Experience

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  Sundbakes

  • Minot, North Dakota, United States

  • Cake Artist

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Minot, North Dakota, United States
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  Minot State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • International Student Coordinator

    • Jul 2014 - Present

    I ensure international student compliance with F-1 visa regulations. I work with about 350 international students. My favorite part about this job is the challenge of creating an efficient system to contain all of the chaos. I love meeting students from different cultures all over the world.

  • Access Services Associate

    • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

    I processed interlibrary loans, supervised student workers, worked at circulation desk, and assisted librarians with projects. The best part about this job was working surrounded by books.

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  Monash University

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Ph.D.

    • 2010 - Aug 2013

    I developed, researched, and wrote my dissertation on the history of moral and political philosophy. I won a competitive full-ride scholarship and living stipend. I learned valuable research and writing skills that are transferable to other fields. Because I lived abroad for three years, I have experience interacting with diverse groups of people.You can read the first chapter of my dissertation on Catharine Trotter Cockburn, an eighteenth century philosopher, here: https://sites.google.com/site/elizabethsund/research

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

    I worked to improve students’ writing and critical thinking ability.

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  Georgia State University

  • Instructor

    • Aug 2009 - May 2010

    I taught ethical dilemmas in business and politics, focusing on argumentation, community involvement, and social equality. My classes ranged from 20-60 students. I learned to communicate complex ideas to any audience in simple language. I loved seeing my enthusiasm for the material reflected by t...

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  Georgia State University

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Writing Consultant

    • Aug 2008 - May 2009
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    I coached students to improve arguments and clarity in their writing.

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  Urban Stampede

  • Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

  • Barista

    • Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
    • Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

    I loved working at this unique coffee shop during college!

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  University of North Dakota

  • Research Assistant

    • Jan 2005 - May 2008

    I conducted research, edited articles, and created a filing system. I also assisted with the organization of several community events.