Abbie Ann Ray

3950 Lake Shore Drive Apt 429E Chicago, IL 60613 Education Master of Education in Higher Education Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Human Services Minors in International Studies, Psychology, and Women and Gender Studies Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois May 2012 John Felice Rome Center Rome, Italy; Summer Session 2010 Experience Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) for United States Department of State 2012-Present Ensure SEVIS record keeping is current and complaint with the U.S. Department of State regulations Administer letters on the behalf of J-1 visa participants to the Department of Homeland Security Issue DS-2019 forms to foreign agencies overseas Work and Travel Operations Coordinator for Greenheart International, Chicago, IL Assist J-1 Visa participants upon arrival to the United States Review and process J-1 Visa participant applications and inquires Create and design program materials and data related to the program Provide international partners with resources and assistance 2012-Present abbiearay@gmail.com (952)-797-2585

Head of Outreach of Loyola Universitys Peer Mentor Program, Chicago, IL 2009- 2012 Developed efforts to ensure consistent and quality interactions between mentors and mentees Maintained one-on-one logs, money cards, and processed tutorials Assisted first-year students in becoming familiar with University resources Constituent Intern at Senator Richard J. Durbin Office, Chicago, IL Drafted letters to Illinois constituents regarding individual concerns Assisted the Constituent Services department and Senate Aide Kambium Bucker Entered data for new constituent cases received for the Senator Resident Assistant at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Managed resident conflict Educated residents on campus resources Enforced University policies Facilitated educational programs for on-campus residents Community Development Intern at Porchlight Counseling, Evanston, IL Planned and coordinated the spring benefit fundraiser Collaborated with local businesses to find sponsorship for the organization Fall 2011

2010- 2011

Spring 2010

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Adobe, Camtasia, Pivotal Tracker Able to balance multiple competing priorities and work in a high stress environment Strong organizational, written, and communication skills Knowledgeable in SEVIS and U.S. Department of State visa regulations