Grad Student

Posted on: 2008-08-21

ANGELA E. KOON [email protected] EDUCATION Loyola University Chicago Masters of Arts, Women’s Studies and Gender Studies *Graduation 12/08 *Current GPA- 3.85/4 University of North Carolina, Asheville *Bachelor of Arts, Drama/Acting & Directing *Graduation- May 2002 *GPA- 3.963/4 (Summa cum Laude) PROFESSIONAL Server March 2007-Present In Fine Spirits Chicago, IL • Provide Professional Service in a wine lounge • Knowledgeable of a 25 page wine, craft beer, and spirit list • Maintain organization and cleanliness of facility Server August 2007- March 2007 The Green Zebra Chicago, IL • Provide professional service in a casual atmosphere • Possess detail knowledge of menu and communicate ingredients and preparation to guests • Possess extensive knowledge of wine menu, house made cocktails, and n/a beverages. • Contribute as a team player to ensure overall success of nightly service Executive Assistant July 2006-August 2007 MAC Cosmetics Chicago, IL • Maintain appointment schedule, make travel and hotel arrangements for executive director • Organize regional meetings, including flight arrival/departure schedules for attendees, hotel accommodations and all food & beverage arrangements, and maintain an operational/business center during meeting • Prepare and organize itineraries for incoming visitors and new hires and issue visitor alerts for executive office • Organize work flow for field director and work with support staff to ensure efficient and timely completion of assignments and follow-up • Manage correspondence, compose communication in areas of assigned responsibility, maintain files, and order products, computer programs, periodicals, and office supplies • Organize and maintain library of information, including videos, books, and manuals • Organize and take minutes at weekly status meetings with regional team • Prepare and process expense reports for field director and region • Prepare weekly sales reports for region to corporate office • Create PowerPoint presentations for regional and corporate events • Assist field director with personal requirements • Partner with local AIDS organizations to receive benefits and grants for the MAC AIDS Fund Corporate Trainer October 2004-July 2006 MAC Cosmetics Chicago, IL • Evaluate and address training needs of downtown Chicago market • Participate in professional development through monthly meetings and trainings • Facilitate BASIC, MAC Update, and creative workshops for managers and artists • Facilitate fashion shows and special events on behalf of MAC • Maintain highly effective AUS/IPT in home store • Act as featured artist at trend shows and in-store events • Maintain consistent communication between upper management • Generate expense reports and monthly paperwork by deadlines • Provide retail employee support by maintaining professionalism exemplifying customer service INTERESTS/SPECIAL TRAINING  Directing & Acting  Leadership  Gender Studies/Queer Theory  Women’s Studies/Feminist Scholarship Angela Elizabeth Koon Curriculum Vitae______________________________________________________________ Email: [email protected] Education M.A. Women’s Studies & Gender Studies Loyola University Chicago, Expected 12/2008 B.A. Theatre (Acting & Directing) University of North Carolina-Asheville, May 2003 Minor: Women’s Studies Summa cum Laude Research and Special Interests Queer Theory Transgender Access to Healthcare/Rights Gender and Sexuality Trafficking for Forced Prostitution and Sex Slavery Human Trafficking Professional Presentations “Trans Identities and Healthcare ”, to be presented at the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities 10th Annual Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, October 25, 2008. “Genderqueer Access”, Presented at Queertopia, A Queer Academic Festival, sponsored by Northwestern University, festival held at Center on Halsted, April, 2008. "Transcending Barriers: Trans Access to Healthcare”, Presented at the Graduate School Interdisciplinary Research Symposium, Loyola University Chicago, April, 2008. Graduate Courses Completed Spring 2008 Global Feminism, Dr. Shweta Singh Feminist Methodology, Dr. Prudence Moylan Queer Theory, Carina Pasquesi Fall 2007 Gender & Sexuality, Dr. Jennifer Parks History of Feminist Thought, Dr. Julie Ward Practicum, Dr. Prudence Moylan, GPD Spring 2007 Gender and Social Policy, Dr. Christine George Fall 2006 Feminist Issues in Theological Ethics, Dr. Ana Marie Vigen Organizational Experience Programming Assistant, Reeling-The Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival, Fall 2007. Organized and facilitated screening of “Boy I Am” sponsored in part by the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership and the Bioethics minor, October 2007. Awards & Academic Honors ~Mary Griffin Award, scholarship, contribution to building community in the Women's Studies Graduate Program and activism on behalf of women's human rights. Women’s Studies and Gender Studies Program, Loyola University Chicago, 2007-2008. ~Chancellor’s List, University of North Carolina-Asheville, Spring 2002 ~Johnson Scholarship, University of North Carolina-Asheville, 2001-2002 ~Chancellor’s List, University of North Carolina-Asheville, Fall 2001 ~Johnson Scholarship, University of North Carolina-Asheville, 2000-2001 ~Dean’s List, University of South Carolina-Aiken, 1994-1995 Service ~IL Rescue and Restore, Team Leader for Neighborhood Trafficking Awareness Day, April 2008 ~Chicago National Organization for Women (CNOW) Lesbian Rights Team, August 2007 ~Café Pride, Volunteer for Queer Homeless Youth program at Lakeview Presbyterian Church, December 2007-present ~Out and About, LGBT Social Justice Task Force, Lakeview Presbyterian Church 2006 –present. References Dr. Jennifer Parks Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Women’s Studies Loyola University Chicago (773) 508-2308 [email protected] Dr. Prudence Moylan Graduate Program Director Women’s Studies and Gender Studies Loyola University Chicago (773) 508-2934 [email protected] Carina Pasquesi Doctoral Candidate/Instructor, Department of English Loyola University Chicago (773) 508-2934 [email protected] Laurie Cooper Stoll Doctoral Candidate/Instructor, Department of Sociology Loyola University Chicago (847) 425-5914 [email protected] Dr. Scott Walters Associate Professor of Drama and Director of Arts 310 University of North Carolina-Asheville (828) 251-6610 [email protected]