RESUME & C.V. GUIDE

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KAGIN COMMONS • (651)696-6384 • EMAIL: [email protected] SKYPE: MACCDC • www.macalester.edu/cdc

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RESUME & C.V. GUIDE

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This guide is broken into four parts: Part 1: Overview, Style and Components of Resumes and Curriculum Vitaes • General Info & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) • Common Components of Resumes & Curriculum Vitae (CVs) • Helpful Hints • Action Verbs • Effective Skill Sections • Web Resources • Typography Tips • CDC Resume Writing Checklist Part 2: Highlighted Example Formats for Resumes Part 3: Highlighted Example Formats for Curriculum Vitae Part 4: Resume Outline Worksheet This guide gives an introduction to written materials commonly required in job applications. The methods and art of composing job application materials like resumes, CVs and cover letters takes time and practice. This guide offers essential information to get started. For further assistance and refinement, students should have their draft materials reviewed by a Career Development Center (CDC) counselor. How this guide was prepared: This guide is written and tailored to liberal arts college job seekers and applications written in the United States. Recommendations in this guide are informed by diverse employer feedback on hiring, collaboration with colleagues in the Liberal Arts Career Network (LACN), Minnesota Colleges & Universities Career Services Association (MCUCSA), and national trends and standards from the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE). For students looking to work outside the United States, meet with a CDC counselor to discuss and receive tailored advice and resources to your situation and job search. A note about job application advice: As most job seekers come to realize, advice on what to include and how to structure a resume is often confusing and even contradictory. This is a subjective process. Each candidate must wade through the advice they receive and decide for themselves. The CDC recommends that job seekers always return to the perspective of the employer and the skills desired in the position. What an employer is most interested should guide decisions on structure, format and composition.

RESUMES What is a Resume? Think of your resume as a concise summary that introduces employers to your most relevant experiences. This document highlights your transferrable skills, education, and experience. Written for employers, its purpose is to convince the reader that you have the qualifications necessary to fulfill the needs of the posted opening. CURRICULUM VITAES What is a Curriculum Vitae? A curriculum vitae, or CV, provides a more detailed description of academic achievements and experiences. A CV is often submitted when applying for graduate school admission, graduate assistantships and fellowships. While a resume often describes job experiences and skills in a short, concise format, a CV is longer (2-4 pages) for recent college students. Often a CV features a greater emphasis on academic achievements, publications, research experiences, awards, and teaching experience. Frequently Asked Questions on Resumes and Curriculum Vitaes Will a resume/CV get me a job? A clean, professional, up-to-date resume is a critical piece of job searching. However, it is just one piece. The CDC strongly recommends each job seeker develops all job search skills, including career and field research, networking, informational interviewing, job interviewing, etiquette, and establishing a professional presence online (via LinkedIn and other mediums). Does a resume always have to be 1 page? Short answer: it depends. While in college, the CDC recommends structuring your resume to fit onto one page. Remember, an employer typically reviews a resume for less than ten seconds! You want to prioritize the critical information that conveys your skills. If you elect to have a resume longer than a page, make sure you utilize efficient and strategic formatting to convey that the resume is longer, and the length is warranted. Make sure the information for one position does not flow from one page to the next. Replicate headers with “Continued” for ease of reading. I don’t think I can fill 1 page? What do I do? Typically, students do not elaborate on their accomplishments and relevant experiences enough. Using the “Common Components of Resumes and CVs” on the next page, create content for each section. Incorporate relevant class projects, volunteer experiences and student organization involvement. Meet with a CDC counselor to refine your resume. Do I have to include my grade point average (GPA)? Typically, employers assume your GPA is below 3.0 if omitted from a resume. If your GPA is lower than 3.0, speak to a CDC counselor about how to best reflect this on your resume. Options may include listing your GPA within your major, or your current GPA.

COMMON COMPONENTS OF RESUMES & CVs This section offers a brief overview of components often seen in resumes of college students and recent graduates. For formatting and content suggestions, please use Part 2 & 3 of this guide. Name & Identification: Include your name, email, telephone number and current address. Add a permanent address if you expect to move in the next six months. If relocating for a job search, candidates often consider including a local address. For seniors and recent graduates, use an email address that will be accessible following the closure of your Macalester-email address. Education: Include name and location of college, along with its city and state. Include the degree you plan to receive (Bachelor of Arts here at Macalester), and your expected graduation month and year. List your major(s), minor(s), concentration(s) and your GPA (if 3.0 or higher). Also include your study abroad experiences. Leave off high school unless you are featuring other experiences (work, volunteer) from high school, or plan to look for jobs in that geographic area. Include relevant coursework is also an option, but limit to 3-5 courses that are most pertinent to the position. Work Experience: Resumes commonly list work experience either in a straight chronology or grouped by categories of experience. List the organization name, city/state/country, dates of employment, and brief, bulleted description of your work. Use action phrases to highlight responsibilities and skills gained. Civic Engagement Experience: Paid and/or volunteer positions offer invaluable experiential learning that should be listed on a resume. List experiences in a similar fashion to work experience. Activities & Leadership: This reflects extracurricular activities such as involvement in student organizations, athletics, and contributions to campus. Make sure to include any leadership or elected positions. Skills: Include technical/computer skills, fluency or proficiency in other language(s), experience using lab or special equipment, or certifications (i.e. CPR) and licensure that are relevant to the position. Additional Components to Consider Related Experience: Some individuals group their pertinent work, civic engagement, academic and extracurricular experiences into one category based on the job description. Summary of Qualifications: This is a brief statement that summarizes your immediate goal and informs the reader of the skills you have to offer. Make sure this statement is concise and tailored to the position for which you applying. Honors: List scholarships, honors, academic awards and scholarships received. Make sure to give context for the award as possible (i.e. Who awarded it? How were you selected? Why? Duration of the award?) Publications & Presentations: List any published materials that you have written or co-authored. Include a listing for relevant presentations you have conducted. Professional Organizations: Include memberships and any elected roles you have held within organizations.

RESUME & CV HELPFUL HINTS Every resume and CV should… • • • • •

Offer an accurate depiction of the candidate’s most pertinent skills and experiences Be able to be scanned for critical info in less than ten seconds. Appear easy to read and navigate from a passing glance. Show a clear hierarchy of pertinent content (versus equal space to all jobs/experiences) Feature concise but also descriptive content Free of typographical errors and misspellings

Resumes and CVs should NOT include… • • • • • • •

Any lies or exaggerations of experience Mistakes, misspellings and formatting errors Photo Passive language. “Job included” or “Responsibilities were” do not convey any action on your part. Salary/Hourly Wage earned in prior positions References. References are not part of your resume. When they are requested, place them in a separate document with similar formatting to your resume. Templates. The CDC discourages use of Microsoft Word templates for resumes. They are widely used, and non-distinct. Often text is difficult to manipulate within the template.

