Ian Thompson
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Keep It Real and Applied Computational Sociolinguistics Lab that excels in program management and team leadership. Skilled in strategic visioning and mentoring, I foster collaboration and enhance communication processes. Successfully trained new staff, ensuring quality assurance and process improvement, while driving impactful outreach initiatives for diverse communities. Additionally a hard worker that is motivated to deliver results to my employer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-President
Keep It Real
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee operations of Keep It Real service club at the University of Pittsburgh.
- Establish and maintain communications with volunteer sites regarding volunteers and clearances.
- Manage board members and support them in their roles.
- Co-Manage outreach and connections with other University students and organizations.
Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
01.2024 - Current
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Transcribed recorded interviews in PRAAT software and uploaded them to an accessible database.
- Trained new Research Assistants and worked with them on transcription conventions and acclimating to the lab culture.
Volunteer
Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education
02.2022 - Current
- Provided tutorship and mentorship to Somali/Bantu refugee youth in Pittsburgh.
- Provided help with homework in all school subjects, including English Second Language Acquisition.
- Worked closely with program coordinators to send other volunteers to ARYSE.
- Helped children in the program apply for college and jobs.
Landscaper
WR Thompson Enterprises
06.2015 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed snow and ice from sidewalks, driveways, and walkways.
- Operated landscape machinery such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, tractors, etc.
- Helped train new employees on all aspects of labor.
Parents/Alumni Relations Officer
Alpha Epsilon Pi - Phi Delta
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Expanded alumni database by researching and updating contact information for former students.
- Planned alumni and parents events.
- Worked with a board to ensure events are made possible and coordinate outreach.
Liaison Coordinator
Keep It Real
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined communications processes between site liaisons and volunteer sites.
- Manage site liaisons and enable them to thrive in their roles.
- Communicate with Co-Presidents and carry out tasks assigned to me.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh - Dietrich School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported faculty members with administrative tasks including grading papers, updating class records, and tracking attendance.
- Streamlined communication between students and professors by managing online discussion boards and responding to email inquiries promptly.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Liaison
Keep It Real
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between Keep It Real service club and ARYSE Pittsburgh.
- Tutor children in all school subjects including ESL.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
Minor of Arts - Sociology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
Certificate - Jewish Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2025
Skills
- Volunteer relations
- Strategic visioning
- Innovative thinking
- Leadership team building
- Motivation
- Time Management
- Transcription
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Limited Working
Interests
Community Engagement, Physical Fitness, Music, Outdoors, Mentorship, Volunteering
Timeline
Co-President
Keep It Real
08.2024 - Current
Parents/Alumni Relations Officer
Alpha Epsilon Pi - Phi Delta
08.2024 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
01.2024 - Current
Liaison Coordinator
Keep It Real
08.2023 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh - Dietrich School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Liaison
Keep It Real
08.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education
02.2022 - Current
Landscaper
WR Thompson Enterprises
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Pittsburgh
Minor of Arts - Sociology
University of Pittsburgh
Certificate - Jewish Studies
University of Pittsburgh
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