Nina

Afremov

532 Harrington Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391 | afrem001@umn.edu | (612) 207-1912

Experience

Student Writing consultant, Center for Writing; Minneapolis, MN — 2020 – Present

· Meet with students via zoom in order to read their texts and assignments for discussion.

· Offer advice concerning grammar, content, and structure in order to improve the writer’s work both for the current assignment as well as future assignments. 

· Attend to the virtual front desk to assist writers and consultants with scheduling or technical issues.

· Attend professional development meetings.

Student Translator, UMN History Department; Minneapolis, MN — 2019 – 2020

· Translated original newspaper from the Soviet Period of Glasnost and Perestroika for an associate professor’s research project.

· Collaborated with the professor and an international student in order to translate the nuances of Soviet rhetoric into contemporary English.

Student Development Representative, UMN Foundation; Minneapolis, MN — 2019

· Stayed up to date with developments across various departments and programs at the University of Minnesota.

· Called alumni and supporters of the University in order to update contact information and build rapport.

· Raised money for University programs and scholarships.

Camp Counselor, Concordia Language Villages; Bemidji, MN — Summer 2018 & 2019

· Created lesson plans centered around Russian language and culture and conducted them for children ranging from five to eighteen years of age.

· Ensured the physical and emotional wellbeing of campers.

· Collaborated with counselors from both the US and republics of the former USSR to create a culturally authentic and fun environment.

Education

University of Minnesota — 2018 – 2022

BS in Technical Writing & Communication

BA in Russian Studies     

Minor in English Current GPA: 3.9

Middlebury Russian Summer Language Institute — Summer 2020

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) — 2017 – 2018

Perpich Arts High School — 2015 – 2017

Literary arts track

Skills

Microsoft Office, Google apps, translating, writing consultancy, editing, research public speaking, project management, social media, newsletters, written and verbal communication, analytical and critical thinking, adaptability, organization.

Relevant Coursework

Past courses: Introduction to Technical Writing and Communication; Editing, Critique, and Style; Modes of Communication; Writing on Issues of Science and Technology; Visual Communication; Seminar: Theory and Practice of Writing Consultancy; Rhetorical Theory for Writing Studies; Technical and Professional Writing.

Courses for Spring 2021: Introduction to Design Thinking; Writing with Digital Technologies; Writing Proposals and Grant Management.

Other

President of Russian Speaking Student Association                                        Fall 2019 — Present

Small Group Leader for CHAARG                                                             Fall 2020 — Present

Fellowship of Undergraduate Students in English (FUSE)                               Fall 2020 — Present

Hillel Learning Fellowship Fall 2020 — Present

References

Thomas Wolfe — Associate Professor at the UMN History Department | wolfe023@umn.edu

Kirsten Jamsen — Codirector of the UMN Center for Writing | kjamsen@umn.edu