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Summary

International Relations Honours Student with Work Experience in Higher Education Student Services and Admissions Office environments. 
Authors the most popular blog about Mount Allison University
Anticipating graduation in 2012 with an Honours B.A. in International Relations. 
Plans to earn a Master's Degree in Public Administration.

Education

Mount Allison University

Sackville, NB, Canada
Sep 2008 - Present
Honours Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

Honours GPA: 3.7

• Online Editor, Atlantic International Studies Organization

• President, Amnesty International President

Work History

Mount Allison University

Sackville, NB, Canada
Sep 2008 - Present
Social Media Publisher 

•  Authors a blog regarding academics, campus life, and other information for prospective students.

• Plans, films, and edits video on the above topics (16,902 Total Upload Views)

• Engages and responds to prospective students via E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2009
Summer Programs Assistant 

Organized and promoted student events and activities
Created and authored The Berklee Student Activities Blog
Created an extensive summer calendar
Moderated Berklee Off Campus Housing Bulletin Board and supported students in need of accommodations online and by phone
Participated in the recruitment and interviewing of Orientation Leaders

Sea to Sky Freenet Association

Squamish, BC, Canada
Community Projects Organizer 

Utilized leadership skills to instruct adolescents on various computer technology aspects and applications
Created and submitted weekly lesson plans for youth computer camps
Reviewed and revised various organizational policies
Researched and consolidated information on internet safety
Informed staff and the community on important public service information

Howe Sound Secondary

Squamish, BC, Canada
Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
Amnesty International Club President 

Led weekly meetings to discuss Amnesty's priority issues
Organized urgent action petition drives
Organized and executed a weekend-long human rights film festival

Skills

Academic and Creative Research and Writing

(Expert)
5-6 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Blog Writing

(Expert)
3-4 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Currently author the most popular blog about Mount Allison.

Provides regular updates about academic, social, and political life at Mount Allison University.

Organizational/Administrative Skills

(Advanced)
3-4 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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French Language

(Intermediate)
3-4 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Includes

12 University Credits in Frenchat 

35 Day Total French Immersion at Université Sainte-Anne

Non-Profit Volunteer

(Advanced)
5-6 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Experience in various capacities including

National Honor Society

Amnesty International 

Squamish, BC Municipal Civic Student Council

Yearbook (Photo Editor)

Cars BC (Driver Safety Group) Writer 

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentor

Model United Nations

Certifications and Memberships

  • Centre for International Studies at Mount Allison (CIS)
  • Atlantic International Studies Organization (ATLIS) 
  • RCMP Youth Academy: Work Experience Certification
  • Royal Life Saving Society: Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, CPR B, and CPR C
  • National Honor Society
  • American Red Cross: Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Prof. Rescuer

Honors and Awards

2009 Mount Allison University: Leadership Development Programme Certificate,
2007 Municipality of Squamish Volunteer Appreciation Commendation,
2007 Howe Sound Secondary: Citizenship Award,
2007 Howe Sound Secondary: Humanitarian Service Award,
2007 Howe Sound Secondary: Honour Roll: Principal’s List Award,
2007 Howe Sound Secondary: Excellence in Social Studies,
2007 Howe Sound Secondary: Outstanding Achievement in French,
2006 Model United Nations of the University of Chicago: Honorable Mention