Rachel B. Joseph28637 Buckinghamshire Drive, Chesterfield, Michigan 48047

Cell Phone Number: 586-719-8867 Email: RJoseph@OlivetCollege.edu

OBJECTIVE “To gain a professional career in my field where I can make a positive impact on a person’s life using the skills I have learned through

my schooling, leadership roles, volunteer work, and work experiences.”EDUCATIONOlivet College: August 2014 – PresentMajor: Sociology and AnthropologyMinor: Political ScienceConcentration: Pre-Law Graduation Date: December 2016Current GPA: 3.75Macomb Community College: Received 32 Credits - duel enrolled L’Anse Creuse High School-North: Graduated Class of 2014, with Honors

IMPORTANT COURSES TAKEN SA 300 Conflict and Cooperation – Fall 2016

Learned to effectively mediate various types of conflictsSA 302 01 Topics in Inequality and Gender - Spring 2015 and WGS 201 01 Women and Gender Studies - Fall 2014

Gained valuable information about tolerance, understanding, and history of minority groupsSA 390 01 Research Link Spring 2016

Developed skills in the SPSS database systemLearned how to properly create and report statistics.

CS 116 01 Web Design Spring 2015Learned to properly compose websites and code documents

HONORS – LEADERSHIP ROLESNu Gamma Xi Inc., Vice President - 2016Olivet College President’s Leadership Institute, Fellow - 2015Nu Gamma Xi Inc., Secretary – 2015 to 2016Olivet College Deans List - 2014 to presentConcert Master of the Olivet College Wind Ensemble - August 2014 to Present The Ivis Carlson Music Scholarship – 2015 Honor’s Convocation AwardsNational Honor Society Member – 2011 to 2014MSBOA District 16 Solo & Ensemble Division 1 Ratings State & District Competitions - 2010 to 2014L’Anse Creuse High School-North Marching Band Clarinet Section Leader - 2013MSBOA District 16 Honors Band Member – 2012 and 2013Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp – Wind Symphony 1st Chair Clarinet 2011 to 2013 L’Anse Creuse High School-North Director’s Award – Freshman Year Band 2010/2011

VOLUNTEEROlivet College Service Trip, South Carolina, Emergency Flood Response – December 5th, 2015 to December 12th, 2016Olivet College Service Trip, Port Austin Michigan – September 11th, 2015 to September 13th, 2015Olivet College Service Trip, Morgan Scott Project in Tennessee - April 10th, 2015 to April 12th, 2015Olivet College Service Trip, Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief - December 6th, 2014- December 13th 2014Chesterfield River Cleanup Crew with Macomb County Commissioner Kathy Vosburg – 2013Selfridge Air National Guard Adopt-A-Plane Program – 2009 to Present

ACTIVITIES

Nu Gamma Xi Inc. Community Service Representative – 2015 to presentOlivet College Gospel Choir - 2014 to 2016Olivet College Athletic Band August - 2014 to PresentOlivet College Wind Ensemble August - 2014 to PresentDual Enrollment Student at Macomb Community College – 2012 to 2014L’Anse Creuse High School-North Marching Band & Wind Ensemble – 2010 to 2014Detroit Symphony Orchestra-Civic Youth Wind Ensemble – 2010 to 2014Orchestral Pit Member in the Musical “Little Women” for the 2013 Michigan Thespians Festival at Saginaw Valley State University Created the Chesterfield Township Honors Band: Performed free concert for Chesterfield senior citizens – 2013L’Anse Creuse High School-North JV Bowling Team – 2010 to 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE Intern at the Department of Environmental Quality in Lansing, Michigan – September 2016 - Present

Worked directly on key environmental issues alongside department professionals and executives. Gained meaningful professional experiences by learning to set up meetings and completing projects on time effectively.Developed teamwork and leadership skills by leading and collaborating with various professional interns and executives.

Olivet College, Physical Plant Secretary – 2015 to PresentDeveloped skills in various computer systems and data bases such as, Microsoft Excel and WordComposed professional specialized emails and letters Responsible for processing orders regarding building repairs, car/van rentals, and any other needs of staff or faculty on the Olivet College Campus.

Olivet College, Admissions Student Caller - 2015 to 2016Learned to communicate effectively with students Responsible for recruiting students for the College

Chesterfield Township Parks and Recreation, Summer Camp Counselor for Ages 5 – 12 years old – 2015 to 2016Worked with Children and learned tolerance, understanding, and how to effectively talk to children in an effective way.Developed interpersonal relationships with staff and kids

Chesterfield Township Parks and Recreation, Concessions Worker – 2015Learned customer serviceResponsible for handling money and counting inventory

Burger King Cashier Team Member – March 2013 to 2014