Shelby E.

Cole
Auburn, Alabama 36832 | sec0019@auburn.edu | 334-695-5106
EDUCATION

Auburn University; Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
Double Minor, Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies|
Psychology
August 2010- present
Stenden University; Port Alfred, South Africa
Study Abroad, Poverty Alleviation and Community
Development
May 2014-July 2014

WORK

Kinnucans Specialty Outfitters; Auburn,AL

Sales Associate, July 2013-August 2013
Assisted customers with their needs
Helped clean and maintain facilities
Cheley Colorado Camps; Estes Park, CO
Outcamping Counselor, May 2012-August 2012
Outdoor adventure camp for boys and girls ages 9-18
for two 1-month sessions
Led themed camping trips and taught girls wilderness
safety
Eufaula Country Club; Eufaula, AL
Lifeguard, May 2007-August 2011
Regulated pool safety
Ran snack bar and kept pool area clean

VOLUNTEER

Haddies Home; Lee County, Al

Nonprofit Practicum Student, August 2014-December 2014
Aided director/house mom/social worker by
completing tasks of nonprofit
Worked directly with adolescent girls, talking to and
engaging in their lives
Auburn Food Pantry and Food Bank; Auburn, AL
Volunteer, August 2013-December 2013
Assisted food aid recipients collect food
Sorted food items into boxes to be delivered
throughout east Alabama
Project Uplift; Auburn University
Mentor, 2011-September 2013

 Mentor 6 & 7 year old siblings & meet with them once a
week to hang out and offer after school activities
Auburn Early Learning Center; Auburn University
Student Assistant, January-May 2013
Worked in the 3-4 year-old classroom
Worked with children in diverse areas of play to
develop their social, cognitive, physical, & emotional
skills
Baptist South Hospital; Montgomery, AL
Volunteer, Spring 2012
Worked on the Pediatrics Unit under a Child Life
Specialist
Played with the hospitalized children, offered breaks to
the parents, helped keep the playroom sanitized and
organized
INVOLVEMENT
The Challenge Leadership Summit
Executive Director, April 2013-May 2014
Brought awareness and momentum about diverse global issues to
Auburn
Led activities revolving global problems on campus
Challenge Leadership Fellows
Fellow, May 2013-May 2014
One of 19 undergraduates selected by the Vice President of
Student Affairs whose goal was to learn and develop leadership
skills while pursuing each fellows global passion
Attended a summer institute and engaged in summer research on
each of the issues
Year-long curriculum engaging in events and activities to increase
campus involvement on each issue
Clinton Global Initiative University Member
Applicant, February 2014-December 2014
Attended CGIU in Phoenix in March 2014
Created a commitment of action and funding to implement
Half the Sky Campus Ambassador
Ambassador, July 2013-February 2014
Hosted a screening of Half the Sky followed with a panel in
October
Brought awareness on womens issues to campus and provide
outlets for students to become involved
Freshman Leadership Program, The Challenge
Director, April 2012-May 2013

 Program composed of 45 freshmen with a passion for global

issues
Led weekly meetings examining diverse problems and searching
for long-term solutions while giving freshmen leadership tools
and resources
HONORS
National Society of Leadership and Success
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Deans List, Fall 2010; Summer 2014