Ruth F. Hindman
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW Columbia, SC
Juris Doctor May 2011
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.609, Cum Laude
G.G. Dowling Student Award, recognizing the student who has typified outstanding qualities of integrity,
concern for others, and academic achievement, USC School of Law, 2011
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Center on Professionalism Law Clinic Professionalism Award,
recognizing the student who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism in the USC Clinic Program,
USC School of Law, 2011
Hugh Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award, USC School of Law, 2011
Order of the Wig and the Robe, Class of 2011
Articles Editor, South Carolina Law Review, 2010–2011
Associate Justice of Finance, USC School of Law Moot Court Bar, 2010–2011
President, USC School of Law Pro Bono Board, 2010–2011
Courses included Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment Law
Proficient in researching legal topics via Westlaw and LexisNexis; Proficient in MS Office Professional
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Greenville, SC
Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Public Address May 2006
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.81
Strong emphasis on Organizational Communications including courses in Interpersonal Communication,
Training and Development, and Conflict Management.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science May 2004
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.60, Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TERESA STANTON COLLETT Minneapolis, MN
June ‘10 – August ‘10
Summer Intern
Responsibilities included researching and drafting a Motion for Summary Judgment, an Amicus Curiae
Brief, and a Memorandum of Law for state and federal cases in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Minnesota
in various and unique areas of the law.
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Greenville, SC
August ‘04 – May ‘06
Teaching Assistant
Taught a Fundamentals of Communication course to freshmen. Topics included basic theories of
rhetoric, the art of persuasion, and public speaking.
PERFORMANCE FABRICS AND FIBERS Greenville, SC
May ‘06 – August ‘06
Training & Development Contractor
Helped write computer-based training modules for a non-wovens factory.
GLOBAL RESOURCES Greenville, SC
Sept ‘01 – August ‘08
Expatriate Liaison
Processed visa applications for individuals bound for overseas employment. Provided general
expatriate services in addition to managing an annual week-long training program. Promoted to Office
Manager for two years prior to leaving for law school.
MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Parliamentarians American Institute of Parliamentarians
Registered Parliamentarian, 2009–Present Member, Board of Directors, 2006–2008