High School Sales
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REBECCA SWEETWOOD
**** * ** ** **********, DC ***37 abgt3v@r.postjobfree.com 973-***-****
EDUCATION:
Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Sept 2011 August 2014, (3 years) • Honors Program • Magna Cum Laude •GPA: 3.64
LANGUAGES: Mandarin fluency, written and oral Spanish advanced proficiency, written and oral
Relevant coursework: International Affairs, Comparative Politics, World History, Chinese Language, Micro & Macro Economics,
Human Geography, World Geography, US Diplomatic History, European Integration, International Relations In China, Modern Chinese
History, Issues in Chinese Society, Comparative Politics of South Asia, Theories of International Politics, History of Korea, Intl.
Economics, and Economic Development
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE:
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Study Abroad Program, Shanghai, China Fall 2013
● Studied abroad at East China Normal University in Shanghai
● Acquired international affairs experience through living and interacting with ECNU students
● Volunteered and taught English at local elementary schools
● Implemented global education programs and immersion techniques
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Korea USY Program, Seoul, Korea Aug 2011
● Received scholarship awarded to 100 applicants nationwide to study Korean culture and history at Yonsei University
● Volunteered and taught English within underprivileged community
● Coordinated and wrote medical documents and interacted with patients to support doctor at medical clinic
● Actively participated in educational session on South Korean foreign affairs
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI Y) Study, Shanghai, China Jun Aug 2010
● Selected as one of 24 students nationwide to study at East China Normal University and live in Shanghai, China
● Completed intensive Chinese language and history curriculum, including presenting final research paper to university staff
● Tutored Chinese students in written and spoken English
Han Ban Language and Culture Immersion, Changsha, Hunan, China Dec 2009
● Awarded scholarship to represent US at 2009 Winter Camp Global Summit and discussed key international and domestic issues
with students from across the globe
● Participated in courses on Chinese language and culture
INTERNSHIP AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Corporation for National & Community Service, Washington, D.C. Jun Aug 2013
Native American Affairs Intern
● Regularly attended U.S. Congressional Indian Affairs Hearings
● Updated the CNCS Tribal Leader, State Recognized Tribes, and National Native American Non Profit directories
● Developed Content for the Native American section of the CNCS website
Inter American Defense Board, Washington, D.C. Sep 2012 – May 2013
Assistant to the Managing Director (Internship)
● Served as liaison between foundation and board, including in person meetings with delegation representatives
● Conducted virtual workshop on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in Latin America and Caribbean
● Assisted in planning, outreach, and preparatory logistics for the first conference of the Log Center of Excellence
Arogya World, Washington, D.C. Sep Dec 2012
Advocacy and Communications Intern
● Monitored media outlets, blogs, and industry news to draft and post updates to Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook
accounts
● Wrote blog posts for Arogya World website
● Conducted research on NCD health metrics for use in blog posts, fact sheets, infographics, online videos, and
presentations.
● Helped develop case studies on NCD treatment and prevention approaches
New Jersey Nets Organization, East Rutherford, N.J. May Aug 2011
General Intern
● Created and proposed strategies to engage Brooklyn community and create positive sentiment for new Nets arena
● Pitched local companies for scholarship or volunteer events
● Tracked and maintained database of office inventory
Unique Photo, Inc, Fairfield, N.J. May Aug 2009
Marketing and Sales Intern
● Tracked news and competitor updates in photography industry and circulated to marketing department
● Wrote copy and content for uniquephoto.com
● Interacted with customers and supported sales team on store floor
VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Founder and Editor in Chief, “Hanzi” Magazine, Millburn High School
Fiction Editor “La Palabra” Spanish Magazine, Millburn High School
Senior Editor Literary Magazine, Millburn High School
Millburn High School Tutoring Program
Camp Kesem Organization, George Washington University
DIGITAL SKILLS: Extensive, Including: Microsoft Office, Google Reader & Apps, Photoshop, Adobe Reader & InDesign, Wordpress,
and Social Media
AWARDS:
Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ): Award for Outstanding Achievement in World Language Study
2010 National Spanish Exam Silver Award
Millburn High School Graduating Honors
Magna Cum Laude, George Washington University
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