David M. Davidson
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EDUCATION
. M ster en ense anza de la lengua, literatura y cultura en el mundo
hisp nico (anticipated June 2011), GPA to date - 4.0 Universidad
de Alcal de Henares, Alcal de Henares, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
. Bachelor of Arts (earned May 2010): English and Spanish double major,
GPA - 3.52 Willamette University, Salem, OR
Language Skills: English and Spanish Fluency
Information Skills: expertise in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; limited
exposure to Photoshop, C++ and Java
EXPERIENCE
English Teacher ("Auxiliar de Conversaci n") Madrid, Spain
Colegio Sagrada Familia September 2010 - June 2011
. Created and implemented original didactic materials (in the instruction
of English) for students ages 7-17
. Developed students' cultural competency with communicative, multicultural
lesson plans
. Tutored colleagues in order to extend English fluency within the faculty
Marketing Intern Oxford, UK (working from home)
Stark Profiles PR (SPPR) June 2010 - September 2010
. Drafted press releases and artist biographies in an engaging, concise
style
. Managed the SPPR Twitter account, promoting SPPR clients while
quadrupling the account's followers
. Translated promotional materials into Spanish (for direct publication)
on the behalf of non-Spanish-speaking clients
. Proofread and copyedited (in English) press releases and artist bios
for prose style and correctness of grammar
Writing Consultant Salem, OR
Willamette University Writing Center August 2009 - May 2010
. Strengthened clients' prose style, grammar and overall rhetoric in
order to expand their general writing ability
. Provided tutelage in argument theory, focusing on structure and
cohesion as well as precision in synopsis and claims
. Assisted professors in their writing pedagogy with "guest lecture"
seminars and individual student appointments
Oregon State Senate Intern Salem, OR
Oregon State Senator Ginny Burdick (Democrat: District 18) May 2009 -
June 2009
. Prepared daily bills and memoranda for Senator Burdick and her office
. Received and filtered incoming correspondence and requests from media
contacts, lobbyists and other Senators
. Monitored and responded to constituent communications via phone and email
Barista, Shift Supervisor Salem, OR
The Bistro Willamette August 2009 - May 2010
. Prepared espresso drinks and catered orders for Willamette students,
faculty and staff
. Provided outstanding customer service to promote a welcoming ambience in
this university social hub
Mechanic Salem, OR
Willamette University Bike Shop November 2006 - May 2010
. Rented to, repaired and maintained bicycles for the university community
to promote universal low-cost access to cycling
. Co-founded the shop, managed relations with the university cycling team,
organized and taught hands-on repair seminars
LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES, SERVICE WORK
Willamette Cycling Team - Co-President & Willamette Cycling Team - Publicity &
Co-Founder Management Consultant
Fall 2006 - Spring 2010 Spring 2010 - ongoing
"Capitol Cup Criterium" - Race "Hallie Ford Chair" Search Committee -
Co-Organizer & Co-Promoter Student Member
Spring 2009 - Spring 2010 Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Bush Elementary School - Bilingual Senior Fund Drive 2010 - Student
Classroom Volunteer Volunteer
Spring 2007 - Fall 2007 Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
References Available Upon Request