Know your rights: A few words about Employment Discrimination The United States Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Under the laws enforced by EEOC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Current federal laws do not consistently include protection of sexual orientation for private sector employment. Candidates are encouraged to also review local and state laws that offer greater protection for job seekers and employees. Regrettably, discrimination continues to occur. Often, candidates choose to exclude any potentially discriminatory information within their job application materials, including their resume. Some candidates choose to exclude organizations against which the audience may be prejudiced. Many employers are proud to promote a welcome hiring philosophy and workplace culture. Job seekers are also strongly encouraged to research employers to identify pros/cons of the workplace environment, culture, policy, and benefits. Candidates are encouraged to speak with CDC counselors individually to discuss their concerns and identify strategies.

ACTION VERBS When writing bullets about experiences on a resume or CV, take time to write descriptive, task, and outcomeoriented content. Here is a list of verbs to incorporate: accelerate accomplish achieve acquire activate actuate adapt address administer advise affect allocate amend amplify analyze anticipate appoint appraise approve arbitrate arrange assemble assess assist assume attain attract audit augment author authorize automate avail award balance broaden budget build

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WRITING EFFECTIVE SKILLS SECTIONS A well-developed section dedicated to articulating your skills can highlight your strengths relevant to the position. These can be drawn from specific competencies requested in the job description or your desired field of interest. Make sure to list skills in order of relevance. General Strategies • Focus on key strengths. This is not an exhaustive list of your certifications and skills. Highlight skills that are identified in the job position or field of interest. • Be specific and descriptive. Avoid a list of software programs or skills. Be specific with the depth of your knowledge, and the context from which you gained experience. Language Skills • Consider Including number of years of academic study or immersion experiences (unless listed under “Education” section). • Use descriptors such as “fluent,” “proficient,” “conversational” to specify skill level. • Generally speaking, for positions in the U.S., do not include “fluent in English” because it is assumed. Computer/Software Skills • Include programs that are specifically requested in the job and programs you have more than a basic, cursory knowledge • Ability to work with multiple operating systems (Windows, Mac OSX, Linux). • Include years of use for each program and context. For example, “1 year of Excel for an accounting class” as opposed to “4 years of Excel used in chemistry lab data analysis”. • Include Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Mathmatica, JMP, R Studio, Arc GIS, if you have more than cursory knowledge of the programs. • If including social media sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, HootSuite) describe how you utilized the sites. “Used Facebook to promote campus-wide events and food drive.” • Consider words like “proficient,” “experienced,” “mastery,” “intermediate”. • Typing/data entry speed can be included for clerical and administrative-based jobs. Example: • “Extensive experience with Mac & PC platforms; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS (geoprocessing and map design)”. Lab Skills • Describe specific and relevant skills you developed through lab components of courses or through lab work in a research or internship setting. • Include specific instruments and how you have used them. Typically, this is written as a list if many instruments or skills are included. Examples: • “experience using mull, solution and solid-state FTIR for both air-stable and air-sensitive compounds”. • “familiar with common organic synthesis and workup techniques such as TLC, extractions, recrystallization, etc”. • “experience with petrographic microscope, XRD, XRF, SEM analysis and making thin sections”. Art Skills • Describe specific instruments and how you have used them (IE, drill press, torches, kiln, etc.), if they are relevant to the job you are applying to. • Include years of study for each medium and descriptions of ability.

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If applying for a film, photography or video position, include both hardware and software skills and proficiencies.

SKILLS-Continued Communication Skills • Highlight strengths in verbal and written skills including presentations, facilitation skills and grantwriting. Examples: • “Participated in a public speaking course that concluded with a presentation to a group of 100 people”. • “Wrote a successful proposal and application to the Macalester Beltmann Fund and received a summer research grant”. Leadership Skills • This can also be formatted as a “leadership experience” section, formatted similarly to an “activities” or “work experience” section. • Highlighting leadership in skills is often used if the job description specifically requests leadership skills. • When possible, provide specific examples and numbers. Examples: • “Led a successful $2,000 fundraising drive for student organization”. • “Organized Macalester’s Relay for Life events attended by 150 Macalester students, faculty, and staff. Events raised $10,000 for the American Cancer Society.”

WEB RESOURCES FOR RESUME DEVELOPMENT Spotlight on Careers, www.spotlightoncareers.org Accessible from the CDC website or by logging into MC2, this resource was created specifically for liberal arts students and contains detailed resume and career advice. Vault Career Insider, accessible by logging into MC2 This online career library has comprehensive career development information, including industry-specific resume suggestions. Any email address @macalester.edu can register for an account. Purdue’s OWL, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Extensive resource for writing and editing, including job search documents like resumes and CVs.

RESUME FORMATTING AND TYPOGRAPHY Resumes and CVs convey both your relevant skills and experiences. Typography, design and formatting all contribute to making a document readable and impactful. Consider the examples below and the impression they offer. Make sure to select formatting elements that contribute to the effectiveness of your document.

Sam Kim 2323 Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455 • (612) 651-6000 • s*[email protected] Name-Adobe Caslon (Bold, 12 pt) Address-Adobe Caslon (12 pt)

SAM KIM 2323 Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455 • (612) 651-6000 • s*[email protected] Name-American Typewriter (Caps, 14 pt) Address-American Typewriter (12 pt)

S am K im 2323 Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455 • (612) 651-6000 • s*[email protected]

Name-Blair MDitc (Bold, 11 pt) Address-Baskerville (11 pt)

Sam Kim 2323 Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455 • (612) 651-6000 • s*[email protected]

Name-Copperplate, Bold, 14 pt) Address-Arial (11 pt) Sam Kim 2323 Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455 • (612) 651-6000 • s*[email protected]

Name-Helvetica Neue, Bold, 12 pt) Address-Helvetica Neue (11 pt) Sam Kim 2323 Grand Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55455 • (612) 651-6000 • s*[email protected]

Name-Futura, Bold, 12 pt) Address-Gill Sans (11 pt)

Resume Checklist! Contact Information! !  Name is prominently displayed !  Spacing! !  Current contact info is listed! !  Professional content !

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!  List Macalester College with majors, minors & concentrations !  Include G.P.A. if above 3.0! !  List Degree & anticipated graduation date by Month/Year!

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Education Section!

Consider including these:! !  Relevant Coursework! !  Study Away experience! !  Distinctions, Scholarships & Honors with appropriate context! !  Pros/Cons of including high school!

Work • Volunteer • Internship • Leadership ! Experience Sections! Use the job description you’re applying for to identify main duties and qualifications. Tailor the way you write about prior experiences to demonstrate transferrable skills. ! ! !  Descriptive content and action oriented verbs are used. ! !Additional Notes:! !  Language is geared to potential employers, industry and potential field. ! !  Section is organized by reverse chronology.! !  Avoid overuse of jargon. ! !  Scale, context and results for work done are shared in concise manner. ! !  Number of bullets/amount of text conveys relative importance of that position.! !  Key words and phrases are used from job description.!

Overall Appearance!

!  Appearance makes for positive and professional impression.! !  Free of typographical errors & misspellings! !  Formatting (spacing, size/style of fonts! !  Appropriate length! !  File name is descriptive ! !  References are listed in separate document!

SHARING YOUR STREGNTHS WORKSHEET Use this sheet to map out relevant information to the position to incorporate into a resume or CV. Categories are offered as suggestions, not all are required.

