Nancy Cordova

ncordova@gmu.edu

Education
M.A. Global Affairs
Global Health Specialization

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

May 2016

B.A. Global Affairs

International Development Concentration
Global Governance Concentration
Spanish Minor

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

May 2014

Job Experience

July 2016 Current: Summer Outreach Intern at Fairfax County Department of Family Services
- Explain federal, state, and local public assistance policies to clients and service providers
- Assist clients in submitting Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applications
- Conduct in-depth interviews of clients to assess eligibility for financial, publicly supported medical services
- Work with clients to assist with gathering the information required to establish eligibility for county services
- Compile data and prepare reports on beneficiaries receiving medical and nutritional services
- Perform client needs assessments to aid in making appropriate referrals to other services
- Represent the departments Division of Self-Sufficiency at events and activities
Sept 2014 June 2016: Office Assistant at the George Mason University Global Affairs Program
- Manage the Programs website and all of the social media platforms
- Provide administrative assistance to faculty and staff for events, travel, and program courses
- Plan events for the Programs meetings, panels, information sessions, discussions, and receptions
- Use Microsoft Office programs, Apple Pages application, and multiple internet browsers
- Create flyers and other promotional material for events and program courses
- Monitor the Programs expenses, complete purchase orders, and report to the Fiscal Technician
June 2014 Aug 2014: Summer Intern at Skyview Family Medicine in Gainesville, VA
- Receive and process patients medical and insurance information onto database
- Schedule appointments for new and current patients
- Maintain professional courtesy in person and by phone
- Handle sensitive patient information in a professional manner
Aug 2013 Dec 2013: Fall Intern at Grieboski Global Strategies in Alexandria, VA
- Provide daily news clippings on specific countries to keep staff up to date on current events
- Blog post onto the North African Messenger for discussions on the issues of interest to our subscribers
- Write informational articles on organizations involved with Grieboski Global Strategies
- Attend hearings and presentations focused on international relations and create memos of those events
Feb 2013 Aug 2013: Administrative Assistant at the GMU Graduate Admissions Office
- Receive and process applications for committee review at the MBA Programs Office
- Manage front desk responsibilities by taking phone calls and messages for faculty and staff
- Provide administrative assistance such as organizing files and mailing letters
- Assist in events management for MBA Programs receptions

Skills
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Proficient in Spanish
Time management and organization
Social Media Management

Interpersonal communication
Collaborative team player
Graphic Design

Honors and Memberships

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Active member of the George Mason University Latino Alumni Chapter

Certificate of Merit for the Global Affairs Program Spring Class of 2016
Selected Candidate for the Winter 2016 Study Abroad Cohort to Cuba
Cum Laude Academic Honor for the Graduating Class of Spring 2014
Selected member of the Global Politics Fellows for the Fall 2013 Cohort