This curriculum vitae outlines Jodie Ficca's education and experience. She earned a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Idaho in 2012 and is working to complete an M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the same institution. Her academic background focuses on anthropological theory, research methods, social and political organization, diversity issues, and social protest movements. She has internship experience assisting with childcare provider accreditation and front office work. Ficca has also held leadership roles in food service management.

1. Jodie A. Ficca
CURRICULUM VITAE
Jerathedog0744@yahoo.com
509-484-8300
4827 N. Nelson St., Spokane, WA 99217
Education (Ave. 3.4 gpa)
M.A. Cultural Anthropology (still need to defend Thesis) Aug 2012 – Dec 2014
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS)
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844
B.S. Sociology with English Minor Aug 2007 – May 2012
Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, CLASS,
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844
Foreign Language Dept./Spanish (gain credits for Univ. of WA) Oct 1986 – May 1986
Seattle Central Community College, Capital Hill, Seattle, WA 99133
Travel/Office Administration Degree Jan 1983 -- Oct 1983
Kinman Business University/Trend Colleges (now closed)
Spokane, WA 99224
General Studies/Business Emphasis Sept 1979 – June 1982
Moscow High School, Moscow, ID 83843 (honors)
Relevant Classes at the University of Idaho (most recent first)
Spring 2014- INTR (Interdisciplinary) 504: Social Theory/Cultural Studies
Various Professors: Jen Ladino (English Lit.); Dr. Stacy Camp (Archaeology);
And Dr. Sean Quinlan (History)
 Anthropological Theory; in-depth study of Freud, Gramsci, Foucault, etc.
with focus on social and political issues and applied to modernity.
Graduate level presentation, reading, and discussion.
ANTH 521: Contemporary Issues/Anthropological Theory
Various: Dr. Don Tyler (Physical Anthropology); Dr. Laura Putsche (Cultural
Anthropology); Dr. Rodney Frey (Cultural Anthro.); and Dr. Mark Warner (Dept.
Chair and Archaeology Professor)
 Graduate level with presentation, reading, discussion and thesis formation
and presentation of “The Dark Tourism of Protest.”
Fall 2013 - ANTH 504: Anthropology of Tourism
Dr. Stacy Camp, Professor and Director of Bowers Anthropological Lab

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 Research on developing thesis: “The Dark Tourism of Protest: Specifically
the Occupy Movement.”
POLS (Political Science) 587: Political Violence/Revolution
Dr. Lisa Carlson, Professor
 Focused on history and terminology of political violence and revolution
globally with study on the process of protest and dissent in various
political systems.
Spring 2013- ANTH 510: Research Methods/Anthropology
Michael Yoder, Instructor
 Anthropological qualitative vs. quantitative methodology, research tactics,
and terminology. Applied at the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to
ensure research ability and licensing.
ANTH 528: Social and Political Organization
Dr. Laura Putsche, Professor (and nominated for the Woman Professor of the
Year)
 History of tribal to modern social and political organization practices with
a focus on hierarchy and lineage.
Fall 2012- ANTH 562: Human Issues/Domestic and International
Dr. Laura Putsche, Professor
 History of modern political organization and its societal influence.
Research, team projects, and presentation.
Spring 2012- ENG 483: African American Literature
Janis Johnson, Asst. Professor
 Reading, discussion, and reflective papers. Helped with fundraising and
participated in “2012 National African American Read-In” Project in Feb.
2012 with poetry readings.
Fall 2011- BUS (Interdisciplinary/Business) 404: Unleashed Thinking
Ron Walters, Adjunct Professor (from Seattle)
 Team projects involving critically thinking about true diversity in the
business world designed for innovative economic, social, and
environmental global solutions with research and presentation.
SOC (Sociology) 498: Development of Social Theory
Dr. Patrick Gillham, Professor
 Study of traditional theorists and modern global theories with reading,
research, quizzes, and presentation.

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SOC 301: Diversity and Stratification
Dr. Ryanne Pilgeram, Professor
 Race relations through research, discussion, and presentation. Participated
in Service Learning Project assisting local advocacy for the homeless in
Moscow, ID. Attended all day workshop “Finding the Center 2011” which
has since become the Northwest Action Center based in Coeur d’Alene
(NCJWAC), an advocacy group for race relations in the Northwest.
Summer 2011-ANTH 327: Belief Systems
Brian Codr, Instructor
 In-depth reading, discussion, research, and presentation on diverse belief
systems and culture.
Spring 2011- SOC 427: Racial and Ethnic Relations
Dr. Ryanne Pilgeram, Professor
 Focused on diversity, advocacy, and racial tension through research and
presentation.
SOC 310: Methods of Social Research
Dr. Melanie Nieully, Asst. Professor
 Conducted campus-wide surveys and collected data and statistics for
“Religion and Youth Today” research as a final team project. Learned how
to use spreadsheets and statistics.
Fall 2010- SOC 439: Inequalities and the Justice System
Dr. Brian Wolf, Professor
 Addressed racial issues connected to the current justice system and its
effects on society.
Spring 2010- SOC 343: Political Sociology
Dr. Patrick Gillham, Professor
 Critical thinking with readings and quizzes on politics and its role in
sociological issues.
Fall 2010- SOC 450: Dynamics of Social Protest
Dr. Patrick Gillham, Professor
 Readings, reflective writings, and presentations on social protest and
current political issues.

