Bryn Claybourne

- research - social media management - events coordination - Microsoft Office - Customer Service - peer mentoring

Bryn Shalynn Claybourne Bridgeport, Connecticut | [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/bryn-claybourne Research| Social media & Events Managment| Journalism| International Affairs EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________ University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT May 2022 Bachelors of Arts in International Policy, Economy, and Diplomacy SKILLS__________________________________________________________________________________________ Language: Beginner-Intermediate: Mandarin, Self-Starter, Microsoft Office, Researching, Journalism, Social media management, Events management PROJECTS______________________________________________________________________ Girls’ Education Research Project August 2020 Identified key factors why young women are not receiving equal quality education Learned about the history of the underdeveloped countries/ and how these families feel Understood and researched NGOs that have helped with this crisis & evaluate the “4p’s” theory in this circumstance Southeast Asian Immigrant Secondary Migration Project September 2019 – January 2020 Assisted a professor for his novel Researched on Southeast Asians, their history with immigration, and their history with the U.S. Researched current demographics and census records for the previous years and kept record of all findings Conducted interviews with several generations of Southeast Asian people in various locations Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Research December 2017 Traveled to India to understand more of India and its sanitation history Spoke to locals, students, big companies, and health organizations about this issue and what they see as a solution Identified regional differences and status complexes around this issue Brainstormed possible solutions to provide self-sufficiency WORK EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________ University of Bridgeport International Admissions Coordinator October 2022 – March 2023 International Admissions Coordinator Bridgeport, CT Spearheaded all enrollment activity for 2500 students, per quarter, pursuing to enroll at the University of Bridgeport.  Collected all necessary application materials & reviewed them for admissions decision. Overseen I-20 process, reviewing financial institution accuracy and possible governmental run-ins, from time of applying to time of U.S. entry as a designated school official (DSO); resulting in confidence in admissions decisions or denial. Monitored the International inbox, responding & forwarding appropriately resulting in smoother turnover. International Center for Scholars and Students March 2021 – April 2022 Student Worker Bridgeport, CT Assisted international Students with OPT/CPT & passport check-ins, licenses, etc. Followed by future independence. Coordinated 9 coffer hours + 1 international festival, about 200 students, bringing international awareness to campus. Managed social media accounts for the international center’s social media platforms to let the student body, 400 students each year, know about upcoming events, provide motivation, and introductions to new cultures through movie and song recommendations. Bath and Body Works July 2020 – June 2022 Sales Associate Trumbull, CT Greeted guests and started conversations regarding their needs or wants. Created a comfortable atmosphere for the guests in the store. If appointed as cashier, cashing out guests and wrapping purchases. Central Connecticut State University Athletic Events Management September 2019 - May 2020 Student Worker New Britain, CT Managed ticket sales, 20 events per month, and ticket check in at the university’s sporting events Communicated with other team members regarding security, ticket management, and event organization Surveyed the crowd – making sure the audience was comfortable, safe, and not being disruptive Made sure all sporting teams, coaches, and media personnel were always comfortable Friendship Ambassadors 23rd Youth Assembly February 2019 Volunteer Manhattan, NY Greeted, assisted, and ran registration delegates and guest speakers Made sure both delegates and the guest speakers were secure Organized and set up conference rooms – limit amount of people entering, make sure the speakers were equipped, and made sure sound equipment was functioning well Held micro conversations with the delegates to grasp a better understanding of them and their views on current international affairs EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES_________________________________________________________________Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Council January 2021 – May 2022 Council Member Surveyed the campus climate, making sure every student’s voice is heard, overall working to make the campus of the University of Bridgeport another “home” Central Activities Network August 2018 - May 2020 General Member Planned, organized, and ran events on campus for the study body of Central Connecticut State University Chinese American Students Association August 2018-May 2020 Treasurer Fundraised for our events pertaining to Chinese culture Budgeted how much would go towards each event Student Union Board of Governors September 2019 - May 2020 Central Activities Network Representative Listened and spoke with the student body to implement their ideas on the campus Approved events brought to my attention and voted on changes – such as logos, and spirit wear United Sisters Youth Group September 2019 - May 2020 General Member A youth group for minority female students Provided advice on navigation in college, discrimination faced on campus, and how to strengthen self-esteem

- Sociology - Anthropology - International Politics and Diplomacy - Political Science - Economics