NAM E & CONTACT INFO First and Last Name Mailing Address Phone Email EDUCATION College City/State/Country Majors/Minors/Concentrations GPA Optional Relevant Coursework Honors/Awards Study Away Additional Education (High School, IB Programs, Field Experiences) W ORK EXPERIENCE Starting with your most recent job, highlight transferrable skills used. Organization, City, State, Country Your Job Title Start and End dates Briefly describe your work highlighting 2-4 Tasks/Projects *Repeat for additional work experience as needed. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Starting with your most recent internship, highlight transferrable skills used. Organization, City, State, Country Your Title Start and End dates Briefly describe your work highlighting 2-4 Tasks/Projects. *Repeat for additional as needed. RELEVANT ACADEM IC PROJECTS Information on individual and/or group projects that demonstrate transferrable skills. Project Title For What Class/Faculty Date of Work Briefly describe the project including an overview of goals, a review of the work done and outcomes. Presentations/Publications LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER INVOLVEM ENT/EXTRACURRICULAR Offer brief summary of learning and skills gained outside the classroom. Organization Role Dates of Involvement Briefly describe the nature of your involvement by stating tasks, audience and any outcomes. SKILLS Highlight skills as requested in job description.

PART 2: RESUME & CV EXAMPLES

The following examples are provided to offer different ways of formatting information and writing about typical college experiences. Please note: • All examples are crafted by the CDC or shared by recent graduates. Names and identifying information have been changed. • These are offered for formatting and writing suggestions and ideas. Please refrain from copying content from the examples. • These are a small sampling of potential formats. Please work with a CDC counselor to strategically tailor your materials.

This guide may be reprinted with permission from the Macalester Career Development Center.

Chris Liu 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 • 651-000-0000 • [email protected] EDUCATION Macalester College, St. Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts Received May 20XY Major: Geology | Minors: Economics and Linguistics GPA: X.YZ Honors & Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest honors society for liberal arts & sciences. Recipient of the merit-based ConocoPhillips scholarship for IU’s geology field camp. Published a paper comparing the social costs of electricity to solar energy in Mac’s Journal of Economics. Indiana University Geology Field Camp, Cardwell, MT Summer 2010 ! Acquired reconnaissance mapping skills in a geologically variable and complex setting. Submissions included topographic maps, aerial photos, cross-sections, stereonets & field notes. ! Learned the local stratigraphic section and key identifying characteristics of formations. ! Completed a watershed-scale investigation involving surface and groundwater measurements. National Outdoor Leadership School, Wind River Range, WY Summer 2008 ! Completed leadership, risk management, and basic wilderness first-aid training. ! Spent 28 days in the wilderness and planned a five-day expedition without instructors. WORK EXPERIENCE Macalester College, St. Paul, MN Fall 2012 Writing Assistant and Preceptor for History and Evolution of the Earth Course ! Helped first-year students with introductory geology labs and coursework, with a focus on providing comments on student papers. ! Assisted professor Ray Rogers with development of course plan, labs, and assignments. Bureau of Land Management, Fort Benton, MT Summer 2012 Interpretive Geologist, GeoCorps America Program ! Independently interpreted and researched sites of geological interest within the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in central Montana. ! Used GPS technology to establish an EarthCache trail, and wrote accompanying material to explain the origin and significance of these geological sites to the public. ! Managed front desk duties at the interpretive center (helped visitors, answered calls, etc.). Natural Resources Group, New York, NY Winter 2011 Parks Department Wetlands Intern ! Collected data from Surface Elevation Tables (SETs) and helped install feldspar marker horizons in the field to monitor wetland sediment accretion. ! Entered, managed, and analyzed data from field notes on wetland classification, marsh vegetation indicators, transects, and SETs, to be included in a report to the Mayor’s Office. Solar Energy Systems, New York, NY Summer 2011 Office Assistant ! Compiled owner’s manuals from schematics of solar technology for completed projects. ! Produced spreadsheets to track clients’ annual kWh usage and electricity expenses. SKILLS Computers: Extensive experience with Mac and PC; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS (geoprocessing and map design in ArcMap10); familiar with MS Access and MS Publisher. Lab work: Experience with petrographic microscope, XRD, XRF, SEM analysis, and making thin sections. Language: Proficient in written and spoken Spanish. Travel Experience: Valid driver’s license & clean record, successfully explored New Zealand on a semester abroad while studying at the University of Auckland, extensive backcountry camping experience.

Sam Wallace 200 South Seton, Boston, MA 00145, 541-000-1234, email: [email protected]

EDUCATION Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN B.A. Expected May 20XY Major: American Studies GPA: X.YZ Honors: Macalester Dean’s List, 2012 Chuck Green Civic Engagement Fellowship, 2012 Lealtad Suzuki Center Award, De Witt Wallace Grant, Catherine Lealtad Scholarship, William Rogers Coe Scholarship Semester Abroad, Quito, Ecuador Feb. 2013-May 2013 The Right to Work of the Refugee Population in Ecuador: Independent study project; participated in coursework, homestay and internship entirely in Spanish.

EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE Macalester College Dare to Dream Committee, Saint Paul, MN Oct. 2012-Present Nominated Chair, Member • Created proposal for admission policy changes for the admittance of undocumented students • Examined college policies that affect admittance of undocumented students with administrative staff, president of college, admissions, and financial aid staff • Collaborated with college faculty, staff, and five partner institutions to identify potential funding initiatives for undocumented students • Partnered with Macalester Admissions staff to create “How to Apply as an Undocumented Student” guide Adelante!, Saint Paul, MN Sep. 2011-Present Elected Co-Chair, Elected Public Relations Chair, and Elected Senior Advisor • Fundraise more than $5,000 annually and budget for annual events for DREAM Act awareness campaigns • Facilitate discussions, plan and advertise events, and lead organization during meetings Chuck Green Civic Engagement Fellowship, Saint Paul, MN Jan.-July 2012 Fellow • Planned bilingual Getting Ready for College for a Latin@ Family Community Event for 60 community participants • Organized and presented findings to improve the College Access Program at Neighborhood House • Updated and compiled college scholarships and ally resources for undocumented students • Held one on one college counseling meetings with four Spanish-speaking participants

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Hillbrook School, Los Gatos, CA June 2013-Aug. 2013 Communications & Advancement Intern • Assisted with preparation, registration and execution of iPad Schools 2.0 conference • Managed Facebook page by increasing traffic, likes, and comments by Hillbrook community by 30% Asylum Access Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador Feb.-May 2013 Assistant to Executive Director and Policy Research Intern • Assisted Executive Director with two international and research projects on alternatives to detention • Executed interviews with government officials and United Nations officials Department of Multicultural Life, Saint Paul, MN Oct. 2011-Dec. 2012 SPEAK! Co-Chair, Emerging Scholars Program Mentor • Planned and coordinate SPEAK! Events by bringing international and national touring speakers on issues of social justice • Assisted first year students of color with transition to college Breakthrough Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA June-Aug. 2011 Teacher • Participated in meetings with potential donors for program fundraising • Taught two classes of Pre-Algebra and one of Theater for 7th and 8th graders • Planned and coordinated end of summer celebration that showcased student and teacher projects

