Tivon Oston
Albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at ASUNM, excelling in governance and board relations. Skilled in statistical analyses and public speaking, I successfully conducted a decade-long audit of student representation, enhancing organizational effectiveness. Passionate about mentoring and volunteer management, I thrive in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Board & Committees
ASUNM
Albuquerque
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted a difficult 10-year audit of undergraduate student representation across more than 75 of the university's governing boards and committees.
- I attended virtual and in-person meetings, and I served temporarily on 17 boards that administer UNM.
- Gave appropriate and constructive input via approved channels in Faculty Governance and other University Committees.
President
World Affairs Delegation
09.2024 - 05.2025
- I organize weekly meetings with 90min presentations and lead a team of 7 officers for 2hrs, each week.
- I headed several week long national and international team trips & organized several 3-day high school conferences for hundreds of students.
- I do finance work for the accounting offices, and maintain items such as bi-weekly email updates.
- I also mentored younger students, worked with NM public schools and administrators, train other students in speech, debate, and communication while overseeing around 25 college peers.
Election Worker - Presiding Judge
Bernaillo County Elections Bureau
Albuquerque
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Managed site for 7 elections imvolving many high stress, election days in state, national, and county polls.
- Interacting with hundreds of voters, handled sensitive Secretary of State information, and managed teams of around 12 volunteers.
- Worked at the secured Bernalillo County Elections Bureau Warehouse through 4 recent elections, overseeing official documentation, counts, polling machines and affidavits, while maintaining correct legal procedure.
Professional Painter
Busy Bee Painting Pros
Albuquerque
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked as a professional interior and exterior painter on office spaces and retirement homes.
- Dealt gracefully with other's spaces & older residents with declining mental health issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, German
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque12-2026
Photovoltaic Solar Assoicates -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft 360 Suite
- Computer Science
- LLM-API query usage
- Statistical Analyses
- CPR/First Aid
- Adobe
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Volunteer management
- Government relations
- Board relations
- Leadership development
Accomplishments
- Completely organized a 3 day Conference, LoboMUN 2025, for over 250 New Mexico High schoolers and 12 participating public and private schools., 02/01/25
- Ran for Vice-President of ASUNM - UNM's Undergrad Student Gov., 02/01/24
- Documented & Interviewed Southwest Community NGO leaders as well as Pro-Palestine sit-In students on UNM campus., 03/01/24
- Self-funded backpacker in Europe (primarily in Berlin) for 1.5 years., 05/01/18 - 11/01/19
- Volunteered for 700+ Hours Golden Temple (Punjab India 2015-2018)., 01/01/15 - 12/31/18
- Award for Outstanding Community Service (Punjab India 2018).
Hobbies and Interests
Hikes with Dog
Chess with Coffee
Meditation & Yoga
Boardgames
References
- Dr. Katrin Schröter, Professor, 505-353-1023, katja@unm.edu, University of New Mexico
- Kameron Otero, President-elect, 505-717-5675, kotero222@unm.edu, World Affairs Delegation
Gaps In Resume
I have a significant gap in my resume from April 2020 - July 2021 due to lockdown and being bedridden with Long Covid for approximately 14 months., 04/01/20, 07/01/21
Languages
German
Professional
Punjabi
Limited
Timeline
Executive Director of Board & Committees
ASUNM
08.2025 - Current
President
World Affairs Delegation
09.2024 - 05.2025
Election Worker - Presiding Judge
Bernaillo County Elections Bureau
11.2020 - 11.2024
Professional Painter
Busy Bee Painting Pros
12.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, German
University of New Mexico
Photovoltaic Solar Assoicates -
Central New Mexico Community College