Honor Society® member
Leslie Murray
supervisor at As a Merchandise Supervisor, I worked for Live Nation at the Tinley Park amphitheater, which has gone through a series of names but was called Hollywood Casino Amphitheater during my time there.
- political science (pre-law)
- Class of 2026
- USA
Member since March 2025
About
I am a music industry freelance Merchandise Manager returning to college studying Political Science. I currently volunteer with the National Lawyers Guild as a Legal Observer Coordinator. I am deeply involved in local politics in Chicago, and you can usually find me at a protest on days off.
Education
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Harper College
political science (pre-law)
2024
Honors and awards
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published author
I have been published in three publications on campus: the Harper Anthology for student writing, Point of View for art and poetry, and the Honors Society newsletter.
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dean's list
I was on the Dean's List for two semesters, as well as the President's List and Phi Theta Kappa in two other semesters.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to work as a paralegal while attending law school and then work as an attorney, preferably in civil rights law.
- Graduate school interests
Rather than pursuing grad school, I plan to attend law school. My goal school is Chicago-Kent College of Law, and I plan to be involved in their National Lawyers Guild Student Chapter.
- Outside the classroom
My hobbies include volunteering, knitting, journaling, writing music, playing the cello and bass guitar, singing karaoke, folding origami (senbazuru specifically), hosting movie nights, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and participating in a sci fi book club at my favorite record store.
Experience
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supervisor
As a Merchandise Supervisor, I worked for Live Nation at the Tinley Park amphitheater, which has gone through a series of names but was called Hollywood Casino Amphitheater during my time there.
May 2022 – Aug 2023
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manager
I am a freelance Merchandise Manager in the music industry. As a touring worker, my job takes me all over the United States, as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. Locally, I work all over Chicago and have experience at most music venues here.
Jun 2017 – May 2026
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technician
As an Animal Care Technician, I worked at Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation, or WAIF, an animal rescue organization on Whidbey Island in Washington state.
Jul 2016 – Apr 2017
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tutor
As a Peer Writing Tutor, I worked at Harper College in the Writing Center.
Aug 2014 – Aug 2015
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student worker
As a Student Worker, I worked in the Assistive Technology Lab for Harper College's Access and Disabilities Services.
Sep 2012 – May 2013
Volunteering
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Legal Observer Coordinator
National Lawyers Guild
Nov 2024 – Present
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Legal Observer
National Lawyers Guild
Sep 2018 – Nov 2024
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Merchandise Department Head
Midwest Animation Promotion Society
Jun 2014 – May 2020
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Merchandise Assistant Department Head
Midwest Animation Promotion Society
May 2013 – Jun 2014
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Merchandise Vendor/Stocker
Midwest Animation Promotion Society
Oct 2011 – May 2013
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Animal Shelter Volunteer
Second Chance Animal Center
Sep 2010 – Jul 2011
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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amnesty international
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phi theta kappa honor society
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honor society
