Celene M. Ross
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EDUCATION
Fordham University - Bronx, New York • Bachelor of Arts August 2013 - May 2017
Major: International Political Economy • Minor: Arabic
TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Excel, Google Suite
EXPERIENCE
The United States Senate - Washington, DC July - August 2015
Legislative & Scheduling Intern
●Attended hearings and briefings, performed administrative functions, drafted constituent correspondence and conducted research for legislative staffers.
●Greeted guests in the front office and directed them to the appropriate staffer.
●Engaged with constituents over the phone, via email and in-person.
●Sorted and delivered mail to staffers and throughout the Capitol.
●Maintained & archived files for invitations that were accepted, declined or in pending status.
National Governors Association (NGA) - Washington, DC June - August 2014
NGA Scholar- International Trade and Investment Department
●Produced trade fact sheets for seven countries, developed a report, and assisted in research in relation to State-to-State trade relations.
●Maintained and updated international guest list for NGA’s Summer Meeting.
●Using Outlook calendar, coordinated meeting dates & times with NGA’s corporate partners and arranged meeting locations.
National Urban League Washington Bureau (NUL) - Washington, DC May - June 2014
Intern
●Provided research and editing assistance for the NUL Washington Bureau’s monthly newsletter.
●Compiled survey results from the Legislative Policy Conference.
●Assisted in the preparation of meetings hosted by NUL.
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS
Musical Minds at Fordham • Treasurer September 2016 - May 2017
●Managed club budget and finances; obtained funding for planning and execution of club events.
Bronx African American History Project • Interviewer September 2016 - December 2016
●Conducted research interviews of Bronx high school students for the Urban Studies Department.
Asili- The Black Student Alliance of Fordham • Member September 2013 - May 2017
●Asili assumes responsibilities for academic and cultural representation of underrepresented students.
Arabic Club • Member September 2015 - May 2017
●The Arabic Club aims to create a space to share and expand; while promoting Arabic language and culture.