BIOGRAPHY:
Place of birth: Saratov , RUSSIA
Nationality: RUSSIAN
Visa status: F-1
EDUCATION:
Currently working on M.A. in Teaching
English as a Second Language / Applied Linguistics
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
and Applied Lingustics with specialization in CALL
(Computer Assisted Language Learning)
COLLEGE
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts, Grand View College, Des Moines, Iowa.
GRADUATION DATE: April 26, 2003 (20 years of age)
MAJOR: Computer Graphics
MINOR: Foreign Language
GPA: 3.55/4.00
HIGH SCHOOL
Private High School (Gumnasia#3, Saratov, Russia)
High School Diploma (16 years of age)
Graduation Date: May 26 th, 1999
GPA: 3.86/4.00
SKILLS SUMMARY:
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
- RUSSIAN ( fluent- native language )
- ENGLISH ( fluent- high school and Bachelor's degree
received )
- UKRAINIAN ( proficient )
- FRENCH ( intermediate )
- SPANISH ( beginning - 1semester in college )
- TURKISH ( beginning - independent study )
COMPUTER:
Proficient on PC/Macintosh including:
GRAPHIC SOFTWARE: OFFICE SOFTWARE:
- Adobe ImageReady 7.0 Microsoft Office
- Adobe Illustrator 10.0 GoldMine
- Adobe Photoshop 7.0
- QuarkXPress 4.0
- Freehand
- GoLive 5.0
- Macromedia DreamWeaver MX
Managed and updated large databases
E-mailed, received and organized large graphic, picture and text files in different formats
Operated scanners, digital cameras, inkjet/laser printers
Utilized Macintosh G4/Imac daily in various graphic software (listed above)
EXPERIENCES:
WORK
- Tutored for Grand View College English Department, Writing lab, 1999-2000
- Monitored for Grand View College Art Department, Computer Design Lab, 1999-2003
- Operated light and sound boards for Grand View College Theatre Department,
1999-2003
- Translated scientific documentation for the World Food Prize Foundation,
2001- 2003
- Resolved language-barrier problems for several international organizations
and conferences
INTERNSHIPS
Administrative Assistant, The World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF), Des Moines, Iowa
September through December, 2001 (Junior in college). Responsibilities included:
- Utilized foreign language skills in communication with world renown scientists
- Presented audio and video materials for the company
- Created layouts and designed outgoing publications
- Updated data bases, assembled publications, e-mailed
- Prepared presentations and orientations for the company and its affiliates
Graphic Designer/Interpretation and Public Relations Assistant ,
The World Food Prize Foundation, Des Moines, Iowa
January through May, 2002 (Junior in college). Additional responsibilities included:
- Evaluated high school students and their applications for Borlaug-Ruan International Internship, 20003
- Mentored and guided 150 Global Youth Institute high school participants and teachers, October 2002
- Analyzed, organized and graded high school papers and applications for The Global Youth Institute
- Interpreted Russian-English, English-Russian, Ukrainian-English
- Assisted in training new interns
- Experienced problem solving
COMMISSIONS
- Completed artwork for World Food Prize Dr. Norman Borlaug Medallion,
presented as a WFPF gift to the King of Thailand, 2003
- Created artwork for Annual Youth Institute Publications ( brochures, newsletters, books, posters ), The World Food Prize Foundation displays, 2002
- Designed and completed all the artwork for The First Annual Dr. Norman
Borlaug Day poster, displayed in 400 k-12 Iowa schools, 2002
- Completed painting in honor of The World Food Prize 2002 Laureate, Dr.
Pedro Sanchez, 2002
- Completed portrait, Mr. John Ruan, presented as a gift from The
WFPF, 2002
- Designed and completed all the materials for The International Conference on Higher Education Innovation held in Kiev, Ukraine, May 2003
LEADERSHIP
- Grand View College International Club, President, 1999-2000
- Steering/Developing Committee, International Youth Council, 2001-2002
- Iowa Council for International Understanding International Fellows Program
- Grand View College Residence Hall Council, 1999-2002
- Trained and supervised college and high school students in preparation studies abroad
(to the United States, as well as American students on International Internships to foreign countries)
VOLUNTEER
- Tutored college students Russian-English, English-Russian, English-French, 1999-2003
- Assisted in Youth for Understanding high school exchange program events, 2001
- Interpreted for Iowa Council for International Understanding programs and events, 1998-2000
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
- George Washington-Carver Internship Award, 2002
- Grand View College Presidential Academic Scholarship, 1999-2003
- Grand View College Theater Department Scholarship, 2000-2003
- Grand View College Art Club, Member, 1999-2003
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Member, 1999-2000
- Grand View College Dean's List/Honor Society, 1999-2000
- Iowa Council for International Understanding International Fellows Award,
1999-2000 ; 2000-20001
- Annual Grand View College Graphics and Fine Arts Competition Finalist, 2000; 2002
- American Heart association, Heartsaver AED
- Freedom Support Act Foreign Exchange Program Scholarship Award, 1998-1999
REFERENCES
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