Benjamin Sussman is seeking a career supporting international relations between Japan and America using his Japanese language skills and cultural knowledge. He has experience working as a library assistant and ceremonies assistant at Georgetown University, teaching English to junior high students in Japan, and volunteering at an animal shelter in Washington DC. Sussman demonstrates leadership organizing events and managing clubs while in college. He is proficient in Japanese language and computer programs.

1. Benjamin L. Sussman
2022 Columbia Rd. NW Apt. 114 Washington, DC 20009
bsus1412@gmail.com 202-285-1702 (cell)
CAREER GOALS: To help support international relations with Japan and America through diligent
work by maintaining the principals and practices in the organization using my knowledge of Japanese
language and experiences with Japan’s culture and practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Georgetown University Staff
Georgetown University Library, Washington DC May-June 2015
 As a library assistant at the main university library, maintained library in good
order by properly organizing books
 As a ceremonies assistant for Georgetown Law School’s 2015 Commencement,
organized and greeted guests
 As Proctor for Georgetown Law School students, monitored and administered
exam while maintaining adherence to ethical standards
Teaching Assistant
Morioka Board of Education, Morioka, Japan August-December 2012
 Accomplished through Earlham College Japan-Study program, Studies in Cross-
Cultural Education
 Assisted official English teacher in education of junior high school students
 Instructed on grammatical forms and pronunciation and created educational
games
 Observed severalschools and participated in school activities while actively
communicating with students
 Organized social events for Japanese host families and university students
Volunteer
Washington Humane Society Georgia Avenue Shelter, Washington DC June-July 2012
 Worked 90 hours at the shelter walking dogs, cleaning cages,and feeding
animals
 Very devoted to my work, and was always eager to accomplish the next task
 Was depicted as cheerful, energetic, and exceptionally helpful by staff members
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
 As head of Advertisement Committee for college’s Japanese Spring Festival,
designed and distributed official poster for event, and coordinated event with
other college groups
 As head convener of Anime Club, organized movie showings, increased presence
of club on campus, and operated and managed booth at college’s Japanese Spring
Festival
SKILLS:
 Proficient in both speaking and writing in Japanese
 Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Photoshop
 Skilled in photography
 Non-Commercial DC Driver’s License
EDUCATION:
Earlham College Graduation: May, 2014
Major: Japanese Studies
Middlebury Japanese Language School June-August 2013 and 2015
Intermediate Japanese II (Level4)