JESSICA COOK

1515 E CORONADO RD.

PHOENIX, AZ 85006
PHONE (602) 410-1176 – E-MAIL wleigh8@gmail.com

OBJECTIVES
Improve Spanish skills Promote ‘hand-up’ programs Diversify resume Utilize written communication skills
HR Services Nonprofit Management/Services Administrative Business

EDUCATION
2006-2008 Arizona State University Phoenix, AZ
W.P. Carey School of Business
Major: Economics
Minor: Religious Studies
Graduated cum laude
*2008: 1 semester of grad school in Nonprofit School of Business at ASU

WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2009-Mar 2010 AIESEC Traineeship Guayaquil, Ecuador
Volunteer
 Administering English and Science classes at the high school level. Introduced the
concept of the five paragraph essay, how to cite references, complete book reports, and
participate in formal public speaking and in class discussions. Initiated pen pal program with
students in the U.S. and stocked a classical (English) literature section in the library. (18-25
students per class; 5 classes)
 Working with a health care center in Tamarindo, a rural village two hours outside
Guayaquil. Documenting events, fundraising, and email/web page assistance. (70 beneficiaries)

Jan 2009-March 2009 Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS Phoenix, AZ

Volunteer
 Databasing churches in the state of Arizona so the Center can begin a faith-based
outreach program in the coming months.
 Designing new brochures outlining the national and international “face” of HIV/AIDS to
be distributed at various high schools in the Maricopa County.

May 2007-Aug 2007 AIESEC Traineeship Nairobi, Kenya

Volunteer
 Taught Chemistry, Biology, and Business Studies at a secondary school in an
impoverished area. Implemented new ideas in the school including appropriate hand washing
measures before eating and lab experiments, a suggestion box for the students, and the ASK
Program, which was an open forum to discuss issues surrounding sex, HIV/AIDS, gender, and
drug abuse. (33 students in classes; 110 students ASK program)
 Volunteered with MUYOG, a youth group based in the Marurui slum district.
Participated in the group’s projects, which consisted of a garbage pick-up, educational program at
a primary school on HIV/AIDS, self-empowerment, and other issues affecting pre-teens. (~40
active members)

Dec 2004-Dec 2008 North High School Phoenix, AZ

English tutor
 Working with students one on one or in small groups and assisting them in developing
writing style, proper grammar, critical reading and test taking skills. (~20 multi-weekly routine
students)
 Fall 2004-spring 2009 Trinity Lutheran Church Phoenix, AZ
Volunteer Youth Director
 Creating interactive group lessons for junior high through college age young adults.
Organizing and executing fundraiser activities that vary from cooking for 8-150 people, offering
moving services, visiting shut-ins, to orchestrating a youth-led nursery and leading youth group
events and retreats. Empowering youth to take on roles of leadership by assisting them in
planning events. (6 members in 2004 to over 30 in 2008.)
 Aiding in refugee resettlement. Provide added assistance to families of African refugees
including transportation, leadership positions in the church and surrounding community,
information on GED programs and community colleges, bus systems, job workshops, library
cards and other public programs. (24 individuals)

Spring 2003-Fall 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Burke Phoenix, AZ

Babysitter
 Watch and care for children ranging in age and needs. Comforting, consoling, and providing
security. Arranging day trips and planning activities for upwards of 6+ children.

Summer 2000-2002 ACCEL Phoenix, AZ

Teacher Aide
 Instructed and monitored student’s safety, organized and filed documents, secured and
delivered information, prepared meals, and general maintenance. (8-16 students per classroom)

1999-present (as needed) Cook Associates Phoenix, AZ

Office Assistant
 Organized and filed documents, compiled and disseminated information, answered
phones, and provided customer assistance.

TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
Spring 2008 Bachelor of Science (Economics) from ASU
Fall 2006 Presidential Scholarship (ASU)
Summer 2006 ELCA Youth Gathering in San Antonio, Texas
Spring 2005 CPR and first aid training
Fall 2004 ‘Breaking Free’: Hate Crimes Conference
Fall 2004 MCCD Leadership Retreat
Spring 2004 Presidential Scholarship (Phoenix College)
Spring 2004 International Baccalaureate Certificate
Summer 2003 ELCA Youth Gathering in Atlanta, Georgia

EXTRACURRICULAR
2005-present* Latin Dance Club (informal meetings since 2006)
2004-present Phi Theta Kappa member
2004-present Trinity Praise Group (soprano/alto)

SKILLS
 Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Goldmine 5.0
 Type 45 words per minute
 Ability to work with, care for, and impart knowledge to diverse populations
 Organization abilities and time management skills
 Lead peer group discussions and organize varying types of events

LANGUAGE
 Exceptional written and spoken English
  Conversational Spanish (*Deficiency: grammar. Eagerness to utilize language and continue
study.)

REFERENCES
Upon request