Kareen Leslie

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Education

• BA in International Studies, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, March 2012

- Concentration on Peace Studies, Human Rights & Conflict Resolution in Latin America

GPA 3.51

________________________________________Study Abroad

La Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile, July-Dec 2010

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Work Experience

• Gresham Toyota, Gresham, OR

- Seasonal Office Aid, vacations 2008, 2009

Performed filing, copying, data input, scanning, mailing, and other office tasks with quickness, accuracy, and attention to detail. Organized the “Cash-for-Clunkers” project files.

• Calamity Janes Restaurant, Sandy, OR

-Hostess, Summer of 2008

Establish a repor with customers to ensure dining satisfaction; managed seating arrangement in a high volume, family restaurant; utilized problem solving skills in resolving customers’ concerns and issues; diffused customer complaints by maintaining professional composure

• Indepak, Portland, OR

- Machines Operator, vacations 2008, 2009

Followed policies and procedures according to OHSA standards to ensure safety, operated a hot plastic press machine quickly and efficiently, resulting in 3-4 pallets per shift, utilized quick hand-eye coordination in repetitive parts production.

• Grassroots Campaigns, Portland, OR

- Canvasser, summer of 2009

Fundraising for Save the Children, engage people in conversation, effectively and persuasively communicate the urgency of the need and get them involved in Save the Children’s efforts.

- Field Manager, summer of 2009

Organize and help to train and encourage new hires, direct and check in on the other employees at my job site throughout the shift, neatly and accurately complete paperwork at the end of each shift

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Outdoor Leadership & Community Service

• Gresham Police Department, Gresham, OR

- Police Cadet, December 2005-June 2010

Uniformed ride-alongs with officers, interact with a wide array of people, help to diffuse situations, represent the department at a variety of city and state functions, give tours of cars and the police station, direct traffic at accidents and events, public relations, event security, write tickets & tow forms, various other paperwork

• Grassroots Gardens, Eugene, OR

- Volunteer, Winter-Spring of 2010

Planting, harvesting, cooking, composting, making potting soil, trenching, adding soil amendments

- Americorps Position, Winter of 2011-Present

- Similar tasks, but including teaching the skills, organizing of new volunteers, teaching soil amendments, additional leadership and responsibility, staying to clean up/lock up

• University of Oregon Highschool Equivalency Program, Eugene, OR

- Tutor, Spring 2011

In Spanish, assist adult and youth students with math, grammar, science, and writing homework.

• Bridgetown Ministries’ Nightstrike, Portland, OR

- Volunteer, 2009-2010

Work with the homeless, engage in conversation and invite them to dinner, serve food under the bridge, distribute clothes, foster conversations, listen, clean-up

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Activities

• U of O Climbing club 2009-2010

• Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group internship, 2009-2010

• Hosteling International at U of O

• Percussion for African Dance classes at U of O, Winter 2011

• Captain Intramural Soccer team, Spring 2011

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Hobbies

• Rock climbing

• Backpacking/trekking

• Rafting

• Drumming

• Travel

• Languages

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Skills & Certifications

• Fluent Spanish

• Intermediate Russian

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