Jaime M. Porter

Contact School Home 1212 Hill St. 15610 Van Aken Blvd. #25 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Shaker Heights, OH 44120 734.665.0898 216.767.0804 [email protected]

Objective To obtain an internship through which I can gain practical legal experience and apply and develop my writing, communication, and research skills.

Education University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Fall 1998-present BA in Political Science and History (double major), expected May 2002 • GPA: 3.3/4.00 • accepted to Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)

West Lafayette Senior High School, West Lafayette, IN, graduated May 1998, National Honor Society

Selected Work Intern, Cochran Naso and Porter Law Firm, Summer 2000 Experience • filed court proceedings • updated firm brochure • worked one-on-one with clients and assisted at interviews and hearings • compiled valuations of estates • extensive computer work, including Internet research and use of legal programs (Abacus and Timeslips)

Library Information Assistant, Stockwell Cross Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Fall 1998-present • develop and organize individual projects for library and dorm patrons • make decisions regarding addition and removal of library materials • work extensively with FileMaker Pro to track circulation • catalogue and process books, videos, and CDs

Research Assistant, Correlates of War Project, Department of Political Science, University of Michigan — Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, Fall 1999-Spring 2000 • using Internet and library resources, researched war atrocities for professor's work on war and conflicts • edited manuscripts for journal articles and conference presentations • provided feedback and wrote a report recommending updates for professor's book, International War: An Anthology

Activities Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Fall 1998-present Vice President of Intellectual Development (January - December 2000) • served as liaison between members and local and national advisors • developed scholarship programs for benefit of members • as member of Executive Board, participated in making decisions, setting sorority policy, and handling problems

University of Michigan College Republicans, Fall 1998-present Vice President-External (January 1999-January 2000) • helped secure speakers for meetings • worked on member recruitment

Project Serve, Alternative Spring Break, Winter 2001 • selected to participate in program as a volunteer at Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center, Chicago, IL • assisting in fundraising projects for trip

References Available on request rev. 01-01