Austin Layton

Experience

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  Louisburg High School

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  I collaborated with other members of Generation Equality to brainstorm transformational ways to enhance the academic and social setting of Louisburg High School for minorities. Worked alongside my fellow elected officials to coordinate school events and enhance the experience of the Louisburg High School student body.

  • National Honors Society Treasurer

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Generation Equality President

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Student Body President

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  • National Honors Society Secretary

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
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  Starbucks

  May 2021 - Dec 2023

  Shift Supervisor

  I lead and coach a crew of baristas to serve quality beverages and food items efficiently and accurately to customers.

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  Robertson Scholars Leadership Program

  Aug 2022 - now

  The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is a merit-based scholarship that values transformational leadership and contribution. The program is one that admits students that execute exceptional leadership, collaborative spirit, and intellectual curiosity. I currently work with the communications director to strategize ways to enhance public engagement and promotion through social media in the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program.

  • Robertson Scholar

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Communications Intern

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
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  UpMerch

  Feb 2023 - now

  Sales Partner

  I work with design partners and production partners to sell custom apparel to businesses, organizations, clubs, and greek organizations.

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  Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Evaluation Intern

  I worked with my mentor to assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts supporting Propeller’s programming, including the Impact Accelerator, Financial Health and Wellness Collaborative, and initiatives related to equitable procurement. I also assisted with a project to ensure data integrity in the Salesforce database. Additionally, I assisted with organizing the grant deliverables project to ensure impact and evaluation activities are aligned with funder interests. Lastly, I worked with the Communications Manager to help strategize creative outputs for social media and newsletters. Show less

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  Delta Delta Sigma at UNC-Chapel Hill

  Aug 2023 - now

  Member

  Delta Delta Sigma, the Pre-Dental Honors Society at UNC, is an undergraduate student organization whose members share a common interest in developing a career in dentistry.In conjunction with the School of Dentistry, DDS hosts a series of introduction to dentistry seminars. We invite guest lecturers from within the dental community to speak about their respective disciplines. Our organization introduces basic career aspects of general dentistry as well as dental specialties to all of our members.Delta Delta Sigma also provides guidance to its members throughout their undergraduate education and the dental school application process. Our members are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and to volunteer within the dental field and the community at large. The social and academic support network that is Delta Delta Sigma gives our members a clear advantage as potential dental students. Show less

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  American Student Dental Association

  Dec 2023 - May 2024

  Co-Chair

  I was a co-chair for the Emerging Research and Advancements in Dentistry Committee within the ASDA UNC Chapter. As a co-chair, I worked to leverage advancements in dentistry, especially as new ways of practicing came about. I worked to create and compile presentations, infographics, and resources for pre-dental students to get involved in various dental and non-dental research opportunities.

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  Carolina Pediatric Dentistry

  Jan 2024 - now

  Dental Assistant