High School Service

Employment Resume

Elyse Matson

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Los Angeles, CA 90007

********@***.***

Education and Career Goals

To earn a Master’s degree in Public Policy focused on policy research and analysis; to enter public service to

apply my knowledge and skills to improve our environment and the quality of life in urban areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree from UC San Diego (graduate December 2010)

Major: Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law

Minor: Urban Studies and Planning

2007 Graduate of Arroyo Grande High School

Lifetime member of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

Relevant Coursework

• Local Government Issue research in public perception of transportation

• Urban Studies and Planning courses including civic engagement

• Political Science of California and federal courts

Internships:

• Superior Court of San Diego: Clerk intern

September 2008-January 2009

-Developed familiarity with the local and state court systems

-Worked with lawyers in the management of case files

-Viewed several court proceedings, met with judges for discussion of cases

• International Refugee Committee: Resettlement Volunteer

May 2010-October 2010

-Worked with refugees to gain government provided services like welfare and social security

-Learned about California and United States immigration policy

• San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission: City Planning Intern

January 2011-June 2011

-Assisted city planners with daily tasks and familiarizing myself with urban planning policy

• Creative Mediation: March 2011- current intern

Earned certificate in mediation, working at SLO County small claims court to resolve small claims issues,

drafting written agreements to be settled with the court.

Work History

Company Name: Birch Aquarium

Dates of Employment: 5/2009-currently employed

Type of Work: Employee at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Aquarium Bookshop

Duties include: Assisting Scripps visitors and students

Supervisor: Joy Abi-Hashim and Susan Malk

Phone Number: 858-***-****

Public Service

• Camp Fire USA (graduated member 2007), a non-profit organization with a philanthropic focus in community

improvement

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