96 E Woodruff Ave, Apt. A. Columbus, Ohio 43201

Kara Babb

96 E Woodruff Ave, Apt. A. Columbus, Ohio 43201

Cell (U.S): (505) 400-7265, China (PRC): 13792487417

Email:

OBJECTIVE

To work for a progressive company, that has, or wishes to develop, significant business operations in Asia and, more specifically, in China. I seek an opportunity to use my training in the Mandarin language and my acquired business knowledge in a challenging environment.

EDUCATION

·  The Ohio State University: National Security Education Program Chinese Flagship.

Master of Arts in East Asian Languages and Literatures with a program in Advanced Chinese Language and Culture.

Focus: Research of China’s National Industry. Class of 2011

·  Ocean University of China, June 2009-August 2009.

Advanced Chinese Language Study with the Chinese Flagship Program.

·  University of Redlands, Redlands, California.

Bachelor of Science in Global Business, Minor in Asian Studies

3.7 G.P.A. Cumulative, 3.8 Major G.P.A. Class of 2009

-Senior Capstone Project: The Boeing Company, with particular emphasis on the company’s Asian operations.

·  Beijing (Peking) University, Beijing, China, Spring 2008

Immersion Intermediate Advanced Mandarin language study

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

·  Outstanding Senior in Business Administration May 2009

·  Senior Scholar in Business Administration May 2009

(Awarded to the student with the highest GPA within the major)

·  University of Redlands Dean’s List September 2005- May 2009

-The Dean’s List is an Honor Roll for which one must have a 3.5 GPA or higher.

·  “Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities”- University of Redlands Representative April 2009

·  Dickinson Endowed Business Scholarship September 2007-May 2009

·  University of Redlands Presidential Scholarship September 2005-May 2009

LANGUAGES

·  Mandarin Chinese level: Advanced /Superior

·  Fluent in English

WORK EXPERIENCE

·  The Ohio State University, National Security Education Program Chinese Flagship Program (K-12)

- Graduate Research Assistantship: Provided support to the K-12 Chinese Flagship Program Director on corporate relations projects and on the daily needs of the program. These projects include designing and creating funding proposals for potential investors, designing and compiling newsletters for the program. My position became that of a liaison between corporate partners, Advisory Board members and our department.

September 2009-June 2010.

·  David Diebold & Associates (H.K.) Limited, Beijing, China May 2008-July 2008.

-  Research Assistant: Provided research support on projects involving the Chinese Automotive, Agricultural and Healthcare industries and used this information to create presentations for international investors.

·  Robert Marsel, Professor of Business Law, University of Redlands, California, August 2006- April 2007.

-  Research Assistant: Conducted research for Professor Marsel on the internment of Japanese Americans and Japanese Nationals in the United States during World War II.

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VARSITY SPORTS

·  2 years College Varsity Soccer

·  1 year College Varsity Track. Events: Long-jump and Javelin

COMMUNITY SERVICE

·  National Language Service Corps (NLSC): June 2009- April 2010

I am a Charter Member of the NLSC, serving as a Chinese-Mandarin speaker and interpreter. The NLSC offers individuals with language expertise the opportunity to help their neighbors and fellow citizens by participating in national and state efforts, particularly in times of emergency or crisis.

·  “Quarters for Kenya” Rotary Project for AIDS Relief September 2006- May 2009

I was responsible for coordinating fund raising events for children orphaned by AIDS in Nairobi, Kenya; specifically the Shepherd’s Home, which is a boarding school and safe house for these children. I organize events such as raffles, collection of meal card money, letter-writing campaigns, community outreach and guest lectures.

Position held: President 2008-2009.

·  Mortarboard National Honor Society September 2008-May 2009

This is a national honor and service society for outstanding seniors. With this organization, I was responsible for organizing community service events for a group of 32 people.

Events: AIDS week (AIDS walk, guest lectures, Party with a Purpose), Tutoring at a local library, volunteering at campus events, coordinating with various campus groups for fundraising purposes.

Position held: Community Service Chair

SKILLS/PERSONAL

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Website Design and Authoring (HTML, Javascript)

Interests: Outdoor sports, art, guitar, singing, travel