Mario Allore 1600 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 • [email protected] • 651-555-1235 !"#$%&'()* Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, USA Bachelor of Arts May 20xx Majors: Economics & History Overall GPA: 3.xy/4.0; Major GPA: 3.zy/4.0 Honors & Awards: Recipient of the 4-year Kofi Annan International Scholarship for students with exceptional academic performance. Ghana International School, Accra, Ghana Sept. 2007-June 2010 ! Ranked in top 10% of class of 390 ! Selected as one of three students from home country of Sierra Leone to attend on full scholarship ')+!,&-!)&*.%)/')0*!12!3'!)$!* Credit Suisse, New York, New York, USA May 2012-August 2012 Summer Analyst ! Assisted on Healthcare Industry Group in the Private Bank ! Conducted market research to find correlations to total broker production to create compensation models ! Gained exposure to many other product teams and desks including Client Management, Hedge Fund Sales and Equity Strategic Management ! Created valuation projections for healthcare sector to integrate into presentations CreditSuisse, Chicago, Illinois, USA Jan. 2011 BA Explorer Program Member ! Participate in highly selective seminar exploring financial services industry, including Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Research and Asset Management. ! Review case studies and conduct analysis to present to CreditSuisse staff at program conclusion Macalester Investment Group, St. Paul, MN Oct. 2011-present Member ! Collaborate with students to manage a fund valued at more than 25k ! Propose investments in weekly pitch meetings and assist in training new members %""'&'()%4*5(3/*!12!3'!)$!* Macalester Academic Excellence Center, St. Paul, MN Sept. 2011-Present Math Tutor ! Offer individual and group supplemental assistance to students in calculus and statistics ! Review problem sets and tailor instruction to student needs ! Collaborate with full-time tutors to identity strategies to improve visibility of services to new students Macalester College Media Services, St. Paul, MN Sept. 2010-May 2011 Media Services Assistant ! Coordinate college-wide reservation process for audio visual equipment for students, staff and faculty ! Set-up audio visual equipment and offer technical support at campus lectures, concerts and film screenings ,/'44,* Computer Software: Proficient in using Microsoft Office products, Advanced proficiency in Excel, STATA, JMP and SPSS. Applied knowledge of CreditSuisse HOLT investment research software. Computer: Proficient in using both PC and Mac platforms. Languages: Fluent in Krio, advanced proficiency in French. $%-2#,*4!%"!3,6'2*7*,!3+'$!* Macalester African Music Ensemble, Member Medicinal Melodies, Volunteer Coordinator

Sept. 2011-present Sept. 2010-Nov. 2012

Maria Winger

1400 187th St., Torrance, CA, 98712, 418-555-1256, [email protected]

EDUCATION Macalester College, St. Paul, MN Major: Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts May 20XY GPA: X.YZ

OFF-CAMPUS STUDY Nomadic Culture and Globalization, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Feb. – May 2010 Associated Colleges of the Midwest • Studied Mongolian culture in both urban and rural settings • Participated in university immersion at the National University of Mongolia • Conducted independent research on the music of Mongolian nomadic groups Pacbitun Field School, San Igancio, Belize June 2009 Kennesaw State University, GA • Learned basic archaeology skills including field-note taking, establishment of unit and excavation • Acquired specialized skills including cave mapping and excavation, and artifact illustration RELATED EXPERIENCE Macalester Anthropology Department, St. Paul, MN Sept. 2008 – May 2011 Office Assistant • Responsible for monitoring check-out of equipment • Completed projects for professors and staff as assigned, including producing promotional materials and prepping documents for distribution to students Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Feb. – June 2009 Early Childhood Science Intern • Gained experience in special events planning, execution, and follow-up • Worked as a member of a team to create structured weekly programming for children ages 0-8 years old Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN June – Aug. 2008 Archaeology Collections Management Intern • Assisted in managing archaeological collections stored in the Fort Snelling Visitor Center • Inventoried, organized, and analyzed previously un-analyzed collections VOLUNTEER American Association of Physical Anthropology, St. Paul, MN April 2011 Volunteer • Directed visitors and distributed registration information • Assisted in monitoring major poster sessions, facilitated set-up and take down SKILLS Language: Conversational in Spanish Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop

Alex Peña 1412 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH, 32112, ph: 515-111-125, [email protected] Education Macalester College, St. Paul, MN • Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, expected May 20XY • Major: Classics • GPA: X.YZ • Honors: De Witt Wallace Scholar: 4-year scholarship for academic merit Field Study University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland Jan. – May 2012 • Participated in coursework in Greek Art and Architecture, Latin and Greek language University of Chicago, Chicago, Il, United States June – Sept. 2012 • Research on Greek and myths and language origin Work Experience Macalester College Classics Department, St. Paul, MN, United States Aug. 2011 – present Office Assistant • Assist faculty and staff in administrative tasks • Write content and design departmental newsletter, sent to more than 1000 students and alumni • Coordinate logistics for department events including an annual panel of graduate panels Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN, United States Sept. 2010 – May 2011 Education Intern • Facilitated museum events and organizing upcoming events • Worked with visiting school groups and facilitate museum tours for them • Conducted educational tours in the Roman/Greek art wing for the elderly and visiting schools Activities Macalester Thistle, St. Paul, MN May 2010 – present Member • Write weekly poetry and prose pieces for collaborative creative writing magazine • Critique and offer suggestions for submissions with fellow editorial staff • Promote each semester’s edition via social media outlets leading to greater awareness Skills Language: conversational Italian and Spanish, reading fluency in Latin and Greek Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ISSUU (online magazine publishing software) Social Media: Proficient in utilizing Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to promote college-wide organizations and events. Event Planning: Proven ability in planning large-scale events at educational, arts, and non-profit organizations.

Allison Gordon 768 W. Avenue B, Minneapolis, MN 54123 420-888-1235 • [email protected] EDUCATION Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts expected May 20XY Majors: Educational Studies and English, Minor: Hispanic Studies GPA: X.YZ Semester Abroad, Santiago, Chile Coursework taught entirely in Spanish, participated in homestay TEACHING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Lakeside Elementary School, Saint Paul, MN Sept. 2010 – present Classroom Assistant • Teach elementary students (grades 1-5) in an emotionally supportive classroom • Help foster development of students by incorporating experiential educational into curriculum • Provide academic and personal support for students in the classroom on an individual basis Macalester Civic Engagement Center, Saint Paul, MN Aug. 2009 – present College Access Coordinator • Created a weekly student group meeting focused on college access issues in and around the college • Contacted community organizations to organize events and connect managers with volunteers • Organized and processed weekly emails regarding new opportunities related to college access Exploration Summer Programs, Saint Paul, MN May – Aug. 2009 Camp Counselor • Developed creative and engaging English and Spanish curriculum for high-level students • Worked individually and in teams to address issues related to social and academic development • Designed and filmed an informational video to demonstrate the work of the organization St. Paul Public Schools – Highland Junior High, Saint Paul, MN Jan. – April 2009 Special Education Assistant • Worked with 11 secondary EMR/TMR students in reading, language, self-help and leisure skills • Assessed students’ progress and devised Individual Educational Programs LEADERSHIP AVID Student Mentoring Program, Saint Paul, MN Feb. 2010 – present Middle School Mentor • Advised and provided emotional support for students from diverse backgrounds • Tutored students in reading, math, and social studies work Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, MN June – July 2010 Volunteer Wilderness Ranger • Maintained campsites and portages and interacted with visitors on navigation questions • Used creative problem solving skills and demonstrated teamwork and perseverance SKILLS & INTERESTS Computer Skills: Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, familiar with Adobe Creative Suite First Aid: Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant First Aid, CPR and AE Certified through 20XY Interests: Piano, camping, travel

