Work Experience

Israel Defense Forces	2007-2008
Assistant Head of the Public Relations Section // Foreign Affairs Department
Co-managed a unit responsible for presenting a positive cohesive image of the IDF and the Israeli government to a audience consisting of the international security community, via foreign military attaches and international forces stationed in the region. Responsibilities included providing military updates, in-depth presentations of relevant issues, organization of events and maintaining relations with personnel. Position included managing 3-4 subordinates as well as functioning in extremely fast-paced and tense situations.

Internet Design and Programming	2004-2007
Freelance
Designed and programmed websites for businesses, artists and non-profit organizations using HTML, PHP, MySql and JAVA. Worked together with clients to create effective layouts and attractive graphical designs. Implemented sites using cost-efficient methods and easy client-side updating tools. Responsibilities also included maintaining websites and troubleshooting.

IDT-CSM	2004
Call Center Associate	Jerusalem, Israel
Specialized in outbound campaigns, including customer service calls and surveys. Surveys targeted decision makers in hi-tech companies and required the ability to learn about and intelligently discuss sophisticated and highly technical products. Assisted in training other employees.

Isratec Marketing Strategy Consultants	2003-Present
Administrative and Research Assistant	Jerusalem, Israel
Conducted internet research in various hi-tech fields and assisted in integrating research into business proposals. Edited business manuscripts, letters and other office documents. Responsibilities included graphics, website updates and negotiating services with various service providers.

Tutor	2001-2004
	Jerusalem, Israel
Tutored new immigrants, in math, history, and English. Motivated children to become engaged in their studies, developed and implemented creative study plans for the students and taught valuable study techniques.

Brunch Bagel	2002-2003
Kitchen Shift Manager and Cashier	Jerusalem, Israel
Responsible for efficiently running the kitchen of a busy downtown bagel store, while overseeing other kitchen staff. Trained new employees to function professionally and resourcefully.

Camp Moshava	2003
Administrative Assistant	PA, United States
Worked as assistant in a kitchen serving 1200+ a day.. Served as Israeli representative to American Zionist camp, participated in panel discussions directed to children.

Yad Sarah

2002-2003

Equipment Repair Volunteer

Jerusalem, Israel

Volunteered at a non-profit organization which provides equipment on loan for disabled individuals. Repaired and refurbished wheelchairs, walkers and crutches.

Neighborhood Watch	2002-2004
Volunteer Patrolman	Jerusalem, Israel
Volunteered in neighborhood watch program. Participated in neighborhood patrols and in securing events.

Education

Israel Defense Forces	2008-2009
Officers Training Course	Southern Israel
Completed the IDF officer’s training course, finishing two of the three sub-courses with the distinction of outstanding cadet. Course focused on imparting leadership skills, core values as well as professional abilities to function in a military environment. Functioned as platoon leader for 2 weeks in first part of course as well as guidance officer for primary course.

Israeli Defense Force	2004-Present
Participating in a highly-respected program, in which gifted students receive a BA from universities and serve for six years in a related field.	Jerusalem, Israel
Hebrew University	2004-2006
3^rd Year Student	Jerusalem, Israel
Majors: Psychology and International Relations Currently participating in Honors Seminar in International Relations

Shalem Center, Art of the State Program	2006
Student	Jerusalem, Israel
Fellow participating student in a highly selective program in a think-tank which focuses on Israel’s position in the international structure. Program focuses on developing strong writing skills and teaches philosophy, politics and religion using an interdisciplinary approach.

Standardized Testing

2004

Psychometric Grade: 745 (98 percentile)

SAT: Verbal Score – 730 (98 percentile)

Math Score – 670 (89 percentile)

High School

Graduated from Horev Yeshiva High School, Jerusalem, Israel in 2002
Majors: Biology, History and Computers
Full matriculation with GPA of 103.1

Skills

Computer Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Graphics programs including Photoshop and Micrografx Picture Publisher. Proficient with SPSS. In-depth knowledge of PHP, MySQL and HTML. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows networking and computer hardware.

Excellent grasp of technologies including digital photography, audio recording and editing and video recording and editing.

Administrative and organizational skills include the ability to cooperate and delegate when necessary, multi-task well, learn new tasks or fields quickly and a high attention to detail.