JENNIFER BOLLENBACHER

847.274.6855 • jennifer.bollenbacher@gmail.com
jenniferbollenbacher.com • @jenniferalaine

EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2010
Major: Political Science, GPA: 3.43/4.00
Honors: Emerging Leaders Conference – February 2007 and 2008; Dean’s List – Spring 2008 & 2009, Fall 2009
Syracuse University, Madrid, Spain, Semester Abroad, Fall 2008

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Millennial Branding, LLC Boston, MA
Branding Intern January-June 2010
Managed and created content for Personal Branding accounts on social networking sites such as Facebook
Researched and marketed social media, Web 2.0 and personal branding conferences and speaking events for Dan Schawbel

Border Stylo Los Angeles, CA (remote)

Marketing Intern, Campus Catalyst Nov. 2009 - June 2010
Promoted and distributed Border Stylo’s new web product, Glass, during private Beta release
Assisted with marketing activities to increase awareness and understanding of Glass both on and offline

Center for Information on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Medford, MA

Student Coordinator, Project PERIS September 2009-Present
Provide feedback in design, development, and implementation strategy for social networking software to organize
volunteers and communities
Lead focus groups to brainstorm benefits and drawbacks to software development across three universities

McCormick Foundation Chicago, IL

Grant Making Intern, Citizenship Program May-August 2009
Organized a collaborative network of grantees to further develop the field of youth civic engagement
Researched and analyzed foundations nationwide supporting similar youth civic engagement initiatives
Assisted in grant consideration and approval processes

Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Boston, MA

Development and Communications Intern February-May 2009
Collaborated with Development Associate to launch five-year fundraising initiative
Researched and identified key student interest groups for educational and awareness programming
Created monthly e-newsletter to update members about recent accomplishments and upcoming events

WorldBoston Boston, MA
Administrative Intern May-July 2008
Worked closely with Executive Director to increase programming and fundraising efforts
Expanded upon inaugural Academic WorldQuest trivia competition program
Headed a project to create a new company logo

City of Medford, Office of Diversity Medford, MA

Coordinator, Faces of Medford Exhibit October 2007-May 2008
Coordinated exhibit project preparation details, including hiring a photographer and family recruitment
Organized exhibit opening, including catering, location, entertainment, and invitations
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Northwestern University, Civic Education Project Evanston, IL
Program Assistant Summer 2007; July 2008
Collaborated with staff to execute civic engagement programming for high school students

JumpStart, Tufts University Medford, MA

Corps Member October 2006-May 2007
Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, and promoted skill building through one-to-one
relationship with one preschool child
Collaborated with a team of nine Corps members to plan in-classroom activities for eight preschool children

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University Medford, MA
Citizenship and Public Service Scholar April 2007-Present
Promote program aims to develop leadership skills and to elevate active citizenship at Tufts University
Develop and execute qualities of leadership, service, community building, and analytical skills

StartingBloc Institute for Social Innovation Greater New York Area

StartingBloc Fellow, Selected Participant February-March 2009
Worked in a group to develop an original upcycled product and business plan

Instituto Fortuny Madrid, Spain

VolunteerInstructor Sept. -Dec. 2008
Engaged Spanish high school students in discussion to improve their English skills and expose them to American culture

Cardinal Medeiros Center Boston, MA

Volunteer February-May 2008
Lead a weekly discussion group on the 2008 Presidential Election
Organized a voter registration drive for homeless men at the center

Tufts Democrats, Tufts University Medford, MA

Executive Board Member Sept. 2006-May 2008
Organized events, including the First Annual Awards Banquet and the Second Annual Alumni Reception

Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL

President, Hunger Fellows Intern Program May 2005-June 2006
Produced a hunger awareness educational video geared towards adolescents and high school students
Organized food drives in local high schools
Volunteered on a regular basis in the Food Depository warehouse

SKILLS
Social Media
Twitter: @jenniferalaine | Professional Portfolio: jenniferbollenbacher.com Since April 2008
Freelance writer at Appolicious.com and Untemplater.com
Expertise in Wordpress.com, Wordpress.org, Blogger, Ning, File Transfer Protocol, Google Analytics
Basic working knowledge of CSS/HTML
Microsoft Office
Windows and Apple Operating Systems and Software
Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Entourage 2008