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Berwyn, Il

Taught a graduate seminar in local economic development.

Bensenville, Illinois

Aurora, Illinois

Office Of Sustainability

Worked closely with several Economics professors in the research, analysis, and presentation of data

Greater Seattle Area

Provided outreach and education for prospective clients in defined low-income communitiesActed as an Express Credit Union liaison, managing relationships with five partner organizations in the greater Seattle areaAssisted customers in opening new accounts and becoming Express Credit Union membersProvided basic financial counseling to assist new members in utilizing financial products and support services such as savings, checking, and loans, in order to build assets and save for the future

Taught small business courses using Peace Corps materials to 30 university studentsConducted informal business consulting with members of host communityTrained over 200 local middle and high school students in civic education and leadershipFacilitated the creation of a youth group to address community needs through use of existing local resources and innovative fundraisingPlanned and implemented three national youth camps based around leadership, teamwork, community action, and entrepreneurship Wrote and managed two Peace Corps grants as well as partner organization funding totaling $5,672 as the head of the Financial Management CommitteeNegotiated the camp location, managed transportation, housing, and dining issues as head of the Logistics CommitteeCreated all marketing and communication materials related to the promotion of a new business plan competition as the head of the Communications CommitteeTaught English classes to 30 middle and high school aged studentsElected to represent 20 Peace Corps Volunteers at quarterly National Volunteer Action Committee Meetings

Supported office staff by contacting clients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining databasesAssisted in tax data entry and accounting using a variety of tax programs and applications

Assisted in directing outgoing Western students and accommodating the needs of new international students on Western's campus

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Applied Economics

Peace Corps Coverdell Fellow, Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence

Bachelor Of Arts, Business Management; International Business

Education record

Studied international management courses in a global environment with international professors and students Worked under strict time.