Ray Search
1848 Wisconsin Avenue • Madison, WI 53704
715-234-8898 • research@wisc.edu
EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI
Bachelor of Science, May 20xx
Major: Economics, Certificate: Environmental Studies
GPA: 3.89/4.00
HONORS Dean’s List: 4 semesters
Mary Claire Phipps Scholarship
EXPERIENCE Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER)
Junior Economist (January 20xx – Present) Madison, WI
Student Hourly (September 20xx – January 20xx)
• Investigate sustainability of Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Merit Pay Programs after
expiration of grant
• Co-write brief and presentation given by WCER Director at annual TIF Conference in
Washington, D.C.
• Interview 100+ teachers in Chicago and Milwaukee public schools to audit student-teacher
linkage data
• Collaborate with PhD economists to develop value-added models
• Co-write and prepare data analysis and graphics for value-added model technical reports
Best Buy
Sales Associate (September 20xx – Present) Madison, WI
• Utilize extensive knowledge of products and services to assist customers in product selection
to best fit their needs
• Manage team of five associates and promote a collaborative environment resulting in a
successful team that consistently surpasses monthly sales goals
• Resolve customer issues in a prompt manner and proactively work to prevent future issues
Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS), UW-Madison
Academic Tutor (September 20xx – May 20xx) Madison, WI
• Explained complex economics concepts to 12 students in a clear manner
• Devised time management plans for students to improve their study habits and provide a
weekly goal to attain
• Successfully aided 8 students in improving course performance
ACTIVITIES Student Foundation, UW-Madison
Founder (December 20xx – Present) Madison, WI
• Promote culture of giving for a campus of 43,000+ students by showcasing past gifts of
senior class and how gifts have helped current students
• Established the We Are Wisconsin scholarship and met fundraising goal of $2,012 for 12
student scholarships two months ahead of schedule
• Provide feedback to various campus constituents on ways to improve student experience with
the goal of increasing donations in the future
• Utilize social media to promote events and “Why I Give” features resulting in a significant
increase in followers and engagement with students and alumni
• Plan monthly outreach events held at high-traffic campus areas to increase engagement
SKILLS STATA, Matlab, Microsoft Excel and Access, Fluent in Spanish and Chinese