Profile
As a graduate of Chapman University with a B.A. in Political Science and
Studio Art, I offer a well-rounded education and over 5 years of experience
in administrative and staff support. I am creative and artistic, and
possess an
exceptional ability to apply my skills in a corporate setting. Both
flexible and detail oriented, I demonstrate excellent verbal and written
communication skills in working with my superiors, as well as representing
their ideas to
others. I am highly motivated, hard working, reliable, and passionate, with
proven ability to multitask and deliver
high quality work.
Education
Chapman University, Orange, CA - BA Political Science and Studio Art, 2007
- GPA 3.95
Experience
Freelance Photographer, M. Felt Photography -- 2009- present
LIFESTYLE, COMMERCIAL AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND UTAH.
Policy Assistant, Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC -- 2007- 2009
CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON EDUCATION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE POLICIES TO SUPPORT
THE CAMPAIGN WORK PROGRAM. DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED A SMOOTH AND EFFICIENT
OFFICE SYSTEM, SCREENED EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS ON BEHALF OF VP OF POLICY
AND DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN PROGRAMS. PREPARED AND DELIVERED PRESENTATIONS TO
AUDIENCES OF UP TO 100 PEOPLE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICY
CHANGES. PREPARED TALKING POINTS AND BRIEFINGS FOR CEO TO DELIVER IN
NUMEROUS PUBLIC SPEECHES. INTERN SUPERVISOR, MANAGING TEAM OF 4 INTERNS
EACH SEMESTER AND OVERSEEING VARIOUS PROJECTS. RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING
AND INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES, IN ADDITION TO OUTLINING AND COORDINATING
THEIR WORK.
Medical Assistant, Doctors' Volunteer Clinic, St. George, UT -- 2005-2006;
2009-2010
RESPONSIBLE FOR PATIENT INTAKE AND PRESCREEN, ASSISTING DOCTOR IN PATIENT
CARE, CONDUCTING CLINIC LABS AND ORDERING X-RAYS AT LOCAL HOSPITAL. MANAGED
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE GENERAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS. MAINTAINED AN
ORGANIZED AND EFFICIENT FRONT DESK TO ADDRESS PATIENT NEEDS AND MANAGE
DOCTORS' WORK FLOW. GRANT WRITING AND RESEARCH FOR NEW BUILDING FUNDS.
Vista Program, Volunteer Center of Washington County, UT -- 2005
COORDINATED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTER.
RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH
and assigning volunteers to projects. Assisted staff in fundraising
projects for community programs for Senior Citizens. Eased workload of
President by responding to administrative and secretarial tasks.
Skills
Proficiency in Mac operating systems. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint). Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). Front-end web design (Wordpress,
Convio). Digital and Film Photography.
Referrals
Natacha Blain, Lead Strategic Advisor, Children's Defense Fund.
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Nubar Hovsepian, Professor of Political Science, Chapman University.
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Kathleen King, Policy Associate, Children's Defense Fund. p 202-***-****
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