1. Michael Samolis
Address: 940 BettyDrive,Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone:847-946-1751
E-mail:mikesam1990@msn.com
Objective:
I am a highlymotivatedrecentgraduate lookingto initiate mycareerinan entrylevel position to
developmy practical skillsinpsychology underthe guidance of aseniorpsychologist. Skilledinresearch
and analysis,I aminterestedinworkingin childand/oryouth services andcontribute tothe overall
successof the organization. Ultimately,Iaimtofurtherprogressmyresearchexperience inorderto
undertake Master'slevel trainingin clinical psychologyincombinationwithfull-timework.
Education
NorthernIllinoisUniversity
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Major: Psychology
Graduated:May 2015, Cum Laude GPA 3.17/4.00
DeKalb, ILUS
Harper College
Associatesin Arts
Graduated:October2012
Palatine,ILUS
Lake Zurich HighSchool
Graduated:May 2008
Lake Zurich,IL US
Skills / Work Ethics
 RelationshipManagement
 ManagementSkills
 ProficientComputerSkills
 ExcellentVerbal Communication
 Experience indatacollection
 AttentiontoDetail
 Reliable and Dependable
 ProblemSolving
 PerformingUnderPressure and MeetingDeadlines
 Experience inconductingresearchexperiments

2. Job Experience
September2008 – Current: Camp Counselor
MidtownAthleticClub
Workingas an active teammemberwithmultiple responsibilitiesinthe monitoringandcaringof
children.Supervisedthe well-beingof groupsof up to 25 childrenaged8 - 14 servingasa counselor,
mentorand conflict resolutionspecialist.
Responsibilities:
 Camp counselor;implementactivities,elaborate projects,employ crafts, encourageparticipation
and motivate children inasafe and funenvironment
 Daycare/Nursery Assistant;Superviseandprovide ahappy,playful, mediumforchildren to
collaborate andpromote social interaction.
 Lifeguard;Enforce safety formembersatthe pool andprovide firstaidwhennecessary
 Implementproperclosingproceduresto ensure smooth nextdayoperations.
August 2013 – December2015: Undergraduate IndependentResearchProgram
Northern IllinoisUniversity
Workingteammembertakingpartin researchinneuroscience of the psychologydepartment.
Contributedtoa research projectinvestigatingthe effectsof methylphenidate andstressonimmediate
earlygene proteins,andbehaviorinrats. Co-authorfortworesearchpresentationsongoal andsign-
trackingbehaviorsandthe relationshipithasinreal worldsituations.
Responsibilities:
 Conductexperimentsand collectandorganize dataforongoingresearch projects inbehavioral
neuroscience
 Dailyhealthassessmentsof ratsand acclimate the ratsto the procedures,
January 2015 – September2008: CustomerService Assistant
September2006 – October 2008
The OnionPub & Brewery
Workingteammemberina fast-pacedrestauranttoquicklyandefficientlyservehundredsof customers
and facilitate apositivecustomerexperience duringtheirvisit.
Responsibilities:
 Prepare sidesforall fooddishesand coordinate with servers tostreamline customerorders.
 Inspectand prepare tablesforcustomers,helpthe bartenderandkeepthe barclean.
 Ensure 100% customersatisfactionduringeveryshift.

3. References
Cyndi Poitra – Directorof Kidtown
MidtownAthleticClub
Phone:847 991 4646
Leslie Matuszewich– Chairof Psychology
Department,Associate Deanof the Liberal Arts&
SciencesDepartment
NorthernIllinoisUniversity
Phone:815 753 7072