Angela Dunnham
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Jaime Davis
Angela's knowledge of the college counseling world is invaluable, and her passion for supporting students is highly evident. I've loved working with Angela directly - she was on my team for a few months before she transitioned into a manager role. At that time we worked together as managers on a leadership team. Her enthusiasm for education and overall knowledge of the educational landscape in countries like the US, UK, and Canada is extremely strong. I would gladly work with Angela at any time.
Sydney Ribot
While Angela’s strategic knowledge base in education, admissions, and East Asia is one to be reckoned with, it is her impressive level of organization, vision, and willingness to go above and beyond to help students that sets her guidance apart. I have worked at InGenius Prep as an admissions consultant for five years, and I have encountered few so dedicated to student success—and few, consequently, able to achieve both results and student satisfaction regarding the learning process. Students are sad to leave their sessions with Angela even after they’ve gotten into their dream schools. On one undergraduate admissions case we shared, she continued to meet with our student even over the holidays, and I never saw her with anything but a smile on her face. She understood that our student—who was what one might call a perfectionist—needed extra time to achieve, just as she understands that at the end of the day, while standards are nonnegotiable and we expect students to behave in a mature way, we are also working with teenagers. Combining regional expertise with her understanding of how admissions officers in the United States view international cases, Angela has also worked tirelessly and with a great degree of creativity to help students codify their interests in order to set them apart in an increasingly competitive admissions market. In particular, one of her strengths is discerning student leadership potential and nurturing it in a way that remains true to student interests. A deeply compassionate individual, Angela genuinely cares about society, students’ emerging sense of themselves in relationship to society at large, and helping those students apply their interests and skills to projects that benefit the greater good. While many counselors would merely tell a student what he might do, Angela has gone so far as to identify ways to scale student projects into meaningful activities that seriously impact the surrounding community using local resources, often supervising student outreach to those parties to ensure that the student learns to communicate with professionalism. Angela is full-service and a joy to work with. She is fun and structured, and she gets results. Don’t miss out.
Jaime Davis
Angela's knowledge of the college counseling world is invaluable, and her passion for supporting students is highly evident. I've loved working with Angela directly - she was on my team for a few months before she transitioned into a manager role. At that time we worked together as managers on a leadership team. Her enthusiasm for education and overall knowledge of the educational landscape in countries like the US, UK, and Canada is extremely strong. I would gladly work with Angela at any time.
Sydney Ribot
While Angela’s strategic knowledge base in education, admissions, and East Asia is one to be reckoned with, it is her impressive level of organization, vision, and willingness to go above and beyond to help students that sets her guidance apart. I have worked at InGenius Prep as an admissions consultant for five years, and I have encountered few so dedicated to student success—and few, consequently, able to achieve both results and student satisfaction regarding the learning process. Students are sad to leave their sessions with Angela even after they’ve gotten into their dream schools. On one undergraduate admissions case we shared, she continued to meet with our student even over the holidays, and I never saw her with anything but a smile on her face. She understood that our student—who was what one might call a perfectionist—needed extra time to achieve, just as she understands that at the end of the day, while standards are nonnegotiable and we expect students to behave in a mature way, we are also working with teenagers. Combining regional expertise with her understanding of how admissions officers in the United States view international cases, Angela has also worked tirelessly and with a great degree of creativity to help students codify their interests in order to set them apart in an increasingly competitive admissions market. In particular, one of her strengths is discerning student leadership potential and nurturing it in a way that remains true to student interests. A deeply compassionate individual, Angela genuinely cares about society, students’ emerging sense of themselves in relationship to society at large, and helping those students apply their interests and skills to projects that benefit the greater good. While many counselors would merely tell a student what he might do, Angela has gone so far as to identify ways to scale student projects into meaningful activities that seriously impact the surrounding community using local resources, often supervising student outreach to those parties to ensure that the student learns to communicate with professionalism. Angela is full-service and a joy to work with. She is fun and structured, and she gets results. Don’t miss out.
Jaime Davis
Angela's knowledge of the college counseling world is invaluable, and her passion for supporting students is highly evident. I've loved working with Angela directly - she was on my team for a few months before she transitioned into a manager role. At that time we worked together as managers on a leadership team. Her enthusiasm for education and overall knowledge of the educational landscape in countries like the US, UK, and Canada is extremely strong. I would gladly work with Angela at any time.
