Research Fellow for American Politics in Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Program (VUSRP)

Gabe Horton

Gabe Horton

VU Station B 5657

(865)335-3860 Nashville, TN37235

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Political Science May 2011
Minor in General Music (Piano)
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
Current GPA: 3.85/4.00

Dean’s List: Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2008 Spanish Hall Resident: McTyeire Living/Learning House

Research Fellow for American Politics in Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Program (VUSRP)

LEADERSHIP

Vanderbilt Sierra Club, Nashville, TN ( - Current
Vice President

•Currently planning details for a Fall 2009 Vanderbilt Eco-Friendly Fashion Show.

•As Events Coordinator in 2008, initiated and organized 4 volunteer days at Radnor Lake State Park.

Vanderbilt Visions, Nashville, TN ( - Current
VUceptor

•Mentored a group of 17 students from the Class of 2012 throughout the Fall of 2008 and Spring of 2009.

•Planned and led 13 weekly discussions involving issues relevant to First-Year Students.

•Completed training for suicide prevention and working with members of the LGBTQI community.

Religious Studies Association, Nashville, TN 09/08 - Current

Officer

•Organize and plan meetings and other events involving Religious Studies Majors and Minors.

AmbassaDores, Nashville, TN ( - Current
Dore 4 a Day Host

•Hosted 4 prospective students for one day each to introduce them to opportunities available at Vanderbilt.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Student Worker: Vanderbilt University Office of Alumni Relations and Special Events, Nashville, TN 09/08 - Current

• Landscaper: Landsculptures, Inc., Maryville, TN 05/07 - 08/08

• RestaurantHost: Up the Creek, Maryville, TN 11/06 - 05/07

• SubMaster; Quizno's, Maryville, TN 05/05 - 09/05

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

English as a Second Language (ESL), Nashville, TN 01/09 - Current

•Assisted ESL students, using Spanish language skills.

Salvation Army, Maryville, TN 12/08

•Collected donations.

Habitat for Humanity, Maryville, TN 01/06 - 05/07

•Spent over 20 weekends constructing two homes for underprivileged families.

Mission Trips02 - 06

• Various volunteer work, including construction and home repair, childcare, and worship leading at five sites:

Perry County, AL (2002 & 2003); Wingate, NC (2002); Daytona, FL (2004); Robbinsville, NC (2005); Macon, GA (2007).
Barack Obama Presidential Campaign, Nashville, TN 05/08 - 11/08

•Called voters to inform about the Obama '08 Presidential Campaign and advertised throughout Vanderbilt campus.

After-School Tutoring, Nashville, TN 01/07 - 04/07

•Visited after-school program to assist inner-city elementary school children with homework assignments.

SKILLS

•Conversational, writing, and reading skills in Spanish.

•Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

•Public speaking, organizational, and communication skills.

•Skilled at piano, guitar, electric bass, and singing (baritone).