Michael Sampson-Akpuru

EDUCATION

Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, Bloomington, IN May 2009

Bachelor of Science in Business GPA: 3.94/4.00

Major: Finance

Indiana University-Northwest, Gary, IN May 2005 – May 2007

Completed Pre-Med Coursework

EXPERIENCE

Hutton Honors College, Bloomington, IN May 2007 – Aug 2007

Peer Mentor

· Attained position based on academic performance and leadership experiences

· Mentored 600 Kelley Direct Admits over the summer by utilizing excellent communication skills

First Med Inc, Merrillville, IN Jun 2005 – May 2007

Transcription Manager

· Coordinated transcription service for three medical offices entailing management and effective motivational skills

· Hired, trained and managed four transcriptionists using good judgment, displaying leadership ability, enabling a cooperative environment, and fostering teamwork

· Employed detail-oriented skills to restructure my department and saved employer $48,000 over two years by initiating effective cost-cutting methods

· Utilized Excel, Microsoft Word, and Scribe Audio Transcriber to complete 500 transcriptions monthly

Arc Bridges, Merrillville, IN Apr 2005 – May 2007

Residential Supervisor

· Planned, developed and implemented programs to increase community awareness with great attention to detail and group coordination

· Initiated group activities to encourage team work and to foster coalescence

HONORS & AWARDS

Hudson and Holland Scholar May 2007 – Present

McNair Research Scholar May 2007 – Present

Hutton Honors Scholar May 2007 – Present

Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Jan 2007 – Present

ACTIVITIES

Kelley School Diversity Council

President & Founder Dec 2007 - Present

· Initiated programs to facilitate the recruitment and retention of the best minority students at Kelley

· Sponsored inter-organizational initiatives to promote diversity within Kelley School of Business

· Mentored, tutored and guided minority students to optimize their performance at Kelley

Fred Astaire Competitive Ballroom

Ballroom Dancer Aug 2007 – Present

· Placed first place in 14 heats of competition (Rumba, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Jive and Swing)

· Practiced 12-15 hours per week to prepare for competition