Northwestern University Master's Student Seeking Museum Job

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Headline: Northwestern University Master's Student Seeking Museum Job
Name: Kelly A. Bush
Email Address: kbush99@yahoo.com
Current Location: Chicago, IL USA

Preferred Job Category: Exhibits

Personal Statement:
Seeking a position in which to combine my education in History with my professional, nonprofit, and volunteer experience while contributing significantly to a nonprofit organization and/or museum’s growth and mission.

Education:
EDUCATION

2009-present
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, School of Continuing Studies
M.A. in Liberal Studies-History
Anticipated Graduation: 2011

2006-2007
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Institute of Paralegal Studies
Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies awarded with Honors
-ABA-approved post-baccalaureate program
-Concentration: Civil Litigation

1999-2003
INDIANA UNIVERSITY, College of Arts & Sciences
B.A. in Political Science - May 2003
Business Foundations Certificate - December 2002
-Dean’s List Spring 2002
-Academic Scholarships: IREA Scholarship Winner and National Youth Leadership Council Member & Scholarship Recipient

Summer 2002
IES LONDON, Study Abroad Program
Subjects: Shakespeare & British Politics

Professional Experience:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

01/10-03/10
EVANSTON HISTORY CENTER, Intern.
Evanston, IL

•Interned 2 days/week from January to March 2010 at the Evanston History Center while pursuing an M.A. at Northwestern University.
•Gained experience in a museum/nonprofit organization.
•Responsibilities included research, writing, archives, and preparing educational and/or museum display material.
•Worked on-site at the Charles Gates Dawes House in Evanston, Illinois.
•Contributed to the Evanston Women's History Project (Evanston History Center Evanston Women’s History Project).

02/07-present
J. APONTE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Immigration Paralegal.
Chicago, IL

•Preparing employment and family-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions/applications for filing with the USCIS and DOL.
•Preparing of Public Access Files, LCAs and Prevailing Wage Determinations.
•Conducting status inquiries with USCIS.

10/06-02/07
ANTHONY J. MADONIA & ASSOCIATES, LTD, Paralegal.
Chicago, IL

•Employed 24 hours/week while enrolled at Loyola University Chicago.
•Provided support and assistance for 1 attorney specializing in civil litigation.
•Researched case law and prepared case briefs.
•Prepared pre-trial, discovery, trial, alternative dispute resolution and settlement pleadings and documents.

02/05-10/06
FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP, Assistant Paralegal.
Chicago, IL

•Prepared employment and family-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions/applications for filing with the USCIS and DOL.
•Prepared Public Access Files, LCAs and Prevailing Wage Determinations.
•Conducted status inquiries with USCIS.

10/03-08/04
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - HOUSING IT OFFICE, Office Assistant II.
Ann Arbor, MI

•Assistant to the Director of Residential Computing
•Solely responsible for managing and maintaining payroll for student staff.
•Planned, coordinated, and supervised departmental functions and events.

08/00-08/03
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Captain Teaching Assistant.
Bloomington, IN

•Selected by Professor Thomas E. Heslin during freshman year to serve as a Teaching Assistant under his direct supervision.
•Served for 9 semesters (regular and summer). Responsible for 250+ students per regular semester, 50+ students per summer session.
•Promoted to role of Captain Teaching Assistant.
•Prepared, proctored and graded exams.
•Developed classroom materials and assignments. Maintained attendance records.
•Graded written term projects.
•Tutored students on an as-needed basis.

Applicable Skills:
COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. Other programs include INSZoom, PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat, and Lotus Notes.

Other:
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

•Bright Pink: Volunteer & Events Committee Leader, July 2008 to present. (Be Bright Pink)
•Evanston History Center: Volunteer, March 2010 to present. Intern, January 2010 to March 2010. (Evanston History Center)
•Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: Bright Pink Team Member and Fundraiser 2009.
•Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC): Member, February 2007 to present. Programs Committee, September 2007 to March 2008. (Professional Women's Club of Chicago)
•American Historical Association (AHA): Member, September 2008 to present.
•Rape Victims Advocates: Volunteer, November 2006 to June 2007. (Home Page : Chicago, Illinois, Rape Victim Advocates...helping victims become survivors since 1974)
•St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Leap benefiting Friends of Alcott School: Volunteer, March 2006.
•Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Adopt-a-Family through The Children’s Place Association: Shopper & Contributor, December 2005.
•Close-Up Washington, DC Program: Student Organizer and Participant, 1999.
•Indiana University International Studies Institute: Participant, Summer 1998.