RACHEL SERAFY
3320 Harbor Bay Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43221 - - -- Summary
Fourth year varsity, scholar athlete at The Ohio State University. Team captain of the Ohio State University Varsity Rowing Team. Disciplined in time management with a tenacious work ethic. Ambitious and competitive with proficient oral and written skills. Driven by connecting people to their purpose and recognizing their value.
Education
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
B.A. Strategic Communication, Expected May 2019
Minor: Leadership Studies GPA: 3.4
Leadership Experience
The Ohio State Varsity Women’s Rowing Team: Six-time, consecutive Big Ten Champions. Program consistently ranked top five in the nation. Most decorated sports program at OSU.
Team Captain (2018-19): Cultivating team culture, delegating tasks to teammates, communicating with coaches, advocating for teammates
Athletes in Action (AIA): AIA is an international branch of Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) that exists to help student athletes incorporate their faith in Christ into their sport.
President, The Ohio State University campus, Columbus, Ohio (2018-19): Plan and organize weekly meetings, communicate with guest speakers, collaborate with a student leadership team, connect with athletes and coaches across all sports on the OSU campus
Wolstein Leadership Academy: A comprehensive program for OSU student athletes, designed to develop effective leadership skills.
Summer 2018: Expanded leadership capacity and effective communication skills through team building activities, competition, lectures, and networking
Fall 2018: Follow up meetings to monitor leadership growth and intention
Activities and Honors
Ohio State Varsity Rowing Team letter winner: 2015-present
Big Ten Champion (2016, 2017, 2018)
Academic All Big Ten selection honoree (scholar athlete)
Member, Black Advertising and Strategic Communications Association
Partnership between students, faculty and professionals to develop students for careers in advertising and strategic communication
Volunteer Experience
The Columbus Dream CenterColumbus, Ohio(2016-Present)
Develop relationships with families in underrepresented areas of Columbus through outreach. Assist these families by meeting basic needs. Mentor for middle-school girls in Linden, OH.
Mid-Ohio Food BankColumbus, Ohio-)
Provided guidance for food bank recipients with food selection, stocked shelves, Octoberfest children’s activities volunteer.
Rock City ChurchColumbus, Ohio -)
Connecting first time guests to resources. Assisting pastoral staff at church offices
