Chantel Hover

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

Santa Fe College - Gainesville, FL

May 2017 - Present

• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports

• Plan logistics and itineraries for international visitors to the college, international lecture series, and various international events on campus

• Order supplies and prepare paperwork for other necessary expenses as needed for seven departments and five grants

• Maintain both physical and digital office filing systems

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

 

Bartender

Hop Top Lounge - Gainesville, FL

April 2017 - Present

• Responsible for creating bartending schedule for regular service and to accommodate special events

• Interact with customers, assessing their needs and preferences to make recommendations

• Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies

 

Nanny

Johnson Household - Gainesville, FL

August 2015 - Present

• Care for two children aged 5 (boy) and 8 (girl)

• Organize fun and educational games, read storybooks to increase and develop children’s interest in reading, and plan outdoor activities and play dates

• Prepare and serve meals with balanced nutrition and perform light housekeeping

• Handle transportation as needed to school, camp and other activities

 

Work Study in International Education Office

Santa Fe College - Gainesville, FL

August 2016 - May 2017

• Prepare paperwork for study abroad program meetings

• Create and distribute flyers and other marketing materials for international events on campus

• Visit classrooms and table throughout year to market and inform students of Study Abroad programs

• Generate two weekly newsletters to students interested in studying abroad and to students applying for the International Studies Certificate

 

Nanny

Walters Household - Miami, FL

June 2014 – May 2015

• Care for one 10 year old girl

• Pick up from school and transport to and from after school activities

• Create a stimulating and safe environment for child

 

Full-Time Stylist

Michael Kors - Sunrise, FL

March 2013 – June 2014

• Responsible for onboarding and training all new hires in Sales Department

• Responsible to make and/or follow strategies to meet and exceed targeted sales goals

• Provide friendly and insightful customer service through a variety of means, including answering customer inquiries, warranties or complaints both in-store and over the telephone

 

Model

Avenue 1, Tokyo, Japan; Factor Women, Chicago, IL; Emerge, Orlando, FL

June 2010 – March 2013

• Travel to multiple countries as needed to fulfill modeling contracts  

• Adapt to different languages and cultures, mastering transportation systems in host countries to complete various casting calls and jobs

• Market brands, agencies and products as needed through in person interactions as well as social media to boost images and sales

 

EDUCATION

 

Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL —

Associate of Arts in Political Science, May 2019

 

AWARDS & INVOLVEMENT

 

• Santa Fe College Hall of Fame, Inducted 2019

     - The Santa Fe College Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed upon Santa Fe (SF) students, and is limited to 1/10

        of 1% of the current enrollment each academic year.

     - The award recognizes those students who have demonstrated outstanding service to the college and community,

        leadership in organizations, and academic achievement. The core values of SF and highest standards of personal

        character are also required of each student.

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• Public Diplomacy Grant, Travel to Ukraine

     - Grant duration: August 2018 - May 2019, funded by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine

     - Travel to Poltava, Ukraine to conduct classroom sessions and attend both administrative and government meetings on inclusive education in the school system 

        (Poltava travel 10/26/18-11/05/18)

     - Weekly Skype presentations and collaborative dialogue throughout grant duration with Poltava National Technical University students and administrators

     - Travel to Poltava, Ukraine to conduct classroom sessions and attend both administrative and government meetings on inclusive education in the school system ​

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• Model United Nations, Head Delegate

       Awards:

     - Outstanding Delegate, Outstanding Position Paper, and Outstanding Delegation

               Southeast Regional Model United Nations Conference 2018, Atlanta, GA

     - Distinguished Delegation

               National Model United Nations Conference 2018, Washington, D.C.

     - Best Delegate in Committee

               Southeast Regional Model United Nations Conference 2018, Charlotte, NC

     - Distinguished Delegation and Outstanding Position Paper

               Southeast Regional Model United Nations Conference 2017, Atlanta, GA

     - Most Improved Delegate in Committee and Honorable Delegation

               Florida Model United Nations Conference 2017, Gainesville, FL

     - Best Delegate in Committee

               Southeast Regional Model United Nations Conference 2018, Charlotte, NC

       Staffing Experience:

     - Assistant Director

               Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

               Southeast Regional Model United Nations Conference 2019, Atlanta, GA

     - Assistant Director

               Committee on the Proper Uses of Outer Space

               Gator Model United Nations Conference 2019, Gainesville, FL

     - Assistant Director

                Security Council

                Florida Model United Nations Conference 2018, Gainesville, FL

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• Ethics Bowl, Team Captain

     - 7th Place in National Ethics Competition, Chicago, IL

     - 1st Place in Regional 2-Year Ethics Bowl Competition, Chicago, IL

 

• Global Society, President

     - Coordinate on-campus panels, lectures and events promoting awareness of global news and events

     - Serve as the liaison between the organisation and college administrative offices

     - Ensure all other leadership positions are filled and carried out according to their prescribed duties

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• Academic Team Scholarship, Spring 2019

     - Awarded to two students per semester who demonstrate significant contributions to an academic team and a documented record of high performance levels

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• Study Abroad to Jamaica, Spring 2018

     - Studied international development within Jamaica and the economic impact of its 

     - Serve as the liaison between the organisation and college administrative offices

     - Ensure all other leadership positions are filled and carried out according to their prescribed duties

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• Study Abroad to Sweden, Summer 2017

     - Studied sociology and deaf culture in Oreboro, Sweden

     - Developed research project on the influence of education vs. culture in language acquisition in Sweden and the United States, and presented at Santa Fe College \

        research symposiums

 

 COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT

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United Nations Association (UNA-USA)

Board Member, Gainesville Chapter - Gainesville, FL

January 2018 - Present

• Promote programs and host events to further awareness of United Nations mission and Sustainable Development Goals

• Attend monthly board meetings and appropriate committee meetings

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Alternative Spring Break

Volunteer, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) and World Relief Fund (WRF) refugee resettlement programs - Jacksonville, FL

Spring 2019

• Tutor refugee children in middle and high school in a variety of different academic subjects in cooperation with WRF

• Assist patrons and stock shelves in consumer-choice modeled food pantry at LSS center

• Conduct phone calls and check-ups with refugees in LSS resettlement program

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IndiaFest

Volunteer Dancer - Gainesville, FL

Spring 2018 and 2019

• Learn and perform traditional Indian dances in educational cultural show

• Promote Indian cultural education and awareness of the Indian community in Florida and the broader United States

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