Robert Bulanda

Experience

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  Northern Illinois University

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  * Led classroom discussions and tutoring sessions for small, diverse, and engaged classes* Coordinated class community engagement and improvement projects* Conducted research on local, national, and global civil society* Organized and filed academic and office paperwork and files* Scheduled staff meetings and academic advising appointments by phone, e-mail, and in-person * Assisted professors with lectures and classroom activities of diverse classes of 30 – 50 students* Graded written assignments and provided editorial feedback* Led review sessions, tutored, and assisted students with classwork* Provided academic advising for students* Maintained class and department paperwork and files

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Center for NGO Leadership and Development

    Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Anthropology

    Aug 2011 - May 2013
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  Northern Illinois University

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellow, Center for Southeast Asian Studies

  * Conducted research on Southeast Asian cultures and societies* Studied Southeast Asian languages in the United States and abroad* Presented research at regional conferences* Coordinated campus and community cultural events and activities

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  Northern Illinois University

  Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Extra Help, Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program

  * Supervised a diverse group of 50 high school students from 10 countries* Coordinated thematic classes on leadership and social concern topics* Directed field trips to environmental, cultural, and government sites* Maintained participant files and paperwork

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  South Puget Sound Community College

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Classroom and Instructional Support Technician, Learning Support Services

  * Tutor a diverse student body population* Maintain inclusive, studious, and productive computer lab and study spaces* Develop and edit computing and classroom skills tutorials* Provide customer service and technical assistance to students, staff, and faculty

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  Northern Illinois University College of Law

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  ● Prepared lesson plans and conducted academic review sessions● Tutored first-year law students in individual and group settings● Provided mentorship and advising to first-year law students

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  Providence Hospice of Seattle, Transitions Program

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Transitions Specialist (AmeriCorps Member)

  • Provide in-home non-medical care to persons living with serious illnesses• Analyze legal and social service issues for elderly and seriously ill clients• Prepare accessible and inclusive outreach and educational materials

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  WILLIAM C. CONNOR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C.

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Associate Attorney
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  United States Air Force JAG Corps

  May 2021 - now

  • Served as Chief of Military Justice and Chief of Civil Law• Led the Legal Assistance program, specializing in estate planning, housing law, and family law matters.• Advised commanders on military justice and civil legal issues, ensuring compliance and effective decision-making.• Managed criminal trials, ensuring fair and just outcomes for all parties involved. • Served as Chief of Administrative Discharges and Chief of Adverse Actions• Directed administrative separation proceedings for military personnel, ensuring compliance with Air Force regulations• Managed adverse actions program, providing expert guidance on progressive discipline options• Coordinated with legal counsel, command teams, and medical professionals for appropriate discharge characterizations

  • Assistant Staff Judge Advocate

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Assistant Staff Judge Advocate

    May 2021 - Jun 2023