Summer Wildbill
New York,New York
Summary
Experienced and published writer of versatile content from different media outlets, including WeRNative and Confederated Umatilla Journal. Currently a student employee as the Communications Coordinator for The Research Alliance and a volunteer intern at the non-profit GrowNYC. I excel in community leadership and advocacy work and have served on various youth delegacies for over five years. Was selected as a Martin Luther King Scholar at New York University and was invited to the 2023 White House Tribal Youth Forum.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Research Alliance
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for producing newsletter and social media content
- Engage audiences through innovative strategies.
- Evaluated analytics data from digital channels to drive continuous improvement in messaging effectiveness and audience targeting.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify opportunities for expanding the company''s reach and influence.
Volunteer Intern
GrowNYC
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the school's garden team in the education department.
- Helped establish the monthly newsletter and managed contacts and supplies for the schools.
- Assisted with packing operations for seed packaging and distributions to NYC schools.
Representative for WeRNative
2023 White House Tribal Youth Forum
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Invited to 2023 White House Tribal Youth Forum as representative for WeRNative
- Participated in discussions on relevant issues for indigenous youth, including climate change, substance abuse, mental health, and other current prominent issues indigenous youth are facing.
- Collaborated with other indigenous youth from the United States and internationally.
Director of Advocacy
Brittany Hall Residence Council
09.2023 - Current
- In charge of supporting and identifying theneeds of over 500 residents
- Responsible for programming for heritage months and other hall activities.
- Collaborated closely with other members of the hall council on future programming and allocation of money.
- Learned how to budget money for fall and spring semesters for hall improvements and for programming events.
Freelance Writer
Confederated Umatilla Journal
01.2023 - Current
- Learned how to format briefs and meet AP Style requirements for publishing.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Youth Delegate
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
06.2022 - Current
- Attend quarterly board meetings, collaborate on ideas, and expand knowledge about Indian health and healthcare.
- Youth delegates are representative of youth from tribes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Publicist
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Leadership Council
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Assessed and strategized on solutions for prominent issues being faced on the reservation and for indigenous youth
- Volunteered at community events
- Advocated for important causes, most notable 2020 letter addressed to President Biden to remove the lower Snake River Dams (30,000 signatures)
Published Writer
WeRNative
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for directed towards indigenous youth.
Film Internship
Dream Seeker
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Job shadowed multiple film positions
- Interviewed on film for the Dream Seeker documentary
- Learned how to use and operate film equipment.
Team Lead
Hatfield Project
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Led a team in formulating ideas and making proposals to legislators.
- Coordinated meetings with lobbyists and legislators to refine the proposal.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity ensure we were on track for completion.
Journalism Intern
East Oregonian
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.
- Gained exposure to different departments within the news organization, such as layout and design, to develop a well-rounded understanding of the publication process.
Certified Instructor
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Studied the practice of yoga, including yoga philosophy, class structuring, anatomy, correct alignment, and posture.
- Learned about the legal components of being a yoga teacher, including insurance and owning a studio.
- Became a certified instructor through Pure Yoga.
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Taking customer orders, preparing pizzas, and assisting with various tasks in the store.
- Aided management in achieving staffing goals through active involvement in recruitment efforts, including interviews and orientation sessions for new hires.
Barista
Sorbenots
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Preparing and serving coffee and espresso-based beverages
- Providing excellent customer service.
Education
Honors Diploma -
Pendleton High School
Pendleton, Oregon06.2023
Currently Enrolled -
New York University
New York, New YorkSkills
- Community Advocacy
- Mentorship
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Writing and editing
- Events Planning
- Non-Profit Operations
- Team Management
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Organization
Accomplishments
- Pendleton Center of the Arts Promise Award
- Open Teen Art Contest 3rd Place
- National Honors Society
- CTUIR Youth Leadership Council won the Human Dignity Award
- CTUIR Youth Leadership Council Ecotrust Award.
- Martin Luther King Scholar New York University
Awards
- Pendleton Center of the Arts Promise Award
- Open Teen Art Contest 3rd Place
- National Honors Society
- CTUIR Youth Leadership Council won the Human Dignity Award
- CTUIR Youth Leadership Council Ecotrust Award
- Martin Luther King Scholar New York University
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Research Alliance
01.2024 - Current
Representative for WeRNative
2023 White House Tribal Youth Forum
11.2023 - 11.2023
Director of Advocacy
Brittany Hall Residence Council
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer Intern
GrowNYC
08.2023 - Current
Film Internship
Dream Seeker
06.2023 - 06.2023
Freelance Writer
Confederated Umatilla Journal
01.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Hatfield Project
12.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Instructor
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
08.2022 - 09.2022
Youth Delegate
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
06.2022 - Current
Published Writer
WeRNative
06.2022 - 07.2023
Journalism Intern
East Oregonian
06.2022 - 08.2022
Barista
Sorbenots
06.2022 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's
12.2020 - 04.2022
Publicist
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Leadership Council
11.2019 - 11.2023
Honors Diploma -
Pendleton High School
Currently Enrolled -
New York University
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