Sydney Ribot
While Angela’s strategic knowledge base in education, admissions, and East Asia is one to be reckoned with, it is her impressive level of organization, vision, and willingness to go above and beyond to help students that sets her guidance apart. I have worked at InGenius Prep as an admissions consultant for five years, and I have encountered few so dedicated to student success—and few, consequently, able to achieve both results and student satisfaction regarding the learning process. Students are sad to leave their sessions with Angela even after they’ve gotten into their dream schools. On one undergraduate admissions case we shared, she continued to meet with our student even over the holidays, and I never saw her with anything but a smile on her face. She understood that our student—who was what one might call a perfectionist—needed extra time to achieve, just as she understands that at the end of the day, while standards are nonnegotiable and we expect students to behave in a mature way, we are also working with teenagers. Combining regional expertise with her understanding of how admissions officers in the United States view international cases, Angela has also worked tirelessly and with a great degree of creativity to help students codify their interests in order to set them apart in an increasingly competitive admissions market. In particular, one of her strengths is discerning student leadership potential and nurturing it in a way that remains true to student interests. A deeply compassionate individual, Angela genuinely cares about society, students’ emerging sense of themselves in relationship to society at large, and helping those students apply their interests and skills to projects that benefit the greater good. While many counselors would merely tell a student what he might do, Angela has gone so far as to identify ways to scale student projects into meaningful activities that seriously impact the surrounding community using local resources, often supervising student outreach to those parties to ensure that the student learns to communicate with professionalism. Angela is full-service and a joy to work with. She is fun and structured, and she gets results. Don’t miss out.
Jaime Davis
Angela's knowledge of the college counseling world is invaluable, and her passion for supporting students is highly evident. I've loved working with Angela directly - she was on my team for a few months before she transitioned into a manager role. At that time we worked together as managers on a leadership team. Her enthusiasm for education and overall knowledge of the educational landscape in countries like the US, UK, and Canada is extremely strong. I would gladly work with Angela at any time.
Sydney Ribot
While Angela’s strategic knowledge base in education, admissions, and East Asia is one to be reckoned with, it is her impressive level of organization, vision, and willingness to go above and beyond to help students that sets her guidance apart. I have worked at InGenius Prep as an admissions consultant for five years, and I have encountered few so dedicated to student success—and few, consequently, able to achieve both results and student satisfaction regarding the learning process. Students are sad to leave their sessions with Angela even after they’ve gotten into their dream schools. On one undergraduate admissions case we shared, she continued to meet with our student even over the holidays, and I never saw her with anything but a smile on her face. She understood that our student—who was what one might call a perfectionist—needed extra time to achieve, just as she understands that at the end of the day, while standards are nonnegotiable and we expect students to behave in a mature way, we are also working with teenagers. Combining regional expertise with her understanding of how admissions officers in the United States view international cases, Angela has also worked tirelessly and with a great degree of creativity to help students codify their interests in order to set them apart in an increasingly competitive admissions market. In particular, one of her strengths is discerning student leadership potential and nurturing it in a way that remains true to student interests. A deeply compassionate individual, Angela genuinely cares about society, students’ emerging sense of themselves in relationship to society at large, and helping those students apply their interests and skills to projects that benefit the greater good. While many counselors would merely tell a student what he might do, Angela has gone so far as to identify ways to scale student projects into meaningful activities that seriously impact the surrounding community using local resources, often supervising student outreach to those parties to ensure that the student learns to communicate with professionalism. Angela is full-service and a joy to work with. She is fun and structured, and she gets results. Don’t miss out.
Credentials
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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies
CourseraFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations
CourseraFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Stanford Introduction to Food and Health
CourseraMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
CourseraJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Solomon Admissions Consulting
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Admissions Consultant
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Jun 2022 - Present
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The Women's Impact Alliance (formerly The Coaching Fellowship)
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nightingale Fellow
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Aug 2021 - Present
Selected to join The Coaching Fellowship program for young women leaders in social change. As part of The Coaching Fellowship’s women of impact community, we are working together to build the new world and a new generation of women leaders Selected to join The Coaching Fellowship program for young women leaders in social change. As part of The Coaching Fellowship’s women of impact community, we are working together to build the new world and a new generation of women leaders
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International Association for College Admission Counseling
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Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand
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Mentor Year Program
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Supermajority
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Majority Leader
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Jul 2021 - Present
Supermajority believes that women’s equity is essential to the advancement of our humanity as well as the progress of our country and world. As a Supermajority leader in cohorts 1 and 2, I connected with women around the world to develop leadership and communication skills. Our sessions covered how to build political power, how to center women of color in our leadership, the Majority Rules, how to lead with our values, and what practical next steps we can take to grow the movement. During the training program, we heard from leading activists and organizers who give us tangible examples and lessons.
