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Sydney Jernigan

Washington,US

Summary

Detail-oriented communicator with a background in public health, nonprofit support, and outdoor education, dedicated to crafting engaging content and experiences that connect people to natural spaces and community programs. Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and present findings to diverse audiences.. Passionate about leveraging research, organizational strategy, and policy evaluation to drive equitable and impactful outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

WHITEWATER RAFT GUIDE

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)
Hartford, TN
04.2025 - Current
  • Utilized sound judgment to select optimal routes and activities based on skill levels and interests.
  • Established rapport with guests through engaging conversations about local history and wildlife sightings.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
New Orleans, LA
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Played a key role in departmental administration and strategic planning by organizing executive records, developing project materials, and streamlining operations to support leadership initiatives.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Tulane Tutoring and Academic Learning Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided training and support to 20 onboarding tutors and 30 returning tutors through office hours, distributing weekly performance reports, and leading biweekly training sessions to enhance tutoring effectiveness.

BUILDING MANAGER

Tulane Student Union
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Led day-to-day operations of Tulane's student union, managing a team of 36 staff members, coordinating facility logistics, and fostering a welcoming and functional environment for students, faculty, and guests.
  • Oversaw staff onboarding and training, implemented operational protocols, and facilitated conflict resolution to ensure seamless collaboration between students, faculty, and external stakeholders.

INVESTIGATIVE INTERN

Orleans Public Defenders
New Orleans, LA
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted in-depth research and analysis by gathering firsthand accounts, verifying information, and assessing key data to support informed legal decision-making.
  • Evaluated records, conducted background research, and synthesized findings into clear, actionable reports and memorandums.
  • Compiled and organized critical materials, including visual presentations and official documentation, to support strategic initiatives and policy recommendations.

IMMUNOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT

Duke University Cardiology Lab
Durham, NC
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Conducted gel electrophoresis to identify specific strains of viruses to assist in the lab's goal of developing vaccines through genetically engineered microbes.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PUBLIC HEALTH AND COGNITIVE STUDIES

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA, US
05.2024

Skills

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Oral and written communication
  • Legislative analysis
  • Legal research
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Awards

  • Newcomb Scholar - Chosen as a distinguished participant in a selective feminist research cohort.
  • Departmental Honors
  • Foreign Language and Area Studies Scholar
  • Honors Thesis - Conducted a legal epidemiology study into language variation in fifteen states' incest penal codes and related legal outcomes.
  • Portuguese Language Ambassador - Selected to promote the study of Portuguese and encourage foreign language learning across all academic disciplines.

Languages

Portuguese, Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Newcomb Scholar - Chosen as a distinguished participant in a selective feminist research cohort.
  • Departmental Honors - Conducted a legal epidemiology thesis into language variation in fifteen states' incest penal codes and related legal outcomes.
  • Foreign Language and Area Studies Scholar
  • Portuguese Language Ambassador - Selected to promote the study of Portuguese and encourage foreign language learning across all academic disciplines.

Timeline

WHITEWATER RAFT GUIDE

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)
04.2025 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
01.2024 - 06.2024

INVESTIGATIVE INTERN

Orleans Public Defenders
08.2023 - 12.2023

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Tulane Tutoring and Academic Learning Center
01.2023 - 05.2024

BUILDING MANAGER

Tulane Student Union
08.2021 - 05.2024

IMMUNOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT

Duke University Cardiology Lab
05.2019 - 09.2019

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PUBLIC HEALTH AND COGNITIVE STUDIES

Tulane University

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