Danielle M. Hand
Queensbury,NY
Summary
Motivated student-athlete pursuing dual degrees in Business Administration and Economics, demonstrating strong teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities. Experience in balancing academics and athletics has fostered discipline, effective time management, and collaboration skills. Actively pursuing FMI and SIE Certifications with a focus on a career in Corporate Finance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Advancement Services Clerk
On Campus Employment
Oneonta, New York
10.2026 - Current
- Perform accurate and timely data entry into databases, spreadsheets, and other record-keeping systems.
- File, organize, scan, and maintain electronic and paper records in accordance with established procedures.
- Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date departmental records and information.
- Locate missing, outdated, or incomplete information and work to verify and update records.
Grant Writing Intern
Division of Institutional Advancement
Oneonta, NY
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Researched donors, foundations, and grant opportunities supporting division priorities.
- Drafted grant proposals for institutional advancement funding requests.
- Edited grant materials for clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Tracked deadlines and submission materials for funding applications.
Dockhand / Inside Staff
Yankee Marina
Bolton Landing, NY
07.2019 - 08.2026
- Guided boat owners through safe docking, launching, and retrieval at Yankee Marina
- Pumped fuel and processed cash transactions at fuel dock, ensuring efficient service
- Maintained safety regulations while operating heavy equipment.
Peer Note Taker
On Campus Employment
Hartwick College, NY
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Captured lecture notes for campus students during classes and study sessions.
- Organized detailed notes using campus templates and class materials.
- Adapted note style to match instructor pace and student accessibility needs.
Coach
Queensbury Field Hockey Alumni Clinic
Queensbury, NY
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported player development by teaching stickhandling and shooting techniques during sessions.
- Used positive reinforcement and clear communication to encourage skill growth.
- Led field hockey drills for alumni clinic participants.
- Collaborated with other field hockey leaders to instruct and enhance player skills
Cashier
Barnes & Noble
Queensbury, NY
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Managed cash, credit, and gift card transactions accurately, contributing to seamless checkout experience.
- Processed returns and exchanges in compliance with Barnes & Noble policies, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Prepared and packaged textbooks and course materials for student pickup, facilitating timely access to resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Economics; Finance
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
Queensbury High School (QHS)
Queensbury, NY06-2023
Skills
- Writing
- Data entry
- Proposal development
- Research
- Proofreading
- Written communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational skills
- Efficient time management
- Team leadership
- Strong communication
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
Recognition/Honors
- Section 2 Foothills 1st Team All-Star, 2022
- Albany Times Union 2nd Team All-Star, 2022
- Albany Times Union Player of the Week, 2022
- Empire 8 Conference - Division III Rookie of the Year
- Empire 8 Second Team, 2023
- Deans List - Hartwick College, September 2023-Present
- NFHCA All-Academic Squad - Posting a GPA of at least a 3.5 in the fall semester, 2026
- Women's Academic All-District Team - Posting minimum of 3.5 GPA and competing in 90% of games, 2025
- Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award - For achieving distinguished excellence in academic pursuits, 2024, 25, 26
Certification
- Chi Alpha Sigma - For excellence in Academics and Athletics, 2025-2026
- SEO Certified - Hubspot Academy, 2025
- Certificate of Training - Microsoft Excel 365, 2023
Volunteer Experience/Extracurricular Activities
- The American Red Cross - Blood Drive Program Leader, Organized an annual blood drive to raise awareness about Bile Duct Cancer, 2024 - Present
- Afghan Refugee House - Cleaned and prepared a house for an Afghan refugee family, 2023
- Parks & Recreation Field Hockey - Assisted 4th and 5th graders with field hockey skills, 2023-2025
- QES Kindergarten Support - Read to kindergartners and built gingerbread houses, 2022
- Double H Hole in the Woods - Set up tables for an auction to support children with disabilities, 2022,2023
- Yearbook Dedication Ceremony - Participated in the ceremony to hand out yearbooks to seniors, 2022
- Our Lady of the Annunciation: Altar Server, Fall 2016 – 2021
- Participated in Alzheimer’s Walk, 2021
- Other - Wrote thank you letters to Queensbury bus drivers and janitors with the Key Club; sent cards to Veterans, supported Breast Cancer awareness, decorated classroom doors for Christmas; donated snacks for the Snack Pack program; donated self-care items to the Kindness Closet, 2021-2023
Timeline
Advancement Services Clerk
On Campus Employment
10.2026 - Current
Grant Writing Intern
Division of Institutional Advancement
03.2026 - 05.2026
Coach
Queensbury Field Hockey Alumni Clinic
08.2025 - 01.2026
Peer Note Taker
On Campus Employment
03.2025 - 05.2025
Cashier
Barnes & Noble
01.2024 - 02.2024
Dockhand / Inside Staff
Yankee Marina
07.2019 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Economics; Finance
Hartwick College
High School Diploma -
Queensbury High School (QHS)