Convention Staff Member

Education

Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA-*011-Present

Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, Politics Expected Date of Graduation: May 2015 GPA: 3.25

Newport Harbor High School, Newport Beach, CA-2007-2011

National Honors Society Graduation Date: June 2011 GPA: 3.85

Work Experience

Convention Staff Member, Junior Statesmen Foundation, Los Angeles, CA-2011-Present

Go-to person for questions, interfaced with hotel staff, and helped teacher advisors with crisis management.

Founder, Beach Babies, Newport Beach, CA-2009-Present

Founded child-focused personal service uniquely designed to teach ocean safety in a fun parent-free environment.

Summer School Interviewer, Junior Statesmen Foundation, Los Angeles, CA-2012

Selected to interview prospective Summer School applicants. Answered questions and shared my Summer School experience

Resident Assistant, Junior State of America Gene Burd Institute on LA Media & Politics at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA-2011

Maintained order among 75 participants during daytime activities. Supervised 20 participants during nighttime activities including enforcing curfew and addressing safety issues. Acted as a positive role model and resource for participants.

Cadet Lifeguard, City of Newport Beach Fire Department, Newport Beach, CA-2008

Learned and practiced skills and techniques used in ocean rescue, emergency decision-making, first responder medical treatment and public assistance.

Relevant Experience

Graduate, Occidental College Emerging Leaders Program, Los Angeles, CA-2011

1 of 15 first-year students selected to participate in a 6-week leadership training program. Learned organizing skills. Became well-versed about campus resources. Planned a mock event.

Graduate, Occidental College Multicultural Summer Institute, Los Angeles, CA-2011

1 of 45 first-year students selected to attend a 4-week college preparatory program aimed to raise awareness and understanding of people from different backgrounds. Learned how to communicate effectively within a diverse community through experiential exercises and interactive dialogue.

Treasurer, Newport Harbor High School Junior State of America, Newport Beach, CA-2009-2011

Managed budget of $500.00 and managed cash for 3 fundraisers.

Graduate, Junior State of America Diplomat Program at Capital Normal University, Beijing, China-2010

1 of 16 students selected to attend a cultural immersion summer program for high school students. Took two college courses in Chinese History and Chinese Language. Established an understanding of global economic and political processes. Improved skills in cross-cultural communication, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and innovation.

Leadership Experience

President, Newport Harbor High School Young Democrats, Newport Beach, CA-2008-2011

Organized 2 mock elections for 2400 students: wrote pro/con California proposition briefs, created individual ballots and instructions for teachers, executed election, and presented results (2008 & 2010). Organized voter registration drives. Represented voting delegation 2009 California Democratic Convention.

Director of Summer School, Southern California State Cabinet, Junior State of America, Los Angeles, CA-2010-2011

Created a fundraising program specific to Summer School to increase the number of scholarships offered.

Student Ambassador and Mentor, Bromley Brook School, Manchester Center, VT-2010

Selected to give tours of and answer questions about the boarding school for prospective students, parents and administrators. Trained to mentor incoming students to help them adjust to life away from home.

Peer Leadership Activities Chair, Bromley Brook School, Manchester Center, VT-2010

Organized weekend activities. Worked with staff members, administrators, and students. Advocated on behalf of students.

Skills

Computer Applications: Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Knowledgeable in MS Excel and Adobe InDesign

Social Media: Proficient in Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr

Other: CPR & First Aid Certified. Trained as a Newport Beach Lifeguard Cadet (emergency and safety training).

Interests

Playing Water Polo Knitting Reading Crossword Puzzles “The Amazing Race” Walking my dog on the beach

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