Ryann Elizabeth Asban
**** ****** **. ******** *****, VA 23464
Email: adg74d@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 757-***-**** EDUCATION
Old Dominion University Virginia Beach, VA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Major: International Relations Aug 2018 – May 2020 Minor: Political Science
• Studied Chinese/Mandarin language (4 semesters, beginner proficiency)
• Leveraged EBSCOhost and JSTOR databases to research how public opinion affects policymaking about undocumented Hispanic immigrants
• Researched trends in the evolution of U.S. immigration policy regarding Latin America
• Produced a paper on the political geography of the Philippines
• Composed multiple papers related to national security and its relation to diplomacy, the military, and information
• Analyzed and evaluated the impact of UNAIDS intervention on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Thailand
• Brainstormed and mapped an argumentative essay that asserted how China’s economy was positively affected after integrating capitalist practices
Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach, VA
Degree: Associate of Science Major: General Studies Aug 2016 – May 2018
• Studied abroad in Prague and Budapest
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
Model United Nations Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University Oct 2018 – Jan 2019
• Competed in regional and national simulations that provide students with a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research
• Promoted global, multicultural education and leadership experience through experiential learning, stressing student participation in simulation conferences as well as engagement of international affairs on campus
• Attended the University of Pennsylvania's Model UN Conference and participated in an Economic Community of West African States as Senegal
Student Ambassador Virginia Beach, VA
Tidewater Community College Aug 2016 – May 2018
• Volunteered a minimum 75 hours per year
• Recruited prospective students
• Attended monthly workshops that strengthened communication skills, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and leadership skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kohl’s Virginia Beach, VA
Sales Associate Sept 26, 2016 – March 1, 2020
• 10-20 hours worked per week
• Trained new associates and shared best practices to ensure daily directives were met
• Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills while interacting with other associates and when assisting customers
• Managed phone calls to ensure customer satisfaction