Campus Address

602 N. President Street ELYSE SANDBERG Permanent Address

1006 N. West Street
Wheaton, Illinois 60187 elyse.sandberg@my.wheaton.edu Wheaton, IL 60187
678.982.9447

EDUCATION

Wheaton College Wheaton, IL

College of Arts & Sciences Cumulative GPA: 3.57/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication Expected Graduation: May 2017
Minor in Biblical and Theological Studies
Deans List 6 of 7 semesters

EXPERIENCE

Young Life Wheaton, IL

Student Staff August 2016 Present
Executed and enhanced weekly high school ministry events devoting significant time with students
Led a team of volunteer college leaders in weekly meetings to plan ministry work
Volunteer Leader October 2013 Present
Mentored a group of high school girls from their freshman to senior year fostering spiritual and social growth through
Bible studies and frequent meetings and activities
Participated on a team of volunteer college leaders in weekly meetings to plan ministry work
Led week-long summer trips of high school girls to camps in Georgia (2014), Michigan (2015), and Minnesota (2016),
and to provide childcare at Young Lives Camp for teen moms in Michigan (2015, 2016)
Summer Intern Summer 2016
Engaged in communicative and organizational prep work for summer camps
Initiated meetings with Young Life staff in the Chicago area to grow and learn from their experiences

Pine Cove Christian Camp Tyler, TX

Camp Counselor Summer 2014
Counseled and cared for weekly groups of 10 middle school girls for 6 weeks of camp; led Bible studies, provided
loving discipline

Wheaton College Phonathon Wheaton, IL

Team Supervisor January 2015 May 2015
Managed shift of twenty or more students making direct alumni calls to raise funds for Wheaton College
Monitored and advised Phonathon students on improving interpersonal communication and teamwork
Created and maintained a supportive, engaging team-focused work environment
Student Captain August 2014 May 2015
Managed and mentored student teams of six through personal relationships and feedback
Identified and recommended co-workers for potential promotion
Conducted phone interviews and evaluated potential student employees
Fundraiser January 2014 May 2015
Awarded best individual caller out of 40 candidates in the Spring 2015
Acted as liaison between college and alumni while raising over $50,000 in donations for Wheaton College

Bricks Woodfire Pizza and Cafe Wheaton, IL

Employee November 2012 December 2013
Multiple responsibilities including running the cash register, serving food, interacting with customers, and cleaning
facilities
HONORS AND AWARDS

Deans List 6 out of 7 college semesters 2013 2016

Richard A. Bosgraf Memorial Christian Service Award (one high school student) 2013
Illinois State Scholar 2013
Presidential Award for Educational Excellence 2013
Four-Year Academic Excellence Award 2010 2013
National Honor Society 2012, 2013