Interactive Résumé
Bachelor of Arts, May 2006.
Major in Sociology/Anthropology, minors in Film & Media Studies and English Literature.
Awards:
Eugene M. Lang Opportunity Scholarship (LOS) for social justice (Swarthmore, 2004).
Jonathon Lax Scholarship for leadership in and service to the LGBTQ community (Bread & Roses Community Fund, Philadelphia, 2005).
Dean’s Award for “significant and sustained contributions to the Swarthmore community” (Swarthmore, 2006).
GPA: 3.7
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Exceptional ability to take direction, to conceptualize creative solutions to tasks, and to follow through on details of initiative. Demonstrated ability to develop programming, and to organize events. Quick learner. Excellent writing skills. Graphic design and layout skills. Demonstrated commitment to social justice. Experience working with children and youth from a variety of backgrounds.
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Coordinated academic- and public-oriented events, including inaugural Forum on the Humanities and the Public World series: worked with guest speakers to arrrange travel logistics; reserved venues and equipment; oversaw organized and smooth execution of events. Created and maintained databases of contact information, books/multimedia, and competition materials (FileMaker Pro). Developed and implemented publicity and outreach campaigns: wrote copy and designed postcards, posters, flyers; worked with printers and negotiated prices; oversaw mailings and postings; contacted local media affiliates; created event-specific press materials. Assisted in coordination of several fellowship and grant programs for graduate students and faculty: collected applications; entered applicant information in database (FileMaker Pro); distributeed materials to selection committee; scheduled meetings; administered evaluations. Prepared quantitative and qualitative evaluation information for Center’s 15-year review. Managed reservation of conference and seminar rooms: received requests and answered questions; documented confirmations; managed A/V equipment and oversaw set-up. Supervised five work-study students. Provided general office support and served as receptionist: answered phones and routed calls, sorted incoming and outgoing mail, greeted visitors, drafted correspondence, photocopied documents, maintained organized files and office space, scheduled appointments.
Berkeley, CA :: Autumn 2006 to present
Intern, Intercultural Center (IC) & Swarthmore Queer Union (SQU)
Served on SQU board and planned/facilitated weekly meetings (two years). Hired as SQU intern by the IC director (one year). Organized campus-wide educational events, including Sager Symposium (co-coordinator) and Coming Out Week (raised funds, booked speakers, arranged travel, designed publicity, etc.). Co-facilitated "Small Group" support meetings (one semester). Developed and facilitated queer-specific "Acquaintance Sexual Assault Prevention" workshop for first-year students during orientation (one year). Took minutes at meetings and managed email listserves. Co-organized annual recognition dinner, and designed awards. Wrote $10,000 Cooper Foundation grant to bring prominent playwright to campus. Recently wrote $30,000 Cooper Foundation grant to support community performance featuring Margaret Cho (in conjunction with Mountain Meadow). Performed administrative tasks for IC director/staff, including event-planning and grant-writing. Served as liaison between students and administrators.
Received Harvey Milk / Grace Lee Boggs Award for Community Leadership & Service.
Swarthmore, PA :: Autumn 2003 to Spring 2006
Founded and coordinated after-school arts-based program for LGBTQ/ally youth. Wrote $10,000 LOS grant and follow-up reports. Organized educational and community events. Created/maintained records of participant contact/demographic information and expenses (Excel). Wrote press-releases. Wrote/designed outreach literature, including website, brochures, flyers, and email updates. Compiled monthly mailings to youth and educators, including printing labels (database mail merge). Solicited/supervised volunteers and youth participants. Purchased supplies. See programmatic experience below.
Albany, NY :: Spring & Summer 2005
Transformed collection of 2000+ books into Wayne Wright Resource Library; created searchable catalogue (Excel), designed labels and bookplates. Greeted youth visitors, offered tours of center, directed youth to print and on-site resources. Prepared demographic data for state and other funding reports. Assisted staff with daily office and housekeeping tasks, including implementation of merge with sister organization. Provided back-up support for GED program: purchased lunches, photocopied materials, etc. Co-facilitated workshop on combating homophobia and racism for middle-school students. See programmatic experience below.
Boston, MA :: Summer 2004
Researched and contacted schools and community centers to build organizational partnerships. Helped to maintain membership and donor databases (FileMaker Pro and Excel) during transition of executive director. Designed publicity materials for family events. Assisted in workshops, special events, and presentation of museum space.
Philadelphia, PA :: Spring 2004
Researched legal policies and documented conditions of NYS farmworkers for use in campaign materials. Created and designed outreach literature. Assisted in coordination and facilitation of workshops for youth on socio-economic class, and on global trade agreements. Wrote thank-you letters to volunteers. Performed administrative tasks for executive director and other staff.
Albany, NY :: Summer 2003
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Administrative: Taught a six-week introductory photography class to students and union members and co-organized popular exhibition of work. Edited, designed and published an arts and literary magazine. Wrote, illustrated, and distributed safer sex 'zine/ coloring book. Organized "Cinema Q" film screenings and discussions (with partner organizations). Planned/facilitated workshops, open-mic, drag night, and other events. Presented information and organized projects at high-school and community groups. Chaperoned and provided safer-sex materials at local "Alternative" Prom. See administrative experience above.
Albany, NY :: Spring 2005
Program Coordinator (Summer 2006): Coordinated schedules and logistics for daily activities, staff time off, camper electives, and special events for two-week overnight camp for children/youth with LGBTQ parents and families (ages 9-16). Facilitated evening activities for entire camp. Coordinated Junior Staff program, including check-ins and some supervision; supported Staff-in-Training program. Purchased supplies and ran errands. Art Director (Summer 2005): Created and facilitated age-appropriate arts/crafts programming. Ordered supplies and maintained inventory. Supervised one "Junior Staff" member.
