Education

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, Aug. 2006 – present

  • Major in Political Science

  • Minor in Environmental Studies

  • UCF GPA 3.857, Dean's List recipient

  • Knights Opportunity Award, 2007-2008, $1000

University of Houston, Houston, TX, Aug. 2003 – May 2005

  • Dean's List recipient three times

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship, $12,000

Experience

Greenpeace, Washington, DC, June 2007 – Aug. 2007
GOT Fellow

  • Provided assistance to GOT Coordinators

  • Helped organize, run, and train during Change It ’07 program

Greenpeace Organizing Term, Washington, DC, Jan. 2007 – April 2007
Student Organizer

  • Hands-on training on organizing, campaigning, and activism

  • Acquired knowledge of environmental issues and politics

Insight Financial Credit Union, Orlando, FL, Aug. 2005 – Aug. 2006
Call Center Supervisor

  • Supervised and trained a call center staff of 11 employees

  • Provided quality over-the-phone member service

Washington Mutual Bank, Houston, TX, Oct. 2004 – May 2005
Teller

  • Handled large sums of money responsibly

  • Provided timely, accurate, and professional customer service

Panera Bread Bakery-Café, Houston, TX, May 2002 – May 2003
Shift Supervisor

  • Supervised and trained a restaurant staff of 25 employees

  • Handled large sums of money and business reports

Activities

  • Greenpeace Student Network – Florida Area Coordinator

  • Progressive Council of UCF – Co-Chair Informational

  • Eco-Advocates of Central Florida – Green Fee Committee Chair

  • Body of Animal Rights Campaigners – Promotions Officer

References

Available upon request.