Jérôme Raffi Torossian

6628 N. Sheridan Road - Chicago, Illinois 60660

jtorossian@luc.edu

Loyola University Chicago Graduate With Work Experience in U.S. Immigration Law, International Business & Trade, Public Affairs and Public Sector. Self-starter and team player, enthusiastic and

accountable, passionate and thorough. French Citizen. Green card holder.

Education ___________________________________________________________________________

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, U.S.A (Class of 2017) Double Major: International Studies & Political Science Double Minor: International Business & Asian Studies Awards: College of Arts and Sciences’ Dean’s List 2015 and 2016 Memberships: Model United Nations Club, Armenian General Benevolent Union

(A.G.B.U), Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), Chicago ‘Ararat’ Chapter University of International Business & Economics, Beijing, China (Fall 2015)

5-month Study Abroad Program Silk Road raid thru Beijing, Lanzhou, Xia’he, Turpan, Kashgar, Taklamakan Desert,

Tashkuran, Urumqi Independent local travels to Shanghai and Langfang

Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Washington (Class of 2013) 12th Grade Subjects: AP U.S. Government, AP French, Business Algebra, Marketing,

Spanish, Advanced English Literature

Professional Experience

• Immigration Paralegal, Marty & Ellis, LLP. Bellevue, WA (May-July 2016) Helped clients navigate immigration laws to obtain visas, go thru citizenship process

and solve immigration-related issues Conducted legal research

• Sales Assistant, France Corner. Beijing, China (September-December 2015) Local point of contact for French wine importer from Langfang city Sourced potential customers and sales management in both Chinese and English

• Commercial Attaché Assistant and Public Affairs Officer Assistant, Québec Government Office in Chicago Chicago, IL (May-July 2015)

Worked under supervision of Economic and Governmental Affairs Directors Managed activities related to the Québec Government Office priorities

• Research Assistant, Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL (May-July 2014) Worked both with doctoral candidate and Loyola University Chicago’s Graduate

School to research enforced disappearances in the Middle East and North Africa

French Class Teaching Assistant, Bellevue High School Bellevue, WA (2011-2013)

Project Associate, APCO Worldwide Seattle, WA (June-July 2012)

International Comparative Market Analysis for Brand Implementation in Foreign

Markets (Marketing Positioning and Trade Provisions)

Sales Representative, Bellevue High School Student Store Bellevue, WA (2012-2013)

Assistant Manager, Idéal Confort Furniture Retail Store Paris, France (June-July 2010)

Summer Camp Assistant Counselor, Armenian General Benevolent Union, France (2009)

Published Article ___________________________________________________________________________

• ‘American Presidential Elections: A European Perspective’ APCO Worldwide - Seattle, WA

(July 2012) Co-author with Ms. Kaja Ciglic. This article shared a European perspective on the

2012 American Presidential election.

Research Presentation ___________________________________________________________________________

• ‘International Norms of Justice: What Impact on the Ground?’ – Loyola Weekend of

Excellence, Loyola University Chicago Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Research

Symposium, April 2015. This presentation discussed the issue of enforced disappearances

and individual criminal responsibility in Algeria, Turkey, and Lebanon.

Community Service ___________________________________________________________________________

Volunteer of the Children’s Home + Aid: Responsible for entertaining young orphans in

the Chicago district with diverse sports activities (April 2014)

Active Community Member of the Armenian General Benevolent Union: selected

participant by Fuller Organization to help construct houses for underprivileged families

in Armenia (August 2012)

Skills & Hobbies ___________________________________________________________________________

WA State Driving License

Languages: English (Fluent), French (Native), Chinese (Level II), Armenian (Beginner)

IT skills proficiency: solid knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Pixlr,

NVivo, CliQue, Eimmigration, Dropbox

Interests: International Political Issues & World News, U.S. Immigration and

International Law, Marketing, Photography, Travel

International experience: Born in Paris, France in 1994; lived three years in Singapore

from 2002 to 2005; lived three years in Seattle, WA from 2010 to 2013; in Chicago since

2013. Resided in Beijing, China for Fall 2015

International travels: France, U.K, Italy, Switzerland, Armenia, Canada, Tunisia, China,

Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Australia