LAURA WEIDERHAFT (479) 685 5064 / lweiderhaft@gmail.com / www.lauraweiderhaft.com Experienced Leader with over five years of service in leadership positions in student government, student organizations, community organizations, and political campaigns. Served as president of two student organizations. Strong communicator with the ability to interact gracefully with a broad spectrum of personalities from individuals with Alzheimer’s to college students. Highly adaptable worker that embraces change. A self-motivated and quick, diligent learner. Record of success in project management, research, and event planning. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Economics, International Relations, and European Studies University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR ▪ May 2012 ▪ Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.78 Honors Thesis in Economics: “A Look at the Arkansas State Lottery” CO-FOUNDER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TALENTT, FAYETTEVILLE, AR ▪ 2013 TO PRESENT (MOBILE APP TO HELP FIND AND HIRE LOCAL TALENT)
WALMART INTERNATIONAL HR, BENTONVILLE, AR ▪ 2013
• Prepared and filed the legal documents in order to establish the company as an official entity • Built and managed the company website and social media pages • Wrote business plan and company strategy. The business plan was selected as a finalist in the Donald W. Reynolds’ Business Plan Competition • Prepared and delivered business pitches to potential investors • Designed user interface and user experience for the iOS application TEACHING ASSISTANT
• Built, managed, and regularly updated the department website • Managed calendars, scheduled travel, prepared travel itineraries, and arranged meetings for four managers • Managed monthly accounting journals for department • Provided graphic design work for various human resources projects, presentations, newsletters, and documents • Summarized reports and articles related to labor relations activity for a bi-weekly memo DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY HOUSING, U OF A ▪ 2009 – 2010
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE, WALTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ▪ 2012 TO 2013
• Assisted with classroom instruction and lecture preparation for Principles of Microeconomics • Prepared syllabus, exams and homework • Responsible for grading and class/student management • Developed and taught review, activity, discussion, and real-world application segments for every class LEADERSHIP President, Students for a Free Tibet President, Alpha Phi Omega, Beta Rho (community service organization - logged over 200 service hours through the organization) President, Students for a Free Tibet Director of Service Outreach, Associated Student Government Vice-President, Pomfret Hall Senate Creative Director, Campaign to Re-Elect Mark Kinion (Fayetteville City Council)
• Organized a weekend-long leadership workshop • Recruited freshmen to participate in student government by planning welcome week activities • Established a recognition and retention program for student leaders • Organized two banquets for faculty and student leaders • Developed a legislation workshop for members of student government AWARDS Finalist, Donald W. Reynolds Business Plan Contest, Spring 2014 SURF Grant Recipient, Fall 2012 Outstanding Active Member, Beta Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, Spring 2011 and Fall 2009 Fulbright College Dean’s List: Fall 2008, 2010, 2011, Spring 2010 Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipient