Table of Contents

Executive Summary By: Cody McKay……………………………………………………………2

Introduction By: Katie Leite………………………………………………………………………3

Family Background By: Kyle Soldan……………………………………………………………4

Educational Experiences By: Katie Leite………………………………………………………..5

Greatest Influence By: Cody McKay……………………………………………………………7

An Exemplary Leader By: Katie Leite………………………………………………………….8

Leadership Style By: Cody McKay…………………………………………………………….10

An Ethical Dilemma By: Cody McKay………………………………………………………...11

Proudest Accomplishment By: Katie Leite…………………………………………………….13

Leadership Lessons By: Kyle Soldan…………………………………………………………..15

Conclusion By: Kyle Soldan……………………………………………………………………..19

Appendices………………………………………………………………………………………20

Appendix 1: Team Resumes……………………………………………………………………..21

Cody McKay……………………………………………………………………………………..22

Katie Leite………………………………………………………………………………………..23

Kyle Soldan………………………………………………………………………………………24

Appendix 2: Personal Statements..................................................................................................25

Cody McKay……………………………………………………………………………………..26

Katie Leite………………………………………………………………………………………..27

Kyle Soldan………………………………………………………………………………………28

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Executive Summary

When analyzing Steve Scannell, our report finds two important facts. The first of these

being that he projects many valuable leadership qualities, Mr. Scannell showed us his ability to

adapt in any given situation, and how to be ethical under tough circumstances. These and many

more outstanding leadership traits also portray his leadership style. We also discovered that

Steve Scannell is a man that all up and coming business leaders can look up to. When looking up

to him, one can see his dedication to help others thrive in the business world and his ability to

handle tough situations. Mr. Scannell gives these young business leaders a role model to

compare themselves to, and see what they should be doing in order to become successful in the

business world.

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Introduction

On Friday, October 3, Team Strike had the privilege to interview Steve Scannell, a

distinguished leader in the financial industry at McLaren Bay Hospital. The subject of the

meeting was primarily about his personal leadership style and experiences. The interview lasted

approximately two hours, and during this time the team was able to gather many personal details

about Steve Scannell, which will be discussed throughout this report.

This report has eight main sections. In the first section, there will be a detailed

description of his family background, which will be followed by his various educational

experiences in section two. Steve Scannell’s greatest influence in terms of the impact they had

on him as an individual will be explored in section three. Following in section four, the dynamic

of Steve Scannell as an exemplary leader will be examined. Section five features the inside look

of his leadership style and approach, which he used immensely in handling his most important

leadership challenge that is outlined in section six. Next, in section seven, Steve Scannell’s

proudest accomplishment will be described. Lastly in section eight, the many leadership lessons

that the team was able to take away from the interview will be stated and explained.

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Family Background

Stephen J. Scannell grew up in the city of Louisville, the largest city in the state of

Kentucky. Louisville is considered the only first class city in state, having a total population of

609,893 in a 2013 U.S. Census estimate. Scannell was the fourth born child in his family, the

second youngest of five children. He lived in a blue-collar family where father was a local police

officer. As a whole, however, he considers his family to have been very close throughout his

childhood and even now. In a community perspective, Mr. Scannell notes how his close

relationships with friends in his early years helped to keep him out of trouble.

Growing up, Mr. Scannell viewed his family as being quite sports-oriented, especially

since several of his siblings were involved in school sports. He notes, however, that his family’s

value of sports helped teach him a sense of discipline and to value teamwork despite not being

involved with any type of sport during school. During his early years, his family enrolled him in

a Catholic grade school where he then eventually moved on to attend Trinity High School, an all-

boys high school close to where he lived. It was in school that he began to create stronger

relationships with his close friends and peers.

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Educational Experiences

Steve Scannell is a man who truly values knowledge, and believes in learning as much as

you can for as long as you live. Scannell’s personal educational career consisted of several

different experiences at many institutions. His pathway to intellect all began with his attendance

to Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky from 1970-1974. Tuition cost roughly $500.00

per year when he was enrolled, and presently costs about $12,000.00 annually. His parents

sacrificed a lot for their kids in hopes of giving them every possible opportunity, which is why

his mother took a job to help pay for him to get through high school. During his time at Trinity,

which is an all-boys Catholic school, he didn’t get too involved with sports or clubs, but he did

make valuable friendships, and Steve felt very fortunate to be blessed with such a supportive

community.

After he graduated from Trinity High School, Scannell attended Bellarmine University

from 1976-1979. Bellarmine University was established in 1950, and is a private, Catholic

university currently populated with about 3,400 students. Steve had always enjoyed math and

business principles since he had begun his educational career, leading him to pursue a Bachelor

of Arts in Accounting. His parents couldn’t afford to send him off to college, and so he took a

job for a painting contractor that helped him pay his way through school. While he was in

college, Scannell lived with his parents. This is something he regrets since he wishes that he

had gotten the experience of living away from home during his stay at the university.

Scannell’s educational career doesn’t end here, however, for he later pursued a Master of

Business Administration in Finance from 1993-1995. He also attended Mendoza College of

Business at the University of Notre Dame from 2006-2008 where he was able to get a Masters in

Non-Profit Administration. During his educational pursuit at the University of Notre Dame, he

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received the MNA Excellence Award, and the David J. LaBarre Community Service Award in

May 2009.

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Greatest Influence

Steve Scannell has had many influences in his life, which have helped him land where he

is today. The people who had the greatest impact on his life were his parents. This is because his

parents taught him many lessons and gave him experiences that would make a strong impact on

his overall direction in life.

One of the more important lessons that he learned from his parents early on was how to

be hard working and dedicated. His parents helped enforce these lessons through sports, and

making sure he was keeping up on his schoolwork. Sports have been known to teach and help

reinforce lessons such as dedication, sportsmanship, teamwork, and so on. Being able to

participate in sports with his family really helped him apply these skills that he has been able to

take into the workplace. His parents also were able to send him to a private catholic school. This

gave him the opportunity to receive a great education in order to someday be able to apply to

great universities. Applying his lesson of hard work that he had received from his parents, he was

able to excel and do well in school, and eventually gain acceptance to Bellarmine University.

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An Exemplary Leader

When the project of interviewing a highly exemplary leader in the business world began,

our team was all on the same page. Our group is a combination of Accounting and Finance

majors, so we wanted to interview a person who deals with our fields of study on a daily basis.

We also desired to interview someone who is a veteran of his or her work, and thoroughly

understands the industry. In terms of leadership, we were hoping for a leader who is looked up

to by their fellow coworkers, and has several responsibilities with their job. With Steve

Scannell, we were fortunate to have a leader who has excelled in both the accounting and

financial fields which corresponds to our majors, allowing us to gain valuable insight on how to

be successful in this line of work.

For Scannell, when it comes to leadership, his primary goal is to get everyone productive,

making sure people are hitting their goals and objectives. The motivation behind this goal is

rooted in finding value in efficiency, and he aims to take the steps necessary to improve the

organization he is working for. According to the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,

by Stephen Covey, “The basic task of leadership is to increase the standard of living and the

quality of life for all stakeholders” (218). This definition of leadership is perfectly shown

through Steve Scannell’s mission as a leader, since he is trying to increase the standard of the

companies he works for in order to better the lives of everyone within the business. He admits to

being demanding and expecting a lot from co-workers and subordinates, but the efforts he makes

at motivating others pays off in the long run. He is a man of high integrity and ethical standards,

and the good habits he portrays are noticed by all, proving him to be a respectable role model,

and an exemplary leader. He has worked various positions in the accounting and finance fields

from 1979 to the present, demonstrating his lengthy experience surrounding his career. As up

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and coming leaders in the business world, Steve Scannell is a man that our team could truly learn

from, and the interview provided us with several key takeaways that will contribute to our

personal success.

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Leadership Style and Approach

Everyone interacts differently with his or her co-workers. Some employees act like they

are the over powering boss, whereas others act like their friend, and some are anywhere in-

between those two extremes. The interactions with co-workers come from a person’s leadership

style. Steve Scannell uses his leadership approach to not only interact with his co-workers, but

also uses it to help prosper and accomplish goals efficiently.

When asked to describe some aspects about his leadership style and interaction towards

his co-workers, he said he was reasonable and always challenging them to strive to be better to

help them preform at the level they are capable of achieving. These aspects stem from his

leadership style that is otherwise known as a transformational leader. “ ‘[A] Transformational

leader inspires subordinates to put in more effort and to go afar what they (the subordinates)

expected prior to (Burns 1978)’ ” (Ahmad, Aslam, Bhatti, Nadeem, Ramzan, 749). This means

that he aims for his co-workers to go above and beyond their job. He wants them to succeed at

everything they do, hit their goals, and someday step into higher up leadership roles. Steve

Scannell embodies this idea of transformational leader and truly strives to make sure that his co-

workers really do succeed and go places after the time they spend with him.

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An Ethical Dilemma

In life we all face tough choices, some of which will define our path and careers. The

toughest of these choices are ethical ones, and are decisions that you have to live with if you do,

especially if you know what you did was wrong.

Steve Scannell was posed with a very tough choice. He was working at Jewish Hospital

& St. Mary’s Healthcare, which was starting to struggle financially. In 2008 when approached to

do the budget, he was asked to lie in order to make it look like the company was projected to

make more money than they were supposed to. If he did not do this, the hospital would have a

harder time keeping their health care providers and possibly go bankrupt. As a Certified Public

Accountant (CPA) he had been taught to follow the laws put in place and make ethical decisions.

This and his moral compass led him to telling the truth on the documents. This ethical action

ended up resulting in his firing, and eventually the CEO of Jewish Hospital stepping down as

well due to the issues that the hospital was about to face. Steve Scannell did take this case to

court despite his personal wishes of trying to settle it quietly and was not having any luck with

convincing the hospital to compensate him for the time he had been unemployed. It was six

months after the events at the Jewish Hospital before he found work at a firm called Rawling

which worked with clients specifically in the health field.

This ethical dilemma that Steve Scannell was put through was actually due to the top

executives of the hospital. “Leadership plays an important role in creating an organizational

reality around valves and ethics. In this respect, leadership truly starts at the top and includes the

CEO, board, and/or owners. Leaders’ internalization and demonstration of values through how

they operate have a powerful influence on others (Chekwa, Ouhirra, Thomas, Chukwuanu, 6).”

This quote shows that by the CEO of Jewish Hospital set up the hospital for its unethical

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atmosphere. Steve Scannell did not fit into these surroundings due to his high sense of morals,

and was the reason that the CEO’s leadership didn’t work for Scannell personally. As previously

mentioned, a lot of your actions towards co-workers come from your leadership style. With the

CEO telling Steve Scannell to lie about the projected net income, he is revealing his unethical

leadership style and how he expects his co-workers to do the same. Fortunately with his strong

sense of character, Steve Scannell was able to stick to his values, and make the proper choice in

dealing with the accounting records of the hospital, displaying his true integrity within his

leadership.

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Proudest Accomplishments

When most people discuss their proudest achievement, they usually mention their time in the

limelight, or a moment when they received a great award for something they are genuinely proud

of. The internal joy brought forth by being publically recognized for an accomplishment is like

the satisfaction of crossing the finish line of a marathon, as the feeling is too grand to pass up.

Steve Scannell, like many successful leaders, has received several awards for his achievements.

In 1997, he was awarded the Gerald League Award from the Healthcare Financial Management

Association, and in 1998 he received the Frederick T. Munice Gold Award. However, neither of

these awards he considered to be his personal, proudest achievement. Scannell admits that it

feels fantastic to be recognized, but in six months down the road, who will still care?

Steve Scannell considers his biggest accomplishment to be seeing people he has

previously worked with becoming great leaders themselves. The fact that Scannell was able to

have a positive, lasting influence in someone’s life, and that his co-workers were able to become

a distinguished leader themselves is a greater honor than any award could ever bring. This self-

less leadership is awe-inspiring, and found in very few people as most individuals desire to see

others fail in order to raise their own success.

Scannell’s accomplishment in wanting others to flourish with their own abilities can be

explained by the principle that “ individual success is directly linked to the health and vitality of

the entire network” (Allee). Steve’s leadership approach involves being there for people, and

making sure they are hitting all their personal objectives. As demonstrated in the quotation,

through getting everyone to efficiency, the company benefits and overall runs smoother, which is

Scannell’s leadership style in action. Also, it has been shown that building strong connections

with co-workers provide an excellent gateway to a “rich source of power and social capital”

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(Bailey, Burr, and Clarke). This excerpt means that networking and team building strategies

within an organization can lead to the success of others as it creates a stronger workforce,

allowing ideas to be fully supported and strengthened. The success of many leads to the success

of a whole, and Steve Scannell prides himself on helping people reach their full capacity in order

to better one another. None of this would be possible without the strong relationships he

maintains with his coworkers, along with his concern and wishful thinking for their future, as he

hopes to hear tales of their success.

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Leadership Lessons

During the interview process with Mr. Scannell, there were several occasions where he

either explicitly suggested leadership lessons or hinted at them. There were seven in particular –

being ethical, the ability to communicate, understanding others, delegating, radiating confidence,

resolving conflict, and being able to grow and evolve – that stood out during our conversation

that are worth discussing.

It was important throughout Mr. Scannell’s career that he be ethical in the workplace in

order to be an effective and successful leader. With this being the case, he offered to our group

the concept of maintaining ethical beliefs and values as being an important lesson for leaders.

Mr. Scannell himself had to encounter several occasions – particularly in his conflict with Jewish

Hospital– where he needed to stay true to his ethical beliefs. In terms of being ethical, staying

true to those beliefs makes a leader more responsible and respectable according to his peers.

Leaders and “decision makers cautiously evaluate evidence and apply moral principles in

response to ethical issues” (Miska, Hilbe, and Mayer, 2014). It is therefore important that ethical

issues within the work environment be handled using moral values, much like Mr. Scannell did

with the issues between him and Jewish Hospital.

Valuing teamwork as a child and into adulthood because of his family, Mr. Scannell

mentions how critical it is to be able to communicate with peers in order to accomplish goals. A

successful leader is able to communicate effectively by accomplishing two points: being clear

and being able to listen. Being clear requires that, as a leader, information be transferred in such

a way that it is understood without confusion. StrengthsFinder writer Tom Rath notes how those

leaders who exhibit communication as a major strength are able to maintain the attention of their

peers and communicate information in a clear and enjoyable manner (Rath, 2007). Moreover, it

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becomes necessary that a leader listen to his peers, keeping an open mind about problems and

situations that may arise with being the leader of a group. Communication is therefore a two way

street, and Mr. Scannell addresses this concept clearly with us as future business leaders.

Working within a team as a leader further requires that the leader is able to understand

their peers within the group, and have a continued understanding of the entire workplace and its

inner workings. Mr. Scannell exhibits this quality quite effectively, and though he did not

explicitly state this leadership lesson to us he implicit displayed this leadership quality

throughout the interview. As a successful leader, he showed a great understanding of the place he

worked in and how the workplace operates on a daily basis. Moreover, Mr. Scannell made a

crucial point of how critical it was to be able to understand those he worked with. An inability to

do so may lead to a destructive environment where tasks can become mismanaged and conflicts

can become difficult to handle. Therefore, as an important leadership lesson, understanding ranks

high on that list.

There is a need to be able to delegate tasks appropriately within a group, and a leader

needs to be able to recognize the skills and qualities of his group to be able to delegate those

tasks appropriately. Mr. Scannell’s work often requires him to be able to divide up tasks within

the organization so that work can be done efficiently and effectively while limiting problems and

situations during tasks. Moreover, when problems in the workplace do arise or a solution needs

to be found, a leader should be able to delegate the processes of tackling the situation in an

appropriate manner. In either case, Mr. Scannell offers us this principle in order to handle

divisions of labor and working to solve problems effectively.

Delegation, like mentioned previously, is something that is also essential for conflict

management and prevention. However, a general ability to delegate is not enough to handle

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conflict within the workplace. Therefore, as Mr. Scannell mentions during the interview, there is

a need to be able to resolve conflict effectively to maintain a stable and efficient work

environment. As conflict resolution mechanisms, understanding and delegation are important to

making sure destructive conflict is resolved. Through assigning effective strategies using

delegation to each worker serves as a form of prevention to future conflict within the workplace.

This ability to resolve and handle conflict strengthens a leader’s ability to handle issues and deal

with the responsibilities that come with being a successful leader.

Mr. Scannell notes that it is critical to be confident in achieving goals and finding

solutions to situations that may arise for leaders and their teams. This confidence is something

that a leader should continue to have despite doubts or problems that may come up. To be

confident, however, realizing your true talents and potentials – known as self-actualization – is

an important stepping-stone. Once these talents and potential abilities are discovered, a leader

can seek to solve problems, delegate appropriately, cooperate in teams, and be able to perform

numerous other leadership responsibilities with confidence and a continued drive to obtain

success.

The seventh leadership lesson that Mr. Scannell instilled upon us is the ability to grow

and evolve as a leader, an ability that can be referred to as being able to adapt. As a mechanism

for adjusting to changes in the workplace, adaptability is essential when moving workplaces,

handling changing conflicts, and managing differing situations that arise. Actions such as

looking for new opportunities, learning from the opinions and recommendations of others, and

expanding one’s network are all ways in which a leader can grow and change to achieve

continuous success in the workplace and within the team structure. If there is no evolving or

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adapting that is occurring for a leader, becoming stagnant and ineffective may become a possible

issue.

The interview with Mr. Stephen Scannell enlightened the group on several key leadership

lessons that we could potentially take away. Among other points, being ethical, having the ability

to communicate, learning to delegate and have confidence, being able to understand peers and

situations, learning to resolve conflict, and being able to grow and evolve to adapt to changing

environments are important to achieving more effective leadership abilities. Therefore, these

lessons further elaborate on Mr. Scannell’s exemplary leadership.

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Conclusion

Examining Mr. Scannell as an individual revealed how much of an exemplary leader he really is.

In his work, he expects much out of his peers in the workplace in order to create the most

effective and productive atmosphere possible. The influence of his parents led him to a greater

educational experience that exposed him to other numerous influences and connections. It was

from here that these relationships gave him the tools necessary to place his lasting mark on the

business world as a growing leader. His developing ethics and beliefs as a leader, however,

would prove to be his most prominent leadership skill as shown when he was conflicted with his

former employer, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Healthcare. It was through these developments

and experiences that Mr. Scannell had found himself.

During our interview with Mr. Scannell, he offered us several leadership lessons to

develop our own skills as future leaders. Ranging from learning to be ethical in tough situations

to expressing the importance of finding oneself, these numerous lessons will help guide us to

become future business leaders. His devotion to helping others achieve their goals, moreover, led

us to further validate his standing as a responsible and exceptional role model. Furthermore, as

an ethical and responsible person in the workplace, Mr. Scannell exhibited numerous leadership

characteristics to convince our group of his status as an exemplary business leader.

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Appendix 1

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Cody McKay47130 Patty St.

Chesterfield, MI 48047(586)-907-6398

Codymckay1994@gmail.com

EDUCATIONBachelor of Professional Accountancy Anticipated: May 2018Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MIDeans’ List: Fall 2013 & Winter 2014GPA: 3.70

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMENTSVSU Foundation Scholars 2013-Present

Leadership, honors based program that allows for opportunities to study abroad while growing leadership skills within a professional setting SVSU Cardinal Business Edge 2013-Present

2 year academic program for selected freshman and sophomore business students involving building personal and professional networks and identifying and strengthening individual leadership and professional skillsSVSU Student Government 2013-Present

Serving as a representative to the student body helping organize on-campus events and participating in ad-hoc committees exploring university policies and procedures SVSU Dean Student Advisory Council for the College of Business and Management

2014-Present Hand selected by the Dean to give a student perspective on various issues and ideas that are

happening within the college and to help improve the experience for studentsSVSU Tour Guide 2014-Present

Acting as an ambassador between the university and potential students to explain to those students why they should attend Saginaw Valley State University

WORK EXPERIENCETeam Member Seasonal: May 2014-August 2014Jimmy John’s, New Baltimore, MI

Incorporated advanced time management and organizational skills Utilized interpersonal communication skills to accurately fulfill customers orders

COMPUTER SKILLMicrosoft Office

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

VOLUNTEER /AWARDS Volunteer, Relay for Life 2013-Present Volunteer, Green Elementary School (Macomb, MI) 2009-2013 Award, Bowled a 300 May 2013

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Katherine Leite3201 Appleridge Drive

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103(734)-660-3278

kmleite@svsu.edu

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Finance Spring 2017 (Expected)Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Minor: Applied MathematicsGPA: 4.0

WORK EXPERIENCECatering Waitstaff September 2014-PresentAramark, Saginaw Valley State University

Worked with team members to efficiently set-up, serve, and tear-down event functions at Saginaw Valley State University

Politely responded to customer needs, and learned proper dining etiquette

Intern June 2013 – July 2014Bank of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

Scanned commercial files, consolidated and updated commercial collateral files.

Worked independently, sought additional projects to stay proactive, and continuously put forth best effort.

