OBJECTIVE
To find a position that will utilize my research, analytical, and communication skills.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts- PURDUE UNIVERSITY
American Studies, May 2005West Lafayette, IN
Bachelors of Arts- -HUNTINGDON COLLEGEMontgomery, AL
English (minor in History), May 2002
LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS
October 2006 Coordinator of Voices of the People Theatrical Performance at Wells Center Auditorium in West Lafayette, IN
2003-2005 Community Times
Edited articles for publication and contributed pieces to independent bimonthly paper at Purdue University
2000-2002 Campus Events Committee- Huntingdon College
Helped to bring in diverse, well known speakers to campus, including Former Attorney General Janet Reno
1998-2002 Forensics Club
Traveled and competed in public speaking and debate competitions, particularly extemporaneous speaking
2000-2002 Young Black Democrats
Affiliated with Alabama Democratic Party; We gave assistance at the Alabama Democratic Party Headquarters, particularly to State Rep. Alvin Holmes (D-AL)
2001 Feminist Majority Leadership Association
Served briefly as president of campus organization
2001-2003 ACT in Alabama (Acting for Civility and Tolerance)
One of the founding members of this community organization established in Montgomery, AL after 9/11 to promote tolerance and alleviate tensions surroundingthe Muslim community in Montgomery; Served as the chair of the coordinating committee
1998-2002 The Gargoyle (Newspaper)
Served as editorial editor, news editor, and staff writer for the official newspaper of
Huntingdon College
1998-2002 The Prelude (Literary Magazine)
Two short stories and several poems published in the Huntingdon College literary magazine
1998-2002 College Bowl
Served as President and Vice President for the Huntingdon College team; competed regularly for four years, including at regional level
1999-2002 Diversity Forum Committee
Served on Dean of Student’s diversity committee with college chaplain and others
EXPERIENCE2003 Fellow
Institute for the Recruitment of TeachersAndover, Mass
I served as a fellow In association with this program throughPhilip’s Academy Andover which prepares minority students for entrance into graduate school.
2000 – 2002 RESEARCH INTERN
Center for Democratic Renewal Montgomery, AL
I served as an intern with CDR on a project tracking down hate crimes in the State of Alabama. This was conducted through combing newspapers for unreported hate incidents, interviewing victims, and interacting with community leaders such as ministers, Imams, and Rabbis in order to gather information. As the State of Alabama at that time reported zero hate crimes to the government every year, we prepared a report on hate crimes in Alabama which we delivered to the Governor of Alabama as well as other agencies.
2001 – 2002Intern
The People’s History Museum Prattville, AL
I assisted in organizing exhibits for the museum as well as conducted fundraisers. I attended museum workshops and consulted with historians and other scholars on behalf of the museum.
1999 Volunteer
Dorothy Frazier Municipal Campaign Montgomery, AL
I served as a poll worker and phone support staff for this municipal campaign.
1999Volunteer
Bobby Bright Municipal Campaign Montgomery, AL
I served as phone staff for this municipal campaign.
2005 Volunteer
David Sanders Congressional CampaignWest Lafayette, IN
As part of the Sanders campaign staff, I went door to door throughout the district distributing literature. I also traveled with Dr. Sanders to campaign events including a bus tour with veterans groups from Lafayette to Bloomington. I also served at campus headquarters, participated in strategy sessions, and helped to organize letter writing campaigns.
INTERESTS & Creative writing, Newspaper editing, Essay Writing, Event Planning,
SKILLSCommunity activism, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, and Grant Writing.
EMPLOYMENT2002Facilitator
HISTORY Family Support CenterPrattville, AL
I facilitated a literacy and skills development program for at-risk youth. I also assisted with grant proposals for the center.
2003 – 2005Graduate Instructor
Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
I taught four semesters of English 106, Freshmen Composition at Purdue.
2005 – 2007 Limited Term Lecturer
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
As a lecturer at Purdue, I have taught four semesters of Freshmen Composition, an Afro-American Literature course, and a Science Learning Community
AWARDSPhi Eta Sigma, Tri Sigma, Sigma Tau Delta, Who’s Who Among American College Students, United States National Achievement Award
LANGUAGESGerman
SPOKEN
OTHER CREDITSBarnes, Sandra.The Cost of Being Poor: A Comparative Study of Life in Poor Urban Neighborhoods in Gary, Indiana (SUNY Press: 2005). –
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