Emma Stolinas

- Advising graduate students across MSU by providing career guidance through one-on-one in-person and virtual Handshake appointments. - Educating students about job searching, creating and revising resumes and cover letters, networking, and interviewing. - Leading and planning career preparation workshops and other career-related events for graduate and professional students. - Managing social media posts and other online communications for the Office of Graduate Career Development. - Collaborating with industry partners to plan networking opportunities for students in various disciplines.

- Conducting comprehensive literature reviews to support large, multi-partner, interdisciplinary projects. - Participating in the analysis of workshop evaluations, including co-writing reports. - Assisting writing groups in meeting deadlines and achieving goals for workshop deliverables. - Coordinating and planning meetings for large writing groups.

- Assisted advisors for the Human Biology and Pre-Health programs during summer New Student Orientations. - Presented enrollment and program information to incoming first-year and transfer students in the Human Biology degree program. - Helped students navigate the enrollment system, enroll in suitable classes, and create fall semester schedules. - Directed students to MSU resources to support student success and engagement on campus.

- Developed an original seven-day career "quick-start" workshop for graduating NatSci students, which focused on how to identify suitable careers, find jobs online, write resumes and cover letters, prep for job interviews. - Collaborated with a diverse team of professionals in the MSU College of Natural Science's Office of Undergraduate Academic and Student Affairs. - Participated in professional development opportunities related to academic and career advising, undergraduate recruitment, student affairs, and higher education administration. - Explored key psychological theories related to academic and career advising to enhance my understanding of student development and decision-making. - Shadowed academic advisors to gain insights into effective advising practices.

- Exhibited attention to detail and organizational skills to accurately and efficiently fulfill both pick-up and delivery orders on time. - Collaborated across multiple departments to verify product availability and identify appropriate replacements for out-of-stock items. - Performed exceptional quality control by carefully inspecting products for freshness. - Maintained a high level of productivity, consistently preparing orders at a rate of at least 85 units per hour and with a 99% replacement rate. - Provided high-quality customer service by assisting customers with locating items in the store and offering suitable replacements for out-of-stock products.

- Delivered high-quality customer service to up to 400 customers per shift, ensuring efficiency and approachability in a fast-paced environment. - Participated in a team of 10+ people per shift to ensure timely and accurate service. - Maintained a clean and welcoming space for customers by upholding health and safety standards. - Mentored and trained new employees on various stations, employing clear communication and proactive leadership.

- Attended and took notes for multiple in-person and remote lectures and labs in addition to my own course schedule. - Provided clear, timely, and accessible notes to students, upholding equitable access to educational materials. - Maintained high standards of organization and clarity to ensure understanding. - Collaborated with staff in Student Disability Resources to meet student needs.

Coursework in educational psychology, teaching college science, adult learning, and conducting educational research. Experience as a research assistant with interests in career advising and STEM education. Gaining experience in student advising and mentoring through professional development opportunities related to student affairs.

Completed three graduate-level courses (Psychology of Learning in School & Other Settings, Approaches to Educational Research, Adult Learning) to improve my facilitation, teaching, and advising skills.

Graduated from Penn State in three and a half years and granted the distinction of magna cum laude. Dean's List honoree for eight consecutive semesters. Geology coursework in a variety of topics. Spent a semester abroad at University College Dublin. Participated in research for two and a half years and completed an undergraduate thesis.

Principal's List recipient every semester (4.0+ GPA). AP and Honors coursework. Recognized as a National Merit Commended Student.