Tivon Oston
Strategic leader with experience in public engagement and administrative governance. Conducted an audit of university board student representation, enhancing organizational effectivity. Skilled in document analysis, form development, and public speaking, with a focus on mentoring and volunteer management in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Construction Worker
2 Months- Assisted in operating hand tools and equipment for construction tasks for 10hrs day in hot sun.
- Supported team in maintaining job site cleanliness and organization.
Executive Director of Board & Committees
9 Months- Conducted a difficult audit of undergraduate student representation across 75 of the university's governing boards and committees.
- Held a seat in virtual and in-person meetings and I served temporarily on 17 boards that administer UNM.
- Coordinated with administrators, student representatives, and general public.
Presiding Judge
5 Years 1 Month- Worked temporarily at the Bernalillo County Elections warehouse and voting sites through 10 total elections, overseeing election sites and official documentation, counts, polling machines and affidavits, while maintaining correct legal procedure.
- Interacting with hundreds of voters day, handled sensitive Secretary of State information, and managed teams of around 12 volunteers.
President
8 Months- Organized weekly 90-min presentations for 25 peers & a team of 7 officers.
- Headed weeklong national and international teams’ trips & organized high school conferences for hundreds of students.
- Mentored younger students, worked with NM public schools and administrators, trained volunteers in speech and debate, and
Professional Painter
1 Year 4 Months- Worked as a professional interior and exterior painter in office spaces and retirement homes.
- Dealt with aging residents with declining mental health.
Intern
1 Year 3 Months- Researched Germany’s renewable-energy market, identifying solar industry trends and competitor activities.
- Supported solar PV projects by conducting research, analyzing data, and documenting project progress.
- Coordinated technical report preparation, English language presentations, and daily project operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Concentration: Diplomacy and Conflict
Minor in Honors
- Dean's List Every Semester
- 4.0+ GPA
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
- summa cum laude graduate
- Elected to Boards & Committees Directors for Associated Students of New Mexico in 2025-26
- President for World Affair Delgation in 2024-25
Bachelor of Arts - German Language And Literature
Minor in Fine Arts: Ceramics
- German Club President 2025-26
- 4.0+ GPA
- summa cum laude graduate
Skills
Accomplishments
Lobo Leadership and Involvement Award - 2025
Ran for Vice-President of ASUNM - UNM's Undergrad Student Government 2024
Researched & Interviewed Southwest Community NGO leaders as well as Pro-Palestine Sit-In movement across Albuquerque and on UNM campus: 2024
Self-funded backpacker in Europe (primarily in Berlin) for 2 years: 2018-19
Volunteered for 700+ Hours Golden Temple (Punjab, India).
School Award for Outstanding Community Service (Punjab, India).