Grace Piper

503-367-7332 gpiper222@gmail.com

Education: Century High School 2009-2013

Portland State University BA Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 2013-2017
Experience:
Portland State University Queer Resource Center Marketing Coordinator (September 2016-June 2017)
Create both overall marketing plans and event marketing plans that uphold the Queer Resource
Centers mission to center queer and trans people in justice and equity work
Maintain an active social media presence through posting current queer and trans events, news,
and pop-culture on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, and Mailchimp
Design various marketing materials, such as flyers and handouts, for Queer Resource Center
event programming and campaigns
Educate myself on issues important to queer and trans communities, particularly queer and trans
people of color, and social justice practices for queer and trans communities
Serve on Queer Students of Color Conference committee, planning conference event such as
conference food organizing, workshop selection, marketing and outreach, and clothing design.
Help other staff with various work such as event planning, desk coverage, event tabling, meeting
facilitation, etc.
Portland Timbers and Thorns Team Store Sales Representative (May 2014-August 2016)
Provide high quality customer service (Customer Service of the Season 2015)
Connect and develop relationships with customersgreet with friendliness, ask questions, and
personalize shopping experiences when possible
Efficient point of sale with speed, accuracy and organization
Able to work under high pressure during busy store days and high sale days
Organization skills including maintaining store stock, sizing, cleaning and tidying the floor and
back stock
Portland State University Studies Mentor (September 2016-June 2017)
Mentor students in Health, Happiness, and Human Rights freshman course in collaboration with a
faculty partner
Designated mentor in coalition with Think College Inclusion, a program designed to support
students with intellectual disabilities to attend a 4 year college and receive a degree
Develop and carry out mentor class curriculum covering topics relevant to Health, Happiness, and
Human Rights, current events, and educational work surrounding writing papers, breaking down
readings, etc.
Lead and teach mentor class workshops and group discussions
Support students in coursework, navigating academics and the university system, and with
interpersonal needs
Connect students with necessary resources, academic and otherwise, in order to foster individual
students success
Oregon Zoo Food Services Employee (2015-2016)
Ability to be flexible and have well rounded restaurant knowledge with the potential to working
one of three restaurants or one of over 5 different food carts
Prioritize and maintain overall cleanliness, food safety, and stock
 Grace Piper
503-367-7332 gpiper222@gmail.com

Experience working on register, in coffee cart, serving, bussing and running, and prep cooking
Overall knowledge of the Oregon Zoo in order to provide recommendations and insights and
provide directions
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office, google drive, phone and front desk reception, email, POS system,
cash handling, and social media management. Basic skills in Adobe Suite and photography. Excellent
customer service skills, reliable and dedicated worker, attention to detail, trustworthy, and strong
communication skills.
References:
Kirsten Keith
PSU Queer Resource Center Assistant Director
503-725-9743
kckeith@pdx.edu

Jasmine Maddox
Portland Timbers and Thorns-Thorns Store Lead
503-267-6494
jmaddox95@gmail.com

Lydia Fisher
PSU Freshman Inquiry Professor and Faculty Partner
503-725-5890
lydia.fisher@pdx.edu