Mary Ishaya's Resume
Mary Ishaya
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EDUCATION
Arizona State University May 2019
College of Liberal Art and Sciences
Political Science, B.A, Justice Studies, B.A.
Minors: Theatre
Summa Cum Laude
University of Oxford Summer 2017
English and Italian Literature Studies
INTERPERSONAL/ TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Event Coordination
• Multilingual: English, Neo-Aramaic, Spanish, French (Basic)
• Microsoft Office/ Google Suite
• Data Analysis & Entry
• R Programming
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Public Policy Development
• American Foreign Policy
• Immigration and Justice
• Political Deviance and the Law
• Computer Literacy
• Research in Justice Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• The Federal Savings Bank May 2020 – Present
Closing Analyst
• Evaluate closing documents and collateral package to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Etuti Institute May 2020 – Present
Leadership Coach
• Youth leader bringing young adults together to provide them with leadership skills for future opportunities in higher education. Encouraged young adults gain self-awareness in their goals, as well as develop objectives they will achieve during their lifetime.
• Assyrian Policy Institute April 2020 – Present
Research Assistant Internship
• Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data to create research reports on the Assyrian community residing in the Middle East. Additional tasks include conducting interviews with NGOs working with the Assyrian minority, along with presenting findings in project meetings. Two reports awaiting publishing.
• The Assyrian Journal January 2018 – June 2020 Freelance Journalist
• Journalist interviewing top Assyrian policy makers and religious leaders on their contribution to the recognition on the indigenous Assyrian minorities in Iraq and the states, along with the progress on recognizing the Assyrian Genocide. Wrote articles to the Assyrian public based on the data collected.
• Starbucks November 2015 – August 2019
Barista Trainer
• Analyzed the potential role Starbucks can take in higher education with former CEO Howard Schultz.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
• Phi Beta Kappa (Honors Society) Inducted May 2019
Honors Member
• Honor society that distinguishes students with high academic standing and leadership qualities.
• Assyrian Student Association August 2016- May 2019
President
• Coordinated events to raise awareness for the ongoing Assyrian Genocide in North Iraq and Syria.
• ASU Shakespearean Club August 2016– May 2018
Secretary
• Tracked meeting minutes and help direct school productions while taking apart as actor/musician.
• Starlight Community Theatre August 2017 – May 2019
Marketing Director
• As the Marketing Director, I reached out to various outlets to bring an audience to Starlight productions.
• Undergraduate Student Government August 2015 – May 2016
Director of Services
• As the Director, I planned and executed large scale events for the University’s spirit events.
Mary Ishaya
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EDUCATION
Arizona State University May 2019
College of Liberal Art and Sciences
Political Science, B.A, Justice Studies, B.A.
Minors: Theatre
Summa Cum Laude
University of Oxford Summer 2017
English and Italian Literature Studies
INTERPERSONAL/ TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Event Coordination
• Multilingual: English, Neo-Aramaic, Spanish, French (Basic)
• Microsoft Office/ Google Suite
• Data Analysis & Entry
• R Programming
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Public Policy Development
• American Foreign Policy
• Immigration and Justice
• Political Deviance and the Law
• Computer Literacy
• Research in Justice Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• The Federal Savings Bank May 2020 – Present
Closing Analyst
• Evaluate closing documents and collateral package to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Etuti Institute May 2020 – Present
Leadership Coach
• Youth leader bringing young adults together to provide them with leadership skills for future opportunities in higher education. Encouraged young adults gain self-awareness in their goals, as well as develop objectives they will achieve during their lifetime.
• Assyrian Policy Institute April 2020 – Present
Research Assistant Internship
• Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data to create research reports on the Assyrian community residing in the Middle East. Additional tasks include conducting interviews with NGOs working with the Assyrian minority, along with presenting findings in project meetings. Two reports awaiting publishing.
• The Assyrian Journal January 2018 – June 2020 Freelance Journalist
• Journalist interviewing top Assyrian policy makers and religious leaders on their contribution to the recognition on the indigenous Assyrian minorities in Iraq and the states, along with the progress on recognizing the Assyrian Genocide. Wrote articles to the Assyrian public based on the data collected.
• Starbucks November 2015 – August 2019
Barista Trainer
• Analyzed the potential role Starbucks can take in higher education with former CEO Howard Schultz.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
• Phi Beta Kappa (Honors Society) Inducted May 2019
Honors Member
• Honor society that distinguishes students with high academic standing and leadership qualities.
• Assyrian Student Association August 2016- May 2019
President
• Coordinated events to raise awareness for the ongoing Assyrian Genocide in North Iraq and Syria.
• ASU Shakespearean Club August 2016– May 2018
Secretary
• Tracked meeting minutes and help direct school productions while taking apart as actor/musician.
• Starlight Community Theatre August 2017 – May 2019
Marketing Director
• As the Marketing Director, I reached out to various outlets to bring an audience to Starlight productions.
• Undergraduate Student Government August 2015 – May 2016
Director of Services
• As the Director, I planned and executed large scale events for the University’s spirit events.