1. Nykolai Blichar
301A Dixon Hall, Kutztown, PA 19530 | 610-406-7275 | mblic958@live.kutztown.edu
Objective
· Seeking an internship in the field of political science and publicadministration.
Education
B.A. KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA KUTZTOWN, PA
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: InternationalStudies, Women’s and Gender Studies, and PublicAdministration
- GPA: 3.82
Awards & Honors
- Angela Scanzella Women’s and Gender Studies Award Spring 2014
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List Fall 2013 to Present
- Iota Iota Iota Women’s and Gender Studies Honor Society Spring 2015 to Present
- Delta Alpha Pi Honors Society Spring 2015 to Present
- Student Organization Member of the Year 2013 to2014
Skills & Abilities
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Experience facilitating large groups.
- Open minded.
- Strong time management skills.
- Experience holding leadership roles.
- Knowledgeable of current events and international issues.
- Experience with analytical and empirical research.
Related Experience
CHAIR | STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | FALL 2015 TOPRESENT
- Investigate non-academic related issues and concerns.
- Advocate on behalf of the student body
- Ensure a safe environment both off and on campus for students.
- Enforce an appreciation for diversity on campus.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES REPRESENTATIVE | STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARD | FALL 2014 TOPRESENT
- Represent and advocate for the students of the College of LiberalArts & Sciences.
- Serve as a liaison between the student body and university administration.
- Serve on university governance committees.
NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE | COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN | SPRING 2015 TO
PRESENT
- Address equity issues in regards to all women at the university.
- Represent the concerns of minority women on campus.
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- Strive to maintain attention on all issues related to gender.
- Inspect the underutilization of talents and perspectives of women at the university.
COORDINATOR | DIVERSITY COALITION | FALL 2014 TO PRESENT
- Advocate for the various diverse communities at the university.
- Address the issues of the diverse populations.
- Facilitate the creation of a diversity standing committee on Student Government Board.
- Relay issues to administrative officials at the university.
Work Experience
UNDERGRADUATE ASSISTANT | GLBTQRESOURCE CENTER | SPRING 2014 TO PRESENT
- Provide a safe space for students,staff, faculty, and administration.
- Facilitate discussion groups.
- Coordinate events to further understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Answer phones calls and provide resources to students about the LGBTQ+ community.
FACILITATOR | CONNETIONS ORIENTATION PROGRAMS | FALL 2014 TOPRESENT
- Facilitate large groups of first year students.
- Represent and be knowledgeable of Kutztown University.
- Provide resources to first year students.
- Engage in team building and motivational activities.
BOX OFFICE ASSSISTANT | KU PRESENTS! | SUMMER 2015 TO PRESENT
- Sell tickets to culturally diverse shows.
- Provide customer service in the box office.
- Be available for KU Presents!Shows.
ADVOCATE | HEART AT KU | SPRING 2014 TO PRESENT
- Provide resources and information to victims of domestic & intimate partner violence.
- Facilitate presentations to university offices and classes about domestic violence.
- Be knowledgeable of policies and laws regarding relationship violence.
- Respect confidentiality and personalprivacy on issues relating to intimate partner violence.
Professional Development
- Human Diversity Conference “Social Justice for All?” Spring 2015
- Human Diversity Conference “Pride &Prejudice” Spring 2014
- American Political Science Association Spring 2015 to Present
- PASSHE Women’s Consortium Spring 2015 to Present
Campus Involvement & Leadership
- Allies of Kutztown University, President Fall 2013 to Present
- Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, President Spring 2014 to Present
- Lambda Delta Xi Diaternity, Founder Fall 2014 to Present
- KU Political Science Club, President Summer 2015 toPresent
- Kutztown University Model United Nations Conference, Secretary Fall 2013 to Spring 2014
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST