Executive Assistant Office

JESSICA MAIORCA

**** **** ***** ****** *******, IL 60631

+1-607-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To work in a temporary position while exploring long term

employment opportunities.

EDUCATION Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations,

Ithaca, NY

Master of Industrial and Labor Relations, May 2010

Concentration in Labor Market Policy

Honors: ILR Larry Williams Fellowship (2008-2009),

International Travel Experience Grants (2009, 2010)

University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts, December 2002

Major in Political Science, Minor in French

RELATED Consultant June-August 2010

EXPERIENCE International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Analyzed the ability of Liberian civil servants to organize and

discuss pension reform with the government through the

assessment of labor laws and social dialogue. Conducted

extensive interviews with relevant government and civil servant

representatives. Produced a report outlining how to increase

the voice of civil servants in pension reform through the

creation of enabling labor laws and institutionalized social

dialogue.

Intern May-August

2009

Planning and Manpower Development, Ministry of Labour,

Monrovia, Liberia

Coordinated the establishment and protocol of Liberia's first

National Tripartite Council. Developed and implemented a three-

day orientation for regional NTC representatives, including the

creation of presentation materials. Facilitated funding

timelines between the Ministry of Labour and funding partners.

Intern December 2008-

January 2009

Illinois Department of Employment Security, Chicago, IL

Researched Illinois' comparative advantage in biofuel

production. Suggested the development of a biofuel industry as

a long-term urban and rural employment strategy.

Temporary Employee March 2008-

July 2008

Various employment agencies, Chicago, IL

Provided quality, temporary services in the roles of

receptionist, executive assistant for firms such as Butler Rubin

Saltarelli & Boyd, Capri Capital Partners, Cushman & Wakefield, Novoselsky

Law Offices, Recycled Paper Greetings, Rick Levin & Associates,

U.S. Equities Realty, Watson Financial, etc.

Program Director March 2006-

February 2008

CareTeam, Marilyn G. Rabb Foundation, Chicago, IL

Designed and led 250+ interactive volunteer projects at multiple

sites for the general public. Established 60+ new partnerships

with Chicago public and private agencies needing volunteer

support. Increased volunteer membership by 95% within two

years.

Microenterprise Volunteer September

2003-October 2005

U.S. Peace Corps, Atimpoku, Ghana

Designed comprehensive trainings in financial management, basic

business practices, legal rights and reproductive health for

100+ market women and farmers. Successfully solicited $10,000

for trainings and business capital. Assisted in the

establishment of small businesses. Coordinated skills trainings

and apprenticeships for 20 youth.

Receptionist June-August

2003

Harrison & Held, LLP, Chicago, IL

Drafted legal documents, transcribed client meetings, organized

file system and greeted clients for a start-up estate

planning law firm.

ADDITIONAL Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, LexisNexis, STATA and

office intranets. Typing: 75 wpm. Strong research SKILLS and

presentation skills. Fluent in Twi (Ghana), conversational in French.

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