Cassandra has experience in international relations through internships with the U.S. Department of State researching the correlation between female genital mutilation and Ebola in Africa. She also has marketing experience from an internship at a boutique where she increased sales. As an admissions volunteer at Wellesley College, she hosts prospective students and answers questions. She is pursuing degrees in international relations and French from Wellesley College with a 3.5 GPA and took political science courses at MIT with a 5.0 GPA. Her extracurricular activities include leadership development and serving as president of public relations for her high school student council.

1. Experience
STUDENT FOREIGN SERVICE INTERN, U.S. DEPT. OF STATE, WASHINGTON D.C. (AUGUST 2015-PRESENT)
Completed research projects on the correlation between Female Genital Mutilation (FGM/C) and Ebola
in sub-Saharan Africa. Assisted the Senior Policy Advisor to Saharan Africa. Research required
evaluating policy briefs and UNICEF reports and summarizing data.
MARKETING INTERN, LUCKY B BOUTIQUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN (MAY 2015-AUGUST 2015)
Learned how to perform under limited supervision and honed marketing and sales experience
including selling $700 worth of merchandise in a 7 hour period. Designed and maintained a budget
for the business and learned basic finance and accounting skills. Utilized knowledge of CSS, JavaScript,
and JQuery coding languages to maintain boutique website. Drafted and published web material
including clever descriptions for many of the sale items.
ADMISSIONS VOLUNTEER HOST, WELLESLEY COLLEGE, WELLESLEY,MA (JANUARY 2015-PRESENT)
Hosted prospective students, represented the college, and acquired public relations skills in answering
difficult questions from prospective students and parents.
Education
WELLESLEY COLLEGE (DEGREE ANTICIPATED 2018)
BA in International Relations (Concentration in Economics) and French, GPA 3.5 (unofficial)
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Courses completed in Political Science. Cumulative GPA 5.0 (out of 5.0)
ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (2010-2014)
Academic Honors Diploma, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 4.7
Extracurricular
WELLESLEY BLUEPRINT FOR LEADERSHIP COHORT
Developed leadership skills and mentoring skills. Networked amongst leaders on campus who were
also selected to participate.
ZIONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL - PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, EXECUTIVE BOARD
Served as the liaison between the student body and the council. Effectively headed a committee to
promote on council events. Strengthened public relations skills.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Foreign-exchange participant in Brest, France for 7 weeks; recipient of the Award of Excellence.
Classes studied while abroad: French Literature, Linguistics, Culture, and Grammar.
Skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Powerpoint. Excellent writing
and presentation skills. Thorough experience in leadership positions. Ability to operate well under
deadlines and handle stress effectively. Skilled interpersonal communication abilities.
Cassandra Marion Allen
(317) 690 - 5241 callen10@wellesley.edu / callen10@mit.edu 21 Wellesley College Road, Unit 1033,