Master of Arts in Human Services and Counseling

Sarah Shaheen

Education

DePaul University, Chicago, IL, March 2006 – Present

· Master of Arts in Human Services and Counseling

· To graduate in May 2008

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, May 2004

· Bachelor of Arts in English and Art History

· English G.P.A. 3.6/4.0 ; Art History G.P.A. 3.4/4.0

· Dean’s Honor List six semesters

· Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society – recognizing outstanding academic performance in the English Language

Notre Dame Rome Program, Rome, Italy, Spring 2003

· Studied Art History, Theology, and the Italian Language during a Semester long program in Europe

Experience

Administrative Floater, Draftfcb, Chicago, IL, Summer 2006 – Present

· Provide assistance to various teams ranging from packaged goods to executive management

· Perform multiple duties that require high organizational skills such as preparing reports, manage schedules

Museum Volunteer, Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago, IL, Spring 2005 – Present

· Handle hospitality functions for one of Chicago’s busiest museums, greeting – up to 500 visitors per day

· Ensure the integrity of more than 12 hands-on exhibits within the museum

· Plan, coordinate and assist with the artistic activities that facilitate learning among young children

Telefund Assistant, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, Spring 2005 – Summer 2005

· Helped enlist new members and renew 200+ memberships during the museum’s annual drive

Commissioner, Farley Hall Dormitory, Notre Dame, IN, Fall 2002 – Spring 2003

· Provided leadership to an entire dormitory of female residents

· Responsible for planning and executing social calendar for 300+ female residents

· Partnered with other dorm commissioners to make possible a series of activities over course of the school year

· Facilitated participation in philanthropic events such as Christmas in April

Writer, Scholastic Magazine, Notre Dame, IN, Fall 2003

· Wrote biweekly articles describing the style and décor of students’ rooms around campus titled “ND Cribs”

· Interviewed and worked with students to develop an interesting account of their creativity and individual style

Activities and Interests

Farley Hall Orientation Program, Leader, 2004

· Coordinated and planned activities for first year students designed to help them acclimate to student life

Rights of Christian Initiation for Adults, Program Sponsor, 2004

· Served as a mentor to 30 adults in a program that focused on community and service throughout the year

Interests include: reading classic literature, watching college sports, and traveling