Nicholas Najjar nicknajjar@lawyer.

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EDUCATION DePaul University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | Minor in Arabic Studies GPA 3.23 EXPERIENCE The World Trade Council | Chicago, IL Research Manager | December 2012 May 2013 Research current events: draft, edit and organize articles for blog. Manage update and renew contact lists for monthly Newsletter. Assigned interns topics of research. Worked with multiple interns for: marketing, financing, real estate, retirement planning, & political analysis. Corresponded and networked with members of organizations, such as Morgan Stanley. Minor web designing through WordPress. Took part in training new group of interns for orientation day. International Law Students Association-Executive Office | Chicago, IL Intern to Programs Coordinator| September 2012-November 2012 Edit and review articles. Insert information to the organizations data base. Complete research on law schools with international law programs. Prepare and mail letters, and documents to others working in the field of international law. Update lists of scheduled events and workshops occurring around the world. Expanding the organizations network. Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center | Jerusalem Research Analyst Intern for Paralegals | June 2012-August 2012 Raised legal awareness to victims of human rights violations, while assisting in the aid of representation. Collected necessary legal documents and providing clients with legal forms. Recognized for acceleration and accuracy in the process of providing legal counsel and adopting and litigating cases. Had an increasing reliance on assisting the organization through research of legal documents. Gained experience in human rights through researching, monitoring and documenting. Reviewed documents and testimonies, and submitting statements regarding human rights cases and possible areas of interest. Panera Bread Caf | Des Plaines, IL Cashier | August 2008-May 2013 Maintaining the Bakery and Dining room, while constantly providing outstanding customer service. Recognized for learning quickly and resolving customer conflict efficiently. Recognized by many customers for exceeding in their expectations of service. LEADERSHIP Middle Eastern Politics Association | Chicago, IL President | June 2013 Present Prepare, promote, and fundraise for events. Member recruitment. Work with multiple student organizations to co-sponsor events. Networking with government officials from multiple Embassies. Treasurer | September 2012-June 2013 Search for affordable spending on necessities for events, while monitor funding of the organization. Contributing to preparation of events. Discuss and prepare for events which provide discussion and debates on current events. Melkite Association of Young Adults (Mid-West Division) | Northlake, IL Secretary August 2010Present Recording and allocating funds into data programs. Summarize and send e-mails to members updating them on our progress. Record the progress of each persons fundraising and analyzing the growth of funds. Sabeel-Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center | Jerusalem Global Young Adult Festival Staff Member | June 2013-July 2013 Prepared for festival activities by organizing groups, events, and speakers. Openly discussed the conflict for internationals experiencing the conflict for the first time.

Graduation Date: June 2014

 Gaining a stronger in depth understanding of the conflict, while educating others about previous experiences. Translated conversations between internationals and local victims. Held debriefing groups to discuss daily events. Taught visitors how to raise awareness about human rights issues, not just in Palestine but around the world. International Young Adult Conference-July 2012 Recognized Leader in Human Rights. Gained a firsthand experience in human rights issues that occur in the West Bank. Taught how to cope and interact with victims of human right violations, while being introduced to multiple views regarding the conflict. Christian Arab American Center | Des Plaines, IL Scout Leader of the First Arab American Scouts September 2007-June 2011 Coordinate and plan fundraising to support weekly educational and social events. Communicated with other scout leaders and adult leaders within the program. Negotiated, conceptualized, and co-presented a fundraising budget to upper administration. SKILLS An advanced and efficient use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Consistent and well-rounded in the work place. Quick and percise when completing clerical work. Recognized for extraordinary analytic and problem solving skills. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish