Kathryn (Katy) Schwaeble

513-477-7166 schwaeblek1@udayton.edu
529 Irving Avenue Dayton, OH 45409 671 North Bay Court Cincinnati, OH 45238

Education
University of Dayton Bachelor of Arts, December 2014 Honors Program, Honors with Distinction Political Science and Criminal Justice Studies GPA: 3.9 of 4.0

Skills
Research Proficient in SPSS and STATA Statistical Programs Proficient in Microsoft Office

Relevant Coursework
Honors Thesis (May 2013-present)
-Currently conducting research on sentencing policy in states -Including case study of Justice Reinvestment policy initiative in Ohio

Political Analysis (Spring 2012)

-Application of statistics to political science -Completed research paper on polarization among judges using statistical data

American Judicial Process (Fall 2013)

-Studied the court system and various aspects such as partisanship which play a role in the systems functioning

Criminal Law (Fall 2012)

-Concepts of law defined, and ability to apply concepts to scenarios refined

Experience
Berry Summer Thesis Institute, May-August 2013
-Conducted research as basis for honors thesis -Engaged in professional development activities -Presented findings and published paper, Effect of State Policy on Prison Population

Dayton2DC Program, February-March 2013

-Networked and learned from professionals working in the DC area -Insight on how to secure a job in DC -Fields such as legislative politics, law, and federal agencies explored

Pre-law Professional Fraternity Phi Alpha Delta, January 2012-present -Academic and Professional Development Chair, January 2014-present
-Plan and implement academic events -Provide resources on the law school and graduate school application processes -Promote professional development of members

Student Worker in the Political Science Department, September 2013-present

-Assist professors as necessary with various tasks -Tasks range from copying to data entry -Communication skills improved through phone calls

Merchandising and Customer Assistant at Sears, September 2013-present

-Keep store neat and ensure sale signs are up to date, utilizing organization skills -Conflict resolution skills developed while working as a team to complete projects -Assist customers with any questions regarding merchandise and availability

Volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul, May-August 2013

-Organized and implemented kids club for residents at permanent housing site -Created schedule of activities and executed successfully -Served as role model for children as a leader of program

Cashier at Sears, May 2012-May 2013

-Greet customers, assist with inquiries -Communication skills refined through interactions with customers -Marketing skills developed through promotion of credit cards