
                                T.J. Jourian
                     411 LaSalle Blvd, Lansing, MI 48912
             Phone: 517-505-3548    Email: tj.jourian@gmail.com


EDUCATION

[pic]Bachelor of Arts in General Management (December 2002)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Masters of Arts in Student Affairs Administration (May 2006)

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


WORK EXPERIENCE

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Book-keeper at Tofarides Management Services Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus (9/07-
present)
    . Maintain books for approximately 20 business and individual clients of
      TMS
    . Prepare quarterly Value Added Tax reports and ensure timely payment
    .  Administer HE32 forms for company registrations and monthly social
      insurance payments
    . Facilitate transition from Cyprus pound to Euro in accounting software
      in 2008
    . Connect with clients' creditors to agree on balances on a monthly,
      quarterly or yearly basis
    . Maintain the petty cash for TMS

Executive Personal Assistant at 3CX Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus (10/06-8/07)
    . Act as personal assistant to the company's CEO for all administrative
      functions as needed
    . Collaborate with lawyer during immigration and hiring processes of non-
      Cypriot employees
    . Administer company payroll and maintain company books
    . Ensure timely payment of all company bills, and maintain petty cash
    . Act as first point of contact for customers, creditors, partners,
      contractors, and public officials
    . Collaborate with Sales Executive on various projects, including
      website maintenance, press release dissemination, and filtering of
      sales leads to partners
    . Make necessary arrangements for all company employees and
      subcontractors in regards to accommodations, travel, and entertainment
    . Collaborate with accountant and estate agent in the United Kingdom to
      manage CEO's properties and accounts

Summer Intern for Women's Center at Boise State University (6/05-7/05)
    . Conduct study of effectiveness of the Center's Mentoring Program for
      Returning Women
    . Create booklets and other materials on domestic violence and sexual
      assault information
    . Devise effective media campaign to disseminate above and all other WC
      information
    . Participate in weekly discussions on race/racism conducted by the
      Cultural Center
    . Participate in weekly intern seminars on topics relevant to Student
      Affairs work
    . Consult Union staff on the newly established Stop Hate campaign and
      other LBGT ventures
    . Assist in daily administrative work

Graduate Assistant for Office of LBGT Concerns at Michigan State University
(8/04-4/05)
    . Advance student leadership through advising and support
    . Conduct education and training around LBGT and greater multicultural
      issues
    . Coordinate Peer Connections program and training for Connectors
    . Facilitate All-MSU LBGT Coalition meetings around major event
      programming
    . Co-facilitate monthly LBGT Advisors' meeting
    . Coordinate LBGT Grad students' social hour
    . Develop gender identity training manual
    . Act as consultant for gender identity and greater multicultural issues
    . Maintain office website, brochure, and other materials
    . Participate in weekly staff meetings

Assistant Director for Summer Conferences at MSU (5/04 - 8/04)
    . Supervision, hiring, training, evaluation, and coordination of 7
      Conference Supervisors and 40+ Conference Assistants.
    . Maintain conference participant and staff contact.
    . Participate in duty rotation.
    . Respond to emergencies, service, and support requests.
    . Other conference coordination responsibilities.

Residence Life: Assistant Hall Director, Case Hall, MSU (8/03 - 5/04)
    . Responsible for supporting the Hall Director in the planning,
      implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive community and student
      development program.
    . Training and development of undergraduate staff of 16 Mentors and 6
      Senior Mentors.
    . Individual student development and contact.
    . Development and advising of PRISM, LBGT caucus for South Complex.
    . Direct staff supervision and development of 6 Mentors and 2 Senior
      Mentors.
    . Member of Assistant Hall Director Hiring and Placement Committee for
      2004-05 staff.
For full description of AHD position, please refer to:
http://www.reslife.msu.edu/work/

State News Columnist, MSU (5/02 - 5/05)
    . Write bi-weekly column for nation's most read college newspaper


Intern for Office of LBGT Concerns, MSU (8/03 - 5/04)

    . Develop peer support program for LBGT students.
    . Develop gender identity training manual.
    . Act as consultant for gender identity issues.
    . Participate in weekly staff meetings.

Undergraduate Intern for Multicultural Development: LBGT Concerns, MSU
(1/03 - 8/03)
    . Acquire a broad range of skills and competencies to work with
      multicultural issues.
    . Identify LBGT resources (books, websites, videos).
    . Participate in weekly staff meetings and weekly one-on-one meetings
      with supervisor.
    . Participate in meetings with administration, faculty, staff and
      students.
    . Provide ongoing reports and summary documentation related to
      multicultural initiatives.
    . Act as liaison between LBGT Concerns and student LBGT organizations
      (i.e. Alliance; LBGT caucuses; Students of Color, Internationals and
      Allies).
    . Be involved in the Moving Forward: 10th Anniversary Celebration
      committee.
    . Educate, train and research in areas including gender identity,
      domestic partner benefits, LBGT identities, LBGT intersections, LBGT
      leadership and others.
    . Be involved in the Vice President for Student Affairs & Services' LBGT
      Advisory Group.

Building Crew and Student Supervisor, McDonel Hall,  MSU (3/02 - 1/03)
    . Supervise student employees of McDonel Hall's building crew
    . Attend supervisor meetings with assistant manager
    . Work with full-time staff
    . Act as communication link between manager's office and student
      employees
    . Attend to residents' daily service requests
    . Handle daily assignments dealing with building maintenance and upkeep
    . Assist with conference set-ups and hosting
    . Summer time crew: part of various crews (room crew, paint crew, mail
      crew)



Resident Mentor, Shaw Hall (8/00 - 5/01)
    . Assisted in the formation of a healthy living and academic environment
      for the 29 students in my precinct.
    . Developed numerous social, learning, multicultural and health and
      safety programs.
    . Helped with the development and implementation of floor Community
      Standards.
    . Confronted disciplinary situations.
    . Enforced Residence Life policies, carried out duty responsibilities
      and maintained hall security.
    . Worked with other mentors and staff members to create an effective and
      supportive team structure.

