CHRISTINA GRACE PALACIOS
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Professional Overview
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Savvy Political Science graduate with superb IT, and interpersonal skills.
Reliable, organized and personable.
Core Qualifications
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Ability to maintain accurate client records Proficiency with Windows and
Microsoft applications Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
Able to work independently and as a member of a team Experience performing
assessments Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Creative problem solver Excellent relationship building skills
Education
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Bachelor of Arts: Political Science/ Minor
Communications June 2013
St. Francis College Brooklyn Heights,
NY
High School Diploma: Regents Diploma 2009
St. Edmund Preparatory High School Brooklyn, NY
Course Highlights
Statistics Public Administration
Macroeconomics Comparative Government
Microeconomics International Relations
Mass Communication Political Leadership
Advertising Constitutional law I & II
Persuasion Computer tools
Interpersonal Communication Safety & First aid
Accomplishments
Dean's List, Saint Francis College
2013
Dean's List, Saint Francis College
2012
Experience
Poll Clerk
08/2013 to present
Board of Elections in the City of New York
Brooklyn, NY
Knowledge of Operational procedures in the election district
Opening and closing assigned poll site
Verification and informational assistant for voters
Confirmed accuracy of canvass
Intern
2013
Julie Menin, Campaign for Manhattan Borough President
New York, NY
Field tactics, Data Management, campaign material distribution
Assisted campaign via social media, Vote Builder (electronic voter
database)
Public Appearances with candidate, cold calling, required use of Microsoft
Suite, Research.
Sales Associate
06/2012 to 08/2012
Macy's
New York, NY
Customer Service, Handling Cash and Charge, Opening new accounts,
Knowledge of products and price points, collaborating with Department
Heads, 06/2010 to 07/2011
Maintaining an orderly work environment Brooklyn, NY
Memberships/Scholarly Societies
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Skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and
One Note)
Member of International Political Science Association 2013
Member of PI SIGMA ALPHA, The National Political Science Honor 2012
Society
Member of American Political Science Association 2011