1. Geri Lanham
Permanent: 929 10th Street Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 512-0582 E-Mail: glanham@alumni.nd.edu
Education
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Political Science, Minor: Peace Studies; May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.0; graduated cum laude
Experience
Nuevos Horizontes San Francisco de la Paz, Honduras
English Teacher Fall 2015
- Planned lessons for Spelling, Grammar, Phonics, PE, Art & Music classes for PreK-6th grade classes
- Completed logistical tasks to set up & support special events at the school
- Assisted in recruitment & hiring process for English teachers for the next school year
DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts Notre Dame, IN
Student House Manager Fall 2011-Spring 2015
- Balanced the needs of performers, technical personnel, & patrons to protect integrity of shows
- Directed tasks of volunteer & student ushers for multiple shows in multiple venues each shift
- Coordinated event preparation as the guest services’ office assistant
Social Entrepreneur Corps Antigua, Guatemala
Consultant Summer 2014
- Collaborated with team to create feasibility guide for introducing new products
- Conducted surveys in multiple regions to determine desirability of products
- Traveled to various sites to understand organizational structure & best practices
Office of U.S. Congressman John Shimkus, IL-15 Maryville, IL
Intern Summer 2013
- Compiled background research for congressional casework relating to immigration
- Utilized IQ database to manage & edit various mailing lists
Hartford Catholic Worker Hartford, CT
Intern Summer 2012
- Planned daily educational & craft activities for neighborhood children aged 5 to 18
- Managed a food pantry program & coordinated volunteers
Leadership
Human Development Conference Notre Dame, IN
Housing Chair Fall 2013- Spring 2014
- Matched visiting students from the United States, India, & Nigeria with hosts at Notre Dame
- Created registration materials & oversaw registration table during conference
Communications Chair Fall 2014- Spring 2015
- Drafted press releases, social media posts, & program text
- Coordinated compilation & editing of bios & abstracts
School Sponsorship, Haiti Connection, Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Committee Chair 2007-2011
- Kept attendance record of 330 students in 4 schools to correctly track tuition payments
- Translated letters to students & sponsors in order to build relationships between them
Service
St. Hedwig Haus of Hospitality, Catholic Worker Charleston, IL
Volunteer 2011-present
- Manage donations & volunteer schedule
Immersion trips to Haiti, Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
Participant 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
- Reviewed water, reforestation, & micro-credit programs to ensure proper implementation
Skills
- Moderate proficiency in Haitian Creole

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- Moderate proficiency in Spanish