EDUCATION:
B.A. from Elon University, Elon, NC May 2005
Major: International Studies Minor: SpanishStudy Abroad:
European Union, Europe Winter 2003
U.S./Mexico Border, Nogales, MX Spring 2004
SKILLS:
Documentary making, Final Cut Pro, journalism, fluent in Spanish, mindful listening, expert in learning
VIDEO PRODUCTION :
Producer, Writer, Editor, Cinematographer for Award-Winning documentary, “Dying to Get In: Undocumented Immigration at the U.S./Mexican Border”
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
La Voz de Alamance, Burlington, NC January-May 2005
Staff Writer, Newspaper
· Covered local events
· Wrote articles/ conducted interviews in Spanish
· Took photographs
· Front page publications
Arizona University, Tucson, AZ Summer 2004
Field Researcher for Immigration Study
· Conducted field research at Border Patrol Stations
· Received intensive training in field observation
· Served on planning committee for international immigration conference
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Boy Scouts of America, Soccer and Scouting, Burlington, NC Spring 2005
Volunteer Coach for Inaugural Season
· Taught soccer skills in English and Spanish
· Facilitated Boy Scout Value Sessions
· Enrolled/recruited team members
· Advertised for program
Elon University’s Center for Service Learning Spring 2005
International and Domestic Service Trip Leader
· Organized international service trip
· Recruited volunteers and participants
· Designed fundraisers
· Introduced new international trip
Alamance Boys and Girls Club Winter/Spring 2001-2002
Boys Basketball Coach
· Ran all practices
· Led team building exercises
· Developed conflict resolution skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Chatham Squire Chatham, MA Spring/Summer 2005
Bartender
Wholly Guacamole Burlington, NC Spring 2005
Bartender
Pleasant Bay Gourmet Catering Chatham, MA Summer 2005
Bartender
Brett Tolley Shellfisheries Chatham, MA 1997-2005
Sole Proprietor/ Commercial Shellfisherman