LYDIA DAWSON ◊ Fresno, CA ◊ 559-238-5596 ◊ lydiajdawson8@gmail.com ◊

W o r k E x p e r i e n c e

E v e r y N e i g h b o r h o o d P a r t n e r s h i p 2016

I n t e r n

Gained experience in developing and maintaining data management software. Trained volunteers in the use of new software. Also gained experience in grant writing and research.

C e n t r a l V a l l e y J u s t i c e C o a l i t i o n 2016

I n t e r n

Advocated for victims of human trafficking, educated the community on their role in ending human trafficking. Equipped people in the community to take action. Researched and wrote several grants.

F r i e s e n F a m i l y F a r m s Summer 2015

S a l e s P e r s o n

Provided friendly and knowledgeable customer service, educated customers on fruit growing, picking, and packing.

K i n g s b u r g C o v e n a n t C h u r c h 2014-2015

A s s i s t a n t D i r e c t o r o f Y o u t h M i n i s t r i e s

Organized and led events for grades 7-12, mentored students individually and in small groups. Gained experience in planning and executing events, and in developing impactful relationships.

F r e s n o U n i f i e d S c h o o l D i s t r i c t 2013-2014

F r e s n o H i g h S c h o o l P e r c u s s i o n I n s t r u c t o r

Taught basic music skills, led students to develop their personal skills. Gained experience in teaching and in leading a group of people with various skill levels.

E d u c a t i o n

C a l i f o r n i a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , F r e s n o December 2016 Graduation

F a m i l y S c i e n c e , B . A .

P h i l a n t h r o p i c a n d C o m m u n i t y B a s e d L e a d e r s h i p , M i n o r .

Related Course Work: Youth at Risk, Laws Relating to Children, Family Systems, Multicultural Perspectives on Children and Families, Grantwriting and Evaluation, Grantmaking, and Social Policy, Advocacy, and Community Organizing.

Additional Experience

◊ T h e P i n k H o u s e ( 2 0 1 6 - 1 7 ) A 10-month urban ministry program in which I engage in topics such

as racial inequality, poverty, and Biblical community. ◊ R e s i d e n c y P r o g r a m , T h e W e l l C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h ( 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 ) A year-long program

in which we study the Bible in depth each morning and learn how to study and teach the Bible effectively. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer ◊ Psalm 19 :14