EDUCATION
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
Stillwater, OK
Anticipated: May 2013
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
May 2012
Stillwater, OK
Master of Arts in Political Science
Thesis: Young Latino Voters: Are Young Latinos Associated with the Homogeneous (Tocqueville) Model?
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)
May 2010
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Minor: Spanish
Thesis: The Evolution of Plan Colombia: Mixed Motives and Outcomes in U.S.-Colombian Relations and Beyond
Certifications
- Certified Grant Writer by Fort Hays State University
- Certified Social Media Associate by e-Marketing Association
Experience
Lecturer
Oklahoma State University Department of Political Science
August 2011 – Current
Stillwater, OK
- Teach 75+ undergraduate students (per class) the fundamentals of American Government
- Modify and organize classroom exams, quizzes and homework assignments
- Develop course plan for classroom lectures
- Utilize social media for teaching purposes
Consultant
Moya Consulting
Oklahoma State University
Entrepreneurship & Empowerment in South Africa
June 2012 – July 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
- Drafted and implemented marketing and sales strategy for clients
- Modified and enhanced clients businesses through Supporting Emerging Enterprise Model with deliverables
- Coordinated and managed Moya Consulting administrative tasks
- Implemented a social media strategy for each client
Co-Founder & Director of Marketing
Meso Bio Company
January 2012 – May 2012
Stillwater, OK
- Created and established database of 2000+ potential clientele
- Developed a business to business social media strategy
- Organized and created business plan marketing section
- Won the 2012 Oklahoma State University Riata Business Plan Competition
Teaching Assistant
Oklahoma State University Department of Political Science
August 2010 to May 2011
Stillwater, OK
- Operate and administer classroom grades on Desire 2 Learn (D2L) computing system
- Modify and organize classroom exams, quizzes and homework assignments
- Assemble and present Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for classroom lectures
- Manage and maintain office hours to assist students with classroom assignments
Administrative Lead
NEIU Dean of Students Office
May 2010 – August 2010
Chicago, IL
- Organized and created Microsoft Excel spreadsheet budget of $30,000 for Peer Leader payroll
- Documented and edited Orientation programs and presentations
- Coordinated content for Leadership workshops
- Led team of peer leaders on office administrative day-to-day duties
Office Assistant
Northeastern Illinois University - Summer Transition Program
2006-2010
Chicago, IL
- Facilitated Microsoft Excel software in updating and maintaining purchasing records
- Created Microsoft Access database to assist with student information resulting in efficient services for students
- Purchased office furniture and supplies
- Established college recruiting programs including high school campus visits and building relationships with enrollment services
Public Policy International Affairs Summer Fellow
Public Policy & International Affairs (P.P.I.A.), Junior Summer Institute Fellow
Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs
Summer 2009
Princeton, NJ
- Completed rigorous coursework in microeconomics, statistics and policy analysis
- Participated in Policy Workshop examining current international policy issue, “US-EU Economic Relations & National Security: Formulating a Comprehensive US Policy Toward the EU”
- Drafted domestic and international policy memos
- Attended presentations and community talks presented by leading Princeton University faculty in the field of public affairs
Student Mentor
Northeastern Illinois University
Developing Academic Leadership through Engagement (D.A.L.E.)
January – May 2009
Chicago, IL
- Assembled and maintained new informational packets for interested students, counselors and employers.
- Initiated and organized six Latino Avanzando lecture series.
- Implemented and organized college recruiting programs for university community.
- Provided peer mentorship for undergraduate students interested in graduate and professional schools.
Administrative Intern
Minority Internship Program – Northeastern Illinois University
Office of 2nd Legislative District Illinois State Senator William Delgado
Summer 2008
Chicago, IL
- Coordinated Annual Health Fair with over 100 Chicago land organizations.
- Assisted with constituents residential needs (heating, water, electricity, circuit breaker forms).
- Evaluated Illinois laws and services to assist with constituent inquiries regarding health and general services.
- Performed clerical duties; typing, database entry, filing, copy operation task, distribution of mail and goods received.
Library Assistant
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Natural Science Library
02/2008-05/2008
Rio Piedras, P.R.
- Reported to the director, main librarian and dean of library for special projects
- Performed clerical duties such as: answering phones, typing, duplicating, daily filing, distribution of library material and confidential mail
- Organized book shelves
- Database management for graduate student papers and publications
Leadership and Service
- Treasurer, Hispanic Graduate Student Association – OSU
- Vice-President, Pi Sigma Alpha-Beta Chapter
- Student Trustee, Student Government Association
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
- Albany Park Neighborhood Council
