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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
International Experiences
Extracurricular Activities
Languages
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Sydney Clapham

Sydney Clapham

New York,NY

Summary

Enthusiastic Student with superior skills working both in team-based and independent capacities. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent social intelligence to any setting. Known for resilience and commitment to excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Fordham Business Improvement District
01.2023 - Current
  • Working to support community programs
  • Assisted local businesses
  • Maintained clean, welcoming public spaces

Community & Economic Development Facilitator

Peace Corps Fiji
, Fiji
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Developed training materials and led trainings for skills enhancement and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborated with local leaders to identify community needs and resources.
  • Helped local women start and run businesses.
  • Delivered instruction on project design and management through impactful community projects.

Cashier & Bartender

Phat Cart Cafe
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Handled payments.
  • Delivered attentive customer service in high-pressure environments.

Bank Teller

Wells Fargo
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Accurately processed customer transactions
  • Maintained cash drawer integrity
  • Provided excellent client service
  • Promoted bank products to support customer financial needs

Research Assistant

ProQuest Research Library
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked to help create a database focused on women and development

Education

Master of Arts - International Political Economy & Development

Fordham University
New York, NY
01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Minor in Psychology

Portland State University
Portland, OR
08-2022

International Business Certification -

Portland State University
Portland, OR
08-2022

Skills

  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Community engagement
  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Financial literacy
  • Research and analysis
  • Leadership skills

Accomplishments

  • U.S Presidential Service Award Recipient- 2016 & 2017

International Experiences

Semester in Indonesia- Student- Carpe Diem Education- Spring 2020: Volunteered and lived at North Bali Reef Conservation, learning about environmental stewardship and how to run an NGO while participating in experiential learning

Semester in India- Student- Carpe Diem Education- Fall 2019: Traveled through India with several other students participating in experiential learning opportunities in various parts of the country

Alicante, Spain- Exchange Student- Rotary International- Summer 2016

Göttingen, Germany- Exchange Student- Rotary International- Summer 2014

Extracurricular Activities

National Charity League- President- 2016-2017, Member 2013-2018

Pacific Science Center- Lake Washington Watershed Intern- 2015-2016: Gained hands-on scientific experience through habitat restoration and stream monitoring, developed teaching and presentation skills, and mentored elementary students on local environmental stewardship.

Seattle Aquarium- Youth Interpreter Intern-  2014-2015: Supported conservation education initiatives, engaging visitors on the impact of human activity on marine ecosystems. Assisted with volunteer programs and educational outreach to promote marine environmental stewardship.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Fijian
Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Community & Economic Development Facilitator

Peace Corps Fiji
01.2023 - 04.2025

Intern

Fordham Business Improvement District
01.2023 - Current

Cashier & Bartender

Phat Cart Cafe
01.2022 - 12.2022

Bank Teller

Wells Fargo
01.2021 - 12.2021

Research Assistant

ProQuest Research Library
06.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Arts - International Political Economy & Development

Fordham University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Minor in Psychology

Portland State University

International Business Certification -

Portland State University

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