Assistant Administrative

STEPHANIE NICOLE MIKKELSON

* **.***.**** ********* . *********@*****.*** N ew York, N Y

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Substantial administrative and operational experience with proven success among diverse groups

Goal oriented, team player, with extensive analytical research and project development background

EDUCATION

May 2011

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California

Bachelor of Arts, College of Letters and Science

Major: International and Area Studies; Minor: Public Policy, Goldman School of Public Policy

Courses: Financial Management of Non Profit Organizations - Graduate Course, Financial Accounting,

Economics, Business Negotiation, Contemporary International Political Science, Wealth/Poverty Policy

Research Papers: Financial Analysis Report: HRW, Financial and Performance Budget: Child Soldier

Reintegration Program Proposal, Voter Information:Policy Analysis Report, United States Energy Policy

EXPERIENCE

August 2012 – October 2013

Ministry of Education, Igota, Tanzania

Instructor of English

Taught 190 students, in which significantly varied in levels and abilities, with minimal resources

Generated innovative lesson plans tailored to the dissimilar objectives of the curriculum and state exams

Designed a scholarship guidebook to advise students and fellows on future financial assistance options

Launched a weekly girls leadership program and school debate, discussing community specific issues

June 2011 – August 2012

Law Offices of Michael Q. Eagan, San Francisco, California

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Compiled deposition testimony, interrogatory responses, and case documents for various motions

Examined documents from opposing and third parties and catalogued key documents in database

Assisted with preparation of discovery, motions, pleadings, declarations, and subpoenas

Attended and assisted in depositions Edited, proofread, and cite-checked outgoing briefs

January 2010 – September 2010

United Nations Association, Berkeley, California

Administrative Coordinator

Enabled largest fundraising event through donor targeted proposal and timeline, then posed to board

Designed and marketed event in print and electronic forms, including posters and website development

Coordinated and organized logistics of volunteers and participants before and during the event

January 2009 – August 2009

License to Freedom, El Cajon, California

Assistant to the Director

Strengthened grant writing for gender based violence and refugee assistance nonprofit.

Provided administrative support by creating Power Point presentations for university events,

documented staff client meetings, assisted in research development and editing

August 2008 – August 2009

Amnesty International Club, San Diego, California

Administrative Coordinator

Organized largest group on campus with weekly meetings and numerous events throughout the year,

including International Women’s Day event with speakers, performers, and vendors for 200+ people

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English and Dutch; Proficient in Swahili and Spanish

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