1. Elizabeth C. Browder
744 W. Fullerton, #204
Chicago, IL 60614
(219) 218-3445
lizziebrowder@sbcglobal.net
Education DePaul University, Chicago, IL Expected June
2011
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies G.P.A. 3.6/4.0
Concentration in Urban Development
Minor in Urban Geography & Planning
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate
Course Spanish (2 years in College) Cultural Exchange
Work Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Urban Planning
Skills Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Organizational Skills: communication, networking, task-oriented
Personal Qualities: organized, independent, friendly
Experience City of Chicago Department of Zoning & Land Use Planning summer
2010
Intern, Ordinance Review Division
• Help maintain files of permit and building plan review submissions
• Assist with site research and site visits
• Acquired working knowledge of Chicago Zoning Ordinance
Study Abroad: Netherlands, Belgium & France, Europe December 2009
Participant
• Studied the cultural and social impacts of globalization throughout Europe
• Examined postcolonial relationships and ethnic mix of people in European cities
• Used European train systems for travel between countries and nearby towns
International Studies Program, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2008 –Present
Student Worker
• Secretarial duties for the office
• Advise peers on undergraduate requirements
• Customer service, office decorum, taking directions and following rules
Leadership Office of Student Life, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2010 –Present
Student Life Intern
• Develop and administer workshops to foster student organization success
• Compile updates for weekly Student Life Online Newsletter
• Keep weekly office hours to meet with and advise fellow student leaders
Alpha Sigma Alpha: Delta Eta chapter, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2009 –
Present
Chapter President
• Direct weekly chapter meetings of 70 women
2. • Collaborate with 6 executive board officers and 5 advisors to carry out chapter operations
• Serve as a delegate to Alpha Sigma Alpha’s 2010 National Convention & Leadership
Conference
Panhellenic Council, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2008 –2009
Vice President of Recruitment
• Coordinated and facilitated Fall Sorority Recruitment 2009
• Worked closely with Student Life Professionals to access resources for the event
• Learned leadership skills and how to work with executive boards of other organizations
International Studies Program, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2008 –Present
Student Representative (1 of 2)
• Represent student opinions in department meetings
• Worked on the Spring 2009 Faculty Search for the department
Activities Alpha Sigma Alpha 2007 –Present
Student Government Association 2008 –2009
Order of Omega 2009 –Present
Rho Lambda 2009 –Present
Gamma Theta Upsilon 2010 –Present
Awards DePaul University Dean’s List all quarters in attendance 2007 –Present
Arthur J. Schmitt Scholarship for Student Leaders 2008 –2009
Panhellenic Chapter President of the Year, DePaul 2010 –2011
Chapter President of Panhellenic Chapter of Excellence, DePaul 2010 –2011
Leadership DePaul University’s Winter Leadership Conference 2007
Training Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Annual District 8 Conference 2007 –2009
Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values Conference 2009 (February)
Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute 2009 (June)
Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute 2009 (July)
Alpha Sigma Alpha’s National Convention 2010 (July)
References Professor Michael McIntyre mmcintyr@depaul.edu
International Studies Program Director (773) 325-7877
Professor Winifred Curran wcurran@depaul.edu
Academic Advisor (773) 325-7873
Shannon Greybar-Milliken sgreybar@depaul.edu
Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator (773) 325-7361