Merlin Gerhard (they/them)
San Clemente,CA
Summary
A prolific reader and passionate writer who wants to learn more about the publishing industry and the career paths available in that sphere.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speaker of Senate
Associated Students Of Southern Oregon University
09.2023 - Current
- Directs Senate meetings and facilitate discussions
- Creates Agendas for meetings
- Coordinates times for events, meetings, and speakers
- Organizes correspondence between constituents and senators
- Serves on multiple on campus committees such as budget committee, environmental affairs committee, and bylaws committee.
Disability Resources Peer Engagement Coordinator
Southern Oregon University Disability Resources
03.2023 - Current
- Creates social media content and promotional material for SOU's disability resources department, for education and advertising events
- Organizes events for disability resources which are both educational and fun
- Assists students in AIMS accommodation software
- Advocates for students with disabilities needs.
Accessibility Senator
Associated Students Of Southern Oregon University
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Represented disabled students on campus and worked to make sure disabled voices were heard in governance
- Assisted in organizing safety initiatives that center disabled student's needs in emergency situations
- Gained public speaking skills from discussions and votes
Intern
LGBT Center OC
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Created educational presentations on harm reduction in terms of drug use in LGBT youth
- Advocated for restorative justice measures in Orange County Schools
- Gained knowledge in software such as Outlook and Google Suite
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR06.2026
Skills
- Communication
- Organization and planning
- Strong Writer and editor
- Familiarity with Accessibility tools
- Knowledge in Microsoft office suite and Google office suite
- Graphic Design
- Research
- Awareness in current literary trends
Publications
- Main Squeeze Magazine Vol. 8 2023
- Lavender Review Vol 28 2023
Affiliations
- Creative Writing Club
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Speaker of Senate
Associated Students Of Southern Oregon University
09.2023 - Current
Disability Resources Peer Engagement Coordinator
Southern Oregon University Disability Resources
03.2023 - Current
Accessibility Senator
Associated Students Of Southern Oregon University
10.2022 - 06.2023
Intern
LGBT Center OC
12.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Southern Oregon University
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