Melissa Atienza
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Meridith Hatch, MBA
Melissa and I worked together on a social media brand awareness campaign. She learned quickly and brought great insight and skill to our digital comms. Melissa rolled with everything that was thrown her way -- with style. Wish we could keep her longer. When she's done with her degree I highly recommend hiring her -- she's a fantastic addition to any team!
DJ Crisostomo
My name is DJ Crisostomo and I am writing on behalf of Melissa Atienza. As I would learn over time – there is so much more to Melissa than just her academics. To be clear, Melissa is a stellar scholar and always put her studies first. But, aside from her academic prowess, I am continually impressed by her maturity and sense of responsibility. To begin with, I believe it is important to note that Melissa is a military dependent. Relating to her maturity, she has shared with me her perspective on life. Because she has travelled the world from an early age, she has gained a healthy world perspective. In addition to what I have observed from her experiences, she does not consume herself with petty issues. Rather, she focuses on ways to improve her well-being as well as enhance the surroundings for others. In regards to her sense of responsibility, one example connecting to her college major comes to mind. Melissa told me that last year an upperclassman wanted her to pursue very specific social circles and cliques, in order to pursue job opportunities and higher social status. Melissa, being headstrong and responsible, resisted and even challenged the conventional wisdom of her counterpart. As a result, Melissa formed her own community and support system. She got involved with academic programs and student organizations that appreciated her for the person she is and accepted her. Since then, Melissa has grown in ways to influence other students. More importantly, she finds ways to convey the importance of being true to oneself. From her heavy involvement with our Asian Pacific Islander Student Union or to offering other college students career advice as a Career Prep Consultant, Melissa never waivers in the face of peer pressure or the masses. Rather, she maintains an integrity and always questions what she is doing, for whom she is doing it for, and ultimately why she does it. She has a healthy skepticism and always places emphasis on her values and morals. In closing, Melissa Atienza is a worthy candidate for whatever position she aims for. She supports the efforts of her peers in countless ways because she knows the importance of taking care of and staying true to herself. Thank you for your time, Dominic Jay ‘DJ’ Leon Guerrero Crisostomo Pre-College Coordinator Student Transition Programs University of Washington Tacoma djcrisos@uw.edu / 253.692.4969
Meridith Hatch, MBA
Melissa and I worked together on a social media brand awareness campaign. She learned quickly and brought great insight and skill to our digital comms. Melissa rolled with everything that was thrown her way -- with style. Wish we could keep her longer. When she's done with her degree I highly recommend hiring her -- she's a fantastic addition to any team!
DJ Crisostomo
My name is DJ Crisostomo and I am writing on behalf of Melissa Atienza. As I would learn over time – there is so much more to Melissa than just her academics. To be clear, Melissa is a stellar scholar and always put her studies first. But, aside from her academic prowess, I am continually impressed by her maturity and sense of responsibility. To begin with, I believe it is important to note that Melissa is a military dependent. Relating to her maturity, she has shared with me her perspective on life. Because she has travelled the world from an early age, she has gained a healthy world perspective. In addition to what I have observed from her experiences, she does not consume herself with petty issues. Rather, she focuses on ways to improve her well-being as well as enhance the surroundings for others. In regards to her sense of responsibility, one example connecting to her college major comes to mind. Melissa told me that last year an upperclassman wanted her to pursue very specific social circles and cliques, in order to pursue job opportunities and higher social status. Melissa, being headstrong and responsible, resisted and even challenged the conventional wisdom of her counterpart. As a result, Melissa formed her own community and support system. She got involved with academic programs and student organizations that appreciated her for the person she is and accepted her. Since then, Melissa has grown in ways to influence other students. More importantly, she finds ways to convey the importance of being true to oneself. From her heavy involvement with our Asian Pacific Islander Student Union or to offering other college students career advice as a Career Prep Consultant, Melissa never waivers in the face of peer pressure or the masses. Rather, she maintains an integrity and always questions what she is doing, for whom she is doing it for, and ultimately why she does it. She has a healthy skepticism and always places emphasis on her values and morals. In closing, Melissa Atienza is a worthy candidate for whatever position she aims for. She supports the efforts of her peers in countless ways because she knows the importance of taking care of and staying true to herself. Thank you for your time, Dominic Jay ‘DJ’ Leon Guerrero Crisostomo Pre-College Coordinator Student Transition Programs University of Washington Tacoma djcrisos@uw.edu / 253.692.4969
Meridith Hatch, MBA
Melissa and I worked together on a social media brand awareness campaign. She learned quickly and brought great insight and skill to our digital comms. Melissa rolled with everything that was thrown her way -- with style. Wish we could keep her longer. When she's done with her degree I highly recommend hiring her -- she's a fantastic addition to any team!
