Deborah Nelsonnelsonde@sonoma.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/deborahnelson2 | (323) 252-3380

————————————————————————————————————EducationSonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA May 2016Bachelor of Arts in SociologySenior Research Project, Department of Sociology, Sonoma State University, August 2015-December 2015 • Constructed qualitative research, Colorism within the African American Community and their Lived Experiences• Conducted 10 in-depth interviews, utilizing social media for sampling • Analyzed, collected and presented data to class & Professor• Completed research paper

ExperienceTeach, Empower, Advocate & Mentor Rohnert Park, CA May 2014-May 2015Program Coordinator

• Oversaw all activities for newly developed mentoring program• Developed rational for new mentor program for first generation students • Helped mentor 30 incoming EOP freshmen students• Encouraged them to use resources that are offered to them• Developed activities around team bonding, confidence, study skills

Advising, Career & EOP Office Rohnert Park, CA September 2011-May 2016Lead Student Assistant, Educational Opportunity Program, EOP

• Supervise eight undergraduate student assistants in daily office operations • Created monthly agendas, developed protocols for procedures • Stimulated a positive attitude to create an engaging and supportive work environment • Served on interview team for the selection and interviewing for 37 possible assistants • Processed 200+ EOP applications per academic year• Maintained confidential information on applications

Student Assistant, Advising• Responsible for the organization of student files for the office• Updated the testing website• Served as point of contact for busy customer service desk

Student Assistant, Career• Administered the Student/Employer Check-in for the Career Fair• Corresponded with employers for on-campus recruiting efforts

Assistant to Compliance Coordinator Rohnert Park, CA June 2015- May 2016• Retrieved student test scores prior to completing remediation• Communicated with students by sending copy of the contracts they signed during orientation

Police and Safety Services, Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA May 2014- May 2016Student Assistant

• Assembled the barricades and bollards• Supervised 7 student employees during events• Trained incoming students with police safety expectations• Maintained campus safety during large events

Activities Educational Opportunity Program Club Rohnert Park, CA August 2014- May 2016Academic Advisor

• Informed students of campus resources• Guided and supported students through various levels of their college experience

Black Scholars United August 2011-May 2016• Member

Computer Skills• Microsoft Media• Microsoft Office• Publisher • Social Media