Kendra Riney

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Houston, TX 77069 acqzzc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Experienced advocate for women and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender rights

Experienced in fundraising for special events

CERTIFICATES: Certificate in Women’s Studies (2011, 2014)

Certificate of Mediation (2012)

Diversity Training (2013)

Safe-Zone Peer Ally Training (2012)

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Docs

EDUCATION: Master’s of Arts – Cross-Cultural Studies, May 2014

University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, Texas

Graduate Student of the Year Award in Women’s Studies (2014) GPA 4.0/4.0

Coursework: Integration of Anthropology and Sociology

Bachelor’s of Science – Psychology, May 2011

University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, Texas

GPA 4.0/4.0

ACADEMIC

PROJECTS: University of Houston – Clear Lake

“TASSEL” – Texas Advocates Supporting Services for Equal Love

“Mental Illness and Substance Use and Abuse Among the LGBT Population – a Human Rights Violation and Public Health Dilemma”

“Gender and Same-Sex Couples”

Presented at UHCL’s Research Conference (2012 - 2014)

ADVOCACY

EXPERIENCE: Lesbian Health Initiative, Houston Texas (2013 – 2014)

Outreach and Navigation Specialist (Internship)

Served as Runner for pap smears at Latina and Friends Health Fair

Helped organize the November 2013 bi-annual health fair by having direct communication with clients (calling, scheduling, emailing)

Served as Runner for the MD Anderson Mobile Mammography Unit at the November 2013 Health Fair

Attended various trainings and workshops on The Healthcare Marketplace

Attended training sessions for breast and cervical cancer

Utilized Advanced PowerPoint, Googledocs

Participated in various events that our funders organized including ERICSS IPR drag show, Montrose Big Gay Block Party, Komen 5 K Race for the Cure, Outreach United’s National Coming Out Day Party, Out to Enroll Townhall Meeting, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Creating Change Conference, Krewe of Olympus Mardi Gras Ball, ACA Event with DJ Kittie, and Young Invincibles and Enroll America at Rebels

Tracked outreach and navigation opportunities

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Bay Area Turning Point, Houston Texas (2010-2013)

Performed Eve Ensler’s, The Vagina Monologues, to raise money for Bay Area Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter (2010 – Present)

Directed The Vagina Monologues (2013) – Coordinated fundraising activities raising over four years $25,000 and organized a team of 20-30 staff members

Univeristy of Houston – Clear Lake, Houston, Texas – Student Leader (2009 to Present)

Participated in the AIDS Walk with Unity Club (Gay-Straight Alliance) (2012 - 2014)

Volunteered with LHI for the Westheimer Festival (2013)

Volunteered with ACLU for the 2013 Houston Gay Pride Parade

Helped organize fundraisers for PFLAG and GLSEN (2011-2012) and raised over $1000.00.

Organized several protests with UHCL’s Women’s Studies Student Association and Unity Club (2011 – 2012)

Helped organize events for Ally Week at UHCL with Unity Club, including National Coming Out Day (2011 - 2013)

Interfaith Dialogue (2012 – 2013)

Volunteered at the North County Rape Crisis Center for several fund raisers of rape victims and abused children (2002 – 2004)

ADDITIONAL

EXPERIENCE: American National Insurance Company (March 2011 – July 2015)

Lead Accounting Clerk

Kelly Services (March 2007 – March 2011)

Data Entry Specialist

(American National Insurance Company)

Answer the telephone and represent the company in a professional and businesslike manner.

Prepare various PowerPoint presentations for management use.

Plan and organize company functions.

Update and maintain manager’s outlook calendar and assisted with special projects needed.

Maintain policies sold by dealerships, finance companies, banks, and furniture companies and code and key them into system for processing.

Code and key 300 – 2000 policies for gap, credit life, individual unemployment insurance, and property.

Process premiums and refunds, computerized inventory of all policies, enter data for reports, production items, and products.

Verify and disperse each policy to appropriate departments.

Receive underwriting policies and prepare them for filing

Chartwell Home Health (December 2005 – March 2007)

Home Health Care Provider

Observed and reported changes in patients’ conditions and other matters of concern.

Assisted patients with personal hygiene, grooming, meals, and other needs requiring immediate attention.

Maintained sanitary, neatness, and safety conditions of rooms ensuring compliance with mandatory regulations.

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Managed Family/Volunteer (August 2001 – Present)

Volunteered at Crestview Elementary by assisting teachers with diversified clerical support, classroom management, student monitoring, and other miscellaneous assignments needed (August 2003 – 2005)

Habitat for Humanity (February 2009 – 2013)

Hospice (February 2009 – 2010)

Lesbian Health Initiative (June 2013-Present0

LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT:

National Society of Leadership and Success (2009 – 2014)

Psi Chi International Honor Society – President (2011 – 2012)

WSSA – Women’s Studies Student Assocation – Vice President (2011)

President (2012 – 2013)

Unity – Gay-Straight Alliance – Marketing Manager (2011 – 2013)

PAVE – People Against Violence Everywhere – Co-President (2012 – 2013)

CASSA – Cross-Cultural Anthropology Sociology Student Association – Finance Manager (2012 – 2013)

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