ROMINNA VILLASEOR

ROMINNA.VILLASENOR@TEACHFORAMERICA.ORG | 773 742 0228 ACADEMICS AND SCHOLARSHIP

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Finance Bachelor of Science in Management Major GPA 3.67/4.0; Cumulative GPA 3.41/4.0 DePaul University Scholar Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholar Dr. Curtis J. Crawford XCEO Inc. Scholar Budapest, Hungary Study Abroad Chicago, IL Jun 2009

Entrepreneurship Concentration; Leadership and Change Concentration Deans List status for 4 years Financed 100% of education and living costs through scholarships and work 10-year full tuition scholarship for academic and leadership achievements Scholarship for leadership in business, academics and community service Coordinated directly with Corvinus University to secure travel arrangements

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
TEACH FOR AMERICA Chicago, IL Oct 2009 Present Associate of Alumni Affairs Exceed demanding engagement goals by 13% by creating specialized opportunities to attract and retain 1,000+ alumni Design holistic programs, build community partnerships, and implement 40+ campaigns that focus on educational issues in Chicago Facilitate and manage Corps Member Leadership Committee to develop and execute projects while providing individualized training Create and manage all communications, ensure accurate alumni database records, coordinate events, and oversee team budget THE POSSE FOUNDATION Chicago, IL Sep 2011 Present Writing Coach and Dynamic Assessment Process (DAP) Volunteer Develop personal academic plans and provide clear feedback and training to Posse Scholars to advance their writing skills Meet scholars on a weekly basis and issue academic reports on scholars strengths, progress, and areas for improvement DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL Apr 2007 Jun 2008 Management Department Research Assistant Conducted 500+ hours of analysis and prepared presentations for international lectures in compliance, employment law and ethics Collaborated with Laura Hartman, JD in researching global labor conditions, corporate governance, leadership and corporate culture Evaluated highly confidential cases of DePaul University Academic Integrity violations while constructing database for research ROBERT MCCORMICK BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Chicago, IL Jan 2007 Jun 2007 College Bound Program Facilitator Increased attendance and retention by 300% through revision of college preparatory workshops, workload, and university visits Developed program curriculum to academically prepare low income high school students to pursue post-secondary education Tracked student progress to create differentiated lesson plans to enhance leadership, decision making, and problem solving skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
LCM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Chicago, IL Sep 2007 Aug 2008 Executive Corporate Assistant Reported directly to CEO to generate business reports, quarterly company reviews, client proposals, and updated account receivables Processed time-sensitive investment accounts and obtained company executive profiles to launch multi-media advertising strategies Increased efficiency by securely managing documents in electronic repository and provided software and clerical training Worked with CEO to create business formats including monthly invoice sheets, risk-categorized proposals, and time sheets MERRILL LYNCH Chicago, IL Sep 2007 Nov 2007 Global Private Client Marketing and Finance Intern Streamlined process of collecting mutual fund performance data from 3 months down to 2 hours with 120% increase in total output Tracked and updated options portfolios, researched and analyzed products in preparation for multiple market scenarios Worked directly with a Certified Financial Planner to be exposed to wealth management and financial planning business GALLERY 37 Chicago, IL Jun 2001 Aug 2007 Program Artist Publicized program vision of providing mentorship, training, and job opportunities for teens in critically underserved neighborhoods Progressed within the rotational program by cultivating skills in textiles, batik, painting, performance poetry, and creative writing

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
1700% PROJECT; ATOMIC SHOGUN Chicago, IL Jun 2009 Jan 2011 Booking Manager Managed a city-wide, multi-media project with 100+ participants in response to the 1700% rise in hate crimes in a post 9/11 era Negotiated artist contracts, established relationships with university partners and event managers, and oversaw performance logistics Coordinated gallery exhibitions, scheduled interviews, published press releases, and implemented marketing and outreach strategies ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS COLLECTIVE Various Jun 2002 May 2009 Program Facilitator Facilitated workshops to address the needs of Asian American communities in Wisconsin, New York, Boston, and Chicago Envisioned, organized, and executed fundraising events to empower multiple communities toward local and national goals Coordinated with directors, producers, actors, and Gene Siskel Film Center to ensure timely operations and event execution Critiqued films, published press releases, and wrote film synopses for marketing promotion for the film festival