Carly J. Blakeman
blakeman@uiuc.edu

1207 W. Nevada
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 531-1316

1810 Meadowlark Dr.
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-3460


Work Experience

State Representative Dan Rutherford?s Office, Pontiac, IL
May 2001 ? August 2001
-performed secretarial responsibilities
-maintained contact with constituents
-canvassed legislative areas
-organized volunteer supporters for parade
-performed other campaigning duties

Livingston County State Attorney?s Office, Pontiac, IL
May 2002 ? August 2002, December 2002 ? January 2003
-performed secretarial responsibilities
-observed court cases
-assisted attorneys with routine responsibilities
-assessed court files and composed documents
-organized traffic court

Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Illinois Psychology Dept., Champaign, IL
May 2003 ? Present
-compiled data for community resources concerning domestic violence
-edited data to be published

Orpheum Children?s Science Museum, Champaign, IL
January 2003 ? May 2003
-organized special enrichment activities for children
-implemented educational information into facility
-recruited volunteers


Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS Political Science/Pre-Law
-Psychology concentration
GPA 3.9/4.0
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2005

Pontiac Township High School
Valedictorian
GPA 4.0/4.0
-Student Council President
-National Youth Leadership Forum on Law


Honors/Organizations

James Scholar Honor Student (all semesters)
Dean?s List (all semesters)
Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society
Phi Kappa Phi (Freshman Honors Society)
Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
-Philanthropy Chair
Order of Omega (Greek Leadership Honors Society)
Delta Gamma Sorority
-Vice President Social Standards Delta Gamma Honor Board
-Chairperson, Judicial Conductor
National Society of Collegiate Scholars


Other Skills

Project Management
Resource Organization
Personnel Placement
Time Management and Meeting Deadlines
Food/Beverage Service
Computer/Internet Literate