Katrin Halpern
1575 South Levick, St. Apt. 6 Moscow, ID 83843 ▪ 208-450-5055 ▪halp9115@outlook.com
EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, With Honors
B.A. Degree Political Science
B.A. Degree English
May 2016
B.A. Berklee, College of Music, Graduation 2027 in teaching & performance
WORK/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Data Input Specialist
Conservation Initiative
Moscow, ID
Summer-Fall 2016 (40 hrs/week)
● Input campaign data using votebuilder minivan software, completed projects to promote conservation.
Campaign Manager
Paulette Jordan Campaign Moscow, ID
Summer-Fall 2016 (50 hrs/week)
● Managed a campaign, worked fundraising, recruited and managed volunteers by running weekly phone
banks.
● Multitasked in a high throughput office environment and worked 12 hour days completing projects,
canvassing and advertising campaigns.
Secretary and Organizer National Political Science Honor Society
Phi Sigma Alpha
Moscow, ID
Spring 2016 (30 hrs/week)
● Organized events and collaborated on restart group by facilitating social media accounts, annual banquets
and meetings.
● Dictated documents, took meeting minutes, updated, drafted, edited and revised the organization’s
constitution and mailed documents.
Summer Organizer and Instructor TRiO
Upward Bound Math and Science Program
Moscow, ID
Summer 2013 (40 hrs/week)
● Organized and developed curriculum for the summer fitness program for TRiO, and developed a strategic
partnership with co-workers, while collaborating with other organizations on campus.
● Built relationships with underprivileged students, managed limited resources and instructed classes.
Canvasser
Nancy Cheney Campaign
Moscow, ID
Fall 2012 (30hrs/week)
● Directed an outreach effort with team, distributed campaign literature door to door and networked with
local agencies in the community.
● Developed campaign strategies to target specific demographics and communicate with local constituencies
and neighborhoods.
Editor Policy and Procedure Manual for TRiO
Upward Bound Math and Science, University of Idaho. Moscow, ID
● Edited and revised the Policy and Procedure Manual for TRiO.
Spring 2009 (15 hrs/week)
● Researched educational policy procedure, legislations and regulations pertaining to the project.
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE:
Alternative Spring Break Jackson (ASB), Wyoming Trip Member
Team Member for Habitat for Humanity Jackson, Wyoming service trip
● Worked on a team building houses for socio-economically disadvantaged families.
Spring 2015
● Learned and implemented building skills, networked and showcased homes with Habitat for Humanity.
● Participated in publicity campaign for ASB by giving an interview for student newspaper the Argonaut.
Events Coordinator OXFAM America Club the University of Idaho
Events coordinator 2015
Fall 2015
● Coordinated, organized and raised public awareness for OXFAM America club.
● Attended meetings and worked toward a team leader position, including seeking out trainings and
collaborating with other organizations on campus for Human Rights events.
Associated Students of the University of Idaho:
Team leader for the ASUI Saturday of Service
Fall 2012
● Lead and organized a group of team members in a restoration project to improve facilities for a local park.
● Attended specialized meetings for the team leaders and organized transportation.
HONORS/AWARDS:
Phi Sigma Alpha Member: Graduated with honors as a member of the National Political Science Honor Society,
2016.
Dean’s List Honoree: Dean’s List honors award recipient for exemplary dedication to studies and academic
achievement, 2015.
Belka, Stephen and Katherine Scholarship: Given to select students for academic achievement, character,
integrity, leadership abilities and good communication skills, 2015.
Stillinger, Nettie Mae Political Science Department Scholarship: Given to the female student and Idaho resident
who excels in her GPA achievements, 2015.
University of Idaho Merit Scholarship: Given to the student who pursues excellence in grades and dedication to
studies, 2012-2014.
Chosen ASB (Alternative Spring Break): Selected by the University of Idaho ASUI (Associated Students of the
University of Idaho) to attend the Americus, Georgia community outreach program, 2013.
Designated Team Leader: Designated as team leader for the ASUI Saturday of Service in community outreach
program in local parks, 2012.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
● Python Coursera, Unix, Charismatic and confident public speaker, Bilingual in German, CPR Certified and
Yoga Instructor (CYI).
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