
Michelle Kidess
Channel Islands Regional Director of Media and Publicity for the Junior State of America
Santa Susana High School Chapter JSA Founder and President, Est. 2016
RESUME
Service
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Community Activities
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Intern at Congressman Steve Knight’s Office of the 25th District June-August 2017
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Assisted the faculty of the Congressman by answering phone calls, greeting visitors and created certificates that would be presented by the staff throughout the community.
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Intern at Assemblyman Dante Acosta Office of the 38th District June-August 2017
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Worked for hands-on with the Assemblyman at Town Hall meetings, created certificates, networked with business owners, and spoke on behalf of the Assemblyman at ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
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Santa Susana Interact Club 2014 - Present
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Raised over $1,000 for the pediatric WheelChair foundation in Guatemala through the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset
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Festival Arts Youth Movement 2016 and 2017
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Created a youth festival that raised money for the Door of Faith Orphanage in Mexico
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Student Poll Worker November 2016
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Aiding in collecting votes, checking in voters, and setting up the venue
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University of California Los Angeles Junior State of America July 2016
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Summer Media and Politics Program
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Participated in a mock campaign
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Established a knowledge of the current media effect on politics
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Simi Valley Adventist Hospital - Volunteer June 2016 - present
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Aided nurses and doctors
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Completed rotations in the Emergency Room, Women’s Unit, Gift Shop, and Sterile Processing units
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St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral - Teen Society Volunteer August 2013 - present
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Supported food drives in Los Angeles and helping the homeless
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Established fundraising activities for the church
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Honors
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Awards
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Google Tools
Networking
Teambuilding
Languages
English
Arabic
Spanish
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Award of Distinction April 2018
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For ranking in the top ten percent of the Class of 2018
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Certificate of Recognition January 2018
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Outstanding Academic Performance - 3.5 GPA or Higher
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Campaign Advocate July 2017
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Certificate of Achievement from the UCLA Burd. Institute
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Awarded by Kevin Solis of DREAM team LA
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Honor Diploma UCLA Burd. Institute of Media and Politics July 2017
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award April 2017
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National Junior Honor Society May 2017
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Junior State of America- Winter Congress February 2017
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Best Speaker for Immigration Reform
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UCLA Gene. A. Burd Institute of Media and Politics July 2016
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Junior State of America Certificate
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Certificate of Appreciation
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Service as an Election Poll Worker for Presidential Election November 2016
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Model United Nations February 2016
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Best Delegate Award for the UNHRC
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California Scholarship Federation Award for May 2016
excellent service
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USTA Tennis League Award - Most Improved May 2016
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Leadership “Helping Hand” Award April 2015
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Youth Empowerment Summit Leadership Award 2015 and 2016
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Ventura County USTA - Tennis Regional Champions 2014, 2015, and 2017
Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
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Fall 2018-2022
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Santa Susana High School
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2014 - present
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GPA: 4.67 (12th grade), Academic 10-12: 4.2
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AP Coursework: Honors Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Macroeconomics, Government, World History, U.S. History, Spanish, Statistics
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Oxnard Community College.
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2010 - present
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I challenged myself in a course on Music appreciation through an online course at Oxnard Community college. I explored the eras of music and gained insight on the famous composers we listen to
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