Grad School Resume

Alida Ogren-Gunderson810 Commons Circle #1038 [email protected]

Mt. Vernon, Iowa, 52314 319.431.0071

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Religion, May 2010 Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa • GPA 3.9/4.0 Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 2007-2008 • GPA 4.0/4.0 Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 2004-2006 • GPA 3.9/4.0 SPECIAL PROJECTS Senior Seminar (Cornell College 2009) • Completed senior thesis entitled The Eye and the Sight: unity and duality in the thought of Ibn al-‘Arabi Islam and Postcoloniality, Cornell College, 2009 • Integrated academic and experiential learning during a study abroad in Morocco under the guidance of two professors, Dr. Steven David Sacks and Dr. Devan Baty • Performed a critical analysis of the relationship between the religious beliefs of a Sufi leader in Fez and the dominant religious ideology Iowa Sociological Association Annual Conference, Cornell College, April 2009 • Presented a paper entitled Listening to the Silence: what is and is not said about menstruation, a sociological analysis of the significance of communication about menstruation Honor’s Project, Kirkwood College, 2008 • Conducted independent research on Muhammad Iqbal with emphasis on his lectures in The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam • Culminated in a written analysis of Iqbal’s philosophy of change and possible implications for the modern era Independent Honor’s Study, Concordia College 2006 • Studied the relationship between religion and science from an Islamic perspective under the tutelage of Dr. Basit Bilal Koshul LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Chair of Executive Functioning, Students Together Eradicating Poverty (S.T.E.P) Cornell College, April 2009 - May 2010 • Create and distribute educational materials regarding local, national, and international poverty • Coordinated volunteer opportunities for students in the local community President, Mathetai (Interfaith Dialogue Student Organization) Concordia College, April 2006 - December 2006

Alida Ogren-Gunderson •

Devised and implemented three campus-wide religious diversity education and appreciation activities Straight and Gay Alliance Concordia College, August 2004 - December 2006 Co-leader, April 2006-December 2006 • Organized and conducted a diversity education program for the Residence Life Staff on campus, emphasizing sensitivity and awareness • Acted as an ally to the LGBT community, serving as an important facilitator for dialogue about sexual diversity within my collegiate community Secretary • 2005-2006 Member • 2004-2005 HONOR SOCIETIES, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS American Bible Society Award for Excellence in Biblical Studies National Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi Theta Kappa Trustee Scholarship (Cornell College) Academic Excellence Scholarship (Concordia College)

2009 2005-present 2005-present 2008-present 2004-2007

WORK EXPERIENCE Career Assistant, February 2009-present Career Services Office, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa • Help students to find and utilize the resources they need for career exploration and preparation • Interact with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner • Provide office support for career counselors by answers telephones, making appointments, and greeting and assisting students Service Trainer/Server, May 2008-December 2008 Taste of India, Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Educated individuals and families about Indian food and traditional Indian dining practices • Demonstrated consistent leadership and professionalism • Maintained patience and good humor in a high stress work environment Assistant Teacher, February 2007-March 2008 Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families, Cedar Rapids, Iowa • Communicated sensitive information to clients in a tactful and discreet manner • Fostered positive relationships between teachers and clients Student Worker, August 2006-December 2006 Instructional Technology Center, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota • Assisted students in the conceptual creation and physical production of multimedia visual aids