FATOU TALLA

**** ********* *** *** **, B ronx, NY 10459 (C) 646-***-**** (W) 212-***-**** acgv2x@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am seeking to apply for a position where I can m aximize my counseling, m anagement, program development, and foreign

language skills. I am enthusiastic and well- organized with solid background w orking w ith children and adults.

S ummary of Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Extensive knowledge of university and pre-professional curriculum requirements

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O utstanding proficiency with a dvising and student development theories

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C apable of handling sensitive materials in a trusted and professional manner

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Proficient in Microsoft (Word, Power P oint, E xcel)

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Trilingual (English, French, Wolof)

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Work History

P roject Leader / Advisor

P AS Foundation (Non - profit) – New York, NY 0 1 / 15 / 201 4 t o C urrent

l Connect with students, parents, and teachers regarding students’ progress and how to improve their learning environment.

l H andling Legal procedures f or the Charity a mong them a pplying for 501(c) 3 and r egistering the Charity w ith the State of

N ew York

l Teach the students to recognize at-risk scenarios and identify opportunities to prepare, implement, measure and improve

academic success strategies

l P lan and coordinate logistics and materials for board meetings, comm ittee meetings and staff events

• Research for Grants and inscribe Grant proposals and fundraisers

Academic Advisor

A ssociation des Senegalais D ' Amerique – New York, NY 0 6/ 22/ 2010 t o 1 0/5/2013

l T aught workshops to help build student understanding of the college’s academic policies and procedures

l Assisted with placement testing and course registration

l Collaborated with others to complete special projects and other assigned duties

l Coordinated with staff members and other departments to ensure that student inquires are being handled in a timely manner

Handled most academics related requests among them, curriculum concerns and issues

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C ollege Assistant

J ohn Jay College Writing Center – New York, NY 0 9/ 10/ 2009 t o 0 5/ 15/2013

l Scheduled and cancelled appointments

l E nsure client information is filed in correct folders . R eferred a nd escort students to appropriate faculty offices

l C omposed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers

Maintained a clean, healthy and positive environment for the team

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Education

B achelor of Arts : P olitical Science Concentrated in International Relations

John Jay College of Criminal Justice - New York City, NY M ay 28,2013

l 3 .5 G.P.A

Pursuing a Master Degree in Public Administration at Baruch College- N ew York City, NY

M ember of TRIO McNair Scholars

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