Derek Reilly Lessard
Washington, D.C. 20019
*****@**********.***
Current Objective: To use my diverse background in liberal arts to obtain
employment as a research assistant.
Education
B.A., English, May 2009
Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
. Minor in Philosophy
. 3.8 GPA in major field
University of Massachusetts, Boston 2005-2006
. Transferred to Georgetown University
. Dean's List Status
. 4.0 GPA
Skills and Experience
. Published in two editions of Georgetown's literary journal The Anthem,
and in three editions of the arts publication The Voice
. Teacher's Aid of a 4th grade class at an inner city Catholic school in
Washington, DC for two hours per week for a semester as a requirement
for a course
. Ability to type ninety words per minute without typographical errors
. Volunteering as an alumni interviewer of prospective students for
Georgetown University's Alumni Admissions Program
. Vice President of the Philosophy Club at the University of
Massachusetts, Boston for one semester
. Purple belt in Tae Kwon Do, also an assistant instructor from 2003-
2005
Work History
. Front Desk Receptionist for SEEC, a non-profit organization assisting
individuals with developmental disabilities. (Temporary position from
December 6th-January 20th, 2011.) Contact: Jenel Warner, Employee
Relations Manager, 301-***-**** or *******@**********.***. Fax: (301)
576-9059
. Research Assistant at Georgetown University for Dr. Tom Beauchamp from
October of 2007 until May of 2009. Conducted archival research of
online databases, created an index for an anthology of David Hume's
essays, edited and proofread manuscripts. Contact: 202-***-**** or
********@**********.***
. Tutor of Introduction to Philosophy with Dr. Adam Beresford at UMass
Boston from January until May of 2006. Contact: 617-***-**** or
****.*********@***.***
. Inspections Coordinator for Georgetown's Office of Summer Housing from
May 2007-September 2007. Up to 50 hours per week. Contact: Heather
Malneritch, 202-***-****
. Part-time fundraiser and telemarketer for the Development department
of the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC from July 15th,
2009 until September 19th 2010. Contact: Doug Sutcliffe, 202-***-****