Internship
Helen Ruiz
------------ • Los Angeles, CA • ------------
Education
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Expected Graduation: 2020
Communication major
College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
Associate of Arts: Communication Studies Graduation: 2018
Honors : Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Sigma Chi Eta Honors Society
Awards : CCCFA Gold Medalist in Informative Speaking
Phi Rho Pi Silver Medalist in Informative Speaking
Leadership
University of Southern California , Trojan Debate Squad; Treasurer Spring 2019
College of the Canyons , COC Speech Team; Events Director Fall 2018
College of the Canyons , Communication Studies Club; Historian Spring 2018
College of the Canyons , Communication Studies Club; Treasurer Fall 2017
Experience
EduCare Foundation Fall 2017- Fall 2018
Mentor Van Nuys, CA
? Mentored students in a variety of after-school programs, allowing them to build
positive attitudes towards both academic success and extracurricular fulfillment
? Coached the JV Softball team during preseason, giving players the foundational
knowledge about the sport, instilling the value of discipline and diligence among them
? Tutored students in Biology, Chemistry, English, and Algebra, providing them with the
confidence needed to complete assignments and improve test scores
Method Campaigns Fall 2016
Canvasser Santa Clarita, CA
? Provided accessibility to registration sheets to unregistered voters, prompting them to
participate in the 2016 Election
? Persuaded inactive voters to become informed about options that would appear on
their ballot beyond the topics focused on by mainstream media, removing polarized
sentiment from the election and increasing engagement
? Maintained organization of paperwork and gained experience with prompt data-entry
Skills
Native Spanish speaker • Microsoft Office Suite • Organization • Public speaking
*references available upon request
Helen Ruiz
------------ • Los Angeles, CA • ------------
Education
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Expected Graduation: 2020
Communication major
College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
Associate of Arts: Communication Studies Graduation: 2018
Honors : Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Sigma Chi Eta Honors Society
Awards : CCCFA Gold Medalist in Informative Speaking
Phi Rho Pi Silver Medalist in Informative Speaking
Leadership
University of Southern California , Trojan Debate Squad; Treasurer Spring 2019
College of the Canyons , COC Speech Team; Events Director Fall 2018
College of the Canyons , Communication Studies Club; Historian Spring 2018
College of the Canyons , Communication Studies Club; Treasurer Fall 2017
Experience
EduCare Foundation Fall 2017- Fall 2018
Mentor Van Nuys, CA
? Mentored students in a variety of after-school programs, allowing them to build
positive attitudes towards both academic success and extracurricular fulfillment
? Coached the JV Softball team during preseason, giving players the foundational
knowledge about the sport, instilling the value of discipline and diligence among them
? Tutored students in Biology, Chemistry, English, and Algebra, providing them with the
confidence needed to complete assignments and improve test scores
Method Campaigns Fall 2016
Canvasser Santa Clarita, CA
? Provided accessibility to registration sheets to unregistered voters, prompting them to
participate in the 2016 Election
? Persuaded inactive voters to become informed about options that would appear on
their ballot beyond the topics focused on by mainstream media, removing polarized
sentiment from the election and increasing engagement
? Maintained organization of paperwork and gained experience with prompt data-entry
Skills
Native Spanish speaker • Microsoft Office Suite • Organization • Public speaking
*references available upon request