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Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside
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Thailand
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Director of Higher Education (US)
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
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IvyGate International Education Group
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Admissions Counseling Manager
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
• Managed a team of 9 part-time counselors, ensuring the implementation of new initiatives, billing, and service quality. • Analyzed university policies and offer insight into strategies for applying to university in the United States. •Proofread and provide feedback on student college application essays, activity lists, college lists, and informal communications. •Conducted sales presentations and consult with families for sales and marketing efforts. • Managed a team of 9 part-time counselors, ensuring the implementation of new initiatives, billing, and service quality. • Analyzed university policies and offer insight into strategies for applying to university in the United States. •Proofread and provide feedback on student college application essays, activity lists, college lists, and informal communications. •Conducted sales presentations and consult with families for sales and marketing efforts.
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InGenius Prep
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United States
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E-learning
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Admissions Counselor, Former Admissions Officer
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
• Analyzed university policies and offered strategic planning to students applying to universities in the United States. • Managed a caseload of over 25 students, advising students on U.S. Application processes as well as academic and extracurricular planning. • Conducted sales presentations and evaluations for potential clients in the U.S., South Korea, and China with presentations at SHSID, Wellington College, SAS, Nord Anglia Intl., Qingdao No. 2, and Beijing No. 2, test prep companies, financial institutions and more. • Developed presentations and workshops for students and families to increase their understanding of the college process. Successful cases ● Helped students gain admission to Top 30 colleges and universities, including Yale, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Washington University St. Louis, New York University, (Abu Dhabi, New York City, Shanghai), Boston University, Northeastern, and more. ● Skilled at helping less competitive applicants improve their admissions chances. I helped a student with 1290 SAT and 2.66 GPA gain admittance to Pennsylvania State University. I helped a student with a TOEFL score of 81 gain admittance to Tulane University, with a scholarship. Another East Asian student, with my activity planning and counseling, was admitted to Boston University with a SAT score of 1310 and a TOEFL of 97.
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CHUNGDAHM Learning
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South Korea
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head Instructor
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
• Taught elementary and middle school students English in a classroom setting. • Managed 9 foreign language instructors serving over 600 students, responsible for providing feedback and guidance to instructors on curriculum delivery and classroom management. • Oversaw the implementation of 3 new programs, including the ESL writing program. • Taught elementary and middle school students English in a classroom setting. • Managed 9 foreign language instructors serving over 600 students, responsible for providing feedback and guidance to instructors on curriculum delivery and classroom management. • Oversaw the implementation of 3 new programs, including the ESL writing program.
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Dartmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director of Admissions
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2015
• Managed all admissions activities, including general and targeted recruitment travel for 4 territories. • Read and evaluated applications to select candidates for admission to first-year class.• Provided professional guidance to applicants and parents about educational planning. • Launched a virtual outreach program to develop relationships with underrepresented students. Forged partnerships with population-specific organizations across 7 states.
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Development Assistant, Parents & Grandparents Fund
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Mar 2014 - Jul 2014
• Provided administrative support for Fund, raising over 4 million dollars annually. Assisted with event management, presentation design and travel coordination.• Responsible for answering public inquiries about donation process, tracking department purchases, supervising student intern and composing gift bags for donor stewardship.
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Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal, Legal Support Services
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Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
• Compiled due diligence documents for corporate business deals and conducted UCC searches. • Assisted lobbyist with client meetings and visits to state capital. • Compiled due diligence documents for corporate business deals and conducted UCC searches. • Assisted lobbyist with client meetings and visits to state capital.
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Dartmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Class Gift Intern, Fundraising
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Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
• Led annual senior class fundraising campaign to support financial aid, raised record-breaking total of $74,000 with 70% of senior class participating, and managed team of 40+ peer volunteers. • Designed media campaign for over 1,000 students through email messages, social media, WordPress, and print graphics. • Led annual senior class fundraising campaign to support financial aid, raised record-breaking total of $74,000 with 70% of senior class participating, and managed team of 40+ peer volunteers. • Designed media campaign for over 1,000 students through email messages, social media, WordPress, and print graphics.
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Campus Campaign Coordinator, Outreach & Event Planning
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Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
• Taught peers about educational inequity and attended educational training and policy conferences to understand issues facing vulnerable populations. • Performed outreach to student community of over 4000, resulting in a 2.5% increase in overall applications. Exceeded expectations for onboarding target populations, including a 133% increase in Latino applicants, a 21% increase in African-American applicants, and a 42% increase in Asian-American applicants compared to the previous year. • Exceeded goals of increasing representation of persons of color and STEM majors among accepted applicants, with more than 52% and 24% accepted respectively.
