Brenna Rivas Resume
Brenna Rivas
References given upon request
Education________________________________________________________________________
Calvin University � Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Expected graduation: May 2020
Major: Spanish, Minor: Political Science
Professional Experience________________________________________________________________________
Academic Assistant, Summer 2019
The School of New York Times � New York City, NY
�Worked 40+ hours a week aiding students photo- journalistic program at the School of New York Times
�Organized field trips, communicated with vendors, and assisted with logistics in and outside of the
classroom with New York Times photojournalists
�Voted to become the first Liason on the staff with an increase of salary
�Communicated with Director or Program about the needs of employees and residents
�Reformed Diversity and Inclusion training curriculum for staff employees
Residence Life Intern, 2019 - 2020
Calvin University � Grand Rapids, MI
�Received job after a year of service as a Resident Assistant
�Currently working on a proposal to reshape Residence Life so that it better supports students of diversity,
low social-economic status, and reside internationally
�Organized Resident Assistant Training month and set up 30 simulations for practice sessions
Multicultural Student Development Intern, 2019 - 2020
Calvin University � Grand Rapids, MI
�Revamped the department�s Mentoring curriculum, creating 50% more participation than the previous
year
� Organized and assisted with Orientation week for incoming freshman, including managing
communication with parents and providing logistics
�Received this position after being nominated when a seasoned staff member left the office
Brenna Rivas
References given upon request
Education________________________________________________________________________
Calvin University � Grand Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Expected graduation: May 2020
Major: Spanish, Minor: Political Science
Professional Experience________________________________________________________________________
Academic Assistant, Summer 2019
The School of New York Times � New York City, NY
�Worked 40+ hours a week aiding students photo- journalistic program at the School of New York Times
�Organized field trips, communicated with vendors, and assisted with logistics in and outside of the
classroom with New York Times photojournalists
�Voted to become the first Liason on the staff with an increase of salary
�Communicated with Director or Program about the needs of employees and residents
�Reformed Diversity and Inclusion training curriculum for staff employees
Residence Life Intern, 2019 - 2020
Calvin University � Grand Rapids, MI
�Received job after a year of service as a Resident Assistant
�Currently working on a proposal to reshape Residence Life so that it better supports students of diversity,
low social-economic status, and reside internationally
�Organized Resident Assistant Training month and set up 30 simulations for practice sessions
Multicultural Student Development Intern, 2019 - 2020
Calvin University � Grand Rapids, MI
�Revamped the department�s Mentoring curriculum, creating 50% more participation than the previous
year
� Organized and assisted with Orientation week for incoming freshman, including managing
communication with parents and providing logistics
�Received this position after being nominated when a seasoned staff member left the office