Julia Ann Barker

EDUCATION
Psychology Expected December 2014
University of Kansas
o GPA: 3.2
o Relevant Coursework: Public Speaking, Argument and Reason; Research Methods; Communicating in Teams
and Groups

INTERNSHIPS
Rep. Joe Heck (NV-3) U.S. House of Representatives Summer 2014
Intern Ilena Madraso: 202-225-3252
o Attended several committee meetings covering a wide range of topics. Drafted memos of the committee
meetings to send to staff member responsible for that issue area.
o Created a tour manual with route instructions, pictures, and historical information future interns could
include during a constituent tour.
o Developed a spread sheet of all of the letters the Representative has signed on to, including a link to the
letter. This improved the accessibility of the letters to the staff, making locating a certain letter quicker.
o Performed basic office duties and administrative tasks.
Douglas County Court Watch Spring 2014
Court Monitor
o Observed domestic violence and stalking hearings/trials, recorded details and events of the hearing/trial to
report on fair, routine, and unbiased interaction between the Court staff and the public.

RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
Office Assistant Spring and Fall 2013
University of Kansas Apartment Living Tracey Condon: 785-760-1964
o Performed office management tasks such as customer phone service, processing and organizing files, emails
communication, and assisting customers who entered the office with questions.
o Worked closely with my supervisors, mediated between my supervisors and the public regarding questions,
concerns, and meetings.
o Prioritized numerous tasks given by my supervisors, completing each diligently and on time.
Camp Counselor Summer 2013
Lifetime Fitness Kids Activities Anita Arya: 702-228-2611
o Interacted with other counselors regarding child interaction, behavior, activities, and discipline.
o Guided childrens group activities, motivated their team work, supervised their actions, and mediated their
disputes, decided on proper disciplinary actions, and communicated behavior to supervisors and parents.
o Awarded Best Female Counselor for interacting with the children, monitoring their behavior, and teamwork
with the other counselors.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
KU Student Senate Spring 2012Spring 2014
Rights Committee Secretary
o As the Rights Committee Secretary, I recorded minutes of each meeting, recorded amendments made on
proposed legislation, and communicated with the Senate Secretary about Rights Committee events.
o Legislation that come before the committee included funding bills, bills to change Student Senate Rules and
Regulations, bills to approve student organization events, and bills to amend or approve University guidelines
or press releases.
o Represent Rights Committee in the Multicultural Education Fund Board, Student Safety Board, and Student
Survey Board subcommittees.
Research Assistant Spring 2014
Communications Department Alesia Woszildo: 785-864-9896
KU Ballroom Dance Club Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
Vice President Lawrence, KS
o Facilitated communication between the instructor and the other members, responsible for increasing
student involvement through the use of advertising and social media.
Sigma Kappa Sorority Spring 2012 Present
Member Lawrence, KS
o Involved in the Alumni, Recruitment, and Sisterhood Committees.
Leadership Involvement Team Lead Programmer Fall 2011 Spring 2012
McCollum Hall Leadership Involvement Team Lawrence, KS
o Planned and organized events held for residents of the hall, facilitated communication between the residents
and other members of the team, delegated responsibilities to Junior Programmers
o Received the McCollum Hall Lady of the Year Award for outstanding leadership skills in my position
o Received the University Residence Halls Program of the Year Award for pioneering a weekly responsible
alcohol control program.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Adopt-a-School Spring 2014
Quail Run Elementary School
o Interacted with 2
nd
grade children twice a week to help them improve their reading and math skills.

SKILLS
Microsoft Office Software: Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel
Office Software: Residential Management System, Intratnet Quarem

REFERENCES
Mary-Anne Miller Personal Reference mary-anne.miller@ccdanv.com
County Counsel, Clark County, Nevada 702-455-2164
Tracey Codon Employment Reference traceycondonkneifl@gmail.com
University of Kansas Apartment Living Supervisor 785-760-1964
Claire Wolnisty Academic Reference wolnisty@ku.edu
History of U.S Conspiracy Thinking Discussion Leader 480-276 0384