High School College

NATALIE J. PHOTIADIS

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CAREER TARGET:

Communication

Highly motivated Communication Studies, International Relations, and

European Studies Major who is committed to excellence and the pursuit of

knowledge

( Dynamic, creative, intellectually curious individual dedicated to the

highest standard of performance.

( Exceptional ability to conceptualize and carry out projects, including

award-winning Honors Thesis.

( Highly effective oral and written communicator, with concentration in

Interpersonal Communication.

( Broad understanding of politics and public affairs.

( Extensive world travel includes 15 countries in the Americas, Europe,

Asia, and Africa, offering a global perspective.

( Strong foreign language skills with concentrations in Spanish and

Italian.

( Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and online

research databases.

EDUCATION

Canisius College ( Buffalo, New York ( May 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations

Bachelor of Arts in European Studies

All-College Honors Program; GPA: 3.93/4.00; summa cum laude

Awards & Special Distinctions:

( Academic Excellence Award for Highest GPA in the International Relations

Major

( Academic Achievement Award for Superior Academic Performance in the

Communication Studies Department

( Kristin Brady Award for Best Honors Thesis

( Raichle Pre-Law Scholarship

( Lake Erie International Model United Nations Excellence Award

( Finalist for Fulbright Scholarship

Fellowship:

Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs & Leadership

( Worked with co-fellow to develop and implement public affairs programming

on Canisius campus. Coordinated speaker event, initiated activities,

organized meetings, and worked with upper-level college administration.

Study Abroad Experience:

University of Virginia, Semester at Sea

( Study abroad program comprised of academic and in-port components.

Visited 8 ports of call over two and a half months, and the shipboard

campus allowed for a synthesis of academic principles and in-port

experiences. Exposed to a range of cultures, enabling a global perspective.

Exhibitions:

( Ignation Scholarship Day, Canisius College: Presentation of Senior Thesis

( Gallery of Academic Excellence, Semester at Sea: Presentation of Art

History term paper

Extracurricular Activities:

( Phi Alpha Delta: Pre-Law Society, Member

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Extracurricular Activities continued...

( EuroSim Club: Simulation of the European Union, Member: Prepared for and

participated in two annual conferences, one of which took place in Belgium.

Participants numbered approximately 300 American and European students.

Presented speech to entire conference in 2009 in the role of EU

Counterterrorism Coordinator.

( The Griffin: Canisius College's Student Newspaper, Writer: Author of

weekly restaurant and cooking column in Life & Arts section. Contributed

additional pieces to Life & Arts and Opinion sections.

( Model UN Club: Simulation of the United Nations, Member

( The Student Peace Alliance Newsletter, Co-editor: Initiated and developed

ideas and wrote and edited articles for new e-newsletter of national

grassroots student organization.

PROFESSIONAL & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Harry's Harbour Place Grille ( Buffalo, New York

2010 - Current

Banquet Server

( Assist in the set-up, execution, and clean up of private parties within

the facility.

( Serve clients' needs in attentive manner.

( Cooperate with other members of the banquet team to accomplish tasks in a

timely fashion.

Infiniva Test Prep ( Buffalo, New York

2009

Tutor

( Assisted high school students with preparations for the SAT.

( Planned individual sessions and developed curriculum including specific

topics, session content, and strategies to improve student scores.

( Initiated contact with families, addressed inquiries and concerns, and

assigned and corrected homework.

Jericho Road Ministries ( Buffalo, New York

2009

Intern

( Worked with the Priscilla Project, a Jericho Road Ministries initiative

that provides services to pregnant refugee women.

( Mentored pregnant refugee woman and assisted her with navigating the

medical system, attending appointments, obtaining public assistance, and

meeting other pertinent needs.

( Researched and designed mentor handbook explaining and outlining

applicable services available to refugees, with services ranging from

fulfillment of concrete needs to leisure and support groups. Handbook still

distributed to new mentors during orientation.

WNY United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse ( Buffalo, New York

2009

Achievement Mentor

( Tutored and mentored third and fourth graders at Southside Elementary

School.

( Engaged with students while in the classroom, encouraged them to focus on

schoolwork, and assisted with assignments.

( Utilized age-appropriate methods in and out of the classroom to educate

students about drugs and alcohol and to encourage abstinence.

( Submitted monthly reports on student progress, evaluated methods, and

adjusted as necessary.

Gear Up ( Buffalo, New York

2007 - 2008

Tutor

( Worked with high school students in Buffalo city school on a variety of

academic subjects, including English/Reading, Math, Science, and History.

( Assisted with homework assignments, provided explanations of topics, and

encouraged students to pursue academics beyond high school.

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