SKYLER J.

MAY
skyler.j.may@gmail.com Ÿ (402) 601-0362

EDUCATION
University of Nebraska Omaha Omaha, Nebraska
Master of Social Work – August 2018 GPA: 3.72/4.00
Master of Public Administration – August 2018
Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Social Work – May 2016 GPA: 3.59/4.00

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lutheran Family Services – International Center of the Heartland Omaha, Nebraska
Practicum Student Case Manager January 2018 – Present
– Conduct comprehensive intake admissions of new referrals through interview and record collection
– Participate in the assessment and service plan development and implement services based on plan
– Complete documentation and reports on a regular basis to ensure eligibility, funding, and compliance
University of Nebraska Omaha – Office of Civic & Social Responsibility Omaha, Nebraska
Signature Service Day Graduate Assistant & Coordinator August 2016 – Present
– Assist with the planning and execution of fifteen annual university-wide volunteer events
– Serve as a university liaison to over sixty nonprofit organizations within the Omaha metro community
– Collaborate with nearly fifty student organizations and university offices to recruit student volunteers
International Rescue Committee Washington, D.C.
Advocacy & Policy Intern January 2016 – May 2016
– Attended meetings and congressional hearings on behalf of staff, took detailed notes, and reported back
– Assisted with policy analysis of legislation surrounding refugees and asylum-seekers
– Researched key issues of concern to the humanitarian and resettlement communities
– Drafted and prepared materials for distribution during meetings and briefings
Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest Lincoln, Nebraska
Child Welfare and Immigrants & Communities Intern August 2015 – December 2015
– Assisted with the development of a stakeholder survey, analysis of the results, and creation of the final report
– Researched state and federal legislative issues and communicated findings with professional staff
– Developed and designed educational materials (English & Spanish) for the Get Out the Vote campaign
– Assisted with advocacy and policy strategies for the Immigrants & Communities and Child Welfare programs
Office of State Senator Adam Morfeld Lincoln, Nebraska
Human Trafficking Research Intern June 2015 – August 2015
– Researched and analyzed best practices and policies in relation to human trafficking issues
– Coordinated with service providers and stakeholders to conduct round table discussions
– Assisted with constituent communications

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Tartu Tartu, Estonia
Study Abroad Participant August 2013 – January 2014
– Completed courses in the Faculty of Philosophy, including Theories of Third Sector Management, Marketing for
the Third Sector, Estonian Cultural History, and an Estonian language course
– Researched and compiled capstone paper on Russian ethnic minority groups living in the Baltics
– Conducted informational interviews with NGO leaders to learn more about role of NGOs in Europe
Nebraska Wesleyan University - Global Service Learning Lincoln, Nebraska
Member October 2012 – May 2016
President January 2014 – January 2015
– Led the student organization in preparing for cultural immersion service trips through orientation and reflection
– Organized international trip logistics of lodging, service, and educational activities for students and staff
– ConstruCasa (Guatemala, 2013): volunteers built a home alongside the family in an impoverished village
– Madventurer (Fiji, 2014): students constructed water drainage system in a rural village during homestays
– GIRLPowR (Nicaragua, 2015): team painted elementary school, built a new latrine and engaged youth
– Presented information and reflections of service experiences to students, staff, and community members