Natasha Rao
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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I have a BBA in General Business (Pre Law) and a minor of German from the University of…
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Want to learn more about mindfully managing your time? Join me (and Jodi Klagos and Matt Shin) and the Wisconsin chapter of the Mindfulness in Law…
Want to learn more about mindfully managing your time? Join me (and Jodi Klagos and Matt Shin) and the Wisconsin chapter of the Mindfulness in Law…
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So lovely to have spent some quality time with colleagues, members and friends alike. 💙
So lovely to have spent some quality time with colleagues, members and friends alike. 💙
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We are pleased to welcome former Plunkett Cooney #SummerAssociate Jamerika Ramsey as an associate attorney in the firm's Torts & Litigation Practice…
We are pleased to welcome former Plunkett Cooney #SummerAssociate Jamerika Ramsey as an associate attorney in the firm's Torts & Litigation Practice…
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Experience
Education
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The George Washington University Law School
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Activities and Societies: Environmental & Energy Law Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Board (Negotiations Competition, Arbitration Competition), Moot Court Honor Board, SBA (Inns of Court Liaison, Director of ABA Relations), Journal of Energy and Environmental Law (Senior Notes Editor: Volume 10), Research Assistant (Environmental Law Studies Program)
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Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Sigma, LYCEUM, Student Government, National Society of Leadership and Success, International Golden Key Honour Society
I have completed a BBA in General Business Pre - Law and a minor in German.
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I attended the Cornell University Pre-Law summer program from June 2014 to July 2014. The program consisted of one course: Government 3150: The American Legal System.
Volunteer Experience
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Team Leader
Habitat for Humanity International
- 1 year 11 months
Poverty Alleviation
I worked with, my high school, The International School of Stuttgart, to raise money in order to sponsor trips to Hungary and Beius, Romania and to help pay for the necessary tools and supplies to build and work on housing and housing related projects for family's and areas in need.
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Volunteer
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative
- Present 10 years 8 months
On Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of service at the University of Michigan - Dearborn I volunteered to work with The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative. We spent the day clearing out foreclosed houses in the inner city of Detroit that would become offices for the organization. The organization focuses on growing and teaching inner city inhabitants how to grow their own food. The goal is to alleviate hunger and the need to resort to less than ideal food options when living in poverty or…
On Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of service at the University of Michigan - Dearborn I volunteered to work with The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative. We spent the day clearing out foreclosed houses in the inner city of Detroit that would become offices for the organization. The organization focuses on growing and teaching inner city inhabitants how to grow their own food. The goal is to alleviate hunger and the need to resort to less than ideal food options when living in poverty or economically disadvantaged areas.
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Volunteer
Kids Against Hunger
- Present 9 years 8 months
On Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of service at the University of Michigan - Dearborn I volunteered to work with the Kids Against Hunger foundation. We spent the day clearing measuring and packing food for victims of natural disasters and those living in areas of poverty.
Courses
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Business Strategy
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Decision Science
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International Finance
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International Organizational Behavior
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Marketing
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Operations Management
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Project Management
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Honors & Awards
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University of Michigan - Dearborn Difference Maker
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
UM-Dearborn Difference Makers are at the forefront of their fields. They’re improving the lives of others and making an impact here in our local communities. Nominated by faculty and staff, these individuals aren’t just outstanding students and alumni, they embody academic and professional achievement, integrity and leadership.
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Honor's Scholar
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
Students who have achieved superior academic performance are invited to and individually recognized at an Honor Scholars Awards Dinner held in late March each year. Those honored include active undergraduate and graduate students, one per degree major, with a specific minimum GPA, a specific minimum number of credit hours, and other criteria deemed appropriate by the School, College, or Department.
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Dean's Scholar
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
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Leadership Synergy Certificate
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
I was awarded this certificate for utilizing my leadership capabilities in different areas throughout the campus in different organizations.
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National Engaged Leader Award
The National Society of Leadership and Success
I was awarded this honor for participating in 6 SNTs, for watching/ sitting through leadership seminars, and for participating in 5 hours of community service.
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James B. Angell Scholar
The University of Michigan
I was a student who was awarded this honor for earning straight A's (A+, A, A-) for two or more consecutive terms with a minimum of 14 elected credit hours each term, 12 of which must be graded.
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University Honors
The University of Michigan
I was a student who was awarded with this honor due to earning a 3.5 GPA or higher during a term. Students must have taken a minimum of 14 credit hours.
Honors maintained: April 2014, April 2015, December 2015 -
Dean's List
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
I was placed on the Dean's list for maintaining a GPA higher than a 3.50.
Honors maintained: Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Winter 2013, Winter 2014 -
Dean's Scholarship
The University of Michigan Dearborn
Upon entering the University of Michigan Dearborn, I was awarded with the Dean's Scholarship: A four year academic scholarship for a combination of high grades and standardized test scores.
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International Award: Duke of Edinburgh Expedition - Bronze Award
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
In order to receive this award I was required to undergo a minimum of 3 month period where I focused on conducting volunteer work, on maintaining a consistent outlet for physical exertion, on developing a new skill, and on working with a group of students to plan a hiking and camping expedition.
Volunteer Work: Habitat for Humanity (Stuttgart, Romania, Hungary)
Physical: Volleyball
Skill: Personal Project: Researching and developing home made facial masks
Expedition: 2…In order to receive this award I was required to undergo a minimum of 3 month period where I focused on conducting volunteer work, on maintaining a consistent outlet for physical exertion, on developing a new skill, and on working with a group of students to plan a hiking and camping expedition.
Volunteer Work: Habitat for Humanity (Stuttgart, Romania, Hungary)
Physical: Volleyball
Skill: Personal Project: Researching and developing home made facial masks
Expedition: 2 day, 1 night, camping and hiking trip around Esslingen, Germany.
Languages
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German
Limited working proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Golden Key International Honour Society
General Member
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National Society of Leadership and Success
General Member
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Student Government
Senator, Chair of Student and Academic Affairs Committee
- PresentAs a member of Student Government I work toward bettering our campus by acting as a voice that speaks on behalf of the student body to university faculty and administration.
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Phi Sigma Sigma Inc.
Active Member,Chair of the Fundraising Committee, Sisterhood Development Chair
- PresentAs a member of the Zeta Omega chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma, a social fraternity, I work to better my communication and leadership skills through actively working on projects inside the fraternity. I also do so by actively supporting our community and national philanthropy through community service.
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LYCEUM
General Member
-As a General Member of our university's Literary and Art Journal, I helped choose specific pieces of writing/art and then edit them before the journal is published.
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Later this month, I will begin working toward my J.D. at a school I could not be more excited to attend, The George Washington University Law School.…
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