Michael Ivory Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater

- Coordinated meetings with staff to devise creative strategies to reach vulnerable populations (non-native English speakers, youth, members of the LGBTQ+ community, etc .)- Served as a liaison to establish relationships with various organizations, interest groups, committees, etc., representing the LGBTQ+ community, to promote and identify the needs of LGBTQ+ residents - Researched and identified areas where local, state and federal issues or legislation may impact areas of concern as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community- Organized and executed special events (Cultural Celebrations, Town Halls, Press Conferences, Public Charge Info. sessions, Mental Health workshops, etc.,) - Development of partnerships with small businesses , city agencies, elected officials, and community based organizations - Supervised office interns and youth fellows in communication efforts to our constituency - Executed Participatory Budgeting through facilitation of neighborhood assemblies to educate residents on the New York City budgetary process and the importance of civic engagement - Managed outreach related communications in collaboration with the Chief of Staff to ensure constituents were aware of special events and services offered by our office

Greater New York City Area

- Engaged in direct outreach and relationship building with small business owners and community based organizations- Assisted in the development of partnerships with city agencies and organizations - Supervised youth fellows and interns in outreach efforts- Promoted and executed Participatory Budgeting through facilitation of neighborhood assemblies and recruitment of Budget Delegates- Developed and maintained the office’s databases for community, volunteer, press contacts, and event spaces- Managed outreach related communications in collaboration with the Chief of Staff to ensure constituents are aware of events in the city- Coordinated meetings with Outreach team to devise creative strategies to reach vulnerable populations (non-native English speakers, youth, members of the LGBTQ+ community, etc .)

- Assisted the Area Coordinator in overall administration of the quad and supervision of the 14 member RA staff- Created a monthly on-call rotation of RAs and maintained duty switches and changes- Monitored reporting of maintenance issues & followed-up with the appropriate staff-Facilitated weekly staff meetings with RA staff - Supported RA’s on staff in their roles and encouraged them in all of their responsibilities by holding weekly one-on one`s with individual RAs - Kept residents informed of all pertinent campus information and deadlines, including but not limited to posting flyers and sending announcements- Encouraged and exhibited a respect for diversity by facilitating conversations with residents related to diversity and identity- Empowered residents and RAs to advocate for changes to be made in their res halls by educating them on college policies

- Developed weekly dialogues centered around multi-cultural and marginalized identities from a global perspective- Attended yearly facilitation and conflict mediation workshops -Participated in and facilitated activities for the group of 10-15 participants related to identity and events occurring in the world - Researched news stories and historical events in preparation for the weekly meetings

- Facilitated recruitment of new Resident Advisors- Approved program proposals, supported RAs in program planning, monitored overall programming progress of RAs, & ensured the completion of monthly bulletin boards and door decorations- Assisted in the overall supervision of RA staff- Presented at RA training of new RAs and monthly in-services throughout the academic year- Worked cooperatively with residents to ensure an environment that displayed respect for the rights and privacy of other residents on the floor and in the quad- Educated residents on College emergency procedures and regulations through floor meetings

- Provided coverage alongside an assigned staffer for the Councilmember at pertinent events - Tasked with updating the contacts database for the office by contacting organizations, businesses, and elected officials in New York City - Attended meetings with the Councilmember and District 16 staff to document relevant information - Provided support and information to constituents by informing them of services that the office offered and events occurring in the community-

- Kept residents informed of all pertinent campus information and deadlines, including but not limited to posting flyers and sending announcements.-Initiated health & wellness, social justice, civic engagement, & community development programs for my residents and college community in collaboration with student groups and other RAs-Encouraged and exhibited a respect for diversity by facilitating a healthy living environment- Served as part of an on-call rotation as assigned by our Senior Resident Advisor to ensure the safety of residents living in our designated quad- Advocated for my residents to have maintenance changes addressed in our res halls- Acted as a mediator in disputes and conflicts in my assigned quad

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And Government, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Black Student Association: August 2013-May 2017; Queer & Trans People of Color Association: August 2016- May.

Sociology

Studied at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England from January 2016- June 2016.