Youth Advocate and Educator

FENRIR BOWKER

325-***-**** E: ************@*****.***

Los Angeles, CA 90017

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile leader bringing valuable experience in roles, including Resident Advisor, Multicultural Advocate, Senior Desk Clerk and Counseling Center Paraprofessional. Career skills and experience attuned to social services, customer services, and administration positions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts General Psychology and Gender Women's Studies 05/2020

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

GPA: 3.88, Cum Laude; High Distinction GWS

WORK HISTORY

COUNSELING PARAPROFESSIONAL 01/2019 to 05/2020

UIUC Counseling Center Champaign, IL

Constructed workshops used to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking

Created curriculum promoting awareness of self and mental health

Co-led the Queers and Allies initiative in addressing issues facing LGBTQ students

MULTICULTURAL ADVOCATE 08/2019 to 05/2020

UIUC Housing Champaign, IL

Built inclusive workshops and programs conducive to social justice exploration including a successful 600 attendant program

Facilitated hall-wide dialogues when social identity conflicts occurred

Provided one-on-one support to students and staff regarding identity and cultural awareness

EDUCATIONAL FACILITATOR 02/2019 to 05/2020

UIUC Housing Champaign, IL

Developed and implemented educational material and curriculum

Facilitated group dialogue that held multiculturalism and active listening at its core

RESEARCH ASSISTANT 06/2018 to 12/2019

UIUC Psych Department Champaign, IL

Analyzed and coded Child and Parent interactions during interviews

Utilized SPSS software to track progress and reliability of research

RESIDENT ADVISOR 08/2016 to 05/2019

UIUC Housing Champaign, IL

Fostered relationships with over 120 residents and worked to optimize their acclimation to new living environments

Developed interesting passive and active strategies to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of residents

Assisted in training and development, hiring, and recruitment

SKILLS

Instructional plan implementation

Community development

Program coordination

Customer service

Peer advocacy and education

Administrative support

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