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Capital Preparatory Charter Schools
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Projects Intern
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
• Interned at Capital Preparatory Magnet High School and High School Inc. • Assisted high school upperclassmen with college preparation and scholarship applications. • Developed and facilitated 7-day SAT Preparatory seminar for 15 high-school athletes. • Organized a panel for 300 students on strategies for navigating high school for academic success. • Interned at Capital Preparatory Magnet High School and High School Inc. • Assisted high school upperclassmen with college preparation and scholarship applications. • Developed and facilitated 7-day SAT Preparatory seminar for 15 high-school athletes. • Organized a panel for 300 students on strategies for navigating high school for academic success.
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Cigna Healthcare
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Intergration Intern-TECDP
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
• Member of team leading system conversion to optimize project tracking and to identify inefficiencies. • Managed team of 4 interns as Proofing Subcommittee Lead to edit recruiting material, blog posts, and event communication. • Worked on initiatives including community services and donation solicitation. Increased participation and giving value for Alex’s Lemonade Stand by 37%, receiving “Cigna Every Day Champion” award in recognition for effort. • Member of team leading system conversion to optimize project tracking and to identify inefficiencies. • Managed team of 4 interns as Proofing Subcommittee Lead to edit recruiting material, blog posts, and event communication. • Worked on initiatives including community services and donation solicitation. Increased participation and giving value for Alex’s Lemonade Stand by 37%, receiving “Cigna Every Day Champion” award in recognition for effort.
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U.S. Department of the Treasury
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Policy Analyst, Research & Event Planning
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
• Coordinated logistics for events, including the Quarterly Meeting with President Obama, Foreign Direct Investment session with Secretary Clinton, and the New York Healthcare Workforce Initiative session with Mayor Bloomberg. • Conducted policy research to draft briefs, memorandums, and to compile informational binders for members. • Coordinated logistics for events, including the Quarterly Meeting with President Obama, Foreign Direct Investment session with Secretary Clinton, and the New York Healthcare Workforce Initiative session with Mayor Bloomberg. • Conducted policy research to draft briefs, memorandums, and to compile informational binders for members.
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VOICES
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Organizer
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Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
• Conducted community outreach in poverty-stricken neighborhoods for State Representatives Matthew Ritter and Douglas McCrory in 2010 elections, resulting in victories for both candidates. • Prepared advocacy platforms and testified before elected officials on youth and women’s issues. • Testified at legislative hearings on behalf of issues related to youth empowerment, employment, education, and poverty alleviation. • Conducted community outreach in poverty-stricken neighborhoods for State Representatives Matthew Ritter and Douglas McCrory in 2010 elections, resulting in victories for both candidates. • Prepared advocacy platforms and testified before elected officials on youth and women’s issues. • Testified at legislative hearings on behalf of issues related to youth empowerment, employment, education, and poverty alleviation.
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Careers CLiC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Administrative Assistant, Educational Programming & Community Outreach
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Dec 2010 - Aug 2011
• Delivered administrative and project support for UVBEP career exploration and skill building programs including 8th grade Job Shadow Day with over 700 students shadowing at more than 200 local businesses. • Authored donation requests, partnership letters, and articles summarizing UVBEP events. • Delivered administrative and project support for UVBEP career exploration and skill building programs including 8th grade Job Shadow Day with over 700 students shadowing at more than 200 local businesses. • Authored donation requests, partnership letters, and articles summarizing UVBEP events.
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Dartmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Outreach Associate, Marketing
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
• Led a team of 10 student consultants, directing both the design of new marketing initiatives.• Marketed career services resources to target demographics, effectively increasing active participation of target students.• Spearheaded student commitee to recruit a new academic dean.
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Program and Logistics Coordinator, Talent Development
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
• Developed and facilitated innovative culminating workshop for 48 selected participants geared towards leadership development and increasing participant agency for global and campus issues.• Increased total program application rate by 40% and served as program intermediary between students and program administrators, facilitating a top talent pool for the program.
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Blue Hills Civic Association
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Hartford, Connecticut Area
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Classroom Assistant, Youth Development & Educational Programming
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
• Developed a Youth Advocacy curriculum for 26 high school students. Coordinated and supervised off-site field trips. • Coached students from underprivileged backgrounds on college and career preparation and healthy coping techniques. • Developed a Youth Advocacy curriculum for 26 high school students. Coordinated and supervised off-site field trips. • Coached students from underprivileged backgrounds on college and career preparation and healthy coping techniques.
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Aetna, a CVS Health Company
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Workers Compensation Intern
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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Travelers
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Audit Intern
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
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Education
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2009 - 2013
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature and minor in Public Policy -
2018 - 2020
Beijing Normal University
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Policy -
2019 - 2019
Beijing Normal University
Chinese Language Program, Introductory Chinese—Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening -
2009 - 2009
Dale Carnegie Training
Effective Communications & Human Relations / Skills For Success -
2006 - 2009
Thomas S. Weaver High School
High School Diploma, Science and Technology Academy
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