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EDUCATION

American University, School of International Service                                                 Washington, DC           

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies                                                     Expected: May 2018

• Concentration: Analysis of U.S Foreign Policy and National Security
• Minor: Chinese Language

Special Programs: University College

• Participated in a “Justice in the Face of Terror” seminar with experiential learning labs
• Conducted research on counter-terrorism techniques and the societal effects of terrorism

Peking University                                                                                                                 Beijing, China    

• Immersive Chinese language study abroad program          January 2017- April 2017
• Signed language pledge and increased fluency in Chinese language

WORK EXPERIENCE

State Department: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Affairs          Washington, DC

Intern                                                                                                       January 2018- Present

• Received and maintained a security clearance
• Drafted, edited, and contributed to research, cables, and reports
• Participated in briefings and meetings with high-level government officials

Office of Congressman David E. Price                                                                           Washington, DC         

Intern                                                                                             August 2017-December 2017

• Facilitated constituent correspondence by answering phones and writing letters
• Conducted necessary research to write memos regarding current proposed legislation
• Transcribed committee hearings and congressional briefings

Machik Non-Profit Organization                                                                                   Washington, DC

Intern                                                                                                August 2015-January 2016

• Assisted staff in organizational and administrative tasks
• Helped plan and organize events including annual conference in New York City
• Facilitated promotion and outreach to communities in the United States and Tibet

EXTRACURRICULAR

Children of the American Revolution                                                                                   Raleigh, NC           

Volunteer                                                                                                    August 2014-Present

• Developed leadership skills through public speaking and participation in group projects
• Conducted and presented extensive genealogy research and participated in North Carolina CAR State Conferences

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority                                                                                               Washington, DC                

Member                                                                                                    January 2015-Present

• Organized and participated in various school and community-wide philanthropic events supporting organizations such as Girls, Inc. and Prevent Child Abuse America

SKILLS

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Chinese- Intermediate verbal, reading and writing