| Teresa V. Rice tvrice at gmail dot com |
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| Education |
Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (international), May 2000 Minor: English Language (Linguistics). Capstone Course: International Protection of Human Rights (also studied Biology for 4 years) University of Wales at Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, Wales, UK International Exchange Student, Spring 1997. |
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| Work Experience |
Receptionist Hall & Martin Law Offices, N. Syracuse, NY, February 2006 - December 2006 * Answer phones, directing calls or providing information as appropriate. * Carry out tasks for accounts payable and receivable. * Maintain files and process old files for storage. * Copying, typing, forms processing as needed. * Software utilized in carrying out duties: MS Word, Internet Explorer; Equipment: fax machine, copier, typewriter. Schueler Marketing & Publishing Temporary Contractor, Marketing Contemporary Personnel Staffing, Syracuse, NY, September 2005 - December 2005 * Provided administrative and research support to senior management. * Produced quote requests, assembled reference materials for clients, tracked vendor progress and quality control on printing and production jobs, proofread advertising copy, created charts for advertising materials. * Software utilized for duties: MS Outlook, Internet Explorer, MS Excel, Word, and Access. HSBC Temporary Contractor, Escrow Insurance Dept. HSBC Mortgage Corp. Appleone Staffing Services, Buffalo, NY, April 2005 - July 2005 * Review and update insurance coverage information for mortgage properties and disburse premium payments, ensuring timely delivery of payment for the maintenance of coverage. * Customer service related to insurance issues as needed. * Software utilized for duties: Lotus Notes; Maxmilion; Internet Explorer; and MS Excel, Word, and Access. Senior Secretary / Office Coordinator Higher Education, School of Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, August 2002 - March 2005 * Manage and coordinate departmental administrative operations. * Provide administrative assistance and secretarial support to the department. * Maintain department files, mailing lists, databases, and resources inventory. * Greet office visitors, ensure timely response to inquiries, carry out routine office correspondence. * Encourage interest in program and disseminate program information. * Software utilized in carrying out duties: MS Office, Internet Explorer, GroupWise, FileMakerPro, PeopleSoft, Brio Executive Administrative Assistant Syracuse Habitat for Humanity, Syracuse, NY, July 2001 - August 2002 * Provide administrative and secretarial support to affiliate Executive Director, President, Vice President, and Board of Directors as requested. * Carry out tasks for accounts payable and receivable and donation acknowledgement. * Maintain affiliate files, mailing lists, databases, and resources inventory. * Train and supervise affiliate office volunteers. * Greet affiliate office visitors, ensure timely response to inquiries, and carry out routine office correspondence. * Software utilized in carrying out duties: MS Office, Internet Explorer, Peachtree Accounting Software Book Seller Waldenbooks (Shoppingtown), Dewitt, NY, December 2000 - October 2001 * Assisted customers in locating and choosing merchandise * Operated register * Maintained store organization, selected and ordered books for Social Science and Science Fiction sections. File Clerk, Policy Preparation Clerk Agway Insurance, Inc., Dewitt, NY, January - July 2001 * Helped maintain organization of files and file department. * Filled requests for information and files. * Exercised quality control of insurance output, including proofreading of policies prior to mailing. Networking Assistant, Help Desk Assistant, Lab Monitor Computer User Services, Utica College, August 1995 - May 2000 * Helped to maintain campus wide computer network, faculty and staff computers, and student computer labs. * Assisted users with computer problems. Program Assistant Intensive ESL Program, Utica College, July - August 1999 * Assisted group of international students in increasing their understanding of English language and American culture. Floor Associate OfficeMax, Dewitt, NY, December 1998 - January 1999, July - August 1998 * Provided assistance to customers. * Maintained stock levels and appearance of sales floor. * Commended in report made by corporate office's "secret shopper." |
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| Community Service |
English Conversation Group Leader Slutzker Center for International Services, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, October 2002 - December 2002 * Facilitate weekly information conversation among group of international students. * Initiate discussions about American culture. * Provide opportunity for sharing the culture and experiences of each of the students. * Encourage practice of English conversation skills. Volunteer Syracuse Habitat for Humanity, Syracuse, NY, March - July 2001 * Carried out tasks for accounts payable and receivable and donation acknowledgement. | ||||||||
| Honors |
Candidate, U.S. Fulbright Student Grant 2003/2004 Utica College Student Life Award April 2000 Special Recognition for service to Utica College Athletics and Fencing Club April 2000 Early Admission as Honors Student, Utica College of Syracuse University August 1995 Accepted and attended 1 year prior to receipt of high school diploma |
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| Service & Activities |
Syracuse University Oratorio Society, member August 2004-May 2007 Syracuse RPC Choral Ensemble, member August 2004-May 2007 Utica College Fencing Club, President August 1997-May 2000, member August 1995-May 2000 Utica College Christian Fellowship, organizer and member August 1996-May 2000 Herodotus (History Club of Utica College), Vice President August 1998-May 1999 Asa Gray Biological Society, member August 1995-May 1999 Utica College Orientation Leader 1998 Philosophy Club, member August 1997-May 1998 Empire State Games, Women's Open Foil Fencing Competition, competitor 1998, 1996 America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk, participant February 1998 University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Fencing Club, member 1997 Utica College Honors Association and Program August 1995-December 1996 Utica College Admissions Ambassador 1996 Utica College Admissions Phone Counseling 1996 Utica College Choir, member August 1995-May 1996 |
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| Relevant Classes
*taken at Utica |
Political Science (and close kindred) International Protection of Human Rights (GOV 464) Spring 2000 International Political Economy (GOV 368) Spring 2000 Civil Liberties (GOV 346) Spring 2000 International Law (GOV 364) Fall 1999 American Foreign Policy (GOV 365) Fall 1999 Political Ideas & Ideologies (GOV 281) Fall 1999 American Political Parties & Elections (GOV 212) Fall 1999 Contemporary International Problems: Focus on the Middle East (IST 400) Summer 1999 International Relations (PSC 261) Spring 1999 World Cultures (GEO 172) Summer 1998 (at Syracuse University) The United States in the World (HIS 308) Spring 1998 Germany in the Nazi Era (HIS 381) Spring 1998 European & Global Environmental Issues (UCC 280) Spring 1997 (in Wales) Comparative Politics (PSC 102) Fall 1995
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| References |
Available upon request to tvrice at gmail dot com. |
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