DJ Crisostomo
My name is DJ Crisostomo and I am writing on behalf of Melissa Atienza. As I would learn over time – there is so much more to Melissa than just her academics. To be clear, Melissa is a stellar scholar and always put her studies first. But, aside from her academic prowess, I am continually impressed by her maturity and sense of responsibility. To begin with, I believe it is important to note that Melissa is a military dependent. Relating to her maturity, she has shared with me her perspective on life. Because she has travelled the world from an early age, she has gained a healthy world perspective. In addition to what I have observed from her experiences, she does not consume herself with petty issues. Rather, she focuses on ways to improve her well-being as well as enhance the surroundings for others. In regards to her sense of responsibility, one example connecting to her college major comes to mind. Melissa told me that last year an upperclassman wanted her to pursue very specific social circles and cliques, in order to pursue job opportunities and higher social status. Melissa, being headstrong and responsible, resisted and even challenged the conventional wisdom of her counterpart. As a result, Melissa formed her own community and support system. She got involved with academic programs and student organizations that appreciated her for the person she is and accepted her. Since then, Melissa has grown in ways to influence other students. More importantly, she finds ways to convey the importance of being true to oneself. From her heavy involvement with our Asian Pacific Islander Student Union or to offering other college students career advice as a Career Prep Consultant, Melissa never waivers in the face of peer pressure or the masses. Rather, she maintains an integrity and always questions what she is doing, for whom she is doing it for, and ultimately why she does it. She has a healthy skepticism and always places emphasis on her values and morals. In closing, Melissa Atienza is a worthy candidate for whatever position she aims for. She supports the efforts of her peers in countless ways because she knows the importance of taking care of and staying true to herself. Thank you for your time, Dominic Jay ‘DJ’ Leon Guerrero Crisostomo Pre-College Coordinator Student Transition Programs University of Washington Tacoma djcrisos@uw.edu / 253.692.4969
Meridith Hatch, MBA
Melissa and I worked together on a social media brand awareness campaign. She learned quickly and brought great insight and skill to our digital comms. Melissa rolled with everything that was thrown her way -- with style. Wish we could keep her longer. When she's done with her degree I highly recommend hiring her -- she's a fantastic addition to any team!
DJ Crisostomo
My name is DJ Crisostomo and I am writing on behalf of Melissa Atienza. As I would learn over time – there is so much more to Melissa than just her academics. To be clear, Melissa is a stellar scholar and always put her studies first. But, aside from her academic prowess, I am continually impressed by her maturity and sense of responsibility. To begin with, I believe it is important to note that Melissa is a military dependent. Relating to her maturity, she has shared with me her perspective on life. Because she has travelled the world from an early age, she has gained a healthy world perspective. In addition to what I have observed from her experiences, she does not consume herself with petty issues. Rather, she focuses on ways to improve her well-being as well as enhance the surroundings for others. In regards to her sense of responsibility, one example connecting to her college major comes to mind. Melissa told me that last year an upperclassman wanted her to pursue very specific social circles and cliques, in order to pursue job opportunities and higher social status. Melissa, being headstrong and responsible, resisted and even challenged the conventional wisdom of her counterpart. As a result, Melissa formed her own community and support system. She got involved with academic programs and student organizations that appreciated her for the person she is and accepted her. Since then, Melissa has grown in ways to influence other students. More importantly, she finds ways to convey the importance of being true to oneself. From her heavy involvement with our Asian Pacific Islander Student Union or to offering other college students career advice as a Career Prep Consultant, Melissa never waivers in the face of peer pressure or the masses. Rather, she maintains an integrity and always questions what she is doing, for whom she is doing it for, and ultimately why she does it. She has a healthy skepticism and always places emphasis on her values and morals. In closing, Melissa Atienza is a worthy candidate for whatever position she aims for. She supports the efforts of her peers in countless ways because she knows the importance of taking care of and staying true to herself. Thank you for your time, Dominic Jay ‘DJ’ Leon Guerrero Crisostomo Pre-College Coordinator Student Transition Programs University of Washington Tacoma djcrisos@uw.edu / 253.692.4969
Credentials
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AT&T Summer Learning Academy Extern
AT&TJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
National Institutes of Health Plain Language Certificate
The National Institutes of HealthJul, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Degrees of Change
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Program Manager
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Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
• Establish relationships with 6 major universities across Washington State to promote Seed Internships• Collaborate and develop recruiting strategies for social media, in-person/virtual events, and presentations• Co-lead and mentor summer internship program by facilitating professional development sessions with activities• Monitored 2023 - 2024 recruiting efforts which resulted in over 800 student submitted interest forms and 50% completed applications• Hosted annual interview event and reached goal of inviting 300 students to event: 160+ virtual candidates and 140+ in-person candidates
