1. Rasi001@bucknell.edu 857 Louisa Street
724-831-8592 Williamsport, PA 17701
Education
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA Master of Science in Education Projected Graduation May/16
- College Student Personnel
Université de la Réunion, Reunion Island, France Maitrise May/10
- Intercultural Studies & Identity Dynamics
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Bachelor of Arts July/09
- Majors: French language with International Business specialization & Geography
- Minors: Information Systems & International Affairs
Professional Experience
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES — Bucknell University Aug/15-Present
- Assist with International Orientation program, including student training and leader interviews
- Incorporate international student workers into office activities and programs
- Organized the International Host Family program pairing and introduction reception
- Enhanced cross-departmental collaborations for International Education Week campus programming
- Planned guest speaker event for author of Power Ties — on career search process for International Students
- Orchestrate the planning for A Trip Around the World — student cultural showcase
GRADUATE INTERN (AMERICORPS), OFFICE of CIVIC ENGAGEMENT — Bucknell University May/15-Aug/15
- Interfaced between university & community with outreach efforts at community garden & hot meal program
- Coordinated educational programs with kids camps and adult education Garden Enrichment Series
GRADUATE INTERN, OFFICE of GLOBAL & OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION — Bucknell University Jan/15-May/15
- Facilitated student discussion panel on Global Health with study abroad returnees & international students
- Researched the impact and outcomes of study abroad & historical trends of international education
GRADUATE ASSISTANT, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMMING — Bucknell University Aug/14-May/15
- Built connections with student leaders in one-on-one meetings & in advisory role with student organizations
- Developed & promoted CAP center events, programs, & resources to student body through multiple mediums
- Coordinated student musicians, student sound technician, & schedule for Late Night Music Series on campus
- Implemented new programming ideas with student leaders for campus entertainment venue, Uptown
- Led interactive presentation for student programming board (ACE) members on project management skills
BOARD PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER — Hope In Harmony (NPO), Williamsport, PA Nov/11-Present
- Develop organizational framework according to federal guidelines
- Manage program development through outreach initiatives and networking
- Presented organizational philosophy and programs at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association and
TEDxWilliamsport (available on YouTube)
GIS TECHNICIAN/ DATA MANAGER — Fisher Associates, Rochester, NY Nov/11-July/14
- Worked independently from home, in the field with clients, and remotely with a team leader
- Compiled & organized pipeline as-built data and databases for the streamlining of quality control measures
OFFICE MANAGER — Creative Kitchens & More, Inc., Butler, PA Aug/03-July/09, July/10-April/11
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable using QuickBooks software
- Created & analyzed weekly & monthly financial reports, relayed summaries to company president
- Designed company literature, updated company website and other marketing multimedia
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER — Petits Bilingues/Reunion University; Reunion, France July/09-June/10
- Liaised between Saint Denis primary schools and university for language-immersion program
- Challenged and inspired students in their journey through foreign language acquisition
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International Experience
ROTARY AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLAR, Rotary International; Reunion Island, Indian Ocean July/09-June/10
- Presented aspects of American culture to Reunion Rotary & other clubs in 15, 30-minute speeches
- Raised funds for Malagasy hospital, Ugandan AIDS orphanage & Haitian literacy programs
SUMMER HONORS PROGRAM AWARDEE — PASSHE; Shandong & Yunnan provinces, China May/08
STUDY ABROAD STUDENT — College International de Cannes; Cannes, France Feb/06-June/06
SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD — Gerace Research Center; San Salvador, Bahamas Mar/05,Mar/07
AU-PAIR — Lyon, France Aug/03-May/04
EXCHANGE STUDENT— AFS; Sobeslav, Czech Republic Aug/01-June/02
Languages
French (fluent), Czech (conversational), Japanese (1.5 years), German (2 years), Arabic (1 year)
Research & Professional Development
NAFSA’s Core Education Program, F-1 Student Advising for Beginners Nov/15
Pennsylvania College Personnel Association, Annual Conference Oct/14
Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project, grant writing to establish new community college Oct/14
Collaborated with Dr. Prorok to conduct fieldwork for research on Hindu culture on Reunion Island May/10
Presented at National Collegiate Honors Conference: Classrooms Beyond Borders, experiential learning Nov/08
Interviewed Chinese college students for class research: China Today & Mathematical Thinking May/08
Presented research on Longleaf Pine at national conference, American Association of Geographers June/07-May/08
Community Involvement
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR — City Alliance Church; Williamsport, PA Oct/13-May/14
- Inspire local families to share their culture with and to host international exchange students
- Guide international students through transition into American life and host family culture
VOLUNTEER ADVISER — Loyalsock Interact Club; Williamsport, PA May/12-May/14
- Founded school-based service club through Williamsport Rotary Club
- Foster cultural understanding & civic identity through community service initiatives
- Empower students to engage their local and global communities
Undergraduate Awards, Honors, Leadership Positions (Slippery Rock University)
Honoree — Phi Kappa Phi (national honor society for top ten percent of class) Nov/08
Vice President — French Club Aug/08-May/09
Awardee — PASSHE Summer Honors Program Scholarship, China Today (month trip to China) May/08
Student Representative — University Forum, Modern Languages & Cultures Department Aug/07-May/09
Awardee — Meiping Cheng Memorial Scholarship (academic, leadership & community service) Feb/07
Awardee — SRU Student Achievement of Academic Excellence Jan/07
Secretary — Golden Key International Honour Society (international service) Aug/06-May/09
Awardee — Honors Program Department scholarship Feb/06
Awardee — Modern Languages and Cultures Department travel scholarship Feb/06
Awardee — Geography, Geology & Environment Department scholarship Jan/06
President — Pi Delta Phi (national French honorary society) Aug/05-May/07
President — French Club Aug/04-May/08