MEREDITH G. BOWMAN

Determined undergraduate student pursuing two Bachelors of Arts in Peace and Justice Studies and Political Science. Has defined leadership, organizational and analytical skills, in addition to a clear, focused attention to detail and is a communicative team member always seeking ways to improve.

Pace University: Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY GPA: 3.95 ​ Expected May 2019

Honors: Dean’s List, First Honors, Lambda Sigma Honor Society, Lambda Sigma National Honor Society

Awards: First Year Student of the Year, Emerging Leader Award, Writing Achievement Award, StepUP! Award, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

United Nations Development Programme, New York, NY

Procurement Intern - January 2017-May 2017

· Assisted in complete procurement cycles, including contract negotiations

· Reviewed and edited 400 contract entries for active and archived documents in the Contract Management System to update entire system and ensure documents will be easily accessible

· Assembled a strategic Standard Operating Procedure for Contract Management System to increase office organization

· Prepared Evaluation Reports, relevant documentation, and background notes for procurement processes to increase meeting productivity

· Conducted market research tasks to ensure best value for money and stimulate international competition

· Tracked progress on agreed issues in meetings and followed-up with Central Procurement Unit focal points to build better customer service policies

· Handled other overall office or procurement duties as required

Hillel, Pace University

Treasurer - October 2015-May 2017

· Oversaw finances and programming for students to experience Jewish culture on campus

Peace and Justice Society, Pace University

President - December 2015-December 2016

· Led executive board and general body meetings to ensure efficiency

· Planned organization programming to create educational events to cater to student population

· Restored Peace and Justice Society on campus after dormancy to create an inclusive space for students passionate about social justice

Setters Leadership and Service House, Pace University

Member - August 2015-May 2016

· Mentored first year students through regular community service, attendance to campus-wide events, leadership events and completed a leadership-oriented class

Her Culture Magazine, New York, NY

Partnership Director - January 2017-Present

· Establish professional relationships with organizations that directly relate to magazine’s charitable goals to broaden Her Culture’s network, purpose and relation to readers

· Assist executive team with administrative tasks such as scheduling, staffing, and digital creations

Chief Digital Officer - March 2016-September 2016

· Led all digital initiatives and oversaw all digital media published, including video and podcast launch

Student Development & Campus Activities Center, Pace University

StrengthsQuest Intern - September 2016-Present

· Communicate with facilitators to coordinate workshop schedule and prepare appropriate materials

· Provide creative input for weekly social media posts to encourage student interest in program

· Conduct student outreach StrengthsQuest programming at least twice a month

· Implement administrative support for StrengthsQuest initiatives hosted by SDCA and Student Affairs staff

Campus Activities Assistant - September 2015-May 2016

· Performed administrative duties to assist professional staff and learned much about quality customer service

· Oversaw program development to make sure student organization events were prepared with all required materials

· Developed leadership training with Leadership Coordinator to help other students build their leadership skills on campus

· Efficiently and accurately completed assigned tasks to keep with the flow of the office

Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt

Supervisor - February 2015-Present

· Manage shifts while on duty to make sure organization and efficiency are kept top priorities

· Maintain cleanliness, product information books, and operations of store to create a positive customer-service oriented environment

· Produce daily inventory to guarantee product stock

· Enforce store policies to ensure smooth store operation

Women’s Leadership Conference, Pace University

Event and Hospitality Chair - November 2015-April 2017

· Organized day of event logistics for conference so that conference had a schedule

· Invited 20+ universities in the Greater New York City Area to broaden conference audience

Two Together Tutoring Program, Jewish Child Care Association

Program Specialist and Tutor - October 2016-January 2017

· Assisted faculty with management, operations, organization and design of the daily tutoring program and facilities

· Established meaningful relationships through communication and shared activities with Pleasantville Cottage School students

· Taught Pleasantville Cottage School students practical, problem-solving skills to help them achieve their personal, academic and career goals

Setters Leadership Initiatives, Pace University

Site Leader - October 2016

· Led and collaborated with a group of college students to assist the Mount Pleasant Public Library organize books and digital media for an upcoming book sale during Pace Makes a Difference Day

Nature Center, Pace University

Volunteer - September 2015-December 2015

· Regularly assisted in care for animals on campus including feedings, cleanings and socialization of animals

Technical: Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)

Languages: Intermediate Spanish and basic Modern Standard Arabic