Katherine Henshaw seeks a position that utilizes her strong human relations and communication skills. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and Sculpture from George Mason University. Her experience includes interning at Split This Rock, where she performs public relations, design, and administrative tasks, and developing George Mason University's first peer mediation program for resident housing. She is skilled in program development, fundraising, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and facilitated dialogue and mediation.

1. KATHERINE G. HENSHAW
kath.henshaw@gmail.com 3840 39th Street NW Apt. B-104 Washington, DC 20016 703-517-1524
Objective: Obtain a position that utilizes my adept human relation skills, academic background, and creative
dexterity to influence sustainable change and innovation
EDUCATION
George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, VA Aug. 2005 - Feb. 2012
Bachelor of Arts, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, community, group, and organizational conflict
Bachelor of Arts, School of Art, sculpture
HIGHLIGHTS
 Excellent aptitude for verbal and written communication
 Steadfast, generalist worker who strongly values altruism and achievement
 Eager learner who excels in interpersonal, linguistic, and existential intelligence types
EXPERIENCE
Split This Rock Intern July 2014 – present
Split This Rock (STR) Washington, DC
 Administer strategic public relations tasks to inform STR’s community of happenings and build rapport
 Originate graphic designs used for publicity and marketing purposes such as a flyer and website banner
 Manage an ever-changing website with a diligent eye for detail and consistency
 Cultivate media relations via free media exposure, sending e-mails, and communicating with media outlets
 Provide administrative support by maintaining databases, filing, and adding entries into a poetry library
Peer Mediation Partners Intern May 2010 - May 2011
GMU’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution Undergraduate Program Fairfax, VA
 Developed GMU’s first peer mediation program in resident housing
 Created individualized, dynamic experiences for students through trainings, conferences, and club activities
 Recruited and coordinated peer mediators and volunteers for Peer Mediation Partners’ initiatives
 Served as an undergraduate liaison to Fairfax County Public School’s regional peer mediation conferences
 Designed marketing materials to advertise Peer Mediation Partners
Front Wait Server Sept. 2009 - March 2012
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Fairfax, VA
 Accommodated guests by using conscientious communication and a diligent work ethic
 Worked individually and with a team alongside a diverse staff
 Trained servers to develop successful habits and perform expected restaurant duties and responsibilities
 Multitasked to maintain functional and fluid restaurant operations during intense shifts
Sculptor Assistant Intern May 2010 - Aug. 2010
Genna Watson, Professional Sculptor Hyattsville, MD and Fairfax, VA
 Integrated learned skills and techniques to construct three-dimensional creations
 Researched post-modern and contemporary art world concepts, creations, and practitioners
TRAININGS AND COURSEWORK
 The Social Innovation Program, social entrepreneurship and nonprofit focused curriculum: summer 2012
 GMU’s Center for Global Education study abroad, Grassroots Peacebuilding, Environmental Issues, and
Culture in the Philippines: summer 2011
 Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute’s Working Towards Change: Peace and Justice Advocacy: summer 2011
 Safe Zone Program, create a safer, more inclusive campus for the LGBTQ student body: summer 2008
INVOLVEMENT
 Field Manager for Grassroots Campaigns Inc., supervised and coached canvassers’ conduct to achieve
registration quotas with confidence and personally registered 161 people: summer 2008 - fall 2008
 GMU’s Peer Mediation Partners: fall 2008 - fall 2011, member, trainer, and intern

2.  GMU’s Dialogue and Difference Project: fall 2009 - fall 2011, facilitator and trainer
 GMU’s Pride Alliance: fall 2005 - spring 2007, executive board member
VOLUNTEERISM
 Serve the community as a Burgundy Crescent Volunteers member: fall 2013 - present
 Supported arts and culture as an exhibition assistant for Workhouse Arts Center: fall 2013 - summer 2014
 Promoted human rights via involvement with Soulforce and Invisible Children: spring 2006 - spring 2008
 Raised childhood cancer awareness and fundraised ~$12,000 for Children’s Oncology Group research as a
two-time St. Baldrick’s shavee participant and event promoter: fall 2003 - spring 2011
SKILLS
 Program development - peer mediation in campus housing, The Big Ten Event, Kid’s Club Summer Camp
 Fundraising - donation events, newspaper interviews, flyers, advertisements, and social media
 Proficient in internet use, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite 6
 Experience and co-training involvement in facilitated dialogue and peer mediation
 Practiced in art gallery preparation, exhibition assistance, and three-dimensional installation