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JAMAL D. RICKS 28E Mravlag Manor Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (908) 469-7079 [email protected] EDUCATION Union College, Schenectady, NY B.A. in Political Science with History and Philosophy Minors, 2008 Senior Thesis: "The Rise and Fall of the Black Panther Party and the Obstruction of their Social Agenda" Research Seminar Project: "The Myriad of Effects of Totalitarianism on the Individual" Dean’s List 2007-2008 WORK EXPERIENCE New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty, Intern, Albany, NY June 2008-August 2008 • Was integral in the implementation of a new online database for tracking the organization’s members and supporters. • Assisted staff members in monitoring developments in the death penalty in New York State. • Researched various precedents involving the application of capital punishment nationally. Media Services of Union College, Office Assistant, Schenectady, NY September 2005-June 2008 • Responded to student and faculty phone requests for electronic equipment. • Provided technical support for major speaking engagements at the college. • Supervised other student employees and ensured the performance of various tasks. Periodicals Section of Union College, Work Study, Schenectady, NY September 2004-June 2005 • Catalogued and updated registries of magazines, newspapers, etc. at the college. • Called distributors and publishers regarding periodical orders and shipment dates. ACTIVITIES • • • • • •

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Participated in the 2008 Steinmetz Symposium Phi Delta Theta, Alumni Secretary: edited the tri-annual alumni newsletter City Mission of Schenectady, NY—Volunteer African and Latino Alliance of Students—Public Relations Officer College Democrats—Member-at-large Union College Track and Field Team, 2004-2005 SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, basic Spanish study, and internet experience.