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Eden Driscoll

700 Linden Lane, Apt. #204 | Macomb, IL 61455


(616) 560-2812 | em-driscoll@wiu.edu

EDUCATION
Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Master of Science in College Student Personnel August 2016 - May 2018
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies December 2015
• Concentration: Culture and Communication with a minor in French
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
King’s College London, United Kingdom
Coursework in British history and culture May 2015
Université Catholique de l’Ouest Angers, France
Coursework in French language and culture Sept. 2014 - Dec. 2014
Università per Stranieri Perugia, Italy
Coursework in Italian language and culture August 2014
• Recipient of Angela Andrews Ryan Scholarship from Grand Rapids Sister Cities

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Western Illinois University: Center for International Studies Macomb, IL
Graduate Assistant for Marketing and International Relations August 2017 - Present
• Assist with international student orientation and cultural activities
• Conduct in-person interviews with current international students and collect their testimonials
• Developed an international student recruitment webinar
• Design institutional marketing materials, including the creation of promotional videos
• Established, organized, and designed the center’s first cross-departmental newsletter
Western Illinois University: Office of Study Abroad Macomb, IL
Graduate Practicum Student Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2017
• Served as study abroad advisor
• Generated strategic plan for increased outreach and recruitment efforts
• Designed marketing materials and conceptualized fundraising campaigns
• Supervised involvement of returned study abroad students with promoting the office
Royal Academy Schools London, United Kingdom
Administrative Assistant Intern May 2015 - July 2015
• Aided in the management of the graduate student showcase for 13 British artists
• Organized annual study abroad trip to Venice in collaboration with colleagues
• Compiled a database of personal information for over 100 alumni
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Western Illinois University: Western English as a Second Language Institute Macomb, IL
ESL Tutor August 2017 - Present
• Weekly meetings with Saudi Arabian students to teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Conversation Partner Program Sept. 2016 - Present
• Weekly meetings with international students to improve their English conversation skills and
participate in cultural exchange
Literacy Center of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI
Literacy Tutor Feb. 2016 - August 2016
• Assisted two English language learners in the improvement of their speaking, reading, and
writing skills

ADDITIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE


Western Illinois University: Office of Student Activities Macomb, IL
Graduate Assistant for Volunteer Services August 2016 - May 2017
• Served as liaison between the university and the Macomb community in order to provide
students with volunteer opportunities and to encourage healthy public relations for the
university
• Planned and coordinated Make A Difference Day, recruiting 65 students to volunteer at 9
different community organizations
• Advised Western’s All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) by individually counseling 8 executive board
members, facilitated both executive board and general assembly meetings, and oversaw
organization budget of $1,500
• Organized and led the Alternative Spring Break trip to Louisville, recruiting 20 participants
and fundraising over $2,000
• Developed directory of volunteer information for 48 community organizations
Western Illinois University: Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Program Macomb, IL
Graduate Practicum Student Jan. 2017 - May 2017
• Served as academic advisor to non-traditional students
• Participated in the program’s application, admissions, and appeals process

RECOGNITIONS
Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Recipient of Dea Forney Alumni Scholarship Nov. 2017
• Award for demonstration of exceptional potential through scholarship, leadership, and service
Monmouth College: Safe Space Training Monmouth, IL
Co-Facilitator Oct. 26, 2017
• Led training for faculty and staff on LGBTQ identities and inclusion practices
Western Illinois University: Office of Student Activities Leadership Awards Macomb, IL
Advisor of the Year Nominee March 2017

SKILLS
Languages
• Proficient in French and Italian
• Currently studying Korean, Spanish, and Japanese
Computer
• Experienced with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Applications

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