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Berkeley, Ca, Us

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Berkeley, California, United States

Managed scheduling and coordination of a team of 12 with outside organizations and stakeholders to provide training and resources for bystander intervention.Maintained and expedited partnerships with other campus organizations to increase safety and harm-prevention efforts across the student body. Designed and implemented evaluation and feedback mechanisms to measure the effectiveness and impact of workshops and make adjustments for improvement.Maintained accurate records and documentation related to peer-educated workshops, scheduling, content, attendance, and participant feedback.Developed, organized, and executed two-day, semesterly training for staff to enhance knowledge, confidence, team bonding, and adherence to campus policies. Contributed to the development and implementation of long-term strategies and goals for the campus bystander intervention initiative, including identifying opportunities for growth and expansion.Participated in ongoing professional development and training to enhance knowledge and skills related to bystander intervention and related topics.

Berkeley, California, United States

Collaborates with a team of 150+ students on campuses nation-wide.Designs and executes campus events focusing on national policy experts presenting on topical fiscal policy. Fluent in event planning, including managing crowdbuilding, scheduling, team delegation, catering requests, and travel details for visiting staff. Completes weekly assigned tasks.Maintains communication on project progress and updates on tasks with main office.Refers new candidates to Ambassador program.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Assisted in organizing and managing a five-part event series, each hosting over 300 guests and high-profile speakers including Jamie Dimon, Mitt Romney, Joe Manchin, Ashley C Ford, and Jim Morrison. Coordinated a project that offered the organization specialized background information on 250 college campuses in the context of recruitment opportunities, potential campus partners, campus history, and campus culture. Conducted historical research on United States Congressmembers and Senators in order to identify common factors, categories of involvement, and personal history to identify potential leadership indicators in college students.Presented plans for improvement of recruitment and onboarding processes to executive senior staff. Handled administrative and data entry work for staff.

Berkeley, California, United States

Wrote in collaboration with Legislative Team to create and propose bills, resolutions, and other legislation on behalf of Senator Meyers. Specialized in Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention, Harm Reduction, and distribution of services to Greek communities.

Berkeley, California, United States

Educate each member on the values and standards of Sigma Kappa Sorority and to work with members to live by these values and standards.Form a Risk Committee and meet bi-weekly to discuss risk practices, harm reduction tactics, and overall member safety in the Sigma Kappa residence and affiliated events. Meet individually with members to address interpersonal concerns, health concerns, safe substance practices, and risk issues.Provide members of the sorority with resources surrounding mental and physical health, campus safety, effective communication, conflict resolution, harm reduction, and risk practices. Select upstanding members for a peer-led Standards Council to navigate disciplinary hearings and violations of chapter Code of Conduct and/or National PolicyLead meetings with chapter members and Standards Council to ensure fairness and procedural accuracy. Communicate frequently with local and national advisors regarding chapter conduct and risk practices. Edit, review, and bring to vote an annually updated Code of Conduct.Enforce Parliamentary Procedure with respect to chapter ritual practices.

Berkeley, California, United States

Collaborated with 30+ campus organizations to facilitate workshops on a variety of topics surrounding violence prevention and bystander intervention. Customized workshop case studies to most effectively suit each organization's needs. Scheduled a team of 9 peer educators to present multiple times a week at various locations on and off campus. Executed pre- and post-workshop meetingsto ensure the quality and effectiveness of our team and workshop impacts. Trained team members on information and facilitation skills pertaining to bystander intervention on campus in the context of Consent, Alcohol and Substance Safety, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Hazing Prevention , Social Identities and Microaggressions, Effective Communication, and General Intervention.Facilitated and presented over 15 workshops to groups of 5-100+, navigating questions and resource referrals.

Berkeley, California, United States

Connects students with writing development resources.Organizes weekly schedule of up to 100 appointments, weekly meetings, and drop in services for team of tutors.Maintains a welcoming and efficient atmosphere through direct and friendly communication.

Bakersfield, California, United States

Interacted with clients professionally by phone, e-mail, or in person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.Served as the first and only high school intern in a collegiate-level program. Was solely selected from 8 interns to represent Assm. Fong with field representatives and the Office of Congressman Kevin McCarthy at various functions.Completed memos and summaries on various State Assembly bills and resolutions with topical, local background information and context. Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.Organized work space and restored materials as needed.

Bakersfield, California, United States

Coordinated successful youth-focused events, such as community fairs and workshops, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among local youth.Spearheaded a community event that showcased small businesses and local music artists.Effectively communicated the concerns and ideas of fellow youth through regular meetings with local government officials.Presented proposals and recommendations to the City Council, showcasing strong public speaking and persuasive communication abilities.Actively engaged in local community events, volunteering for charity drives, clean-up campaigns, and cultural festivals.Collaborated with local non-profit organizations to organize youth-centric programs, fostering community development and inclusivity.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Senior

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity (2022-Present;) Sigma Kappa Sorority (Executive Council) (2022- Present); Cal.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Speech and Debate Association (2017-2021), Captain and President of chapter Bakersfield City Youth.