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Experience Highlights
American Cancer Society
Cancer Information Specialist		 Austin, Texas
since 04/2007
  • Responded to inbound calls from constituents of all backgrounds by educating callers on cancer information, connecting callers with appropriate resources, and accepting donations
  • Created the new crest for ACS National Cancer Information Center
  • Trained new Cancer Information Specialists.
AIDS Services of Austin
Intern Case Manager		 Austin, Texas
08/2006-12/2006
  • Worked directly with and supported clients living with HIV/AIDS including, but not limited to financial assistance, medical referrals, and psychological assessments for clients
  • Presented and assisted on five educational series related to the topic, A Better Understanding: A look into the Transgender Community
  • Evaluated outcomes studies for housing grant: HOPWA
The Gender and Sexuality Center
Intern Researcher and Graphic Designer		 Austin, Texas
06/2006-10/2006
  • Researched and constructed a brochure exploring the topic, Do you have to come out to God?: Exploring Christianity and Homosexuality
  • Constructed an outline for a Women's Pamphlet called,The Women's Way
  • Co-lead and spoke at several GSC Freshman Orientation meetings
  • Created graphic materials including: invitations, bookmarks, flyers, and Daily Texan advertisements
Intergroup Dialogue Student Assistant
Recruiter and Webmaster (Contractual Basis)		 Austin, Texas
10/2005-12/2005
  • Rebuilt website including online applications
  • Recruited students to serve as participants for Intergroup Dialogue
AIDS Services of Austin Austin, Texas
Volunteer 01/2004-04/2004
08/2004-12/2004
  • Served as Front Desk Receptionist and handled clients' questions
  • Represented agency at The University of Texas at Austin Information Fair
  • Served as Team Leader and Recruiter for Lutheran Campus Ministry for AIDS Walk
  • Led in efforts to fundraise over $1,000 for AIDS Walk 2004
  • Assisted with AIDS Walk Registration
Leadership Experience
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Council Member		 Austin, Texas
08/2005-12/2006
  • Served on Search Committee and interviewed for Campus minister
  • Assisted with developing annual budget
  • Helped plan and organize social events for students
  • Led various Bible studies
Trainings Attended
Student Ethics and Leadership Conference
LBJ School of Public Affairs and Center for Ethical Leadership, one week, 2005

Training Processes in Intergroup Dialogue (related to Social Justice Issues)
University of Texas at Austin, weekly for ten months, 2004-2005
Invited Presentations
Horak, O. (2005, December 29-30). What does it mean to be 'Reconciling in Christ?'. Lutheran Student Movement National Convention: San Diego, California.

Horak, O. (2005, November 22). Heterosexism, who is affected?. Foundations of Social Justice, University of Texas: Austin, Texas.

Horak, O. (2005, March 30). A Look into Transgender Issues. Formal Seminar Course, University of Texas: Austin, Texas.

Horak, O. (2004, December 30-31). Being an Ally: Bridging the Gaps between Gay and Straight. Lutheran Student Movement National Convention: Houston, Texas.
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Social Work, Educational Psychology Minor
Bridging Disciplines Program, Cultures and Identities		 Austin, Texas
12/2006
12/2006
 
Study Abroad
UT Maymester		 London, England
05/2005-06/2005
Studied an international perspective of social care and social justice
Community Service
Local: Austin, Texas
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, 2003-2004, 2007
Day of Silence, Promoted and Participated, 2003-2006
Longhorn Scholar Mentor, Mentor, Fall 2003, 2004, and 2005
Deaf Club of Austin, Volunteer, 2004

National and Abroad
Lutheran Campus Ministry, Service Work, Spring 2006 and Summer 2006, Costa Rica
Zion Lutheran in the Heights, Service Work, Summer 2005, New Jersey/New York
Disciples Student Fellowship, Service Work, Spring 2005, Juarez, Mexico
Disciples Student Fellowship, Service Work, Spring 2003, Chinle, Arizona
Affiliations
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Student Church Member, Webmaster, and Council Member		 Austin, Texas
since 2003
 
Disciples Student Fellowship
Student Church Member, Webmaster, and Fundraiser		 Austin, Texas
2002-2006
 
She Says, University of Texas
Social Organization Member		 Austin, Texas
2003-2006
 
Lutherans Concerned of Austin and Central Texas
Board Member, Presenter, Webmaster		 Austin, Texas
since 2004
 
Lutheran Student Movement
Texas Regional Representative		 Austin, Texas
2005-2006
 
UT Austin Interfaith Dialogue
Lutheran Student Representative		 Austin, Texas
2005-2006
Awards
President's Achievement Scholarship (2002-2006)
Bridging Disciplines Scholarship (2004, 2006)
Kohn-Hutter Lutheran Scholarship (2004, 2005, 2006)
HATCH Scholarship (2005-2006)
Beaumont Foundation of America Technology Program (2005-2006)
George K. Herbert Endowed Scholarship (2006)