AMY C.

STARVISH
3 Village Circle Taunton, MA 02780 (774) 226-6858 Astarvish591@g.rwu.edu
EDUCATION
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, Bristol, RI
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and English Literature
Amateur understanding of Mandarin Chinese and American Sign Language

May 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Embassy of the Gabonese Republic to the United States of America, Washington, DC
Summer 2015
Ambassadors Office Intern
Entrusted with preliminary processing and handling of diplomatic, military, and civilian passports and visas
Attended diplomatic summit training and AGOA 2015 Mid-Term Review held at the World Bank
Compiled resources, drafted research paper, and formatted social media strategies then presented to the Ambassador
Model United Nations and Model Arab League Conferences
Oct 2014 Apr 2015
Delegate (BARMUN, PICSIM, NERMAL, NUMAL)
Developed proficiency in the formation and presentation of press releases and informal directives
Built extensive knowledge of research methods, debate techniques, and critical thinking skills
Awarded with Verbal Commendation, Honorable Mention, and Outstanding Delegate awards for quality of
performance

Department of English Literature Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

2014 Present
Sigma Tau Delta Honors Society Member
Obtained membership through GPA belonging only to top students in the English Literature program
Presented Post-Colonial research paper at 2015 International Convention: Borderlands and Enchantments
LEADERSHIP & WORK EXPERIENCE
Office of Admissions Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
2014 Present
Admissions Ambassador
Facilitates extensive yet relatable campus tours to attract prospective students
Utilized in an administrative capacity including filing, maintaining a schedule, and liaising with prospective
students and their families
Sustains knowledge of campus workings including University policies, programs, and administrative functions

Student Programs and Leadership, Bristol, RI

Orientation Advisor
Executed teamwork activities, informational presentations, and motivational orations
Attended extensive leadership training including: The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)
Entrusted with the safety and emotional wellbeing of incoming freshman students

2013 2014

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Relay for Life Greater Taunton Area, Taunton, MA
2010 2012
Youth Coordinator/Team Captain
Managed over one hundred students yearly: Oversaw all Youth Relay Teams in the Greater Taunton Area
Built understanding PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Office programs in order to manage donated funds

Organized

and facilitated fundraising programs, including a personal fundraising record of 5,000 dollars