1. GREGORY JACKSON
118 College Drive #5518 | Hattiesburg, MS 39406 | 601.493.0116 |
g.jackson@usm.edu | gregoryjxn@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
University of Southern Mississippi
Expected May 2017
• Major: Political Science
• Minor: Economics
• Related Coursework: Class Warfare, Freedom & Equality; International Policy, Congressional
& Legislative Process,
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Innovation
• Suggest and also promote ideas for analysis and judgment without ego or personal issues
should they be rejected.
• Compare, contrast and combine creative ideas with critical thinking in order to develop
insight and alternative possibilities.
• Implemented efficiency and cost-saving initiatives that improved customer service within
Residence Life and also morale within organizations.
Communication
• Facilitate weekly meetings within organizations to ensure there is a mutual understanding of
organizational directives.
• High levels of confidence when speaking speaking to groups and individuals.
• Confident and Charismatic public speaker.
Leadership
The Men of Excellence – President
• Serve as leader of a well established community service organization in the city of
Hattiesburg and the The University of Southern Mississippi
• Promote educationally enriched programs an building a foundation of a standard of excellence
for all males on campus.
• Implemented a peer mentor program call Young Men of Excellence that serves as a
foundation for young males to mature and develop in the emerging leaders in the classroom
and community.
Office Leadership & Student Involvement- President
• Led a team of 20 Ambassadors that worked to increase student involvement in various
organizations on campus.
• Facilitate workshops for leadership development and student success inside and outside the
classroom.
• Connect first year and transfer students with organizations that would propel them into
organizations that would foster growth and leadership development.
College Democrats- Vice President
• Promote liberal ideas and inclusivity on campus and also in the community.
• Facilitate Voter registration drives for the campus and community.
• Host non-partisan events that educate students on the political system and how the
government works.
Student Government Association – Senator
• Draft legislation that would impact and enhance the quality of student life at The University
of Southern Mississippi.
• Drafted legislation that was passed to create a Chief Diversity Officer position to the campus
to encourage diversity and inclusivity at the university.

2. EXPERIENCE
Office Admin. Clerk
University of Southern Miss – Office of Ed. Research
2015 to 2016
• Proven track record of accurately maintaining detailed
records, generating reports, coordinating meetings, and
multitasking within fast- paced atmosphere.
• Facilitated development of office operations manual; trained
new administrative personnel.
• Adept at managing and streamlining administrative processes
to reduce errors and improve accuracy and efficiency to
achieve organizational objectives.
Resident Assistant
University of Southern Miss
2014 to Present
• Provide and also be an educational resource for student
academic success on campus.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in residence halls to ensure
100% satisfaction of all residents in each facility.
• Develop and also facilitate educational programs and
initiatives throughout the semester on topics such as diversity,
life skills, academics, social justice, etc.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Co-Founder
AM I NEXT Campaign & Initiative
Founded 2015
• The overall goal of this campaign, initiative and movement is to
allow law abiding citizens the opportunity to express their outrage
concerning matters including but not limited to police brutality,
and the double standards in the criminal justice system when
concerning black life by protesting peacefully and through other
demonstrations.
• Conduct and Facilitate Voter Registration drives throughout
minority communities.
• Educate individuals with literature concerning voter power,
demographics, and voter rights.
• Host forums on social and political issues that directly effect
minority communities.