Rachel Causey

www.linkedin.com/in/rachelccausey

EDUCATION
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
May 2014
BA English
J.V.R. Honors College
magna cum laude
IES Abroad
Nantes, FR
Spring 2012
French Language &
Cultural Studies

WORK EXPERIENCE
International Justice Mission // Manila, PH
Communications Intern (January 2015-present)

Managed brand-specific layout, edited all articles for Kalayaan national newsletter
Composed press releases, issue-based and event-based news articles
Influenced and developed messaging for national strategic communications plan
Designed fact sheets, news blasts, event program, informational sticker, etc.
Shot a/b-roll video and photography for events and survivor interviews
Drafted talking points and coordinated guests for monthly radio show

Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children // Los Angeles, CA

Research Assistant (August 2013-June 2014)

Researched and maintained contacts at over 60 partner agencies

Handled communication with partners for outreach, follow-up, survey distribution
Coded and transcribed over 50 surveys and interviews of sex trafficking survivors

HONORS
Chancellors Scholar
Boller Award Finalist
for senior thesis,
Sex Trafficking Through
Survivors Eyes:
the Power of Memoir
Lorraine Sherley Prize
for a Writing Portfolio
Poetry published
in eleven40seven,
student arts journal

SKILLS
Proficient
Microsoft Office
Adobe InDesign
French language
(limited working
proficiency)
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Photography
Videography

Seeker Springs Ministries // Eros, LA

Associate Summer Camp Director (April 2013-August 2014)

Hired, managed, and mentored 12-14 summer staff and 15+ volunteers
Planned camp schedules, themes, activities, speakers, etc.
Supervised and facilitated outdoor games, small groups, team building, etc.

World Relief Fort Worth // Fort Worth, TX

Editorial Writing Intern (January 2013-May 2013)

Managed social media content on Facebook and Twitter

Created copy for fact sheet, client stories for local and national communications
Interviewed and photographed 5 refugee and asylum-seeker clients
Researched grant opportunities

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER

Frogs for Freedom // Fort Worth, TX
President and Co-Founder (August 2013-May 2014)
Recruited student members and organized bi-monthly meetings
Hosted on-campus awareness events and fundraising projects
Spearheaded event planning and delegated responsibilities

VISA Corps // Fort Worth, TX

Executive Member (September 2012-January 2014)
Managed scheduling of VISA Corps peer advisers
Documented meetings and supported organization President
Provided weekly advising to students seeking study abroad opportunities

TCU Stand for Freedom // Fort Worth, TX

Organizer (March 2013, April 2014)

Organized human trafficking awareness and petition-signing event

Managed time slots and communication for over 50 volunteers
Exceeded 500 signatures on petitions advocating U.S. anti-trafficking policy