Administrative Assistant Executive

Grace Joy

****@****.*** 724-***-**** *** Sears Drive, New Alexandria, PA 15670

EDUCATION Rice University Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts - Social Policy Analysis Aug 2020 - May 2024

● Cumulative GPA: 3.81/4.0

● Minors: Anthropology

● Awards: Questbridge National Scholars (2020), President’s Honor Roll (2021) University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, UK

Social Policy - Study Abroad Jan 2023 - May 2023

● Grade: (A)

L’Institut Catholique de Toulouse Toulouse, France French Studies - Study Abroad May 2022 - June 2022

● Grade: (A)

● Taught elementary school classes and conducted interviews in a 6-week French immersion program RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Baker Institute for Public Policy - Development Associate Remote May 2024 - Current

● Analyze financial data to identify trends, support fundraising strategies, and ensure transparency in reporting

● Process and document receipts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations Baker Institute for Public Policy - Administrative Assistant Houston, TX Sept 2021 - May 2024

● Worked alongside the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Baker Institute, as well as other senior staff, to provide vital support in a security-sensitive setting

● Performed background research and wrote, edited, and reviewed documents

● Conducted routine office duties

● Assisted with receptions and events

Notable Projects

■ Baker Institute 30th Anniversary Gala

● Successfully organized a prestigious gala event featuring Secretary Hillary Clinton and Secretary James Baker III, raising substantial funds for research activities at the Baker Institute for Public Policy

● Managed invite lists, event logistics, security coordination for VIP accommodations, and collaborated with stakeholders to secure funding

Yaziji Law Firm - Legal Intern Houston, TX Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

● Reviewed and analyzed legal documents and police reports to support case strategies and ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations

● Conducted extensive legal research on immigration law, asylum policies, and relevant case precedents to support attorneys in preparing asylum cases and immigration petitions for clients Herischi Human Rights Law Center - Legal Intern Washington, D.C. June 2023 - Aug 2023

● Collaborated with a team of human rights lawyers to utilize the Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA) and Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to target banks and other organizations that funneled money to terrorist organizations

● Compiled research for immigration clients and facilitated visa processing Rice University’s Archaeological Field Project - Field Research Archaeologist Basanga, Zambia June 2021 - Aug 2021

● Field Technician

Excavated animal remains, jewelry, and pottery during a 5-week archaeological dig at Mwanamaimpa, Zambia

Compiled detailed research reports, mapped excavation levels, and diagrammed artifact placements, soil distribution, features, and other significant areas of interest to perform data analysis

Conducted in-depth interviews with local people to research and investigate thatching practices in Basanga, Zambia CLUBS Mock Trial - Lead Attorney & Witness Houston, TX Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

● Analyzed mock civil cases and prepared arguments for prosecution and defense positions

● Wrote and conducted direct and cross examinations as both a witness and an attorney SKILLS & __INTERESTS Skills: French (Advanced-Proficient) Spanish (Advanced-Proficient) Swahili (Conversational) R Excel Data Entry ArcGis

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