Carly Hirvela
Texas Christian University
Education
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
John V. Roach Honors College
Neeley School of Business - Bachelor of Business Administration, May 2016
Major in Marketing and Minor in Psychology
GPA: 3.86
BNSF Neeley Leadership Program, Fall 2013 - Present
Participant in highly selective, individualized three-year leadership development program involving six academic courses, personal assessments, coaching and feedback sessions, corporate site visits, speakers, team building, and community service.
Experience
LComm Marketing, Fort Worth, TX
Fall 2013 - Present
Go Purple Friday Street Team
Increase awareness and excitement for TCU football games through engaging members of the community
Promote Go Purple Friday on site in partnering businesses in the Fort Worth area
Engage with customers in store locations to drive partner firms’ business
Texas Christian University Student Development Services, Fort Worth, TX
Fall 2013 - Present
ePortfolio Assistant
- Instruct first year students on how to build an online portfolio to enhance and display their work
- Assist implementation of a pilot program on campus through active presentations and office hours
- Create instructional presentations to train students to capitalize on their strengths through ePortfolio
Texas Christian University Housing and Residence Life, Fort Worth, TX, Spring 2014 – Present
Chapter Resident Assistant
- Manage a floor of 30 residents to ensure safety and regulations compliance, within university guidelines
- Enforce policies within residence halls and coordinate opening and closing activities
- Serving as the on-call CRA, supervising the well-being of up to 600 residents in the Greek community
Texas Christian University Housing and Residence Life, Fort Worth, TX
Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
Desk Assistant
- Oversee the front desk and assist residents as needed
- Initiate community building among the residents while providing friendly customer service
Stonebridge Ranch Country Club, McKinney, TX
Aquatic and Facility Manager Intern
Summer 2014
- Managed a staff of 30 people and assisted in the hiring and firing processes
- Coordinated programs and acted as the intermediary contact between the executive staff and employees
Implemented new processes to increase efficiency among employees and improve customer satisfaction
Swim Coach
Summers 2012 - 2014
- Provided structured exercises for children ranging from age four to seventeen
- Organized group activities and closely interacted with swimmers and their parents
Assistant Head Life Gaurd
Summers 2011 - 2013
- Ensured the safety of patrons and maintained a high level of customer service
- Handled employee concerns and assisted in resolving conflicts among employees and members
Study Abroad
Cultural Pathways 2 Honors Abroad
Summer 2013
Fully amerced in new cultures and lived beyond comfort zone to learn history, cultures and experience daily life in foreign cities while journeying across Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic
Leadership Development trip in Scotland
Spring 2013
Actively participated in self-awareness activities to learn how to maximize leadership potential in group settings and personal development.
Activities and Honors
Honors Cabinet
Class of 2016 Representative and Honors Coalition Director
Fall 2012 - Present
Plan and facilitate events that foster community and intellectual development for Honors students and collaborate with all other Honors organizations on campus to synthesize programs and activities
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Vice President of Intellectual Development
Fall 2013 - Present
Work with members to maintain high academic standards and handle a budget of $10K
TCU Ambassador
20 Point Club member
Fall 2012 - Present
Share knowledge about TCU to aide prospective students in making decisions about college
LeaderKids
Student Coordinator
Fall 2012 - Present
Led TCU students in mentoring 8th grade students in the Fort Worth community
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
John V. Roach Honors College- Dean’s Scholarship
Dean’s list