Coumba Soumare

Just another student eager to make a contribution. I am currently an international student studying at UCA, majoring in International Studies and minoring in Gender studies. I am passionate about topics concerning human rights, international relations, and mental health, thus why I seek to one day work at an International Organization where I can hope to inspire change.

In terms of experience, I've volunteered on campus as a team leader for our international department's global welcome week orientation, I've partaken in service learning in class where I assisted in writing a proposal for a grant that sought to tackle food insecurity on campus, and as of recently, I've been working at the Center for Global Learning and Engagement office at my campus as a student worker where I engage in multiple tasks from interacting with students, staff, and parents at the front desk, to helping out with projects around the office.

I am well-versed in social media, have adequate computer skills, and am excellent at communicating and collaborating but can also take on solo projects confidently. What I lack in experience, I make up for my ability to learn and pick things up quickly. And most of all, I am hardworking and willing to dedicate myself entirely to a company or cause if it is demanded of me.

As it stands, I am seeking an internship position or a full-time job in the areas of international studies, diplomacy, and issues(ex: gender equality, human rights, global poverty, etc) for the summer of 2023 period. I am looking forward to hearing from potentially interested employees.

EXPERIENCE

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Fall 2022

ICJ Assistant Coordinator at the 57th Arkansas Model UN

 Participated in a mock model UN conference

 Assisted the Director in overseeing mock ICJ proceedings

 Interacted with justices/assisted them with questions or concerns

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Fall 2021- Present

Student Worker at The Center for Global Learning and Engagement

 Interacting with students, staff, and parents at the front desk.

 Answering/transferring phone calls.

 Assisting in projects around the office.

 Computer work: editing word/excel files, and communicating with students and staff members.

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Fall 2021

Service work for a class. UCA Food Pantry Grant.

 Found and selected plausible grants online.

 Aided in the writing of the grant application: formulation of the proposal.

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR Fall 2020- Spring 2021

Team Leader Volunteer for Global Welcome Week

● Facilitated sessions, presentations, activities, and campus tours for incoming students and family members

● Assisted new students with all essential tasks at the start of the semester, answered questions about registration, and get a new ID card, completed the legal check-in process, etc.

● Served as a role model and resource to new international students and their families during orientation

University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR Fall 2019- Present

Bachelor of Arts Anticipated Graduation: May 2023

Major: International Studies

Minor: Gender Studies – Senior - GPA: 3.7

Planning: On pursuing a master's in Gender/Women's studies in fall 2023