Philadelphia, PA :: Summers 2005 & 2006
Greeted youth visitors, offered tours of center, directed youth to print and on-site resources. Co-facilitated workshop on combating homophobia and racism for middle-school students. See administrative experience above.
Boston, MA :: Summer 2004
Curriculum Writer, Teacher & Intern, Children's Peace Week
Researched and wrote age-appropriate (grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8) curricula of peace- and justice-related activities for week-long summer program (two summers). Co-facilitated educational activities and discussions with children grades K-2 and 6-8, and large group (three summers). Guided/supervised high school interns in developing leadership and facilitation skills (two summers).
Albany, NY :: Summers 2001 to 2005
Intern, New Day Art Program
Assisted with after-school and summer arts programs for children from low-income families, including visual arts, dance, and personal-growth activities. Worked one-on-one with children with differing developmental and learning abilities. Facilitated conflict resolution. Wrote and received grant (Swarthmore Foundation) to teach a free two-week photography workshop during January 2004. Organized exhibition for children, parents, and media.
Albany, NY :: Summer 2003
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Freelance Graphic Design & Layout
Sample projects: Created and maintained website for Dimensions Clinic for queer youth in San Francisco. Designed layout for National Organization for Women-NYS 8-pg newsletter, distributed to approximately 14,000+ members. Designed literature and newspaper advertisement for In Our Own Voices (LGBTQ POC) anti-violence campaign. Please see online portfolio for additional samples.
Greeted patrons and provided information. Oversaw rotating and permanent collections of valuable artwork. Assisted with opening receptions, including serving refreshments and clean-up duties.
Swarthmore, PA :: Spring 2005 to Spring 2006
Conducted informational tours for prospective students and their families. Served as "Web Ambassador," answered questions via email.
Swarthmore, PA :: Spring 2003 to Autumn 2005
Publicist, Paces Café
Designed, reproduced, and distributed publicity materials, including flyers, menus, and newspaper ads for student-run café.
Swarthmore, PA :: Spring 2003 to Spring 2004
Java Jazz Café and Bakery / Seattle Sub & Pita Co.
Provided excellent customer service. Took orders, prepared sandwiches, coffee beverages and other food items. Operated computerized cash register. Made change and used credit card machine.
Delmar, NY :: Summer 2001 to Summer 2002, and Spring 2005
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Co-coordinated campaign that increased Swarthmore's minimum wage from $9 to $11.26/hour (Autumn 2004), increased benefits, and addressed workers' grievances. Organized events, speakers, rallies, film screenings, concerts, and teach-ins. Developed strategy using Midwest Academy/GROW methodology, and unique direct action tactics. Facilitated meetings with faculty, staff, and administration. Served as representative to United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) Coordinating Committee (one semester). Researched and designed flyers, educational brochures, media alerts, and other outreach materials. Offered support in solidarity with union campaign (Spring 2006).
Autumn 2002 to Spring 2006
Wrote bi-weekly column, "Get It In Writing," on a campus "hot topic" and/or student activism.
Spring 2006
Member, Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee
Appointed by College to develop effective plan for inclusion of "gender identity and expression" in non-discrimination policy. Co-wrote original proposal for amendment of policy.
Spring 2006
Member, Forum for Free Speech
Reviewed proposals with student committee and allocated funds (overall budget of approx. $25,000) for campus lectures and educational events. Appointed by Student Council. Encouraged re-evaluation of funding guidelines.
Autumn 2005 to Spring 2006
Facilitator, Acquaintance Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) Workshops
Co-facilitated workshops for incoming first-year students about issues of sexual assault and consent on a campus setting. Developed and facilitated pilot workshops specific to the needs of LGBTQ community (Autumn 2005).
Autumns 2004 & 2005
Read applications and interviewed student candidates for Lang Opportunity Scholarship program. Autumn 2004
Member, Committee for Socially Responsible Investment
Researched benefits/consequences of shareholder resolutions and wrote recommendations for action by College. Appointed by College.
Spring 2003 to Autumn 2003
Member, Swarthmore Progressive Action Committee
Organized educational events, speakers, film screenings, and transportation to off-campus rallies and events, particularly related to global trade policies, and the invasion of Iraq. Successfully campaigned for anti-war resolution passed by Student Council. Elected co-coordinator (spring 2003 to autumn 2003).
Autumn 2002 to Autumn 2003
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American Red Cross certified, First Aid (through Nov 2008)
Computer Proficiency: Mac and PC; Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; FileMaker Pro; Final Cut Pro; online databases (ie. Lexis-Nexus); Dreamweaver (basic HTML and CSS).
Visual Arts & Design, including photography (digital), video, graphic design, and screen-printing
Interests: arts & activism; vegetarian cooking; independent, foreign, queer, and/or feminist film and media (and related theory); American pop culture; globalization; Jewish culture; drag and other queer performance; musicals; blogging; deseo aprender más español.
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In order to maintain the relative privacy of my references, contact information is available upon request.
Writing Samples:
"Support Union Drive", published in The Phoenix, March 16, 2006
"Why Do We Create Our Own Problems When...", published in Times Union (Albany, NY), January 2005
Photography Exhibit Press Release
Design Sample:
Phoenix Q Arts & Media Project general brochure (front : inside)
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