Tianna Newton
Dayton/Columbus, OH area **************@*****.*** 937-***-****
EDUCATION
OHIO UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Athens, OH Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (Pre-law) Expected Graduation: May 2020 Minor: History
● Relevant Coursework: Constitutional Law; Race Violence, and Human Security; Global Health; International Relations
OHIO UNIVERSITY / Global Leadership Center /Certificate Athens, OH August 2016 – May 2018, ATHENS, OH
● The Global Leadership Certificate is a two-year undergraduate program focusing on real-world projects with real-world clients. I worked as a student consultant for companies in Cambodia and in Germany, for one semester each.
EXPERIENCE
OHIO UNIVERSITY - Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility Athens, OH Hearing Board Member and Student Intern January 2017 – Present
● Selected as a member for Hearing Boards for students who violated the University Code of conduct.
● Assisted in the development and revision of training for both professional and student staff working throughout the university.
● Represented the department on University committees, with between 5 and 7 members, with representatives from the office of the Dean of Students, the Director of Housing and Residence Life, and faculty representatives. OHIO UNIVERSITY – Global Leadership Center based in Athens, OH Global Consultant August 2016 – May 2018
● Traveled to Phnom Pehn, Cambodia to collaborate on a team of Ohio University and American University of Phnom Pehn students to conduct an organizational SWOT analysis, and market research regarding Corporate Social Responsibility.
● Evaluated the current immigrant situation in the Appalachian region and researched problems relating to the farming industry and their health.
● Brainstormed solutions for problems relating to the Opioid epidemic culminating in an academic research paper
● Presented findings to 5 local groups and officials that look to improve the lives of immigrants. LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
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OHIO UNIVERSITY - Housing and Residence Life Athens, OH Assistant Resident Director May 2019 – May 2020
● Co-advised Hall Council by managing recruitment, facilitating meetings, planning and implementing fundraisers, and budgeting.
● Leveraged campus connections and subject expertise to influence a departmental team of 6 and organize campus-wide programs and initiatives.
● Facilitated Resident Assistant (RA) staff meetings, additionally assisted RAs in all functions of their jobs as needed or as requested.
Resident Assistant May 2016 – May 2019
● Advise between 28 and 40 students on academic and personal questions and concerns
● Develop and conduct programs on diversity, chemical abuse, personal development, relationships, and academic performance
● Management responsibilities include processing maintenance requests, documenting incident reports, facilitating room transfers, and conducting rounds.
OHIO UNIVERSITY -Scripps College of Communication Athens, OH People Organizing Communication Objectively - Vice President April 2019 - Present
● Restructured the branding of the organization and helped to reintroduce it to the on-campus community. Helped to make the club bipartisan and geared toward objective political communication.
● Coordinated event planning and collaborations with 4 other organizations.
● Organized membership and responsible for recruitment. COUNTRY EXPERIENCE
● Cambodia - familiar with Khmer culture, economics, business practices, and language.
● Germany - proficient in German culture and business practices, familiar with the language
● Nigeria - proficient in Yoruba culture and familiar with Igbo culture and language References
MacKenzie Bailey (Ohio University) - 419-***-**** Kari Bruch (Global Leadership Center) - 937-***-****