Musa Matiwane Resume
Musawenkosi “Musa” Matiwane
29 Chester Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11225 | ------------ | ------------ | musawenkosi matiwane
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EDUCATION
Oberlin College – GPA: 3.24 Oberlin, Ohio
BA: Environmental Studies Major – Concentration in Policy/Politics Minor May 2020
Relevant Coursework: Environmental Studies: 101 Environment and Society, 201 Nature Culture, 225 Indigenous People and Climate Change, 231 Environmental Economics Politics: 100 Introduction to American Politics, 264 Urban Politics in Developing Cities Anthropology: 275 Human Rights, Universalism and Cultural Relativism
Activities:
Varsity Baseball ¬– NCAA Division III August 2016-Present
Salvation Army, Volunteer November 2016-Janurary 2018
Delaware State University August 2015-May 2016
Relevant Coursework: Politics: Introduction to Political Science
Activities:
Varsity Baseball – NCAA Division I
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
Public Policy Debate Team – NYC iSchool New York City, New York
High School Debate September 2012-March 2014
• Competed in various high school public policy debates around New York City
• Collaborated with fellow classmates on the construction of all arguments regarding both pro and con sides
• Secured second place for an individual competition, as well as numerous top 10 finishes as a group
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bulldogs Summer Baseball Camp New York City, New York
Camp Counselor June 2016-August 2016
• Facilitated the athletic development of 8-14-year-old travel baseball players
• Coordinated daily camp activities
• Oversaw the safety of campers
• Coached and umpired various travel baseball games
Recreational Center – Philips Gym Oberlin, Ohio
Student Worker September 2016-Present
• Maintained the organization of the gym equipment
• Contributed to the washing of athletic team uniforms as well as gym towels
• Organized time slots for recreational activities
Jubilee Partners – Refugee Program Comer, GA
Volunteer January 2017
• Assisted the preparation of meals for fellow volunteers
• Oversaw the safety of refugee children in their day care center
• Maintained the community garden
• Collaborated with fellow volunteers in an intensive English program for refugee families
Oberlin College Concert Board – Student Booker Oberlin, OH
Student Organization April 2018- Present
• Organized concert board shows such as Tabby Wakes and Cl<3y
• Assisted with booking artists such as Tobi Lou, Wifigawd, The Khan, Butch Dawson and Waxahatchee
• Oversaw finances within the student organization
• Collaborated with fellow students and campus organizations for publicity
WE ACT (West Harlem Environmental Action) New York, NY
Summer Student Intern June 2018- August 2018
• Assisted the organization of several energy efficiency initiatives
• Participated in solar energy outreach within the community
• Collaborated with solar companies to find prospective low-income housing eligible for discounted solar installation
• Contributed research for redevelopment plans regarding the 125th street transportation hub in East Harlem
Musawenkosi “Musa” Matiwane
29 Chester Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11225 | ------------ | ------------ | musawenkosi matiwane
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EDUCATION
Oberlin College – GPA: 3.24 Oberlin, Ohio
BA: Environmental Studies Major – Concentration in Policy/Politics Minor May 2020
Relevant Coursework: Environmental Studies: 101 Environment and Society, 201 Nature Culture, 225 Indigenous People and Climate Change, 231 Environmental Economics Politics: 100 Introduction to American Politics, 264 Urban Politics in Developing Cities Anthropology: 275 Human Rights, Universalism and Cultural Relativism
Activities:
Varsity Baseball ¬– NCAA Division III August 2016-Present
Salvation Army, Volunteer November 2016-Janurary 2018
Delaware State University August 2015-May 2016
Relevant Coursework: Politics: Introduction to Political Science
Activities:
Varsity Baseball – NCAA Division I
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
Public Policy Debate Team – NYC iSchool New York City, New York
High School Debate September 2012-March 2014
• Competed in various high school public policy debates around New York City
• Collaborated with fellow classmates on the construction of all arguments regarding both pro and con sides
• Secured second place for an individual competition, as well as numerous top 10 finishes as a group
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bulldogs Summer Baseball Camp New York City, New York
Camp Counselor June 2016-August 2016
• Facilitated the athletic development of 8-14-year-old travel baseball players
• Coordinated daily camp activities
• Oversaw the safety of campers
• Coached and umpired various travel baseball games
Recreational Center – Philips Gym Oberlin, Ohio
Student Worker September 2016-Present
• Maintained the organization of the gym equipment
• Contributed to the washing of athletic team uniforms as well as gym towels
• Organized time slots for recreational activities
Jubilee Partners – Refugee Program Comer, GA
Volunteer January 2017
• Assisted the preparation of meals for fellow volunteers
• Oversaw the safety of refugee children in their day care center
• Maintained the community garden
• Collaborated with fellow volunteers in an intensive English program for refugee families
Oberlin College Concert Board – Student Booker Oberlin, OH
Student Organization April 2018- Present
• Organized concert board shows such as Tabby Wakes and Cl<3y
• Assisted with booking artists such as Tobi Lou, Wifigawd, The Khan, Butch Dawson and Waxahatchee
• Oversaw finances within the student organization
• Collaborated with fellow students and campus organizations for publicity
WE ACT (West Harlem Environmental Action) New York, NY
Summer Student Intern June 2018- August 2018
• Assisted the organization of several energy efficiency initiatives
• Participated in solar energy outreach within the community
• Collaborated with solar companies to find prospective low-income housing eligible for discounted solar installation
• Contributed research for redevelopment plans regarding the 125th street transportation hub in East Harlem