Gabriel C.

Meiss
115 Crossing Dr, | Normal, IL | (309) 222-7819 | gmeiss@ilstu.edu
EDUCATION
Illinois State University May 2016
Bachelor of Science: Organizational and Leadership Communication (In Progress)

Illinois Central College May 2014
Associate of Science Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE
Young America Realty Inc. Normal, IL
Leasing Agent June 2014 Current
Developed new business and serviced existing business by pursuing prospective tenants and communicating the
terms of legal contracts to renters
Represented property owners and their investment interests in a professional setting

Morton Chamber of Commerce Morton, IL
Volunteer Coordinator Jul 2011 Sep 2014
Coordinated and organized the volunteer effort for the Morton Pumpkin Festival, which involved over 2000 volunteers
Contacted and recruited individual volunteers as well as organizations for the Morton Pumpkin Festival to ensure an
efficient and streamlined festival experience

Meiss Mowing Morton, IL
Owner/Operator Mar 2008 May 2014
Established and successfully handled the operations of a lawn care company which included over 30 individual clients
each year
Facilitated and created advertising strategies to market the business and increase brand recognition
Oversaw and motivated employees to provide quality lawn care and exceptional customer service

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Illinois Central College Young group East Peoria, IL
President 05/2013 05/2014
Chaired and led an organized group of young adults in weekly gatherings, service projects, and on-campus activities

AWARDS AND DESIGNATIONS
Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
Honors Program 08/2012-05/2014
Member of an exclusive group of approximately 50 students at Illinois Central College recognized for academic
excellence.
Membership required a certain number of hours of volunteer service, outstanding academic performance, and honors
courses

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Casa Vida y Esperanza Childrens Orphanage Sonora, Mexico
Volunteer 06/2012 Present
Worked with teams involved in construction of orphanage on projects such as foundation reconstruction, wall
construction, and roof construction

Apostolic Christian World Relief
Reconstruction Team Leader/Volunteer 03/2013 Present
Took lead on different projects involved in the tornado reconstruction efforts in Moore, Ok, Cullman AL, and
Washington, IL

Apostolic Christian Jr. High Boys Camp Monticello, IL
Counselor Recruitment Committee 08/2013 Present
Collaborated with other individuals to recruit camp counselors to lead cabins of middle-school aged boys at a
Christian camp
Led cabins at the 2013 and 2014 camps