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2136 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
gsehdcareer@gwu.edu
202.994-9283
EDUCATION
The George Washington University
Graduate School of Education & Human Development Washington, DC
Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration - GPA 4.0 Anticipated Graduation May 2011
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature summa cum laude - GPA 3.8 May 2007
Women Studies Certificate Program
Concentration in Education
Imperial College London, England
Study Abroad Experience January to April 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Washington, DC
GW Housing Programs August 2009 to Present
House Mentor
Mentor over 500 third and fourth year undergraduate residents and implement a curriculum that stresses
Professional Development, Life Skills and opportunities unique to GW
Organize and facilitate workshops, speaker series and discussions for residents that will help them prepare for post-
collegiate experiences
Advise Resident Advisory Council of 10 residents who plan community building events and initiatives for residents
Mediate and arbitrate roommate conflicts
Respond to campus and community emergencies and perform crisis management within residence hall community
GW Career Center August 2010 to Present
Career Ambassador/Graduate Intern
Meet with students to discuss professional opportunities including internships, work study and part-time, full-time
employment, and volunteer work
Critique resumes, curriculum vitae, and cover letters for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni
Assist students with navigating the online including Vault job database, CareerSearch.net, Career Advisor Alumni
Network, and MyPlan.com
Attend professional development workshops and conferences including the Mid-Atlantic Career Counseling
Association meeting and Partnership for Public Service Federal Advisor Training
Conference and Summer Housing March to August 2009
Lead Summer Associate
Trained and supervised undergraduate summer staff in shifts of 15 to 20 students
Contacted academic program and conference representatives to organize guest services
Maintained financial and administrative records for roughly 5,000 summer guests
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences January to May 2009
Graduate Intern
Sent advising correspondence to students with regard to academic performance and progress toward graduation
Utilized Banner System to update student records and record academic information
Shadowed professional advisors during student and professional meetings
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Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg REALTORS® Institute September 2007 to August 2008
Dir
ector of Professional Development/Assistant School Director
Organized institute classes for over 2,500 students by contacting instructors, creating schedule, and registering
students
Advised students on courses and designation degree requirements
Maintained and updated aspects of Association professional standards requirements for 1,700 REALTOR® members
George T. Harrell Library, Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, PA
Libr
ary Assistant May 2004 to August 2008
Assisted students and library patrons with locating materials needed for research
Organized books and patron files within library computer system
United Kingdom National Literacy Trust
London, UK
Liter
acy Campaign Intern January to May 2006
Assisted ‘Reading the Game’ Literacy Campaign director with organizing, scheduling and maintaining campaign
events
Performed website maintenance and updates
HONORS / AWARDS
Dean’s List – Every semester during undergraduate and graduate coursework
Graduation Speaker, Department of English Literature, 2007
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member
Gold Key National Honour Society Member
ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Washington, DC
Higher Education Student Association (HESA) April 2010 to Present
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Facilitate Meet the Leaders, which brings nationally renowned higher education scholar-practitioners to The George
Washington University for a speaking event and student discussion
Organize and execute all academic and professional development activities
Serve as chief liaison between HESA and the Educational Symposium for Research and Innovation (ESRI), a student led
academic conference
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Committee January to May 2009
Committee Member
Assisted with facilitation of Columbian College Graduation Ceremonies for roughly 2,000 students by distributing
tickets and organizing line-ups and seating on the National Mall
GW Housing Academic Committee August 2008 to May 2009
Chair August 08 – May 09
Chaired committee of 10 undergraduate house staff members
Organized and facilitated educational opportunities for community of roughly 2,000 residents including career panel
discussions, cultural events and informal student workshops
Women Administrator in Higher Education August 2009 to Present
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CPA College Student Educators International August 2008 to Present
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CPA Commission for Career Development August 2008 to Present
Higher Educa
tion Student Association August 2008 to Present
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
2136 G Street, NW | Washington, DC 20052
202-994-9283 [email protected]
gsehd.gwu.edu/career-services