Amir Mataan

6728 S. Lear St., NY, NY, 21345, 521-310-1235, [email protected]

Education Macalester College, St Paul, MN Political Science Major, Economics and Portuguese Minors

Expected Graduation: May 20XY GPA: X.YZ

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Fall 2013 Council on International Educational Exchange Environmental and Sustainability Studies New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM, USA High School Diploma with Honors, Salutatorian

Graduated in May 2010

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Education Macalester College, St. Paul, MN Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, expected Dec. 20XY ! Major: Music Concentration: Critical Theory ! GPA: X.YZ

Related Work Macalester College Music Department, St. Paul, MN August 2011 – Present Office Assistant ! Perform administrative duties such as filing, word processing, copying and responding to in-person and phone inquiries by faculty, staff and students ! Coordinate rehearsal space schedule for more than 100 students ArtSpace, Arvada, CO Dec. 2013-Jan. 2014 Instructor & Therapy Aide ! Facilitated group music class to students with developmental disabilities ages 5-12 ! Collaborated with arts and music therapists to create individualized activities for students with autism ! Assisted therapists with music activities as part of group skill development sessions Breakthrough Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN June 2013 – August 2013 Summer Teaching Intern ! Taught 6-week language arts class and 4-week guitar class to middle school students ! Wrote lesson plans and created fun activities to engage students and develop social skills

Ensemble Experience Off Kilter, Macalester College Tenor I, Arranger ! Sing and arrange for 15-member co-ed jazz a capella group

September 2011 – Present

Concert Choir, Macalester College September 2010 – Present Tenor II ! Perform contemporary and classical pieces such as Carmina Burana and Fauré’s Requiem with Macalester’s top choir Medicinal Melodies, Macalester College September 2010 – May 2012 Singer, Guitaist ! Sang and accompanied performances at hospitals and nursing homes with a 25-member group of singers and instrumentalists

Skills Instruments: 6 years of study in contemporary and classical guitar, 4 years of study in jazz and classical voice, proficient in piano Language: Conversational Spanish; instruction in German, Latin and Italian pronunciation for voice lessons and choral ensembles Computer: Advanced experience in Microsoft Office, proficient in Adobe Photoshop

Adam Chan 4342 Davern St., St. Paul, MN 54105 620-555-1235, [email protected]

EDUCATION Macalester College, St. Paul, MN Double Major: Geography, Environmental Studies Current Minor: Physics, Concentration: International Development

B.A. Expected May 20XY GPA: X.YZ

Alliance for Global Education Study Abroad, Pune, Maharashtra, India Contemporary India: Environment, Development and Public Health Program

Aug.-Dec. 2011

Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt, High School Diploma

Graduated 2009 GPA: X.YZ/X.Y

CLIMATE AND ENERGY EXPERIENCE Undergraduate Thesis/Honors Project, Macalester College Completion May 2013 Title: From Local Actions to Global Solutions: Community-Based Climate Adaptation in Bangladesh • Presented at Association of American Geographer’s Conference 2013, Los Angeles, CA Understanding Wind Energy Initiative, St. Paul, MN/ Western MA June 2012-Jan. 2013 Research Assistant • Researched community concerns in areas of new wind energy development using quantitative and qualitative methods, and co-authored a final report and academic journal article detailing possible mitigation strategies Cooperative Energy Futures, Minneapolis, MN A co-op which utilizes community to create economic opportunities through efficiency and renewable energy Board Member, Secretary Oct. 2010-Present • Work with fellow board members on strategic planning and program implementation, write/update business plan General Operations Manager Dec. 2011-Present • Manage co-op accounts, membership procedures, inventory records and communication with members Coordination Team Member Sept. 2009-Present • Facilitate meetings, designs co-op promotional material, conduct community outreach and program coordination Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association, Washington DC May-Aug. 2011 Policy and Communications Intern • Analyzed feasibility of hydrogen energy storage, co-drafted a hydrogen white paper, liaised with members, prepared and posted original blog posts and newsletters, managed the website and performed general office duties Our Power, Minneapolis, MN July 2010-May 2011 A campaign for a socially just, environmentally sustainable and community-based energy system in South Minneapolis Grant Writer • Wrote major components of successful $15,000 grant proposal as part of a three member-team INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Appropriate Rural Technologies Institute (ARTI), Maharashtra, India Oct.-Dec. 2011 Intern • Wrote two reports on improvements to ARTI’s technologies and internal processes based on self-conducted interviews with ARTI technology users and ARTI staff, and conducted a bio-gas user survey U.S. Agency for International Development, Cairo, Egypt Communications Intern • Office of Data Management Systems, Office Assistant • Office of Financial Management, Office Assistant

June-Aug. 2009 June-July 2008

A. Chan, CV pg. 2 OTHER EXPERIENCE Compatible Technology International, St. Paul, MN Sept.-Dec. 2012 Communications Intern • Wrote blog posts, a newsletter article and outreach material, worked with communication director on annual report, updated technology manuals, and tracked and posted on social media sights Summer of Solutions, Minneapolis, MN May-Aug. 2010 A nation-wide, youth-run leadership training program focusing on environmental sustainability and social justice Fellow • Calculated solar energy potential for green manufacturing site, worked with local leaders to create a community asset map, facilitated meetings, and participated in anti-oppression trainings CAMPUS LEADERSHIP ACTIVITES Macalester Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC) Student Council, St. Paul, MN Chair Summer 2012-Present • Facilitate meetings, liaison with Institute staff, advise sub-committee chairs, oversee day-to-day council operations Member Fall 2009-Present • Oversee $30,000 in student grants, organize student research presentations, represent students in the IGC MacCARES (Macalester Conservation and Renewable Energy Society), St. Paul, MN Facilitator Spring 2012-Present • Set agenda, facilitate meetings, coordinate programming and point person for college administration Member Fall 2009-Present • Organize sustainability initiatives on campus e.g. working to get solar panels installed on campus Sustainability Advisory Committee Member: Oversee implementation of Macalester Sustainability Plan

Spring 2012-Present

Bottled Water Campaign Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Leader: Led a successful campaign to discontinue the sale of bottled water on Macalester’s campus Varsity Women’s Water Polo Team Member

