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ROBERT BROWN
XYZ Inc.
1234 First Street
Suite 567
Any state 85245
EDUCATION

London School of Economics and Political Science
Sep 03- Sep 04
- Masters in Social Policy and Planning with coursework concentration in labor relations.
- Authored African and Native blood in American Public Policy for publication in Race, Roots and Relations (2005).
- Chapter Leader of the Chicago alumni association. Responsible for advising prospective students, organizing social events and managing public relations.
University of California, Los Angeles Sep 97-Aug 01
- Bachelors in Political Science and International Development Studies. Magna Cum Laude.
- Major GPA: 3.83 out of 4.0; Global GPA: 3.73 out of 4.0
- Academic Honors: Golden Key Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Political Science Honors Society
- Activities: Immigrant Literacy Development Project (Sep 98-Dec 99), Reiber Hall Basketball team (Sep 98 - Dec 99), Bruin Belles Service Association (Sep 98-Jun 99), Bilingual Educator (Jun 00-Dec 00), Project Literacy (Jan 01-Jun 01).
Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose Jan 00-Dec 00
- Scholarship recipient for year-long study abroad. Completed all coursework in Spanish.
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a career position in human resources focusing on industrial relations.
RELEVANT HIGHLIGHTS

Parliamentary Research Assistant
Feb 04

- May 04
Stephen.int, Member of Parliament
- Researched public policy initiatives for legislative consideration in the British House of Commons.
- Addressed constituent concerns, community affairs and managed media correspondence.
- Managed front office operations (executive officer support, administrative functions, and record keeping).

Political and Economic Affairs Intern
May 03- Aug 03
U.S. Department of State, Economic and Political Affairs Section,
U.S. Embassy Belize

- Researched and authored investigative reports on Belizean social and political affairs.
- Organized special events to improve bilateral relations and cross - cultural understanding.

Federal Investigator
Sep 01 - May 03
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chicago District Office

- Screened complaints to determine if they fell within the agency's purview (ADA, Civil Rights Act, ADEA, EPA).
- Conducted interviews, statistical research and labor policy analysis to investigate employment discrimination claims.
- Negotiated settlement agreements to resolve claims.
- Volunteer Activities: Revamped outreach to underserved communities by orchestrating collaborative grass-roots programs involving multiple federal agencies. Counseled human resource managers on EEO legislation and compliance. Represented the EEOC at Presidential Classroom (Feb 03).

Contributing Writer
Feb 01-Jun 01
DAILY BRUIN, ULTRA MEDIA

- Completed a journalism training course on research, writing and editing techniques.
- Brainstormed story ideas, planned copy layout, designed graphic illustrations and authored articles for publication.
VOLUNTEERISM

• Domestic Violence Advocate with Rainbow House
• Mentor for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) for The Center for Economic Progress

SKILLS

• Solid background in employment law and labor dispute mediation
• Functionally fluent in written and spoken Spanish
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Facility in cross-cultural
  communications and diversity management
• Willingness to learn, develop skills and work to accomplish goals.

PERSONAL
Avid international traveler, salsa dancer, outdoors enthusiast and proud dog
- owner.