SYDNEY ZESTER, MPH ​

(240) 271 9477 
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE AND RESEARCHER BASED IN RALEIGH-DURHAM 
sydney.zester@gmail.com   

   
   
EXPERIENCE 
EDUCATION 

Zester Creative​, C
​ hapel Hill— ​Lead Consultant  University of North 
MAY 2018- PRESENT  Carolina, Greensboro​— 
MPH 
I consult with female-owned small businesses and, based on their needs, develop marketing 
materials, websites, social media products, resumes, and presentation materials.  AUGUST 2016- MAY 2018 

University of North Carolina​, Greensboro — ​Research Assistant  University of Maryland, 

College Park​— B
​ .S.  
AUGUST 2016- MAY 2018 
AUGUST 2013- MAY 2016 
I collected and analyzed data regarding firearm legislation, violence, and community opinions. I   
conducted two content analyses focused on community and firearm violence and wrote the   
proceeding papers. I co-wrote a literature review assessing chronic exposure to violence and   
cardiovascular disease.    
 
Carolina Women’s Center, C
​ hapel Hill— ​Graduate Intern   
SKILLS 
JANUARY 2018- APRIL 2018 
MS Office and Google 
I was responsible for the development and delivery of curriculum covering the spectrum of 
Suite 
violence, gender-based violence, gender equity, and systemic oppression for 25 college-aged 
women. I organized bi-weekly educational trainings and oversaw the development and  SPSS 
implementation of student-led outreach and advocacy. I conducted two program evaluations.  
Literature Review 

National Family Resiliency Center, C

​ olumbia— ​Office Manager  Content Analysis 

JANUARY 2016- JULY 2016 

Database Management 
I managed and implemented the court mandated Co-Parenting program, organizing all 
Grant Writing 
registrations, payments, court waivers, distribution of certificate of completion, and 
demographic data. I handled new client intakes, billing, and filing. I was responsible for the  Qualtrics  
training and management of 4 new employees and interns. I developed communication 
Website Development 
materials, updated the website and managed the social media plan. 
[SquareSpace/Wordpress
/ Weebly] 
Icing Smiles, ​Columbia— P
​ rogram Assistant 
Social Media Marketing 
SEPTEMBER 2015- FEBRUARY 2016 

I managed and implemented the nationwide donor appreciation program, processed donations  Non Profit Fundraising 
and prepared invoices, registered for 501 (c)3 status in 15 states. I contributed to the planning of  Event Planning 
the nationwide annual gala event. 
Constant Contact 

Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, B

​ altimore— ​Advocate   MailChimp 
SEPTEMBER 2013- JULY 2014 
 
I raised over $4,5oo to support our 4,000 mile run across the country. We began in San Francisco 
 
and ran to Baltimore, all while raising funds, support, and awareness for our nation’s young adult 
 
cancer community. 

24 ROGERSON DRIVE, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517 240.271.9477 sydney.zester@gmail.com