Martha Campus:

1450 Alta Vista

Nowacki LC Box 1000
Dubuque, IA 52001
martha.nowacki@loras.edu
(563)-513-8476 (cell)
Home:
620 West 7th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Martha.nowacki17@gmail.com

Objective Acceptance into mental health counseling program

Education Loras College, Dubuque IA, Aug. 2015-present

Junior pursuing a BS in Psychology (May 2019)
● Overall GPA: 3.947/4.0 scale; Dean’s List (6 semesters)
● Delta Epsilon Sigma Honorary Society
● Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
● Lead 4 Loras (Tier I, 2016)

Research Midwest Psychological Association

Research accepted for presentation at annual conference
(April 2018)
 Priming and Life Satisfaction
 Also presented Priming and Life Satisfaction research at
Loras College Legacy Symposium (annual college
academic achievement conference (April 2018)

Experience Hillcrest Family Services Intern, Dubuque, IA

Mental health counseling shadowing (Aug. 2018-Dec. 2018)
 Shadowed mental health counselor at Molitore—teen
residential house for kids 12-18 going through drug abuse
and mental health treatment
 Sat in on one-on-one sessions as well as family sessions
 Developed rapport with teen clients
 Experienced diversity among clients (differing ages,
races, family backgrounds, addictions, mental illnesses,
etc.)
 Encouraged me to draw connections between academic
learning and this opportunity

Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Advanced Research Team (Feb. 2017-Present)
 Performed academic research under the guidance of a
faculty member
 Developed communication skills between research team
members and the faculty advisor
 Gained experience in the research process
 FOCUS, Genesee, CO
Loras Student Missionary (Sept. 2016- May 2017)
 Helped to strengthen faith community and involvement at
Loras College by bettering my own faith
 Attended meetings with campus FOCUS team

Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital, Dubuque, IA

Kennel Worker, June 2017-present
 Cared for animals that were boarding as well as animals
seeking treatment
 Developed communication skills among other kennel
workers and clinic staff
 Encountered a variety of pet owners, requiring me to be
friendly at all times

YMCA, Dubuque, IA
Lifeguard, (spring 2013-June 2017)
 CPR certified
 Worked to ensure the safety of patrons within the 3 pools
as well as on the pool-deck
 Often encountered difficult/angry patrons—had to be calm
and respectful despite the circumstances

Campus Breaking the Silence (2015-2016)

● Attended Heart to Heart meetings—listened to accounts
of mental illness, shared own experience of mental
illness, and participated in discussions pertaining to
mental health (2016 spring semester)
Campus Ministry (Fall 2015-Spring 2018)
● Bible study, Women’s prayer group
● Antioch Retreat Team (Spring 2017)
Art Club (Fall 2017-Present)
Bella Voce (Fall 2017)
Concert Choir (Spring 2017-Fall 2018)
DVAP (Domestic violence awareness project) (Fall 2018)
 Planned campus activities with class group for domestic
violence awareness week, including a panel discussion
and candle-light vigil
 Learned effective communication skills between group
members and individuals involved with the panel, as well
as the faculty advisor in charge