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APIA Scholars
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Innovation Fellow: APIA Scholar Social Innovation Fellowship
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Selected into APIA Scholar's Social Innovation Fellowship, this fellowship trained fellows the framework of design thinking and how to apply those skillsets to mobilize higher education solutions for APIA students. A part of a diverse cohort, fellows created solutions for various challenges that influenced the success of APIA college students. Selected into APIA Scholar's Social Innovation Fellowship, this fellowship trained fellows the framework of design thinking and how to apply those skillsets to mobilize higher education solutions for APIA students. A part of a diverse cohort, fellows created solutions for various challenges that influenced the success of APIA college students.
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AMERICAN STRUCTURES & DESIGN
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Coordinator
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Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
• Managed and led all marketing projects and activities for various product lines with Sales and Commercial teams • Maintained a promotional content creation calendar to schedule and plan content on all social media platforms • Built brand presence online and around local areas in Washington and Oregon • Collaborated with multiple outside agencies, independent contractors, and third-party service providers • Managed and led all marketing projects and activities for various product lines with Sales and Commercial teams • Maintained a promotional content creation calendar to schedule and plan content on all social media platforms • Built brand presence online and around local areas in Washington and Oregon • Collaborated with multiple outside agencies, independent contractors, and third-party service providers
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Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Intern
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
• Worked remotely with a team of 8 to ensure that members and aerospace companies are receiving the latest news and providing opportunities for networking and business growth • Sent out press releases to over 25+ news outlets to spread awareness of the upcoming aerospace conference • Scheduled promotional advertisements for annual conference and upcoming events through Hootsuite • Designed house and thank you ads through Adobe InDesign for annual conference guide • Collected content and edit photos through Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom for annual conference guide • Constructed email marketing campaigns for members and guests using CRM, Ontraport • Researched trends and social media techniques to increase social media engagement and presence
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Auburn School District #408
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Avid Tutor
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
• Served as both a resource and role model for AVID students by acknowledging student individuality, and assist in developing academic and personal pride, as well as constructive self-advocacy skills • Provided intensive support during small groups by creating a positive and safe place for students in order to develop a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination • Served as both a resource and role model for AVID students by acknowledging student individuality, and assist in developing academic and personal pride, as well as constructive self-advocacy skills • Provided intensive support during small groups by creating a positive and safe place for students in order to develop a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination
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AT&T
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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AT&T Summer Learning Academy Extern
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
A self-paced certificate program externship focused on professional development and live events with world-known speakers powered by award winning AT&T University curriculum. • Completed weekly courses that correspond to the fundamentals of AT&T, the future of technology, important interpersonal skillsets, and customer service • Attended daily live sessions with a variety of AT&T leaders and external speakers about professional and personal development on topics such as leadership, wellness, diversity and inclusion, and communication
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University of Washington Tacoma
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Marketing Assistant
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
• Built partnerships and coordinate with 100+ local, regional, and national employers to create an effective bridge and connection between students and employers• Increased student attendance to 920% by gathering data from Career Development’s outcomes from events to identify key areas where students are receiving event information • Implemented strategic marketing and outreach plans with Career Development team for students to be aware of office’s services • Managed Career Development's Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts in order to spread awareness of upcoming workshops, events, and career fairs• Developed shareable and engaging content for specific networks to spread Career Development’s information including: flyers, bookmarks, and social media using Adobe Photoshop and Canva • Promoted Career Development services and employers’ opportunities by interacting and responding to inquiries that students have through bi-monthly tabling on campus• Conducted market research by creating various surveys to investigate students’ needs, awareness of Career Development and its services, and what items will help students to think about professional development • Present quarterly findings from surveys to Student Transitions in order to make suggestions and requests for the upcoming quarter