2010 and 2011 Seasons

350 Day of Action Fall 2010 Organizer: Organized campus 350 Day of Action events as part of 350.org’s campaign for comprehensive climate policy SKILLS • ArcGIS: Advanced knowledge in data collection/manipulation, analysis and map making • Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency • Google Documents: Advanced proficiency • Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Publisher: Working knowledge • Social Media: advanced knowledge of Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr • Languages: Intermediate Arabic, Intermediate Russian AWARDS & MERITS • Phi Beta Kappa Society Member • National Council for Geographic Education Award for Excellence of Scholarship • Macalester Environmental Studies Scholarship Award • Hildegard Binder Johnson Prize for Outstanding Geography Students • Collegiate Water Polo Association Outstanding Student Athlete • DeWitt Wallace Four Year Merit Scholarship

2013 2013 2012 2010 and 2011 2009-2013

Mira Vandeven 7400 W. 83rd #3b, Brooklyn, NY ph: 801-555-1235, [email protected]

Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY, USA Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL),

Expected July 20XY

Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, USA Graduated May 20XY Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and Latin American Studies, GPA: X.YZ Suma Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, David McCurdy Award for Excellence CERTIFICATION TESOL K-12 Initial Certificate, New York State Department of Education

Expected July 2013

LANGUAGES Spanish (high proficiency), Kazakh (conversational), Russian (beginner) TEACHING EXPERIENCE Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School, New York, NY, USA ESOL Long-Term Substitute & Student Teacher Dec. 2012–Present ! Independently make curricular decisions, set instructional objectives, and teach 25 English Learners in sheltered ESL/ELA environment in order to improve language and literacy skills ! Plan and implement daily lesson using backward design principles to promote student understanding ! Differentiate instruction techniques to address diverse student learning profiles and backgrounds ! Adapt content lessons and target relevant vocabulary to meet the language needs of English Learners ! Construct formative and summative assessments to comprehensively evaluate student performance, identify areas for improvement and inform future instruction ! Collaborate with General Education History teacher to ensure best practices for language learners ESOL Student Teacher Sept.–Dec. 2012 • Co-taught 40 English Learners, grades 9-12, in order to meet common core standards • Created assignments such as quick writes, literacy responses, class presentations, debates, essays, and projects to provide opportunities for students to practice writing, speaking, reading, and listening skills • Integrated diverse student lived experience, prior knowledge, interests, and culture into class discussions and lessons in order to encourage student ownership and investment in classroom activities • Utilized SMART Board, document camera, and internet resources to increase accessibility of material and visually support student comprehension • Reflected on personal teaching performance to align practice with Danielson Framework Spooner Area School District, Spooner, WI, USA Substitute Teacher Jan.–May 2012 • Implemented provided lesson plans in order to maintain continuity of instruction • Improvised relevant activities to supplement lessons during unexpected teacher absences • Managed classroom environments and student behavior to promote student’s academic development

M. Vandeven, CV pg. 2 TEACHING EXPERIENCE-continued Peace Corps, Saryagash, South Kazakhstan Aug. 2010 – Nov. 2011 Secondary English Education Volunteer • Collaborated with five Kazakhstani colleagues to provide team-taught language instruction and share alternate teaching methodologies with local educators • Taught 150 students, grades 7-12, using large and small group activities, provided curriculum, and Peace Corps resource materials to advance English knowledge and prepare students for high school exit exams • Created tailored learning activities and unit plans to practice grammar, vocabulary in context, and varied communication strategies, resulting in successful acquisition of Beginner to Intermediate language skills • Introduced communicative pedagogies in order to develop student application of English knowledge in real-world context, leading to greater student marketability in both employment and academic spheres • Organized, managed and secured grant funding for summer English language camp to fill identified community need for youth recreational activities and English practice spaces LEAP Academy, St. Paul, MN, USA Feb. – May 2010 Teaching Assistant & Tutor • Guided English Learners through mini-lessons and tutoring to increase biology content knowledge • Provided individual support to complement larger class instruction and assess student understanding • Evaluated student work to identify areas of strength and weakness and supply meaningful feedback Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, USA Feb. – May 2009, 2010 Spanish Tutor & Conversational Lab Instructor • Facilitated small group Spanish conversational practice leading to more fluent and accurate student speech • Devised speaking scenarios and review games to prepare students for upcoming exams • Reviewed student essays to assist students in correction of syntactic and grammatical errors SKILLS Computer: Advanced proficiency in use of SMART Notebook, Skedula, MS Office. Demonstrated experience in Adobe Photoshop & Dreamweaver. Overseas Work Experience: Spain, Bolivia, Kazakhstan

CUYLER SCHUH 901 E. Choir St, Baltimore, MD, 10142, 810-555-1235, [email protected] EDUCATION Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN Bachelor of Arts, Expected May 20XY Majors: Economics and Environmental Studies GPA: X.YZ Related Coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, International Economic Development, International Economics, Labor Economics, Economies of Transition, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Economics of Global Food Problems, Comparative Environment/Development University of Edinburgh, School of Economics, Edinburgh, UK

Spring Semester 2011

AWARDS • • • • •

Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Economics Honor Society Delegate (selected), 2012 Northwestern University Conference on Human Rights and Food Security Participant (selected), 2010 Piper Jaffrey Top Women in Finance Forum Rotary International Youth Exchange Program, Ecuador (August 2007- July 2008) Albany High School Board of Education Merit College Scholarship

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE “Female Employment Opportunities and Fertility Choices in Mexico: Development and Maquiladoras” International Economic Development Senior Capstone Course Fall Semester 2011 “Sustainable Ecotourism? The Galapagos National Park, Conservation, and Migration” Comparative Environment and Development Senior Capstone Course Fall Semester 2011 “Electronic Benefits Transfer System and Food Stamp Program Participation” Introduction to Econometrics

Fall Semester 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE Macalester College Annual Fund, St. Paul, MN September 2010-Present Student Fundraiser • Connect with Macalester alumni over the phone and through email to keep them updated on the college • Secure donations for student financial aid and professor support Fiscal Policy Institute, Albany, NY Dec. 2011-January 2012 Research Intern • Collect and analyze employment data pertaining to the Marcellus Shale development in Pennsylvania and New York Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Albany, NY June-August 2011 Global Wealth & Investment Management Advisory Intern • Created wealth outlooks and cost basis update reports for clients • Assisted with transition teams for new financial advisors’ clients (data management) The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition, Minneapolis, MN Sept.-December 2010 Assistant Organizer • Researched and published information relative to pending Free Trade Agreements and trade policy • Developed and conducted interviews for the Trade Stories Project with Minnesotan labor union members and owners of small, independent farms

C. SCHUH, CV pg. 2 WORK EXPERIENCE-continued Exploration Summer Programs, Yale University, New Haven, CT June-August 2010 Curriculum Designer and Instructor • Designed and instructed “Investment Methods,” a finance course focusing on the stock market and other investments for 75 international high school students New York State Department of Health (Wadsworth Center), Albany, NY Dec. 2008-January 2010 Laboratory Research Assistant • Designed and performed studies for ALS patients as part of the Brain-Computer Interface Project LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES • • • • •

Treasurer and Board Member of the Women in Economics Organization, Macalester College Student Representative of the Student Affairs Advisory Committee, Macalester College President of the Climbing Club, Macalester College Volunteer at the Youth Leadership Development Program, Division of Indian Work, Minneapolis, MN Farming Instructor at Youth Farm and Market Project, St. Paul, MN

SKILLS • • •

Highly proficient in Spanish Use of statistical packages (STATA, R) for data analysis and econometric papers Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Maraki Kuda 809 Heartwood Dr., Irvine, CA, 90645, [email protected], 908-555-1235 EDUCATION Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, USA Graduated May 20XY Bachelor of Arts, GPA: X.YZ Major: Chemistry, Concentration in Community & Global Health Honors: Inducted into Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society (2013), Point Scholar: four-year scholarship awarded to LGBTQ students for exceptional academic and personal record (2010-2013). Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Sept. – Dec. 2012 Direct-enroll in coursework taught in Spanish in environmental sustainability practices, biodiversity and public health. Participated in homestay, and conducted research with regional public health organization in San Pedro, CR. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Summer Researcher, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN May–Aug. 2013 Chemistry Department Collaborated within Dr. Ron Brisbois’s lab with fellow students to conducted research in the development of new synthetic methods and total synthesis of small molecules for chemical genetics studies in Arabidopsis thaliana. Perform synthesis and characterization of cyclopentadienyl-Co-cyclobutadienyl (CpCoCb) derived cyclophanes and dehydroannulenes. Design of ligands for constructing supramolecular self-assemblies, chiral catalyst candidates, and fluorophores as potential dyes and/or light-emitting materials, and development of synthetic methodologies (currently) focused on 1,2,3-triazole synthesis. Co-Researcher, ELI International, San Jose, Costa Rica Sept.–Dec. 2012 Conducted and transcribed interviews in Spanish with parents of infants on parenting practices and use of ongoing medical care. Assessed usage of available resources across four geographic sectors among more than 70 survey participants. Collaborated with ELI International full-time staff to draft proposal for increased services to Costa Rican governmental agencies in areas of higher demand RELEVANT SKILLS Able to operate and interpret data from analytical instruments including: • Petrographic microscope • SEM Analysis & making thin sections • Gel electrophoresis techniques (agarose and SDS-PAGE) • Mouse handling, injections, behavioral assays and tissue harvesting and processing Computer: Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, STATA, JMP, R/R Studio, Gaussian 09, ChemBioDraw. Familiar with use of Microsoft Access & Adobe Creative Suite. Languages: Working proficiency in Spanish. ADDITIONAL WORK & VOLUNTEER SERVICE Chemistry Tutor, Macalester Academic Excellence Center, St. Paul, MN Assist Macalester students in general chemistry assignments and problem sets.

Sept. 2011–May 2013

Client Support Assistant

Sept. 2012–May 2013

Minnesota AIDS Project, Minneapolis, MN & Sept. 2011–Aug. 2012 Greet and assist clients coming in for initial appointments with intake paperwork. Collaborate with fellow staff to research and update benefits information for clients. Assist in training new client support staff in confidentiality and privacy requirements.

HELENA MERO 18th

701 Street, Detroit, MI 30154 202-555-1235, [email protected] EDUCATION Expected May 20XY

Bachelor of Arts, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN GPA: X.YZ Majors: International Studies, Hispanic Studies Minor/Concentration: Political Science, Human Rights & Humanitarianism

Awards: Kofi Annan International Scholarship ‘XY-XZ’, Donald L. Fabian Prize ‘XY, Dean’s List ‘XY-XZ, Sigma Delta Pi, Hispanic Studies Honor Society; Hispanic Studies Dept. Faculty Award ‘XX RESEARCH & PUBLISHED WORK Expected May 2013 Honors Independent Study, International Studies Dept., Macalester College “The Pursuit of a Human Rights Approach to Migration and Integration in Times of Crisis” Dec. 2012

Senior Thesis, Hispanic Studies Dept., Macalester College “El proceso y la integración de la mujer immigrante en España: Los casos de El ultimo patriarca y Nunca pasa nada”

Feb. 2012

NAME F. (20XY). Carving a niche for humanitarianism within the responsibility to protect. The Macalester Review, 2(1), 1-23.

Aug. – Dec. 2010

Independent Study, International Studies Dept., Macalester College “Towards a Coherent Approach to Immigrant Integration Policy: Immigrants and Rights in the Republic of Ireland”

WORK EXPERIENCE Sept. 2012-Present The Advocates for Human Rights, Minneapolis, MN Refugee and Immigrant Program Intern: Interview clients seeking asylum. Conduct extensive research on focus countries. Write detailed reports and present cases at weekly deliberations. Interpret (in French and Spanish) for attorney-client meetings, in detained court and for asylum interviews. Jan. 2013

Briggs and Morgan, P.A., Minneapolis, MN Winter Full-time Intern: Researched and provided detailed reports for various ongoing business litigation cases. Drafted legal memoranda. Reviewed and edited appellate briefs in asylum cases. Attended court proceedings to hear oral arguments.

June-Aug. 2010

Comber Foundation, Dublin, Ireland Intern: Contributed to development of Comber’s online communications and Disability and Health Care professional volunteer program in Romania. Completed overseas development aid workshops and attended conferences on immigrant integration. Provided administrative and research support in developing the Eastern Aid and Development Network. Assisted with interviewing Irish charity workers for book publication.

June-July 2010

Latin American Solidarity Centre, Dublin, Ireland Volunteer: Conducted research and wrote reports on Latin American socio-political issues. Managed communications with members and volunteers. Enhanced office organization through filing and data input.

Jan.-May 2010

Casa de Esperanza, Minneapolis, MN Information and Resource Center Intern: Provided support and guidance to Latino community members facing legal, financial, medical and housing concerns. Counseled clients on available community resources. Matched clients with employment opportunities and developed résumés. Translated and interpreted in Spanish.

H. MERO, CV pg. 2 WORK EXPERIENCE-Continued Sept. 2009-Present The Advocates for Human Rights, Minneapolis, MN Women’s Program Volunteer: Supported development and communication efforts for an International Women’s Day forum for more than 500 participants. Wrote news briefs on women’s human rights issues for online publication. Sept. 2009-Present

LEADERSHIP Sept. 2012-Present

Humanities Resource Center, Macalester College Office Assistant: Provide support to students and faculty by using editing suite equipment and software applications installed on lab computers. Trouble-shoot classroom media issues. Hispanic Studies Dept., Macalester College Spanish Tutor: Help students in entry-level and advanced courses improve their language skills by guiding conversation. Assist with homework, specific grammar inquiries and writing compositions.

Nov. 2012-Mar. 2013

Women’s History Month Planning Committee, Macalester College Member: Collaborate with committee members at weekly meetings in brainstorming, planning and executing events celebrating and honoring women. Co-chair a movie screening.

June-Nov. 2011

Desi Law Network, Troy, MI and Saint Paul, MN Communications Director: Designed communication initiatives. Developed the organization’s outreach strategies. Devised documents pertaining to external communications. Liaisoned with different stakeholders and handled client correspondence.

