Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy
Expected June 2013
Major: Social Policy; Minor: Global Health
University of Stellenbosch
South Africa
Public Health Study Abroad Program
March 2012 - June 2012
EXPERIENCE
Advisor Assistant
Northwestern University Academic Services
Evanston, IL
September 2012 - Present
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Schedule tutors for 100 student athletes, facilitate student registration and assist advisors with grading.
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Monitor and document first year student athlete study hours utilizing a Microsoft Excel database.
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Represent media services department on community service visits with student-athletes.
HIV/AIDS Services Intern
Glide Foundation
San Francisco, CA
September 2012 - Present
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Trained and worked as a Medical Assistant in the fully licensed health clinic.
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Assisted with HIV/AIDS testing and shadowed counseling sessions for a diverse, low income population.
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Served as Community Health Outreach Worker in the Tenderloin neighborhood, handing out condoms, hygiene and bleach kits to homeless and low income residents.
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Organized and promoted a free Blood Pressure Screening for 100 local residents.
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Assisted in implementing a free retinopathy screening for 50 diabetic clients.
Marketing Assistant
Great Lakes Marketing Group
Palatine, IL
August 2009 - January 2011
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Conducted a media research study for 6-10 clients for an event marketing agency. Research included publicity tracking via the internet and other sources.
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Coordinated 25 volunteers and performed crisis management while aiding the Event Producer for “Kenosha Days of Discovery,” a 4-day maritime festival attended by over 50,000.
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Executed the VIP hospitality programs and on-site promotions at the festival for corporate sponsors, such as U.S. Cellular and Johnson Bank.
Team Manager
Northwestern University Women’s Basketball
Evanston, IL
October 2009 - March 2010
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Organized ticket information and press releases.
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Coordinated traveling procedures and video recordings for home and away games.
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Managed all coach and player needs on the road.
ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Site Leader
Northwestern Community Development Corps
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Led a group of 25 students to volunteer weekly at the Vital Bridges HIV/AIDS Services site in Chicago.
Coordinator
Used Winter Coat Drive
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Implemented an all-campus, community-wide coat drive for homeless residents in Evanston that resulted in the acquisition of 300+ donations.
Volunteer
Alternative Student Break at a Drug Rehab Ranch in Colorado
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Participated in a week-long, service project and interacted with patients through work therapy programs.
Peer Advisor
School of Education and Social Policy
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Mentored freshmen students and provided them advice and support regarding college life.
Team Captain
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
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Raised $137,000 for the American Cancer Society in 2011.
