Kimberly C. Blank

Campus Address Permanent Address

Carlisle, PA 17013

EDUCATION:

Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA

Major: Political Science

Bachelor of Arts, expected May 2010

Cumulative GPA: 3.48/4.0

HONORS:

• John Dickinson Scholarship, awarded for academic achievement

• Engage the World Fellowship, awarded for academic achievement

• Economic Sustainability Challenge honoree, awarded for contributions to college sustainability

• Pi Sigma Alpha: National Political Science Honor Society, awarded for academic achievement within major

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Community Adviser (August 2009- Present)

• Supervise and implement two week training program for a staff of 8 resident advisers, oversee all building maintenance issues, conduct conflict mediation, and provide crisis response through an on-call system.

Short Term Projects Intern, Dickinson College Office of Religious Life & Community Service (August 2009- Present)

• Work with community partners to plan campus-wide days of service throughout the academic year, host service roundtable lunches for students and community members, and coordinate service opportunities newsletter.

Resident Adviser (August 2007- May 2009)

• Implemented programming in residence halls, facilitated individual resident growth, acted as mediator of conflicts, reported disciplinary infractions, and promoted community in a residence hall.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

District Office Intern, Pennsylvania State Representative Seth Grove (May 2009- August 2009)

• Conducted informational presentations to local students about state government, contacted government agencies regarding constituent concerns, attended municipal meetings, and researched pending state legislation.

IT Consultant, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA (August 2007- May 2009)

• Assisted students with computer problems, managed and provided technical support to 40-computer lab.

Legislative Intern, Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA (May 2008- August 2008)

• Prepared documents for county elected officials, compiled almanac of government resources for Pennsylvania Republicans, assisted with event planning, and provided support at local campaign events.

Constituent Services Intern, U.S. Representative Todd Platts, York, PA (August 2005- June 2006)

• Prepared casework for constituents on a variety of issues, including social security, immigration and naturalization paperwork, and military benefits and contacted agencies regarding casework and follow up with constituents.

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

Dickinson College Alumni Council (September 2009- Present)

• Serve as senior representative to Alumni Council, assist with planning and execution of Homecoming Weekend and Alumni Weekend, and prepare to serve on the council for a two year term after graduation.

Alpha Phi Omega (January 2007- Present)

• Service chair (formerly President and Treasurer) of 80-member chapter of a national co-ed service fraternity that serves both local and national causes.

Leader, Girl Scout Troop 562 (August 2006- Present)

• Lead a troop of 7-11 year old underprivileged girls from the Carlisle area.

Program Coordinator, Office of Religious Life & Community Service (August 2006- May 2009)

• Represent Girl Scout Troop 562 to the umbrella organization for community service organizations on campus and provide support for campus-wide days of service.

Dickinson Volunteer Network, Dickinson College, (August 2006- Present)

• Host prospective students for overnight visits, serve on admissions panels, and conduct information sessions at local high schools.

Student Senate (August 2006- May 2009)

• Represented fellow students in Dickinson’s 100 year-old Senate.

Multi-Organizational Board: Spirit Committee (August 2006-May 2007)

• Organized and executed activities promoting school spirit on campus.