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Lillianna Franco

3400 S. 60 Court Cicero, Illinois 60804 708.227.5930 lillianna10@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago: School of Education, Chicago, IL
M.Ed. in Higher Education, Projected Graduation: May 2016

Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0

Northwestern University: School of Communication, Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree, June 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0
Major: Communication Studies Minor: Spanish Certification: Undergraduate Leadership Program
HONORS
Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominee in College Production, 2010-2011
Northwestern Latino Alumni Association Scholarship, 2009-2010
Gates Millennium Scholar, 2007-Present

Alpha Sigma Nu Member, 2015-2016

Rotary Club of Cicero Scholar, 2008
Miss Teen Illinois Latina, 2005-2006

WORK EXPERIENCE
Center For Experiential Learning Graduate Assistant, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
August 2014- Present
-Involved in the execution of programs that inform students about internship, research, volunteer, and reflection opportunities
-Informed students about courses that provided them with curriculum surrounded around experiential learning practices
-Promoted the co-educational opportunities of service-learning and experiential learning to community partners and professors
-Explored possibilities in which the center could increase their outreach and resources to marginalized populations
-Managed the website, social networking media, marketing, and communications material
Womens Assistant Soccer Coach, Morton College, Cicero, IL
August 2012- Present
-Directed practice and provided the womens soccer team with motivation to achieve athletic and academic success
-Recruited players and organized scrimmages with other schools to prepare the team for a successful season
-Assisted Head Coach by organizing athletic roster, maintaining statistics, and constantly communicating with student-athletes
Undergraduate Academic Advising Research Intern, Concordia University Chicago
March 2015- May 2015
-Researched academic warning systems that contribute to effective academic advising support structures
-Generated interview protocol and conducted interviews with students, staff, and other stakeholders to analyze warning system
-Evaluated interview findings and presented staff with a report, which included findings and recommendations
Student Life Program Assistant, Triton College, River Grove, IL
March 2014- January 2015
-Assisted the Director and Dean of Student services with special initiatives, programs, and activities developed for student life
-Advised the Student Ambassador program by recruiting, mentoring, and training students to be Triton College representatives
-Provided students with leadership workshops to enhance communication, teamwork, goal setting, and leadership skills
-Created volunteer opportunities for students at local non-profit organizations to develop service-learning
Graduate Support Advisor, UNO Charter School Network, Chicago, IL
September 2012- June 2013
-Guided over 300 high school students and parents about selecting and applying to post-secondary educational options
-Conducted presentations during classes to inform students about the college application process and scholarship opportunities
-Arranged informational and one-on-one meetings with parents to understand the higher education process and finances
Hispanic/Latino Student Intern, Northwesterns Multicultural Student Affairs, Evanston, IL
September 2008- June 2010
-Developed educational, philanthropic, and social events by focusing on cultural awareness, growth, and appreciation
-Mentored student group leaders and provided open-forums to discuss leadership qualities and issues in the community
-Organized logistical information, agendas, and budgets in order to maintain a structured environment
VOLUNTEERING
Director, Morton College Foundation
Founder, Believe In Education Org.
Vice-President, PowerVibes Inc.
Motivational Speaker and Facilitator, CoolSpeak
Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Career Ambassador, Northwestern University

Ambassador, Gates Millennium Scholars

Vice President, Miss Voz Latina Leadership Academy
Reporter, Noticiero Northwestern
English & Reading Tutor, Tutoria Latina
Editorial Assistant, Journal of Critical Scholarship on
Higher Education and Student Affairs

SKILLS
Specialties: Communications, Leadership, Facilitating Student Development, Advising, Promoting Education, Event Planning,
Motivational Public Speaking, and Coaching/Mentoring
Computer: Proficient in Word, Power Point, Excel, Designing Websites, and Social Networking Media
Language: Fluent in Spanish