Patrick Hunter Erickson

Current Address: Calle Concejal Francisco Jose Jimenez Martin N 90 2D. 28047 Madrid, España
Permanent Address: 702 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: +34 602 44 85 26 Email: p.erickson68@gmail.com

Education
Birmingham-Southern College​ – Bachelor of Arts Degree (Cum Laude)
● Major: Global & Comparative Studies
● Minor: Spanish
● GPA 3.572

University of Barcelona​ – coursework, January-June 2016

St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School​ – High School diploma (June, 2013)

Work & Intern Experience

Conversation Teaching Assistant ​– IES José García Nieto, Madrid 2017- Present
Currently I work as teaching assistant at a bilingual public school in Madrid. I help
teach classes in English, technology, and art. As a “conversational teaching assistant”
my job is to improve speaking skills and serve as a cultural guide for Spanish students
who are unfamiliar with American culture.
English Tutor ​– Madrid 2017- Present
After working at the institute during the day, I work part-time as an English tutor,
reinforcing reading, writing, or conversational skills.
Office Administrator – ​Office of the Vice President, Washington, DC Summer 2017
I was asked to stay on to be the office administrator for Joe Biden’s personal office after
finishing an internship with the Vice President. My chief responsibilities included
coordinating the move into the Vice President’s new personal office, correspondence on
behalf of the Vice President, sorting and responding to scheduling requests, conducting
interviews and hiring a set interns, and managing interns.
Transition Intern ​– Office of the Vice President, Washington, DC Summer 2017
One of two interns selected to help close the official business of Vice President Joe Biden
before his government office closed. Along with ​sorting, reading, and answering
correspondence, I was tasked with answering the reception desk phone, helping to
manage the office’s budget, and coordinating a move from the Vice President’s
government office to his private office.
Landscaping and Translator​ – Ginkgo Gardens, Washington, DC
Summer 2016
Summer employment at a local garden business where I learned landscaping skills,
business operations and served as a translator between the owner and landscaping
employees.
Internship​ – Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Washington, DC Summer 2015
One of 6 interns selected by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) for his summer internship
program at the Judiciary Committee. In addition to preparing staff and attending
 hearings, I was given several research projects and delivered memos to staff used in
advising the Senator and Committee staff.

Internship​ – Bunge Limited's Trader Training Program in Geneva, Switzerland January 2015
Participated in a trader training program where I learned basic economic components of
trading agricultural commodities in a multinational corporation.

Camp Counselor​ – Birmingham Southern Soccer Camp, Birmingham, AL June 2014

Coached and was responsible for a group of 10-12 year old boys each week.

Camp Coordinator/Coach​ – Capital Futbol Club, Washington, DC June 2013

Directed, planned and lead a one week soccer camp for 30 children age 8-15.

Youth Soccer Assistant Coach ​(Volunteer) 2012

Helped plan, set up, and demonstrate drills during practice with a former coach.

Honors, Awards & Recognitions

Phi Sigma Iota 2016
Inducted into the national honor society for the study of foreign languages.

The National Society of Leadership and Success 2016

Inducted into the national honor society for recognition of academic achievement​.

National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar 2016

Inducted to the Southeastern all-region scholar team

Southern Athletic Association, All Conference Honorable Mention, Soccer 2016

Awarded for athletic achievement

Southern Athletic Association, Academic Honor Roll, Men’s Soccer 2013/2015

Awarded for academic achievement

National Spanish Honor Society 2013

Inducted into the national honor society for the study of foreign languages in high school

Certified Soccer Referee

Refereed youth soccer games from the ages 13-18
Activities and Pursuits
Soccer​ – Birmingham Southern College Men’s Soccer Team 2013-2017

Tahuichi Way Soccer Academy – Santa Cruz, Bolivia 2011/2012

Trained at the highly regarded South American training academy for two summers,
where I lived with local families while training in primitive conditions.