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Shayna E.

Brown
(253) 331-6144 seb476@nau.edu Flagstaff, AZ

Summary of Qualifications
▪ 4+ years of leadership experience through various roles in community involvement and individual development.
▪ Previous work experience in industries including child development, hospitality, and merchandising.
▪ Passionate about empowering individuals within Indigenous culture through leadership development and service.
▪ Software Experience: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word), BBLearn, LOUIE, and Zoom

Education
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Anticipated May 2023
Bachelor of Science, Applied Indigenous Studies
▪ Minor in Ethnic Studies
▪ Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Indigenous Studies | Roots of Federal American Indian Policy | American Indian Expression | Culture
in Communication | Dine (Navajo) Philosophy of Life | Native Peoples of North America | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | Indigenous-
State Relations: Comparative Global Contexts | Race and Ethnic Relations | Issues in Applied Indigenous Studies | Exercising Sovereignty:
Indigenous Athletes, Sports, and Society

Academic Experience
Reclaiming Native Truth: A Project to Dispel America’s Myths and Misconceptions Spring 2022
▪ Conducted comprehensive research designed to uncover and dispel the incorrect point of views that non-Native Americans
have about Indigenous people by using research methodology to convey a truthful Native American identity to the
confused population and to bring truth back to Native/Indigenous people’s image.
▪ Utilized a variety of research methodologies to collect data including social listening, social media posts, national surveys,
in-depth interviews, literature reviews, and in-person message (SMS) testing with Native Americans.
▪ Designed and presented research findings during the 2022 NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Higher Education Experience


Student Office Assistant, Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, Flagstaff, AZ October 2022 – Present
▪ Partner with NAU Marketing professionals to manage the departmental social media platforms consisting of both
Instagram and Facebook by posting content weekly and engaging with other NAU affiliated departments.
▪ Assist students, faculty, and colleagues with navigating the Applied Indigenous Studies program which includes maintaining
an in-depth knowledge of the course offerings, various modalities, and potential barriers that students may encounter.
▪ Create and design the course schedules for the 4+ departmental professors using LOUIE (PeopleSoft), Microsoft Office.
▪ Represent the Applied Indigenous Studies department and program at tabling and career-related events.
▪ Serve as the Front Desk Assistant which involves answering questions from stakeholders via phone/in-person and connect
students/colleagues to the appropriate faculty members for support.

Classroom Assistant, Muckleshoot Child Development Center, Auburn, WA June 2017 – August 2017
▪ Assisted 2 teachers with the classroom management of 10 children ages 4-6 years old.
▪ Supported daily class activities such as running arts and crafts, playing games, and reading books for the children.
▪ Completed administrative tasks and errands such as getting papers notarized and collecting activity materials.

Leadership Experience
Student Panelist for Native American Heritage Month, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ November 2022
Research Presenter, NAU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Flagstaff, AZ April 2022
Native American Leader, Indian Youth Summer Program, Spokane, WA July 2018 – August 2018
Conference Attendee, Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations, Milwaukee, WI July 2018
Conference Attendee, Indigenous AISES Conference, Denver, CO September 2017

Additional Work Experience


Floor Salesperson, Earthbound Trading Company, Flagstaff, AZ October 2021 – February 2022
Concessions Staff, Legends Hospitality, Flagstaff, AZ May 2019 – August 2019

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