Peyton Smetana

psmetana20@my.whitworth.edu
(509) 953-7378

EDUCATION
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA December 2019
• B.A. in Political Science and B.A. in Theatre
• Current GPA: 3.972
• Member of Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society
• Political Science Courses: Gender, Law, and Policy, American Political Thought, The Politics of Public Policy, Christian
Political Engagement, American National Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Poverty and
Community Development, and American Constitutional Law.
• Theatre Courses: Theatre History, Directing, Character Study, Playwriting, American Drama Since 1900, Performance
Theory, Lighting & Sound, Playing Shakespeare, Acting 1, and Principles of Movement

Weyerhaeuser Young Scholar, Spokane WA May 2019

• Accepted into Weyerhaeuser Young Scholars Program which seeks to identify academically gifted undergraduate
students with scholarly potential and partners them with a faculty member for undergraduate original research

American Studies Program, Washington, DC August 2018 – December 2018

• Participated in a semester-long program in the nation’s capital focused on leadership and public policy

EXPERIENCE
This is The Union, Spokane, WA January 2019 – Present
Front Desk
• Checked-in athletes, provided safety instructions for classes, promoted overall studio well-being, and
maintained facilities

First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, CA, Hayward, CA June 2019 – August 2019
Youth Program Summer Director and Housing Coordination Fellow
• Planned, implemented, and ran summer youth program for 16 low-income African American and Latinx
individuals
• Assisted in working with and finding housing for the homeless population in the Bay Area
• Headed material donations for The Tiny Home Project
• Assisted in Sunday service planning, and promoted general congregation well-being

American Enterprise Institute, Values & Capitalism, Washington, DC September 2018 – December 2018
Values & Capitalism Intern
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of multiple events, developed marketing to a college-aged evangelical
audience, managed and updated multiple data lists, drafted social media content, wrote blogs on various topics, and
completed online research

Cathy McMorris Rodgers for Congress, Spokane, WA April 2018 – August 2018
Congressional Campaign Intern
• Made phone calls to voters about supporting District 5’s Representative, canvased throughout the district influencing
constituents to support the Congresswoman, and assisted in planning and implementation of campaign events and
parades
• Ultimately led to Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers re-election

Spokane County Parks and Recreation, Spokane, WA

Lifeguard Manager May 2017 – August 2017
• Scheduled 28 lifeguards for their shifts for the summer, oversaw and executed four trainings, and tested and
maintained chemicals and water quality in compliance with federal standards
Head Lifeguard May 2016 – August 2016
• Acted as supervisor on duty and managed roughly 10 lifeguards when manager was absent, tested and maintained
chemicals and water quality in compliance with federal standards, and established and enforced rules and regulations
to promote patron safety
Water Safety Instructor May 2016 – August 2016
• Taught roughly 5 to 7 kids, ages varying from 9 months to 14 years, how to swim and how to remain safe when in any
body of water
 Peyton Smetana
psmetana20@my.whitworth.edu
(509) 953-7378

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sunday Breakfast, First Presbyterian Church of Hayward June 2019 – August 2019
• Cooked and served breakfast to the homeless population in the East Bay Area
Chance of Showers, First Presbyterian Church of Hayward June 2019 – August 2019
• Provided showers and new clothing for the homeless population in the East Bay Area
Diaper Night, Christ City Church August 2018 – December 2018
• Provided diapers to low-income families in the greater DC area
Theatre Program, Boys & Girls Club January 2018 –March 2018
• Taught basic theatrical principals, exercises, and games to kids
Youth After School Program Volunteer, West Central Community Center November 2017 – December 2017
• Played games, had conversations, and built relationships with the kids of the West Central community

ACTIVITIES
Vice Chairman, Young American’s for Freedom Whitworth University February 2018 – January 2019
Head of Fundraising, Young American’s for Freedom Whitworth University January 2017 – February 2018

THEATRE EXPERIENCE
5° of Separation: A Verbatim Theatre Piece on Processing, Director and Playwright January 2019 – Present
Original Production
• Currently directing this production
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Demetrius September 2019 – October 2019
Whitworth University
• 100 hours
Blur, Monty July 2019 – August 2019
EPIC Immersive, San Francisco
• 40 hours
Almost, Maine, Stage Manager December 2018 – March 2019
Whitworth University
• 100 hours
Argonautika, Meleager/Asterion/Boreas/Zetes February 2018 – April 2018
Whitworth University
• 100 hours
The Elephant Man, Man/Conductor/Porter September 2017 – October 2017
Whitworth University
• 75 hours
Go Dog, Go!, Orange Dog February 2017 – April 2017
Whitworth University
• 60 hours