Aren Carlson

Experience

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  Duluth Superior Sailing Association

  Aug 2021 - now

  Sailing Instructor

  Facilitated group events with Northland Adaptive Recreation and Mentor North giving access to 30+ disadvantaged youth. Leveraged board contacts, doubling the school’s youth camp enrollment over two years.Expanded the school’s social media, connecting with UMD and City Parks and Recreation forging lasting partnerships.

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  League of Women Voters

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  District 8 Civic Engagement Representative

  Conducted nonpartisan advocacy and voter registration events focused on education and civic engagement.Organized seminars for each grade level with attendances of 400+ students on voter registration and participation, expanding the local 18 to 25-year-old voter demographic.Assisted elderly and disabled individuals with registering to vote and completing absentee ballot applications.Created and distributed educational materials, including flyers and a video, for the League of Women Voters' website. Show less

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  Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

  Mar 2024 - now

  Berry Library second floor redesign project lead.Analyzed Density data and compiled research from 20+ library professionals and 60+ students to discover latent user needs.Led project partner meetings as the liaison between my team and the Dartmouth Libraries, strengthening communications.Presented findings at Dartmouth’s Technigala and handed off three proposal documents to the Dartmouth Libraries. Assisted students with project deliverables during lab hours to provide guidance and support.Mentored individual groups answering questions, connecting resources and giving constructive feedback.

  • Design Corps Consultant

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Teaching Assistant

    Mar 2024 - now