Education - Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology Minor
Magna Cum Laude (3.8/4), Awarded Psychology Research Honors - Graduated June 2009
Employment History
Illinois Student Assistance Commission—Community Worker - June 2009 - present
Led grassroots campaign to increase college graduation rates by building community partnerships.
Created a curriculum of college-access material capable of engaging at-risk youth.
Mentored high-school students through the financial aid and college admissions process.
Designed a state-wide marketing campaign including logo, tagline, and printed materials.
Other Brother Coffeehouse—Barista - November 2010 - Present
Distributed sustainable and locally roasted Metropolis coffee.
Provided superior service, while building a strong coffee team, and perfecting the craft of latte art.
Meridian Psychiatric Partners—Office Manager - August 2007 - June 2009
Enhanced billing, accounting, and insurance systems processes, increasing revenue by 300%.
Oversaw two administrative assistants and daily activity.
Provided personalized customer service to clients for billing enquiries.
Research Experience Psychology Honors Research Project—Research Fellow April 2007 - Present
Collaborated with Dr. Fred Bryant to design four original research projects on gratitude.
Implemented the collection of data with a sample size of over 400 participants.
Presented research poster at the 2009 APS annual conference.
Center for Urban Research and Learning—Research Fellow January 2007 - January 2009
Completed a timeline of Chicago policies affecting homelessness and the aging population.
Presented research poster at the 2009 Midwest Sociological Society’s Annual Meeting.
Student Life Working Group—Research Team Leader September 2008 - May 2009
Organized a student movement for sustainable food practices and better social space on campus.
Designed a quantitative and qualitative research study to identify student discontent.
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
Sociology Club—President February 2007 - May 2009
Led all organizational proceedings and stimulated the constituency with engaging events.
Co-founded an anti-racism movement on campus in response to biased treatment of students.
India Study Abroad Center—Volunteer - July 2008
Taught English to children at orphanage in Kamshet, India.
Facilitated community development project with grass-roots organization founded by Ghandi.
Public Action for Change Today—Community Organizer - February 2008 - Present
Organize and empower young people within the Chicago community.
Testified in front of the Illinois State Senate Finance Committee on Youth Health Bill.
Skokie Public Library—Volunteer November 2009-Present
Provided guidance on specific projects to patrons in the Digital Media Laboratory.
Taught workshops regarding programs and potential uses of software available in the lab.
Professional Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Midwest Sociological Society, Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society, Association for Psychological Sciences, Illinois Association for College Admissions Counselors.
Relevant Skills
Exceptional design skills utilizing Adobe CS5. Familiar with HTML, Final Cut Studio, Garage Band.
Conversational in Italian, Arabic, French