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Bristol, Connecticut, United States

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Vernon, Connecticut

1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, Ct

Events Associate is a volunteer position with duties that include:• Aiding the Executive Director and Educational Director on various current assignments, such as with the Hartford Schools Model UN Club, and at events, like the 2016 Model United Nations Conference.• Setting up and monitoring Eventbrite sign-up pages for events such as the Global Challenges and Innovations Workshops and the 2015 and 2016 Model UN Conferences.• Reviewed current membership statuses by sending reminders about expiring memberships and recording new or renewed memberships.• Contacted potential new schools for the model UN program and Global Student Leadership Award.September 2015 Program Lead was a paid assignment.• Operated as an administrator at the Business Forum on Macedonia, featuring Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Nikola Gruevski from the Republic of Macedonia as the lead delegator following his address to United Nations General Assembly in New York City. It took place on October 1, 2015 at the Hartford Club and the program was sponsored by the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia to the United States along with Invest in Macedonia.• Drafted invitation letters to state government officials, MBA students, and local business people in Connecticut.• Contacted invitees through mailings, email, and phone calls.• Recorded data about attendee status and confirmations.

1049 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, Ct

The educational assistant helps prepare and plan the Council’s educational programs, including Model United Nations. Interest in global education, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to help the Council on the actual days of the Model U.N. on site (these dates vary by year) are mandatory.Tasks Include:• Assist the educational director on all education program initiatives• Work with the educational director to coordinate the Model U.N. program• Develop a variety of materials for the Model U.N. program, such as compiling the 2014 Model United Nations Booklet and press releases for events• Communicate with faculty advisors and students about the Model U.N.• Called 75 Missions in NYC and scheduled 35+ briefings at U.N. missions in NYC• Chaperoned the Denmark and U.S. Mission Briefings on October 30, 2014 • Assist the council on-site at the Model U.N. program• Work on post program evaluation and data compilation for the Model United Nations

61 Woodland Street, Hartford, Ct (Former Address)

The BW-Germany Exchange began in 1991 as the result of a legislative partnership between the State of Connecticut and the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The agreement invites all students enrolled in Connecticut's four-year colleges and universities to study at one of these nine institution of higher learning in Baden-Württemberg: Heidelberg, Freiburg, Tübingen, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Konstanz, Hohenheim, and Ulm.Primary Responsibilities included: • Communicating and visiting current German exchange students at Connecticut host institutions to ascertain testimonies and resolve any questions or concerns they may have.• Thinning, organizing, and converting archival information.

1510 H Street, Nw, Suite 900 Washington, D.C.

Mission Objective: "The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is a leading international non-governmental organization promoting the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities worldwide." This includes: • Safeguarding the rights of Macedonians around the world• Unifying the Macedonian Diaspora• Collaborating with the greater international community by promoting universal ideals of peace, freedom, self-determination, equality, and justice• Promoting the ethnic Macedonian ethnic heritage and identity• Preserving Macedonian traditions via educational, social, and charitable programsPersonal responsibilities also included:• Writing and editing around five letters and/or briefings a week to members of Congress and international organizations about Macedonian Affairs (i.e. EU & NATO Enlargement); including a report on Macedonia’s NATO membership.• Attending on average four to six local events every week to network for UMD while composing summaries afterwards for the organization's president.• Visiting 22 Congressional offices to discuss co-sponsorship of H.R. 543 supporting Macedonia’s ascension into NATO at the 2014 UK Summit.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• 15 weeks Full-Time Internship (Including credits toward home university major)• Attended numerous leadership forums • Visited Senator Chris Murphy's Office to interview a legislative aid about personal advocacies (including homelessness, adoption, NATO affairs, and medicare).• Participated in academic course titled “Washington and the World,” highlighting Model UN experience and East Asia relations. Represented Republic of Korea for Model United Nations Security Council in March 2014 at the Washington Center's RaF at NoMa Facility. Co-sponsored a Resolution for Aid in the Central African Republic and Directive for peace between India and Pakistan.• Co-authoring International Development Plan addressing the gap between vocational education being provided at the Mae La camp in Thailand and employment opportunities available to its Karen refugees.• Advocating on behalf of Homelessness by volunteering at institutions such as Samaritan Inns and SOME in preparing meals for patrons and interacting with homeless youths. Writing letters to my Congressional representatives regarding support for H.R. 1136, titled “Violence Against the Homeless Accountability Act of 2013." Attending interviews from the former homeless as well as representatives from the National Coalition for the Homeless and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.• Compiled a 63 page portfolio as a compact reflection of my experience.

554 Talcottville Road, Vernon, Ct

Vernon Family Medicine is a private family and general physician's practice. It is affiliated with ProHealth Physician's, whose headquarters is located in Farmington, CT.Personal Responsibilities included: • Categorizing patient information into paper charts and eventually electronic health (EHR) systems.• Writing letters and calling patients regarding appointments and payments. • Upholding HIPAA laws and confidentiality standards.

Master Of Science - Ms, Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, A

Activities and Societies: National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Connecticut Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Science And Government, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha The National Political Science Honor Society, The National Society of Leadership and Success.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), German Language And Literature, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: People-to-People International Student's Club, Student Leadership Retreat, Deutsch Club, Intramural Softball.

Honors College

Activities and Societies: Honors College Graduate, Scholarship Recipient, Honors Thesis Author with Departmental Honors in PhilosophyFrom.

Certification, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, 3.89

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association (Student Senator), Newman Club, Applied Business Concepts Club.

Certification (Expired 2018), Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic)

Gained key knowledge on patient assessments and practical skills like CPR, airways, splinting, KED, and backboard. Participated in two.

Study Abroad, German Language And Literature, Political Science, 1,3 (A)

Activities and Societies: Deutsch-Amerikanisches Institut Tuebingen, International Theater Workshop (in German), ChoirStudying under.