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Karina Diaz
300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 02492
(860) 555-5555 | karina.diaz@trincoll.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/karinadiaz/
Education
Trinity College, Hartford, CT
B.S. in Economics, Expected May 2020
Minor: Urban Studies
GPA: 3.23/4.00
Honors: All Academic-NESCAC 2016; Faculty Honors: Fall 2016, Fall 2017
Relevant Coursework: Urban Economics, Public Finance: Economics of the Public Sector, Money and Banking,
Sustainable Urban Development
Experience
Urban Research Practicum, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Project Title: The Student Athlete Effect, January 2018 – Present
Develop research proposal to assess the impact of participation in high school athletics on graduation rates of
young women living in urban environments
Receive IRB approval to conduct quantitative assessment in Qualtrics and facilitate focus groups with 20 young
women attending Hartford High School
Review study findings and present results to Hartford High School administration with recommendations for
future athletic programming for women is sports
State of Connecticut, Department of Economic & Community Development, Hartford, CT
Community Development Intern, June – August 2017
Researched the economic impact of for-profit companies leaving Hartford and organized findings in Excel
Created charts and graphs to present findings to supervisor and department director
Gained exposure to multiple aspects of community development by attending meetings with communications,
legal, government affairs, business recruitment, and compliance departments
Volunteer
Trinity College Varsity Soccer, Hartford, CT
Team Member, September 2016 – Present
Collaborate with teammates to implement new plays through regular practice and effective communication
Motivate peers to participate in volunteer activities to encourage inner-city youth to play soccer and organize
volunteer opportunities for individuals and small groups
Dedicate 20+ hours per week in season for practice and games while managing rigorous academic schedule
Participate in competitive NESCAC conference in Division III
Hartford Youth Soccer Program, Hartford, CT
Volunteer, September 2016 – Present
Facilitate weekend soccer tournament for 200 Hartford students aged 12 to 16 by communicating with school
administrators, families, and volunteers to ensure event was fully staffed and ran effectively
Skills
Computer: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; Qualtrics; SPSS
Language: Fluent in Spanish