Welcome to the Electronic Career Portfolio of

Julia Moore

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Navigation StructureWelcome 1

Table of Contents 2

Resume 3

Career Summary-Foreign Affairs Specialist 4

Foreign Affairs Education Requirements 5

Foreign Affairs Training and Advancement 6

Foreign Affairs Job Outlook 7

Foreign Affairs Synopsis 8-9

Certificates/Achievement 10-18

Honors and Awards 19-20

Community Service 21-24

Leadership Development 25-26

Conferences and Workshops 27

Examples of Projects 28-29

Letter of Recommendation 30

Career Summary Foreign Affairs Specialist

A Foreign Affairs Specialist is crucial when handling international business. Working in Washington D.C. and abroad, Foreign Affairs Specialists participate in the development of international policies and procedures. Usually, there is a specialization in a certain demographic or nationality included. Often a Specialist will devote his or her time in assisting with an international issue such as genocide, civil unrest, or poverty.

Frazier, Liz. "What is a Foreign Affairs Specialist?." eHow. N.p., 22 Apr 2010. Web. 2 Mar 2011.<http://www.ehow.com/facts_6371350_foreign-affairs-specialist_.html >.

Education Required Foreign Affairs Specialist

High school students interested in studying Foreign Affairs should take intensive courses in a language, history, computer classes, and invest in any leadership training available.At the bachelor’s level, one could obtain a degree in International Affairs, Public Administration, International Business, or Political Science. A concentration in a language or people group is encouraged.

Training and Advancement Foreign Affairs Specialist

Positions in foreign service are highly coveted, and the field is comparatively small. As a result, competition for appointment is stiff, with applicants far outnumbering available posts.

Promotions are primarily based on nominations from superiors. Starting at a fairly humble desk job, Foreign Affairs Specialists rise through the ranks in accordance to their ability to complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently.

Job Outlook Foreign Affairs Specialist

Salary: $89,000-$115,742

Future Job Outlook: The Foreign Service field is extremely competitive and involves extensive testing. The U.S. Department of State has nearly 265 posts abroad staffed by Foreign Service officers.

"International Relations Jobs in the Federal Government." Making the Difference. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar 2011. <http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/internationalrelations.shtml>.

"State University." Foreign Service Worker . StateUniversity.com, n.d. Web. 2 Mar 2011. <http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/716/Foreign-Service-Worker.html>.

Synopsis

• I have a passion for business, politics, and world cultures; therefore, a Foreign Affairs Specialist is the perfect culmination of my talents and preferences.

• Throughout my high school career, I have taken a very intense class schedule, including over 18 honors and AP courses, all while maintaining a 3.95 Grade Point Average.– My courses applying to my career choice include: AP European

History, Honors American History, Honors World Studies, Honors Spanish I and II, and Honors Government and Economics.

• In addition to academic courses, I have opted to invest in various business classes such as Principles of Business, Personal Finance, and AMS I and II.

Synopsis

• After traveling to Mexico in the summer of 2010, I have narrowed my area of interest to South American countries, specifically Spanish-speaking nations. I plan on minoring in Spanish in college.

• I have been a Student Council Officer all four years, including Junior Class Treasurer and Student Body Treasurer. The skills I have obtained during my terms have taught me about leadership and organization, which are vital in business and political venues.

• A career in the international field is ideal for me based on my interests, passions, and talents.

Honors and AwardsSenior Year• Miss HHS Superlative Nominee• Top 10% of 2011 Class• Student Government Award• Peer Leader Award• Most Likely to Succeed Superlative

Nominee• Recipient of Wittiest SuperlativeJunior Year• Student Government Award• Peer Leader Award• AMS I Award• Top 10% of 2011 Class

2010-2011 Student Body Officers

Honors and AwardsSophomore Year• Principles of Business Award• English Honors Award• Top 10% of 2011 Class• FBLA Principles of Business

Regional – 4th place• FBLA Principles of Business

State – 2nd place• Student Government Award

Freshman Year• Top 10% of 2011 Class• Mid-State Honor Band

Participant• Marching Band Award• Student Government Award

Top: FBLA State 2009. Bottom: Colorguard 2007

Community and Voluntary Activities

• Samaritan Center Canned Food Drive

• Operation Christmas Child

• Habitat for Humanity: New Orleans

• Appalachia Mission Trip Team Member

• Summer Bible College High School Volunteer

• Social Grace Community Service

These pictures are from my mission trip to New Orleans. Our team painted houses, roofed buildings, and cleaned the surrounding area. I learned teamwork, perseverance, and discovered a new sense of awareness for my country.

These pictures are from my mission trip to Salyersville, Kentucky. My group worked to paint, clean, and reconstruct a family’s home.

These pictures are from my community service group called Ambassadors and Social Graces. We perform community service activities such as The Sertoma Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast, Taste of Hendersonville, and March of Dimes. We also travel to schools, conventions, and special events to model clothes and bridal wear.

Leadership DevelopmentSenior Year• FBLA – Chapter President• Student Council – Student Body Treasurer• Yearbook Staff – Editor• BETA – Member• National Honor Society – Member• Quill & Scroll – Member• STARS – Peer LeaderJunior Year• FBLA – Chapter Treasurer• Student Council – Class Treasurer• BETA – Member• FCA – Officer • STARS – Peer Leader• DECA – Member

Top: Annual Editors at Homecoming. Bottom: Student Council working Weathering the

Storm.

Leadership Development

Sophomore Year

• FBLA – Representative

• Student Council – Representative

• FCA – Member

• NOAH’S Promise – Member

• Spanish Club – Representative

Freshman Year

• FBLA - Representative

• Student Council – Representative

• FCA - Member

• NOAH’S Promise – Member FBLA State Conference 2009.

Conferences and WorkshopsLeft: FBLA Institute for Leaders

Conference in Nashville, TN 2010.

The other chapter officers and I participated in workshops and listened to guest speakers. We

met other officers and FBLA members from all over the

country.

Right: DECA trip to Chicago Stock Exchange

2009.

This marketing-based trip included an interesting

trip to the Stock Exchange, where we watched the markets

closed and learned about a day at the Exchange.

Above: DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Conference 2009

Examples of Projects

Left: These pictures are from TAATU (Teens Against Alcohol and Tobacco Use). The Peer Leaders set up different stations for sixth grade students to attend and learn about the benefits of staying alcohol and tobacco free. My group, the Noah’s Promise Players, perform skits for the students that relate to peer pressure and decision making.

STARS Peer Leaders

Far Left: For National Red Ribbon Week, we organize several activities, including taping down body outlines with facts about tobacco and its effects.

Left: Every spring, Peer Leaders focus on encouraging safety on prom night. Prom Promise is a pledge to stay alcohol, tobacco, and drug free. Our slogan is “Don’t you want this to be a night to REMEMBER?”

Examples of ProjectsIn the summer of 2010, I began sponsoring Aylen Mita, a three year old girl living in Bolivia. The sponsorship is through Compassion International. My sponsorship includes a monthly due, which is put toward Aylen’s education, healthcare, living expenses, and nourishment. I have the opportunity to write and receive letters from Aylen and her family. I hope to one day visit her in Bolivia.

Above: I love seeing these envelopes in the mail. I try to write back as soon as possible. I often include pictures of my family or myself, which Aylen is able to keep.

Left: Letters from Aylen’s tutor and her uncle.