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Career Prep Consultant
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
• Assisted and coached students to help them prepare their resumes, cover letters, job applications, LinkedIn profiles, and interview skills• Promoted the Career Development Department to students through information tables and classroom visits• Represented the Career Development Department at high-profile events such as career fairs and orientations
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Association Management Inc
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Intern
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
• Composed various media outreach through Constant Contact reminding members about monthly meetings, special events, and other membership programs • Created marketing material for 20+ associations to promote annual events and "Save the Date" calendars • Interacted with 30+ members through phone calls to discuss renewal of membership for the upcoming new year • Computed member participation from weekly meetings by using Microsoft Excel to analyze their interaction with other businesses • Worked on-site during National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA of Washington)'s annual auction
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Sound Credit Union
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United States
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Financial Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Community Relations Ambassador
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Planned and implemented events and community engagement activities with the Marketing Department • Coordinated and participated in community events in order to interact with members to assist their needs and provide information about Sound Credit Union • Created and market promotions by using Canva and Photoshop, and advertising items through social media • Supported Sound Credit Union’s initiatives and donation distribution efforts during community events • Planned and implemented events and community engagement activities with the Marketing Department • Coordinated and participated in community events in order to interact with members to assist their needs and provide information about Sound Credit Union • Created and market promotions by using Canva and Photoshop, and advertising items through social media • Supported Sound Credit Union’s initiatives and donation distribution efforts during community events
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Tacoma Community House
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Intern
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
• Sat, listened, and gave opinion when needed during monthly board meetings • Created an orientation board manual for prospective board members in order for them to learn about fiduciary responsibilities and duties • Learned and applied classroom material during board meetings and events • Sat, listened, and gave opinion when needed during monthly board meetings • Created an orientation board manual for prospective board members in order for them to learn about fiduciary responsibilities and duties • Learned and applied classroom material during board meetings and events
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Forever 21
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
• Delivered euthanistic and friendly customer service to create a welcoming environment • Fulfilled customer needs by finding the items they desire both in store and by reaching out to other regional • Managed designated areas of store including organizing and cleaning in order to keep store presentable • Awards: Rising Star Fitting Room Operator- Expressed great multitasking skills in aiding customer needs in fitting room while arranging clothes to go back on store floor • Delivered euthanistic and friendly customer service to create a welcoming environment • Fulfilled customer needs by finding the items they desire both in store and by reaching out to other regional • Managed designated areas of store including organizing and cleaning in order to keep store presentable • Awards: Rising Star Fitting Room Operator- Expressed great multitasking skills in aiding customer needs in fitting room while arranging clothes to go back on store floor
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Naval Support Activities Bahrain Human Resource Office
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Juffair, Bahrain
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Teen Job Employment Program
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
• Categorized and organized more than 500 official personnel case files and a filing system of approx. 1000 records • Formulated and transferred documents/folders for 150 working employees • Reviewed and arranged incoming mail and resumes for supervisors • Advertised GS job positions for local civilians • Categorized and organized more than 500 official personnel case files and a filing system of approx. 1000 records • Formulated and transferred documents/folders for 150 working employees • Reviewed and arranged incoming mail and resumes for supervisors • Advertised GS job positions for local civilians
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Education
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2016 - 2020
University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor, Double major in Business Management and Global Studies / Minor in Spanish Language and Cultures -
2014 - 2016
Bahrain School
Honors High School Diploma, 4.0
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