Katherine Ullman

kate.ullman@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-ullman-236596109

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position that will allow me to research and apply my understanding of public and international policy.  Especially interested in analyzing U.S. policy results in the Middle East and North Africa, economic development policy, and recent trends of extremism.

 

EDUCATION

American University, Washington, DC

Graduating May 2018

School of International Service, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

GPA: 3.81/4.0

Honors: AU Scholars Program; Dean’s List (4 years)

  • Concentration in U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security and Justice, Ethics and Human Rights
  • Double Minor in Economics and Arabic Language
  • Studied during the 2017 Spring Semester in Amman, Jordan with CET’s Intensive Arabic Program
  • Presented paper at the School of International Studies Undergraduate Research Symposium

 

EXPERIENCE

Muslim Diaspora Initiative Intern, New America, Washington, DC

January 2018 – May 2018

  • Conducted research on online hate speech directed against minorities
  • Conducted research to compile a database and online interactive map of anti-Muslim activities on state and local levels
  • Participated in project meetings and brainstorming sessions to explore new questions related to the project

Program Intern, RefAmerica, Bethesda, Maryland

June 2017 – July 2017

  • Organized and directed activities for recently resettled Syrian refugee high school students and local high school students in a month long personal leadership and story sharing program
  • Helped students prepare personal narratives to present in public, including on Capitol Hill
  • Acted as the Master of Ceremony for the program’s main public speaking event
  • Performed a fundraising ask at the main public speaking event

Economics Tutor, AU Academic Support and Access Center, Washington, DC

January 2016 – May 2018

  • Assisted students one on one and in small groups to answer questions about macro, micro and international economics in introductory, advanced, and graduate level courses
  • Awarded Tutor of the Month
  • Organized orientation sessions and acted as a tutor mentor for new tutors

Hostess and Server, American Tap Room, Bethesda, Maryland

May 2015-July 2015

  • Provided exemplary customer service to all tables in my section
  • Adapted to the constantly changing environment as is required when working in busy restaurants
  • As hostess, managed flow of customers into the restaurant to provide smooth service for diners

Head Counselor, Calleva Outdoor Adventures, Poolesville, Maryland

June 2012- August 2014

  • Lead groups of 9-12 campers on week long programs consisting of a series of outdoor activities including white water rafting, rock climbing, and sailing
  • Maintained an inclusive group community and facilitated activities that included every camper
  • Developed and quickly implemented a second plan when the original plan for the day did not work out

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Administrative Volunteer, Friends Meeting School, Frederick, Maryland

May 2016-July 2016

  • Assisted school administrators by sending fundraising materials and creating spreadsheets
  • Assisted teachers and prepared classroom activities
  • Researched Quaker Values to assist with creating advertising materials

Public Library Volunteer, Montgomery County Public Library, Silver Spring, Maryland

June 2016-August 2016

 

SKILLS

  • Computer: Microsoft Office; Google Drive; Social networking; Basic Java Programming
  • Languages: Arabic (ACTFL advanced verbal score, reading and writing); Spanish