Scarlett Cardinal
7400 Bay Rd.
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-4954
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Anticipated: May 2019
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Minor: Youth Services
President’s List: Six semesters
Deans’ List: Winter 2016
GPA: 3.96/4.0 (list if above 3.0)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXPERIENCE
Student Dispatcher, University Police Department January 2016 – Present
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
· Maintain incoming radio and telephone calls, relaying accurate requested information or taking necessary messages as appropriate
· Assign incident report numbers while maintaining the incident report log accurately
· Understand and explain the Department of Public Safety's policies and procedures as necessary
· Recognized by Career Services as ‘Student Employee of the Year’ for going above and beyond student employee duties
YOUTH SERVICES INTERNSHIP
Client Advocate Intern August 2015 – December 2015
Women's Center, Bay City, MI
· Participated in 10 observations of meetings with men, women, children and families in an effort to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault
· Counseled 50+ clients to obtain services, utilize resources, and access assistance from full-time staff members
· Facilitated programming ideas and strategies on increasing client participation and attendance at events
COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Member, Men’s Basketball Team August 2015 – Present
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
· Successfully balance a complex schedule of 20 hours of practice, courses, and competition with a NCAA Division II athletic program
· Earned All-Conference Academic and Athletic Honors
· Received full athletic scholarship for NCAA Basketball at SVSU
WORK EXPERIENCE
Crew Member April 2014 – August 2015
McDonald’s Saginaw, MI
· Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations through clear communication with coworkers and management
· Collaborated with management team of three on store initiatives including inventory control and stock ordering
· Achieved ‘Crew Member of the Month’ award five times following my initiative to entertain at children’s birthday parties at McDonald’s
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FIELDWORK OBSERVATIONS
Michigan State Police - Bay City, MI April 2016
· Shadowed two police officers on patrols throughout the tri-city area, observed enforced traffic laws, prevention of law violations and various other patrol duties
Bay County Circuit Court - Bay City, MI October 2015
· Shadowed a probation officer during her daily court procedures, assisted in gathering information on aspects of defendant’s life and analyzed individuals past criminal record
Saginaw County Juvenile Center - Saginaw, MI February 2014
· Shadowed a juvenile probation officer for entire month of February, focused on the commitment to treat youth in a least restrictive manner with respect to the individual
HONORS/ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Criminal Justice Society, SVSU March 2016 – Present
· Participated in 5 different professional development seminars to enhance education of teaching profession
Volunteer, Underground Rail Road, Saginaw, MI January 2016 – Present
· Provide education to the community to end violence against women through workshops, trainings and seminars
Recipient, President’s Scholarship, SVSU August 2015 – Present
· Considered in the top 5% of all incoming freshman class of Fall 2013 and received award of scholarship covering full tuition
REFERENCES
Mr. John Smith, Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball Team
Saginaw Valley State University
457 Ryder Center
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
W: 989.367.9054
Mr. Joe Johnson, Lieutenant
Saginaw Valley State University
246 University Police Station
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
W: 989.356.5785
Dr. Sue Susan, Professor of Criminal Justice
Saginaw Valley State University
153 Brown Hall
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
W: 989.438.9394