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Macon, Georgia 31210.7912

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Position Sought

I am seeking an entry level position in which I can gain work experience

and utilize my fluent French and Spanish. Long-term goals include working

as a translator or interpreter and pursuing further studies in Arabic.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages with minor in Arabic, University of

Georgia, Athens.

May 2010. GPA: 3.77/4.00.

Academic Honors:

Bernard Ramsey Scholarship, UGA; HOPE Scholarship, UGA; Golden Eagle

Scholarship, awarded for excellence in Foreign Language, Macon Telegraph;

Exchange Club Youth of the Month Scholarship, Bibb County, GA.

Research:

"Conditions for Success in African Democracies: A Case Study of Nigeria

and Botswana"

International Affairs 3300, Introduction to Comparative Politics

"L'influence de la pubilicit am ricaine sur les entreprises fran aises:

bonne ou mauvaise?"

["The influence of American publicity on French businesses: good or bad?"]

International Baccalaureate Program Extended Essay, fall 2005

Extracurricular Educational Opportunities:

UGA en France Study Abroad Program

Montpellier, France, June-July 2008

. Lived with a family in Montpellier for seven weeks

. Took three upper-level French classes taught by UGA professors

. Traveled all around France and observed the culture

French Language Community Resident

Athens, Georgia, August 2007-May 2008

. Spoke French with my roommate and other residents in the hall

. Took a French conversation and culture class one hour each week

Alpha Phi Omega LEADS Courses

Clemson, South Carolina, and Tampa, Florida, April and December 2007

. Launch course on personal leadership and management skills

. Explore course on conflict resolution

. Achieve course on team building

Governor's Honors Program

Valdosta, Georgia, June-July 2005

. Took a 4-hour French class six days a week

. Took a 2-hour piano class five days a week

Exchange student

M con, France, June 2005

. Stayed with a French exchange student for one week.

. Attended the Coll ge Saint-Exup ry and traveled around Bourgogne.

Community Involvement:

Executive Board Member, Alpha Phi Omega

Athens, Georgia, January 2007-December 2008

. Boy Scouts of America Advance-A-Rama, every semester

. Athens Run for the Dogs, every year

Member, Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Athens, Georgia, August 2006-May 2007

After-School Tutor, Alps Road Elementary School

Athens, Georgia, January 2006-April 2006

Volunteer Experience:

Haiti Outreach Ministries Staff Member, Terre Noire Compound

Port-au-Prince, Haiti; July 2010

Children's Choir Accompanist, First Baptist Church of Christ

Macon, Georgia; August 2009-December 2009

Children's Choir Assistant, First Baptist Church of Christ

Macon, Georgia; August 2004-May 2006

Hippotherapy Volunteer, Heartbeats and Hoofbeats Stables

Macon, Georgia; July 2004

Vacation Bible School Teacher, First Baptist Church of Christ

Macon, Georgia; Summers 2000-2004, 2006, 2009

Work Experience:

Associate, American Eagle Outfitters

Macon, Georgia; June 2009-January 2010

. Sold clothes; provided customer service; ran the cash register;

cleaned the store.

French Tutor, private

Macon, Georgia; September 2009-December 2009

. Taught beginning French to a nine-year-old boy, one hour per week.

Barista, Starbucks Coffee Company

Macon, Georgia; June 2007-August 2007; December 2007-January 2008

. Made and sold coffee and other beverages to customers; washed dishes;

cleaned the store.

Pharmacy Clerk, Chi-ches-ter's Ingleside Pharmacy

Macon, Georgia; January 2006-July 2006

. Sold prescriptions and over-the-counter products to customers; ordered

products for customers.

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