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Feruza Legass

Elk,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Fellow

University Of Oregon
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed unique research into the topic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and Black Women within the United States.
  • Analyzed data to determine which theory to select for further research.
  • Compiled data in reports and other documents using multiple outlets of media.
  • Published research in the Women and Gender studies department at the University of Oregon journals.

Outreach Coordinator

Univeristy Of Oregon, Multicultural Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the Multicultural Center.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with student organizations housed within the center
  • Created a welcoming and clean space for underrepresented students on campus.

Intern

Democratic Party of Lane County
10.2021 - 01.2021
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Interacted with constituents by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Participated in phonebanking, canvassing, and organization for the office.

Youth Advisor

Ethiopian Community Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
  • Created lesson plans about culture to help these youth establish their ethnic identities for a lifetime.

Campaign Intern, county Commissioner

Laurie Trieger
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Organized events for my cadidiate, while also advertising her on my school
  • The everyday tasks include canvassing, phone banking, and planning out funding opportunities.

Legislative Scholar

University Of Oregon
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Took some time to advocate on a number of bills to pass regarding higher education.
  • Meet with state representatives of the State of Oregon to advocate on behalf of students.

Dance Marathon Social Media Lead

University Of Oregon
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed social media calendar, which included scheduling email blasts, social media posts, marketing campaigns, and website updates.
  • Met multiple deadlines using strong task prioritization skills.
  • Curated posts that would help lead the program to raise $11,000, to our local Children's hospital of Peace Health Sacred Heart Medical Center.

Student Lead for Social Media

Summer Academy To Inspire Learning
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created posts for engagement to local high school students regarding their paths ot higher education.
  • Went to the local high schools through the week to serve as a counselor and help them on their journey to higher education.
  • Through the summer program, lead them though programs and events to further cultivate their ambitions.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Laguna Creek Highschool
Elk Grove, CA

B.A. - Women's Studies

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.2023

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Easy adapter
  • Social
  • Easy Learner
  • Time Manager
  • Educational Research
  • Independent Research

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , Luremburg Law Scholar Principal's Leadership Award Elk Grove Student Scholar DES Scholar WGSS Scholar UO General Scholarship

Languages

Amharic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Legislative Scholar

University Of Oregon
01.2023 - 06.2023

Outreach Coordinator

Univeristy Of Oregon, Multicultural Center
09.2022 - Current

Undergraduate Research Fellow

University Of Oregon
05.2022 - 04.2023

Dance Marathon Social Media Lead

University Of Oregon
12.2021 - 06.2022

Student Lead for Social Media

Summer Academy To Inspire Learning
11.2021 - 06.2022

Intern

Democratic Party of Lane County
10.2021 - 01.2021

Campaign Intern, county Commissioner

Laurie Trieger
01.2020 - 11.2020

Youth Advisor

Ethiopian Community Center
01.2016 - 01.2021

Highschool Diploma -

Laguna Creek Highschool

B.A. - Women's Studies

University of Oregon

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