2026 - 2027 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

Libby Arts Seymour, IN  812-987-6543  libbyarts@purdue.edu

EDUCATION Purdue University, College of Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts, History and Communications Concentrations: Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Strategic Communication

West Lafayette, IN May 2028

• 4.0 GPA, Dean’s List 2024 and 2025 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Purdue University Department of History

West Lafayette, IN January 2026 – Present

Teaching Assistant

• Graded exams, essays, and weekly discussion responses for a class of 25 students • Provided detailed written feedback on assignments to improve students’ historical writing skills • Acted as a liaison between the students and professor, addressing concerns and clarifying expectations Seymour Parks & Recreation Carmel, IN Member Service Associate May 2024 – August 2025 • Supervised ticket sales and delivered accurate monetary transactions totaling over $50,000 • Engaged with customers to welcome them into the facility and respond to any questions or concerns • Enforced health and safety standards by searching bags and ensuring the execution of waterpark procedures LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity Alumnae Relations Director August 2025 – Present • Planned and executed large-scale alumni events, including the Founders Day celebration with 170+ attendees • Managed invitations, RSVPs, budgeting, décor, catering, scheduling, and day-of program delivery for event • Served as the primary liaison to alumnae by overseeing all correspondence and coordinating 50+ house tours History Organization of Purdue President September 2025 – Present • Coordinate plans for the biweekly meetings and delegate tasks among the executive team • Introduced and led the history-related activity for the members at each club meeting • Managed over $1,000 on club spending and a positive administrative standing within the university Purdue College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Dean’s Ambassador October 2025 – Present • Interacted with 100’s of potential and incoming Purdue students at 50+ admissions events • Advocated for the College of Liberal Arts and communicated personal experience within the university • Served on several student panels and at tabling events to connect with students & families about CLA offerings SKILLS AND EXTRACURRICULAR • Language: Spanish (Written Comprehension) • Writing: Publication experience with The Purdue Historian , Chicago Manual of Style proficiency • Interests and Involvements: Purdue Liberal Arts Student Council, FSCL Ambassador Program, Association of Women in Communication AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS • Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society 2025 – Present • Purdue Presidential Scholarship 2024 – 2028 • John F. Stover Undergraduate Scholarship and Waltmann Award 2026 – 2027 • Kappa Alpha Theta Educational Foundation Scholarship 2026 – 2027 • Brant Family Indiana Oxygen Company Scholarship 2025 – 2026

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