Resume as of 2009. New 2010 resume to come

1. JILL L. KATZ
5076 Forestview Ct. Brighton, MI 48116
Phone: (517) 304-7693 Email: jill.lauren.katz@gmail.com
EDUCATION Michigan State University Fall 2005 – Spring 2009
College of Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science: International Studies
• Cognate in Economics
• Specialization in International Development/Latin American and Caribbean Studies
• GPA – 3.68; Credit hours – 143; Graduated with honor; Dean’s List 7 Semesters
EXPERIENCE Asociación de Cooperación Bolivia-España May 2008 – Jul 2008
Immigrant Integration Program Intern
Madrid, Spain
• Worked with a population of 14,000 immigrants from over 15 different countries
• Assisted in organizing weekly events aimed at integration, employment and legal support
• Participated in legal counseling sessions and assisted clients with citizenship procedures
• Translated documents and informative presentations from Spanish to English
• Attended an annual conference discussing statistics, social development and assimilation of the illegal immigrant
population in Spain and marginalized populations in Bolivia
Fundación Alternativas Observatory of Spanish Foreign Policy May 2008 – Jul 2008
Research Assistant
Madrid, Spain
• Researched U.S. foreign assistance programs, implementation, structure and funding
• Analyzed the United States Agency for International Development and success rate of current programs being
implemented
• Collaborated with a research team to analyze possible solutions to Spanish foreign policy issues
• Prepared a final analysis for the official website of the foundation
MSU Department of Resident Life Aug 2006 – May 2008
Resident Mentor
East Lansing, Michigan
• Provided leadership by establishing a community for 40 domestic and international students
• Helped to mediate conflicts and act as a liaison between administration and students
• Organized 10 activities and events to promote educational and social development among students as well as educate
them on racial and cultural issues
• Established and promoted a community service organization
The Reading People Literacy Program Feb 2010 – Apr 2010
Resident Mentor
Lansing, Michigan
• Coordinated reading levels and tutoring programs for 1,000 local Lansing residents and refugees from over 100
different countries
• Received 40 hours of English as a Second Language Tutoring training
ACTIVITIES McServe Community Service Organization– Participant/ Founder (Aug 2007 – May 2008)
• Helped to found a student organization in order to encourage student involvement in community service projects
around the Lansing area
• Participated in Habitat for Humanity and other local volunteer projects
• Helped to endorse Red Cross Blood Drive on MSU campus
Study Abroad- Universidad de San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (May 2007 – August 2007)
• Took a Sociology course taught by local professors with Ecuadorian students that focused on comparative Political and
Social issues between the U.S. and Ecuador
• Prepared a final presentation in Spanish on social issues facing Ecuadorian women
• Participated in Spanish language classes 4 hours/week focused on pronunciation and grammar
Michigan State Mock Trial Team – Participant (Sep 2005 – May 2006)
• Participated as a witness in the EMU Mock Trial Competition 2005
• Worked with law students and attorneys to develop strategy and an understanding of trial procedures
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars – Member (Jan 2006 – May 2009)
• Assisted in monthly meetings that discussed academic success and professional opportunities
EMU Rowing Team – Member (Sep 2004 – Jan 2005)

2. • Trained and attended practice 5 days/week while maintaining academic requirements
Alpha Xi Delta – Membership Coordinator (Aug 2004 – May 2005)
• Organized of weekly meetings to enhance role of new members
• Managed planning of initiation into the organization
• Raised $1,000 aimed at funding local area children’s hospitals
SKILLS Language – Fluent in Spanish: written and spoken proficiency
Computer – Proficient in all MSOffice applications