Manager Vice President

Melissa Skolnick

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EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Spring 2010

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Study Abroad: Puebla, Mexico, January 2008-February 2008

RESEARCH

McNair Scholars Program, June 2009-present

. "Best of Both Worlds: The Changing Experiences of Biracial

Individuals and Identity Development in the United States" (Dr.

Bahira Sherif Trask)

. Presented findings at the annual McNair Symposium. Won first place.

Undergraduate Research Program, June 2008-August 2008

. "Cha Cha Cha: The Portrayal of Latinos in Popular Magazine

Advertisements" (Dr. Maria Palacas and Dr. Juan Villamarin)

. Presented findings at the 2008 National McNair Scholars Research

Conference.

EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEER:

Resident Assistant, Residence Life, August 2007-present

. Assist with the development of approximately 40 residents, run

programs, conduct floor meetings, and room checks.

. Duty RA- in charge of assisting Hall Director in implementing duty

procedures.

Latin American Community Center, Winter 2010

. Work as a case manager/intern by shadowing social workers and their

clients, doing translations of documents, and keeping records for

the agency.

Essay Contest, Fall 2009

. Created essay contest for freshmen at the University of Delaware

who are first-generation college students and low-income, and

collaboratively chose first place winner with committee of student

leaders.

Latino Gubernatorial Debate, July 2008

. Assisted in facilitating a debate attended by 200 people between

the candidates running for governor of Delaware in 2008, and

actively solicited input from audience members.

ACTIVITIES:

Campus Alliance de La Raza, Latino Student Union, Fall 2007-present

. Undergraduate Advisor, Executive Vice President, Vice President of

Administration, and Mentor

Latino Heritage Month Committee, July 2008-November 2008

. Responsible for planning and organizing events throughout Latino

Heritage Month.

. Introductory speaker for opening ceremony of Latino Heritage Month,

featuring Soledad O'Brien.

AWARDS:

Merit Scholarship, University of Delaware, Fall 2006-present

Dean's List, University of Delaware

Woman of Promise, 2008

Latina Student of Distinction, 2008

Global Scholars Award, Center for International Studies, Winter 2008

Cubanito Scholarship, Campus Alliance de La Raza, Spring 2007

SKILLS:

Fluent in verbal and written Spanish.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.

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