy at UNC Chapel Hill
 Create new accounts and manage current accounts
 Sell print and digital advertising to local businesses in the University of Iowa market
 Lead team meetings twice a day to strategize sales calls
 Enhance interpersonal communication skills and time management skills by visiting 30-35 new or current
advertisers daily while using active listening and persuasion to overcome objections