Melner Robert Bond IV700 12th Ave South Unit 805Nashville, Tennessee 37203

615-627-7610 (cell)bondiv@mac.com

Service-oriented individual with an advanced level of social intelligence and a strong commitment to workplace integrity. Regarded as a young professional who communicates clearly with high adaptability to a wide range of scenarios and environments with others. Trained in research methods and skilled in team-based goal completion with the ability to delegate and hold responsibility. Community focused with an empathetic approach to solving problems and helping others

EducationBELMONT UNIVERSITY August 2012 - PresentCollege of Arts and Sciences

113 Credits (Senior) earned towards a BS in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy with a 3.133 GPA

Courses of interest: Introduction To Social Work with Experiential Learning, Research Methods, Social Psychology (lab), Senior Seminar in Psychology (lab)

AWARDS Eagle Scout from Troop 202 in Bowling Green Kentucky

Research Symposium Presentations

BELMONT UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH August 2012 - PresentPrinciple Researcher Projects:

The Relationship Between Parenting Styles and College Students’ Alcohol AbuseBond, R. (Senior Seminar Research Project)

The Creative Power of Exercise and Positivity Bond R., Dennis, L., Rose, L., & Turner, M. B.

Effects of Celebrity Presence on Materialism and GenderBond R., Brimhall, A., Deters, L., Gumucio, A., Jelonek, H., & Owens, A.

Assistant Researcher Projects: The Power of Fear: The Effect Of Threat On Perceived Proximity

Bond R., Bradford, M., & Parris, C.

Work ExperienceBOND COFFEE COMPANY April 2013 - PresentTeam Manager and Barista

Assistant Manager over 15 employees, overseeing kitchen work, the espresso bar, and customer service

Trained employees in the skill of food prep, customer service, and the art of coffee

MONROE HARDING INC. June 2014 – December 2014Foster Care Intern

Assisted in facilitating a day camp during the summer Shadowed case managers to experience in-the-field social work Cataloged sensitive data into an online reference database

BELMONT UNIVERSITY August 2013 – May 2014Towering Traditions Leader

Assisted the Orientation Council with welcoming and orienting the new freshman class while leading a group of 9 freshman through the orientation process

BELMONT UNIVERSITY April 2014 – PresentResident Assistant in Dickens Hall

Resident Assistant on a floor of over 50 Sophomore men for two academic years Facilitating programs, designing bulletin boards, meeting important deadlines, and managing

time efficiently

NASHVILLE SHORES TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK June 2012 – August 2012Rescue Guide

Trained Rescue Guide on a team requiring intense, adaptable action on the difficult scenarios Shallow Water CPR certification through American Red Cross

Volunteer ExperienceYMCA LITERACY PROGRAM February 2013 – May 2014Literacy Tutor

Lead one-on-one instructional sessions to improve the child’s reading test score by at least 1.5 grades per semester

Worked with students ranging from the 1st grade to 8th grade who struggled academically Constant adaptation of teaching/tutoring styles to meet the individual and specific needs of

the child at that time Kept weekly journal of session notes and a time log to earn class credit for serving

BELMONT UNIVERSITY Fall 2013 – Fall 2014Chapel Band Bass Player

Upright bass player for 2 alternating bands that lead worship for Belmont’s Chapel service every Friday

Used advance musical arranging and performance skills to meet the weekly needs Interpersonal team building and encouragement

CORNERSTONE CHURCH June 2012 – June 2012Children’s Camp Counselor

Co-lead the Cornerstone Kids Camp experience for 15 3rd grade boys for a week Maintained fun but authoritative culture for the 7-day experience

CORNERSTONE CHURCH May 2011 – May 2013Bass Player

Bass Player on one of the regular worship teams at least bi-monthly for both the regular weekend services, and the youth group mid-week services

Consistently met strict attendance and skill requirements to keep a position as a musician on one of the televised worship teams