Overview
Work History
Education
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Livia Ferguson

Maplewood,NJ

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Advisory Board Member

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey
01.2025 - Current
  • Member of the Planning and Events Committee
  • Organized fundraising and awareness events in support of Planned Parenthood
  • Provided youth perspective to enhance education and community engagement efforts

Intern

The Maplewood Historical Preservation Commission
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance youth and community engagement in the preservation of Maplewood homes and historic buildings
  • Conducted research to gain historical district status for clusters of historically significant homes
  • Assisted in developing design guidelines to allow the commission to regulate home improvements while preserving historical architectural integrity
  • Digitized hundreds of historical photographs and documents for the Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood, NJ

Volunteer Assistant Coach

Central Jersey Volleyball Academy
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport
  • Assisted the head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth
  • Designed and implemented structured practice plans to enhance team performance and skill development

Staff Sconer/Front of House Employee

The Able Baker
06.2024 - Current

Anticipated 150+ customer needs daily (300+ during holiday season) and provide high quality service while ensuring customer satisfaction
Meticulously handle point-of-sale system transactions including credit, cash, returns/refunds to ensure seamless and accurate cash flow
Oversaw with sole responsibility opening and closing responsibilities
Maintain a clean, organized inventory and curate displays of rotating seasonal clothing and accessories

Youth Advisor

Maplewood Municipal Alliance
01.2024 - Current
  • Advise from a youth perspective at quarterly meetings to address timely township issues
  • Research topics facing the township committee to contribute in an empirically informed way from the youth perspective

Varsity Volleyball Athlete

Columbia High School
11.2023 - Current
  • Two-year member of the Varsity Volleyball Team
  • Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities

National Team Member

Central Jersey Volleyball Academy
11.2023 - Current
  • Committed 7+ hours per week to training in a competitive team environment
  • Competed in multiple weekend-long national tournaments over the season, including AAU nationals, requiring extensive travel and dedication

Website Administrator

The Armenian Radio Hour of New Jersey
09.2023 - Current
  • Designed marketing materials for the radio hour using graphic design tools
  • Managed communications and audience engagement for the radio hour
  • Edited and produced YouTube videos using online editing software

Volunteer Tutor

The Achieve Foundation
09.2023 - Current
  • Tutor middle and elementary school students in all subjects on a weekly basis
  • Provide academic and socio-emotional assistance to students whose families might otherwise be unable to afford the cost of a private tutor

Math Tutor

The Math Center of South Orange
09.2022 - Current
  • Elevated from tutor to a dual staff position in marketing and tutoring
  • Instructed the following math courses: Pre- Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra II, Pre Calculus
  • Responsible for designing and distributing marketing materials for the center

Education

High School -

Columbia High School
Maplewood, NJ
06.2026

No Degree - American Politics Academy

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
08-2024

Skills

  • Youth engagement
  • Research
  • Media relations
  • Cultural history
  • Experience working with Final Cut Pro and Canva
  • Proficient in graphic design, painting, drawing, and ceramics
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Services
  • Proficient in marketing and distribution on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook
  • Advanced fluency in Spanish

Timeline

Youth Advisory Board Member

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey
01.2025 - Current

Intern

The Maplewood Historical Preservation Commission
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer Assistant Coach

Central Jersey Volleyball Academy
01.2025 - Current

Staff Sconer/Front of House Employee

The Able Baker
06.2024 - Current

Youth Advisor

Maplewood Municipal Alliance
01.2024 - Current

Varsity Volleyball Athlete

Columbia High School
11.2023 - Current

National Team Member

Central Jersey Volleyball Academy
11.2023 - Current

Website Administrator

The Armenian Radio Hour of New Jersey
09.2023 - Current

Volunteer Tutor

The Achieve Foundation
09.2023 - Current

Math Tutor

The Math Center of South Orange
09.2022 - Current

High School -

Columbia High School

No Degree - American Politics Academy

Georgetown University
Livia Ferguson