Student

SHANTEL NATASHA TORRES

**** * ** *** #****, Austin, TX 78726, 340-***-****, **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Political Science major at Huston-Tillotson University dedicated to the goal of becoming a public servant/administrator and eventually creating various nationwide non-profits to aid struggling minority groups. Passionate about creating a better nation for future generations and changing the stigma surrounding politicians and or activists.

SKILLS

Adaptable to changing situations

Problem-solving

Public Speaking

Data Entry/Analysis

Exceptional Writing

Attention to detail

Presentation Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong creative vision

EXPERIENCE

Concept development

Data analysis

Documentation and Reporting

Inventory management

Interviewing Experience

Forum Management/Planning

Multi-tasking and Negotiation

Project management

Volunteer American Red Cross June 2012 - June 2013 St. Croix, USVI

Community organizing, filing, typing updates for HQ, making calls for donations and support.

Reporter November 2015 - February 2017 4-H St. Croix, USVI

Writing newspaper articles about the work and successes of the organization, headlining volunteer events, planning and organizing mass community events/outreach.

Office Assistant January 2014 - March 2016 St. Croix USVI Legislature St. Croix, USVI

This was not a consistent job. Unpaid intern. Worked filing, answering calls and concerns, attended various meetings while shadowing various employees, and doing community research.

Campaign Member September 2018 - December 2018 Mariana Salazaar for Austin City Council Campaign Austin, TX

Block walking, attending meetings, strategy planning, campaigning, tele-marketing, research on voter percentage.

Program Organizer September 2018 - October 2018 City Council/Mayor Panel Discussion Austin, TX

Organized and lead a panel discussion for the 2018 Austin elections for District 1. Included all candidates for City Council and Mayor as well as appearance by one senate candidate.

Committee Chair September 2018 – June 2019 NAACP 69AA Chapter Austin, TX

Organizing events, educating community on importance of political involvement, headlining various educational programs.

President of Organization Chapter January 2019 – December 2019 Deeds Not Words (HTU Chapter) Austin, TX

Galvanizing the power of young women to disrupt the status quo through organizing, policy making and voting.

Admissions Team Member June 2019 – August 2019 Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Austin, TX

Handled future students’ applications, sent out acceptance packets, handled the acceptance or denial of potential students.

Enterprise Car Rental September 2019 – March 2020 Austin-Bergstrom Int. Austin, TX

Created and finalized contracts, handled money and purchases, greeted customers.

EDUCATION

Major- Political Science

Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX

Special Awards- Consistent honors student freshman year – present

Expected Graduation- May 2021

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