Orion Dennin

Experience

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  New York State Senate

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Market Research Intern

  - Conducted and presented research on the economic and environmental impact of climate change and Covid-19 on dairy farmers in New York State. I presented this research to the head of the New York State Senate Agricultural Committee. - Triangulated businesses that extended endorsements to Senator Michelle Hinchey and contacted regional organizations and constituents within that area via phone and email to lobby for support and notify them of upcoming promotional events. - Volunteered at said events to assist with procedures. - Advocated Senator Hinchey’s platform both interpersonally and via five different media outlets. - Tabulated notable accomplishments of local residents and drafted commendations. - Researched and summarized current events. Show less

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  Vassar College

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Media Research Assistant

  - Provided consultation and assistance to Professor Shona Tucker for an ongoing project concerning theintersection of African American diasporas and Black displacement with the development of language to be presented at a national panel in Little Rock, Arkansas- Conducted character and historical research for the Olivier Award-winning role of Linda Loman in order to prepare an all-black revival of the pulitzer prize-winning play "Death of a Salesman" for an American audience as it transitioned from the West End to Broadway- Reviewed the lines of three different roles for actors- Drafted and released communication notices for the head administrator of the Vassar theater department. Show less

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  Liberty in North Korea at USC

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  - Coordinated with 3 publications to draft and release stories concerning human rights abuses and refugee crises in North Korea and China- Organized, marketed, and mediated a bilingual speaker event (100+ attendance) with North Korean refugees, in collaboration with UCLA- Designed and facilitated 30 informational presentations and discussion-based meetings weekly

  • Vice-President

    Apr 2023 - May 2024

  • Advocacy Committee Member

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
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  USC Residential Housing Association

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Director of Social Justice and Inclusion

  - McCarthy Honors College Chapter- Elected by fellow residents to provide DEI Consulting on biweekly programming events for a residential dorm of 550+ students- Disseminates surveys and polls in order to gauge the consensus of inclusivity about student-organized social events for USC undergraduates- Acted as an envoy between the student body and administrations pertaining to any concerns regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the McCarthy Honors Residence Hall- Designed programs for cultural heritage celebrations (events for Black and AAPI History Months, Ramadan, etc.)- Networked with small businesses and nonprofits to facilitate communal equity through programming- Introduced sustainability initiatives to decrease average waste from programs by nearly 90% - Named Council of the Year by USC Residential Housing Association Show less

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  Daily Trojan

  Jan 2023 - May 2024

  Journalist (Opinion Section)

  - Draft and publish articles for the University of Southern California’s premier news outlet on a biweekly basis- Received 10,000+ engagements for articles with concentrations on representation in media, social justice, and sustainability.

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  USC Delta Phi Epsilon - Delta Chapter

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

  - Spearheaded semesterly Week of Action, leading an organization of 100+ students to research and coordinate with international nonprofits to execute a week-long fundraising, advocacy, and donation event. - Fundraised 2500+ dollars through 3 fundraising techniques, assembled a panel of nonprofit leaders and Department of State honorees, obtained 20,000+ engagements for media promotion, and coordinated a school-wide sanitary pad drive for menstrual equity assurance in humanitarian aid to the Tigray Region with 12 residential colleges, collecting 100+ products- Facilitated 6+ community service events with local nonprofits and USC clubs Show less

  • Vice President

    Apr 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Director of Humanitarian Service

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
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  NYPIRG

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Field Organization Specialist

  - Engaged with 4,000+ constituents across Upstate New York on behalf of the Climate Change Superfund Act, delivering 142 successful pitches for membership and donation and fundraising 12,000+ USD with an average of 234 USD per day - Utilized ArcGIS, Census Data, and other campaign software to design routes with the highest utility of financial contributions- Trained new hires with an 87% success rate; Developed fluency in environmental policy by shadowing lobbyists and litigators

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  Pupil

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Development and Marketing Activation Strategy Intern

  - Facilitated user network growth by 80% through leveraged campus connections, recruitment research, and 5 social media networks to assemble a comprehensive outreach database and recruit 30+ employees and fellows for an education consulting startup- Drafted four successful market research proposals leveraging visual media to augment digital visibility and develop global user engagement for the app launch, contributing to 3 venture capital engagements and features in 7 publications

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  Trojan Event Services

  Aug 2023 - now

  Event Manager

  - Manage events coordination and client services for various concerts, open mics, cultural events, and comedy performances at on-campus concert venues- Maintain event timelines, basic technical operations, and safety protocols throughout events

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  Impact Investing Group at USC

  Jan 2024 - now

  Marketing and Brand Strategy Consultant

  - Advised Los Angeles startup dedicated to hiring female refugees on marketing initiatives to increase sales of handcrafted products- Enhanced marketing channels across several digital platforms, increasing engagement with college students by 20%- Benchmarked competitors on marketing strategies, financials, and organizational growth to assess potential partnerships for development

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  University of Southern California

  May 2024 - now

  - Reported and analyzed 500+ state and international labor and education policies for a comprehensive temporal policy database - Compiled 100+ annotated bibliographies sources for state legislation utilizing Excel, Hein, Bluebook, and LexisNexis - Led outreach to international partner institutions and funding resources to streamline data analysis and augment visibility - Developed three deliverables utilizing ArcGIS, StoryMaps, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Cost/Benefit Analyses on various public works- Conducted field research on geodesign and city planning initiatives in the Netherlands to propose a new urban transportation line - Engaged with 25+ research experts and community residents to align stakeholder interest in transport installation and public agriculture

  • Center for Economic and Social Research: Policy Research Assistant

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Geospatial Information Sciences Researcher

    May 2024 - Jun 2024
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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Constituent Services Intern

  - Processed 50+ federal agency cases to resolve client-facing issues regarding housing accessibility and economic inflation - Supported 10+ press conferences, town halls, and other community outreach events for Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)- Secured endorsements of businesses, engaging with 1,000+ constituents to measure impact of social security and immigration policies - Contributed in creating promotional videos, newsletters, and outreach models to increase voter turnout for the 2024 national campaign Show less

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  International Rescue Committee

  Aug 2024 - now

  Strategy Intern