THOMAS J. MEEHAN
33 Hersey St.
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 272- 4147
thomas.james.meehan@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Maine, Orono
Graduate 2010 - International Affairs/concentration in Political Science (Honors)
Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Spring Semester 2009 - all classes in Spanish
Berklee School of Music, Boston, Massachusetts
Percussion Summer Program - 2007
Sacopee Valley High School, Hiram, Maine
Graduate 2006 Magna Cum Laude
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
University of Maine, Orono- Dean’s List - 2006 to 2010
Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society - inducted 2009
National Society of Collegiate Scholars - inducted 2007
Inglés Abre Puertas - Certificate from Chilean Ministry of Education - 2009
Presented for teaching in “English Opens Doors” Language Program in Public School System
Senator George Mitchell Scholar - 2006
Clyde Russell Scholarship – 2006
ACTIVITIES and COMMUNITY SERVICE
University of Maine Model United Nations - McGill University - 2008, 2009, 2010
Musician/Composer - drummer and guitarist in local band playing in the New England area,
material includes covers and original compositions
Valpo Surf Project - 2009 to present
Volunteer organizer and instructor for non-profit program; provide surfing instruction and
academic mentoring among underprivileged and at-risk youth in Valparaiso, Chile.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Translator- March 2013- Present
Provide translation services for several individual clients in Spanish and French
Lionbridge- March 2013- Present
Internet Search Administrator- Spanish
Subcontractor for Microsoft, performing language-based search engine optimization
Auto Europe- April 2011 to March 2013
Manager- Spanish department
Duties include responding to customer phone calls and emails in Spanish, French, and
Portuguese in order to arrange worldwide car rental services, translating correspondence and
documents, acting as interpreter between clients and other departments
Translated terms and conditions for every department from English to Spanish
Hedgerow- May to October 2010
Crew leader of various projects for high-end landscaping and design company in midcoast Maine
and surrounding islands
Instituto Nacional, Santiago, Chile - 2009
English Teacher - Ingles Abre Puertas Program- Volunteer one day per week
Initially assisting classroom teacher and eventually taking full responsibility for the class,
including lesson planning and implementation
Teacher - drumset technique – 2005 to 2006
Taught two beginning students, planned and implemented lessons
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Fluent French and Spanish Speaker, additionally some ability in Chinese, German, and
Portuguese
Computer Skills - proficient in word processing, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Photoshop
Digital audio recording and engineering
Musician - accomplished and experienced drummer and guitarist