SUMMARY OF SKILLS
. Language: Advanced Spanish language proficiency (written), Basic German
speaking and writing proficiency
. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook,
Agility, Salesforce, HTML/CSS, Javascript, Adobe Dreamweaver, Content
Management Systems (Word Press and Umbraco) and Social Media
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Philosophy
April 2014
. Hispanic-Serving Health Professionals Schools Research Fellow
June 2014
. Dean's List
. Black Heritage Month Media Contest Winner
Fall 2014
. Imperial College London, London, UK
Fall 2013
. Honorable Mention Model EU
Spring 2014
. Most Outstanding Mentor
June 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fellowship, Partnership for Public Service, Washington, DC
August 2014-Present
. Provide support assisting with organizing interagency roundtable
discussions
. advise and design agency action plans to improve employee engagement for
better organizational results
. Draft reports to agencies that compile information from workshop and
survey results
. Conducting analytical support to complete Best Places to Work in the
Federal Government rankings
. Complete logistics for agency workshops and on-site events to tackle the
government's toughest management challenges
Fellowship, Hispanic Serving Professional Schools, Washington, DC
June-August 2014
. Developed a policy brief, literature review, and research paper that
provided policy recommendations to ensure waiting list compliance in the
Department of Veteran Affairs
. Conducted research that focused on decreasing disparities amongst
minorities in the healthcare sector by using effective technologies such
as mobile applications and e-mail
Policy Intern, Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Privacy Service,
Washington, D.C. June-August 2014
. Knowledge of FOIA, HIPPA, PII, PHI, and other Privacy-related terminology
. Completed a Privacy Threshold analysis and Privacy Impact Assessment for
the VA Talent Management System
. Developed and implemented employee training to introduce Privacy and
Event Tracking System (PSETS)
. Served as primary point of contact for updating the TMS System; resolved
problems, obtained information and ensured that the necessary employees
followed through with security forms and processes
. Created, developed, and implemented a Privacy Mobile App to educate
Veterans on their Privacy Rights and what to do if violated
Campaign Intern
May-July 2014
Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown's Political Campaign, Wheaton, Maryland
. Answered phone calls at the phone bank and provided clerical work, such
as organizing files and photocopying
. Made phone calls to registered Democratic Maryland voters to analyze
support for the Brown campaign
. Promoted Lieutenant Governor Brown at rallies and metro waves in the D.C.
area
. Provided behind-the-scenes assistance with YouTube videos for Governor
Brown's campaign
Communications Intern
September-December 2013
Crimestoppers, London, England
. Wrote advertising copy for Crimestoppers website, which attracts up to
150,000 unique visitors monthly
. Provided copywriting content for the Crimestoppers Intranet website
. Utilize content management systems (CMS) to update organization's website
and Intranet
. Monitor social media platforms and content generation to provide support
to the Communications Team
. Perform extemporized research tasks to support charity's campaigns and
communication methods with audience
. Retrieve and assemble exhibits, affidavits, legal documents, briefing
books and other case material in preparation for International Campaigns
to catch Most Wanted criminals
MENTORING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Management Intern
Life Pieces to Master Pieces, Washington D.C.
May-August 2013
. Mentored and tutored young men in Ward 7 and Ward 8 of Washington, DC who
are now honor roll candidates, as well as one individual recently
graduating as valedictorian of his class
. Wrote two grant proposals of which one was awarded
. Researched social media content strategy & implementation to improve the
number of likes and followers
. Performed various public relations functions to promote related non-
profits in the community
. Provided data input and analysis for non-profit record maintenance
. Managed the process of applications for participants and created,
updated, and maintained member profiles
. Researched potential individual funders whose priorities match LPTM's
mission
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy
June 2014
Team Leader, Model EU Debate Team
Spring 2014
Diversity Student Coalition, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA (Vice
President 201*-****-****
College Democrats, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA
2012
Animal Friends, Youngwood, PA (55 hours)
Fall 2011
YMCA, Greensburg, PA (64 hours)
Spring 2011
WEBSITE CONTRIBUTIONS
Crimestoppers Intranet and Crimestoppers Website
September-December 2013
https://crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/our-campaigns/international-
campaigns/operation-return/
. Website: wrote article centered on fraudsters claiming to be from
Crimestoppers and constructed campaign page for Operation Zygos
(international fugitive campaign ran with the National Crime Agency to
pursue fugitives believed to be in Cyprus). (November 2013)
. Intranet: wrote article about Crimestoppers' position in the 2013 Charity
Social Index and article about Crimestoppers' first ever Tweetathon.
(September-December 2013)
. Social Media: wrote content which focused on experiences as an intern at
Crimestoppers, posted on the website. (September- December 2013)
. CAPA International Education: wrote a piece focused on my Study abroad
experience and how the internship complimented it