Marquina M.

Hofschneider
Oregon State University 4472 Arnold Complex, Corvallis, OR, 97331
marquinahofschneider@gmail.com | (971) 226-3885

EDUCATION
Institute for Shipboard Education: Semester At Sea, Europe and Scandinavia
Certificate of Completion
Summer 2014
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Certificate, Peace Studies
Anticipated Graduation: June 2017
GPA: 3.64

LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University Housing and Dining Services, Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR
Diversity Initiatives and Programs Marketing Assistant
January 2016 Present
Manage social media account for OSU Community Relations Facilitators daily
Create marketing materials for promotion of Diversity Initiative and Programs events
Promote events of campus partners
Provide departmental and administrative support
University Housing and Dining Services, Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR
Community Relations Facilitator
September 2015 Present
Develop inclusive communities through social justice awareness programs
Cultivate campus partnership as a liaison for UHDS Diversity Initiatives and Programs
Promote events of Diversity Initiatives and Programs and those of campus partners
Engage with residents to provide mentorship, guidance, and a sense of community
Provide departmental and administrative support
Junior Statesmen Foundation, Stanford Summer Institute - Palo Alto, CA
Resident Assistant
June 2015 July 2015
Assisted in transitioning students from US Territories to a stateside lifestyle
Provided social and academic guidance to 10-70 students at a time
Prepared and organized daily floor meetings for community building and awareness
Engaged students in weekly programs and events
Delivered administrative support to faculty, guests, and other staff members

University Housing and Dining Services, Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

Resident Assistant
September 2014 June 2015
Maintained healthy individual relationships with residents
Effectively responded to emergency or crisis situations
Created and sustained safe and secure environments for all residents
Planned and hosted hall events to foster community development
Advocated for a sense of community that is inclusive for all identities
International Living Learning Center (OSU) - Corvallis, OR
Hall Council Publicity Coordinator
September 2013 June 2014
Designed advertisements on hall affairs
Coordinated with Hall Council Webmaster in administrating Hall Council social media accounts
Actively participated in Resident Hall Association activities
Planned and hosted hall-inclusive events to encourage resident involvement
Maintained resident suggestion box

SKILLS/TRAINING

American Heart Association: Heartsaver, First Aid, CPR, AED Certified

Collaborative Institute Training Initiative: Training in the Ethical Use of Humans in Research
Creative thinking in print design and layout, social media marketing, and photography
Effective written and oral communication
Cross-cultural communication abilities
Customer service and administrative assistance
Small group-leading and community building

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Educational Opportunities Program Alumni Scholarship May 2015

Sherman Dixon Bloomer Scholarship, OSU College of Liberal Arts May 2015
Corvallis Altrusa International Educational Opportunities Program Achievement Award May 2015
Semester At Sea Alumni Support Scholarship May 2014

LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. Secretary/Dean of Honeycombs

OSU Student Advisory Council for the Division of Undergraduate Studies
OSU Pacific Islander Students Initiative Committee
Pacific Islander Student Alliance (PISA) Forum Committee
NASPA Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Institute (APICLI)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Social Chair