Clint A. Richards

1006 Banister Lane #1302Austin, TX78704 254.493.6037

ObjectiveI am seeking an internship with a globally focused company that can make use of my analytical and organizational skills and further my career in the arena of global affairs.

Summary of Qualifications

  • Advanced research and analytical skills in a post-graduate setting focused primarily on international relations, conflict, and economics.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional atmosphere utilizing my organizational and multi-tasking talents.
  • Leadership experience in the areas of business and education.

Education

Texas State University–San Marcos, TX

Master of Arts in International Studies

Exp. Grad. May 2008

  • Thesis: A Comparative Study of Tony Blair and Jaques Chirac’s Foreign Policy in Iraq: Balancing the Power of Personality with an International Agenda.
  • Overall GPA 3.8
  • 17 hours of German language credit
  • Relevant Coursework: Issues in Developing World Politics (Two

Semesters): Africa and Latin America, Twentieth Century Russia,

International Political Economy, Problems in International Politics,

Comparative Economic Systems, Problems in American Foreign Policy,

International Relations Theory.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: Focus in European Studies

Honors Graduated Magna cum Laude

Dean’s List for five of last six semesters: Spring 2003 – Fall 2005

Member of the International Honors Society

Experience

Instructor’s Assistant — Aug. 2006 - Present

Texas State University–San Marcos, TX

  • Responsible for grading and administrative work for up to 500 students per semester in addition to departmental duties (i.e. proctoring, maintaining office hours for students, etc.)
  • Political Science Departmental Writing Assistant: responsible for working with upper-level undergraduates on their technical and organizational writing skills.
  • Lead study sessions for large groups to supplement lectures and engage students to think critically about their coursework.

Assistant ESL Instructor — Feb. 2006 - June 2006

San Marcos Public Library - San Marcos, TX

  • Instructed students in grammar, pronunciation, and usage of the English language.
  • Developed lesson plans and strategized with lead instructor to meet individual
    student needs.
  • Concentrated on comprehension and retention of lessons by my students.

Shift Supervisor — Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2006

CVS Pharmacy- San Marcos, TX

  • Performed leadership duties to ensure all sales associates met their daily goals.
  • Led store in increasing sales and profit as well as improving customer service.
  • Coordinated activities between different store departments to make sure the store performed all services optimally.
  • Executed all daily administrative duties (i.e. payroll, banking, scheduling, receiving vendors and deliveries)

Activities

  • 2005 Model Organization of American States Participant
  • Head Texas State Univ. Delegate for Securities Council at the 2005 Model OAS
  • Participated in professional development seminars at TexasStateUniversity covering topics such as: time management, teambuilding, the multigenerational workforce, communications etiquette, and leadership foundations
  • Volunteered at several Habitat for Humanity projects around Austin, TX from
    Jan. - Aug. 2006