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Academic Club and Conferences
University of Idaho Sociology Club Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
 Involvement in meetings, informational films, research and fund-raising
opportunities for Sociology students. Also traveled to first Occupy
Movement in Seattle with college travel funds in Nov., 2011 for
independent research used in thesis.
Conferences
 Attended 66th Annual Northwest Anthropological Conference (NWAC) in
Portland, OR in 2013, where I presented “The Anthropology of #Occupy#,
Art, and Literature.” Attended 67th Annual NWAC in Bellingham, WA in
2014, where I presented “The Occupy Movement, Materialism, and
Tourism.”
Individual Research
 Attended #OccupyPhiladelphia# National Gathering #1 (Natgat1-2012)
for participatory observation and ethnography of the Occupy Movement
for my Master’s Thesis “Tourism and the Occupy Movement” to be
defended May, 2015.
 Attended #OccupySacramento#(Natgat3-2014) to add to my thesis, but
failed to defend it in time. It is still on hold.
Internship/Trainee/Work Study
Clerical/Administrative/Data Entry Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
IdahoSTARS Project, Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD)
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844
IdahoSTARS@uidaho.edu (208)885-8067
Contact: Brenda Ingalls, IdahoSTARS Statewide Training Coordinator or
Jenny Coan, Program Advisor
 Assisted in facilitating Idaho Childcare Providers in accreditation for the State of
Idaho and the IdahoSTARS training project
 Entered and managed data as well as spreadsheets on Windows 2010 and Excel
for Childcare providers and trainers
 Exercised customer service skills in answering questions over the phone about the
website, navigation, and general information on the program/fielded calls
 Used both paper and electronic filing systems and faxed, printed, and composed
letters to providers and trainers
 Coordinated mass mailings, and assumed all other duties while supervisors were
away

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Front Desk/Travel Authorizations/Core Dept. Jan 2011 – Jan 2012
Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD)
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844
(208) 885-6000 Contact: Yvonne Wright, Business and Human Resources Manager
 Provided front office assistance with phones and greeting and re-directing
walk-ins
 Filed, faxed, and managed four printers and ordered supplies for the office
 Assisted in research, data entry, printing labels and mass mailings
 Provided support with contracts, Departmental Claim Vouchers, Credit
Card forms, and Employee Travel forms
 Assisted in the “Artwalk” with taking in and labeling artwork, printing
cards with the artwork, taking pictures, aiding in providing frames and
hanging, as well as being cashier the night of the Artwalk and helping to
set up food and clean up later
Work Study/Trainee Sept 2007 – Sept 2008
College of Natural Resources (CNR)
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844
(208)885-6243
Debi Zennar, Immediate Supervisor
 Assisted in scanning documents, data entry, photocopying, and light building
maintenance
Work—Related Conference
Internship/IdahoSTARS Project (CDHD) Oct 15-18, 2013
The National Registry Alliance Conference 2013
“Defining the Professional Development Landscape”
Coeur d’Alene, ID 82815
 Researched trivia and crafted 14 one-gallon “Theme Jars” as table centerpieces
for the conference as well as helped set them up and move them room to room
 As Host Region for the conference, also researched trivial facts for five
participatory states, printed labels, made mass mailings, and helped with other
décor
Leadership Roles in Other Employment
Kitchen Management Oct 2004 – Oct 2007
The Breakfast Club May 1997 – May 1999
Moscow, ID 83843
(208)883-6481
Contact: Kevin Clary, Owner or Griffin, General Manager
 Ordered menu items, received shipments, and stocked products

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 Prepared and cooked menu items
 Catered large parties up to 150
 Facilitated skill, efficiency, and stayed within the waste and order budget
 Scheduled up to 10 employees, hired and fired, and trained all
Kitchen/Bar Manager May 2002 – June 2003
Mingles Bar and Grill Oct 1991 – May 1996
Moscow, ID 83843
Gary Welch, Ex-Owner
(208) 882-2050
 Managed 5-6 employees per shift in the kitchen, as well as in the bar/restaurant
 Ordered, received, and stocked menu items
 Planned, prepared, and served menu items
 Catered groups up to 150
 Facilitated skill and efficiency in the workplace
 Counted and made deposit and took over for the general manager when he left
 General cashier work, customer service (waitressing and bartending), and
bookkeeping