Henry Seaton
University Graduate
Denver, CO 80222
adoe4e@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS
Dedicated young person with experience in professional development, outdoor engagement, public speaking, and youth empowerment. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, diligent, and personable. WORK EXPERIENCE
American Civil Liberties Union, Nashville, Tennessee - LGBTQ+ Organizer
MAY 2016 - MAY 2017
● Lobbied in the Tennessee State Legislature against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
● Held training sessions for young people about advocacy
● Created a database of resources for LGBTQ+ youth
● Created a coalition of intersectional organizations to help advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the state
● Interacted with different faith leaders to discuss the intersections of Christ’s message with social change and advocating for minorities University of Denver, Denver, Colorado - Public Achievement Coach SEPTEMBER 2017 - MAY 2019
● Educate high school students in the Denver area once a week about community organizing and social justice
● Guide them through a project that creates sustainable change within their community
● Have monthly trainings around subjects like implicit bias, sexual assault prevention, interacting with diverse populations, etc. Beans Coffee Shop, Denver, Colorado - Shift Lead
MAY 2018 - MARCH 2021
● Work with other organizations on campus to host events within the coffee shop
● Help immigrant/refugee students learn job skills through an assistance program linked with the coffee shop
● Create special cocktails and mimosas to sell each week
● Curate list of beers and wines to sell
Vicki Myhren Gallery, Denver, Colorado - Gallery Attendant MAY 2019 - MARCH 2021
● Coordinate events with undergraduate students to engage the DU community in the arts
● Perform quality checks of art pieces
Avid4 Adventure, Denver, Colorado - Multisport Instructor APRIL 2021 - PRESENT, SEASONAL WORK
● Teach youth ages 6-12 about different outdoor activities such as mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, etc.
● Practice and teach Leave No Trace ethics
● Stay in constant contact with parents and families about their child’s progress in different areas
EDUCATION
Beech Senior High School, Hendersonville, Tennessee - High School Diploma
AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2016
● 3.6 GPA
● Graduated with honors in the top 25% of the class University of Denver, Denver, Colorado - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication Studies
SEPTEMBER 2017 - MARCH 2021
● 3.75 GPA
● Part of the Pioneer Leadership Program
● Director of Health and Safety for the Interfraternity Council (April 2019-February 2020)
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Benjamin Pressnell Bill of Rights Award - ACLU of Tennessee, July 2016
● Given to a young person who has demonstrated advocacy in their community
First-Year Writing Achievement Award - University of Denver, March 2018
● Given to a first-year student nominated by a professor for their extraordinary writing skills
Guest Speaker - Supreme Court Rally for LGBTQ+ Work Rights, October 2019