Aug.-Oct. 2011

International Student Program, Macalester College International Student Mentor: Provided logistical and emotional support to incoming international and domestic students. Organized and facilitated a weekly forum aiming to enhance cross-cultural dialogue and exchange of knowledge. Coordinated the PreOrientation for International Students.

HIGHLIGHTED TRAINING Expected Apr. 2013 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Saint Paul, MN Grant Writing for Nonprofits Clinic: Identify statistical data, evidenced based research and anecdotal evidence to develop a compelling grant proposal and effective messaging. Apply marketing principles to grant writing strategies. Develop evaluation tools and a logic model to demonstrate results. Feb. 2013-Apr. 2013

The Advocates for Human Rights, Minneapolis, MN A Human Rights Approach to Social Justice Training: Use organizational assessments, case studies and implementation models to generate an action plan that organizations can implement to effectively incorporate human rights principles into their work.

Mar. 2013

One Voice Minnesota Monitoring Project, Minneapolis, MN Community Human Rights Monitor Training: Identify ongoing human rights abuses in Minnesota, review all relevant legislation and standards, and conduct fact-finding through semi-structured interviews with immigrant community members.

Feb. 2013

American Red Cross, Twin Cities Area Chapter, MN Restoring Family Links Casework Training: Deliver international Restoring Family Links casework services to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries by armed conflict, disasters or humanitarian emergencies.

Oct. 2012

Minnesota Literacy Council, Saint Paul, MN ESL Teacher Training: Design and implement learning activities to assist adult immigrants learning English as a second language. Monitor progress, assign homework and create tests.

LANGUAGES & SKILLS Computer: Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, R Statistical Software, Garageband, Final Cut Express, Microsoft Office Suite, social media communications for organizations. Languages: Written and oral fluency in English, French, Romanian and Spanish. Basic proficiency in German.

Raya San Pietro 5127 East Franklin, Minneapolis, MN 51042, 651-555-1235, email: [email protected] EDUCATION Macalester College: Saint Paul, USA Bachelor of Arts: Economics major and Political Science minor Mahindra United World College (UWC) of India: Pune, India International Baccalaureate Degree

Graduated May 20XY GPA X.YZ Graduated May 2008

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Chuck Green Social Change Fellowship: Macalester College Jan. 2010- Aug. 2010 Received merit-based research fellowship to address a social issue and design a project in collaboration with a local organization to affect social change. Kofi Annan International Scholarship: Macalester College Sep. 2008- May 2012 Received four-year scholarship that recognizes students demonstrating academic and personal excellence. Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars Program: Macalester College Sep. 2008- May 2012 Received prestigious four-year scholarship awarded to students with outstanding academic abilities and a capacity to build relationships with people from different backgrounds. K.C. Mahindra UWC Scholarship: The Mahindra UWC of India Sep. 2006- May 2008 Received competitive two-year scholarship designed to bring students with an outstanding academic record to the Mahindra UWC of India. SKILLS Languages: • Fluent in English and Hindi • Proficient in French Computer Programs: Advanced proficiency in use of STATA Data Analysis and Statistical Software, R for Statistical Computing, Microsoft Office Suite. Intermediate proficiency using iMovie, iDVD. Two years using Express Scribe Transcription Software and Mathematica Technical Computing Software. Research and Transcription: Transcribe and code qualitative interviews for publication, authoring literature reviews on the basis of research from peer-reviewed journals, designing statistical models and analyzing regression results, write, edit and proof-read drafts in order to persuasively and effectively communicate ideas, present research in an appealing, accessible and concise manner. Administrative and Project Management: Demonstrated proficiency in coordinating schedules with multiple institutions and departments, tracking correspondence, coordinating project and meeting deadline, and preparation of paperwork for projects and grants. ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Health and Sexuality Research Assistant, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Dept.: Macalester College, May-Aug. 2012 • Collaborate with primary interviewer over long distance to establish transcription and result formats, deadlines and revisions in a timely and efficient manner. • Assisted Professor Hammers with her research examining lesbian/queer public sexual cultures and sexual spaces by transcribing interviews and reviewing relevant literature for the purpose of publishing in a peer reviewed journal. Chuck Green Fellow, Center for Cross-Cultural Health: Minneapolis, MN May-Aug. 2010 • Received a fully funded consulting fellowship to address specific health care obstacles faced by minority communities. • Researched, planned and designed a conference addressing the need for health data along racial and ethnic lines for more than 50 insurance companies, community organizations and the Minnesota Department of Health. • Developed relationships with more than 80 ally-organizations in the metropolitan area and generated a database of information for future collaboration.

R. San Pietro, CV Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE-continued Health and Sexuality-continued Teaching Assistant, Geography Dept.: Macalester College Jan.-May 2010 • Researched and designed innovative lesson plans investigating geopolitical and structural inequalities in population control and health care provision, and subsequent demographic shifts caused by these. • Graded assignments and examinations; efficiently provided 35 students with academic support and thorough feedback. Youth and Education Research Assistant, American Studies Dept.: Macalester College May 2012-Present • Conduct Internet, library and journal research in order to develop the curriculum for an upcoming seminar on the School to Prison Pipeline and juvenile justice. • Collaborate with two research assistants on tasks, writing collaborative reports and meeting deadlines in a timely and efficient manner. Program Assistant, West 7th Community Center: Saint Paul, MN Sep. 2011-Aug. 2012 • Assisted in planning the Community Kids Program for 60 students from low-income families in grades K-9. • Arranged logistical details and transportation for 20 field trips for 75 students during the Summer Kids Program. • Developed a curriculum to introduce middle school students to basic concepts in economics and collaborated with a team of Economics majors at Macalester College to teach these classes. ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Fellow, Lily Senior Keystone: Macalester College Sep. 2011-May 2012 • Engaged in bimonthly discussions with a group of 12 seniors about values, leadership, identity, and spirituality. Redefining Leadership Conference: Macalester College 11 Feb. 2012 • Attended workshops on community organizing and implementing social justice. Patient Support Assistant, Planned Parenthood: Saint Paul, MN Sep. 2010-May 2011 • Worked closely with clinic staff, nurses and physicians to manage schedules and meet with patients in a confidential and expedient manner. • Cultivated tact and communication skills to utilize in direct clinical service with diverse populations in highly sensitive circumstances. Student Representative, Sexual Assault Advisory Committee: Macalester College Sep. 2009-May 2011 • One of four students selected to develop campus-wide sexual assault programming in collaboration with the Dean of Students office, faculty and staff. • Planned and organized “Got Consent” campaign and campus-wide Sexual Assault Prevention Week. • Initiated communication with Dean of Students Office to bring the Clothesline Project to campus. Coordinator, Pre-Akshara Program: Pune, India Sep. 2006-May 2008 • Mentored and supervised a team of UWC students to provide comprehensive educational support to elementary and middle school students with the objective of preparing them to apply to a UWC school. • Strengthened interpersonal and communication skills with people from various backgrounds and with diverse language proficiencies.