Night Receptionist, West Circle Complex (1/00 - 5/00)
    . Assisted in building and resident security.
    . Dealt with several emergency and safety situations.
    . Worked with Residence Life staff to handle incidents and enforce
      Residence Life Policies

COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
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    . Featured Keynote Speaker at 2008 Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay,
      Transgender and Ally College Conference (MBLGTACC)
    . Experienced speaker, trainer and consultant on gender identity and
      LBGT topics (05-06)
    . Subject in "TransGeneration", acclaimed documentary on transgender
      college students (05)
    . Founder and member of Phi Tau Mu (FTM) Alpha-Male Chapter (8/04)
    . Rally speaker at 2003 Michigan Pride
    . External Vice Chairperson of the Alliance of LGBT Students at MSU
      (3/02-5/03)
    . Leadership Committee Co-Chair for the 2002 MBLGTACC
    . Press & Promotions Subcommittee Internal Communications Chair for the
      2002 MBLGTACC
    . Panel member for LBGT Awareness
    . Member of following student organizations: Five residence hall-based
      LBGT caucuses; Advisor and member of Same Gender Loving Students of
      Color, International Students and Allies (SGL SOCIAL); Multiracial
      Identity eXperience (MIX); Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience
      (MRULE); Armenian Student Association


MEMBERSHIPS AND PRESENTATIONS

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    . Member of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
      (NASPA), and Association of College Personnel Administrators (ACPA)
    . Director of Relations for Student Affairs Advisory Council (9/04-
      23/05)
    . Member of Michigan College Personnel Association (MCPA) 2003-2004
    . Presenter at 2003 "Best Practices in Diversity at MSU: Enhancing a
      Diverse Campus Community"
    . Panelist at "Border Crossings: Multiple Oppressions and LBGT
      Identities" (March 2004)
    . Panelist at 2002 MBLGTACC ("Queer in Residence Life")


HONORS AND AWARDS

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    . 2004 Inductee of Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Alpha-
      Alpha Chapter
    . 2002 Prism Award Recipient from the Lansing Association for Human
      Rights
    . 2002 and 2003 Excellence in Diversity Award candidate
    . Dean's List at MSU, Fall 1999 and Fall 2000
    . National Society of Collegiate Scholars since March 2000
    . Cyprus-America Scholarship Program (CASP) Scholar since August 1999
    . 1997 Recipient of London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Book-
      Keeping Level 1 First in World Gold Medal

COMPUTER SKILLS

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Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, some Access)
Macromedia Dreamweaver (self-taught)
Quick learner with different kinds of computer programs




REFERENCES
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Ms. Melissa Wintrow
(Former Supervisor - in past position of Coordinator of Women's Center)
Assistant Director of Residence Life
1355 Chaffee Hall
1910 University Drive

Boise State University
Boise, Idaho 83725
(208) 447-1001
mwintrow@boisestate.edu

Dr. Brent Bilodeau
(Former Supervisor at MSU's Office of LBGT Concerns)
Director of LBGT Resource Center
302 Student Services Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Tel: (517) 353-9520
bilodeau@msu.edu

Mr. Dave McIntosh
(Former Supervisor at MSU's Residence Life)
Graduate Asst. for the Vice Pres. Of Diversity
Texas A&M University
 (979) 862-2927
P.O. Box 8182
College Station, TX 77844
 (517) 862-3509
davefmac@tamu.edu

Autumn Martin
(Former Supervisee)
Law Student
Columbia University
604, W. 115th, Apt 3C
New York, NY 10025
aulmarti@indiana.edu





Dr. Kristin Renn
(Faculty)
Assistant Professor
Higher, Adult, & Lifelong Education
428 Erickson Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-6393
renn@msu.edu


Dr. Reitumetse Mabokela
(Faculty)
Associate Professor
Higher, Adult, & Lifelong Education
428 Erickson Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 355-6676
mabokela@msu.edu

Erin Roberts, MSW
(Former colleague at Office of LBGT Concerns)
Foundation Director
5401 World Dairy Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 222-8583
erirish1@sbcglobal.com

PRESCREEN INFORMATION 
(Where Q is question, ANS is answer and SC is score)
Q1	Have you ever been employed at the University of Michigan?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Please enter your UMID number if known, otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q3	Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q4	Will you now or in the future require University of Michigan visa sponsorship for continued employment in the USA?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
Q5	Are you aware of any potential conflicts of commitment (such as an outside job you would maintain if hired) or conflicts of interest (such as a current contract you hold with the University)?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q6	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to the previous question, please note any information regarding the conflicts of which the University should be aware. Otherwise enter &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q7	Are you aware of any relatives working in the department for which you are applying?  If so, please note the name and relationship of the relative, otherwise type &quot;none&quot;.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q1	Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q2	Do you have any felony charges pending?
ANS	No
SC	1
Q3	If you answered &quot;YES&quot; to either of the previous questions, please provide dates, places, charges and disposition (outcome) of all convictions.  If you answered &quot;NO&quot;,enter &quot;none.                   

NOTE:  A yes response does not automatically disqualify a job applicant from further consideration.  Each applicant is evaluated individually based on a number of factors including the nature of the crime, how long ago the crime and/or release from incarceration occured, whether a sufficient work record has been established since the crime and/or release from incarceration and the position applied for.
ANS	none
SC	0
Q4	Do you certify that the information you are providing is true and accurate?
ANS	Yes
SC	1
[ TOTAL SCORE :7]
RESULT : PASSED 
