Zachary Sexton
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Recent graduate that specializes in Housing Justice, political advocacy, and video production. Gained experience with project and team leadership through multiple on-campus programs and neighborhood-based community organizations. Effective communicator that prioritizes using simple language to describe complex problems. Thorough research, intellectual honesty, and open collaboration are my top priorities in all efforts towards the common good. I emphasize on-the-ground work in marginalized communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Intern
Council of Community Housing Organizations
02.2024 - Current
- Wrote and formatted fundraising letters, newsletters and e-blasts. Developed flyers, graphics, and promotional materials.
- Collaboratively planned, staffed, photographed and provided logistical support for affordable housing events.
- Notetaking and research assistant for the Affordable Housing Policy committee.
Videographer
Faithful Fools
01.2024 - Current
- Planned, filmed, and edited a 20 minute documentary about personal history and activism in the Tenderloin under the direction of a long time Tenderloin resident and activist.
- Conducted 15 full length interviews and 8 street interviews with Tenderloin residents. FIlmed 8 community events.
- Screened at 3 Tenderloin community organizations and submitted to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Community Equity Intern
Planning Department
San Francisco, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Interned on the Tenderloin Community Action Plan, where I was tasked with advocating for and communicating with the Tenderloin community during the distribution of $3.5 million in city funds.
- Created an educational video for neighborhood residents, provided edits for the public-facing website, assisted with creating informational flyers, and made a map of proposed projects that included descriptions and budgeting requirements.
- Maintained and created connections with community members through consistent meetings with activists and grassroots organizations which enabled me to relay crucial information to both staff and community-stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-2023
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strong Creative Vision
- Research Writing
- ArcGIS Pro & Online
- Peer-to-Peer Education
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Meeting Facilitation
- Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Narrative and Documentary Production
- Urban Agriculture
Timeline
Communication Intern
Council of Community Housing Organizations
02.2024 - Current
Videographer
Faithful Fools
01.2024 - Current
Community Equity Intern
Planning Department
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of San Francisco
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