Crew Member September 2012 – February 2013McDonalds, Ann Arbor, MI

Perform multiple tasks within a single shift including: making McCafe drinks, frying foods, and keeping the work area clean.

Provide excellent customer service by completing orders effectively and with a friendly attitude.

INVOLVEMENTS & ACADEMIC HONORS RHA Representative, UV West Community Council Fall 2014 Treasurer, UV West Community Council Fall 2014 Leader, Fresh Start Fall 2014

Finalist, Robert S. P. Yien First Year Writing Award Winter 2014President’s List, Saginaw Valley State University Fall 2013- Present

Recipient, Presidential Scholarship Fall 2013- PresentMember, Cardinal Business Edge Fall 2013- PresentMember, Foundation Scholars Fall 2013- PresentMember, National Society of Leadership and Success Fall 2013- Present

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Kyle Soldan67880 Fitzgerald St.Richmond, MI 48062

(810)-305-2431ksoldan@live.com

EDUCATIONBachelor of Professional Accountancy Anticipated: May 2018Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MIPresident’s List: Fall 2013 & Winter 2014GPA: 4.00

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSVSU Cardinal Business Edge 2013-Present

A two-year academic program for select freshman and sophomore business students to build leadership skills and develop personal and professional networks while defining personal strengths and continuing to build upon them through in class activities and out of the classroom events.

Saginaw Valley Club Bowling 2013-Present Program that looks to build teamwork and aids in the development of bowling skills through

practice to compete at a national level in various out-of-state tournaments and other competition formats.

WORK EXPERIENCEFarmhand Seasonal: 2010-PresentEastlawn Farms

Use of time management and precision of daily work activities. Developed interpersonal skills and sought increased ability of teamwork and cooperation. Operation of large farming equipment to retrieve crops and other important sources of income. On-the-job training for increased work-related knowledge and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft Office

Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access

VOLUNTEER/AWARDS/HONORS Volunteer, Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, USPS 2012-Present Volunteer, Relay for Life 2014-Present Award: Recipient of President’s Scholarship 2013 Honor: Valedictorian: Richmond Class of 2013 2013 Award: Recipient of William C. Ford, Jr. Scholarship 2014

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Appendix 2

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Cody McKay

Cody McKay from Chesterfield, Michigan is an emerging student leader at Saginaw

Valley State University. From the very beginning of campus life for Cody, he was involved in

Student Association, which is the student government on campus. He also became a member of

the Cardinal Business Edge program and the Foundation Scholars program. During his second

year he was offered an opportunity to serve on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council for the

College of Business and Management, the Student Life Advisory Council, and also serves as a

Club Red Campus Ambassador (Tour Guide). Currently Cody is studying to receive a Bachelor

of Professional Accounting in hopes of working at a well-known accounting firm. In his free

time, he enjoys spending time with his friends at both school and social functions. With the steps

Cody has made thus far, he is moving in a direction that will make him an influential leader at

SVSU.

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Katie Leite

Katie Leite, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is an academically driven student at

Saginaw Valley State University. In the midst of her second year, she has taken great measures

to be an active member of the university populace, having involvements ranging from serving on

the University Village West Community Council, to earning a spot within two programs of

distinction of Cardinal Business Edge and Foundation Scholars. Currently she is pursuing a

Bachelor of Science in Finance and a minor in Applied Mathematics, in hopes of one day being

either a Financial Advisor or an Actuary. Katie is also employed on campus with dining services

as a member of their wait-staff, working roughly between 10-15 hours a week. In her free time,

she enjoys attending various events on campus, and sharing laughs with her friends. Always on

the move, Katie is surely on her way to leaving her mark at Saginaw Valley State University

with her scholarly attitude and highly active role on campus.

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Kyle Soldan

Kyle Soldan is a native of Richmond, a small town in Michigan located on the northern

border of Macomb County. Kyle currently attends Saginaw Valley State University to obtain a

Bachelor in Professional Accountancy starting in the academic year of 2013. Currently, Kyle is

involved with the Cardinal Business Edge course for select business students. Moreover, he is a

current member of the Saginaw Valley Men’s Bowling Club, a campus organization that travels

on a national level to compete with schools in other states. In his free time, he enjoys bowling

with friends, playing cards, and watching his favorite professional Detroit sports teams play

every year. The continued determination and devotion to educate himself has Kyle beginning to

build the foundation for his life and future success after college.

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