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- Mentor university students from around the world, assisting with the development and implementation of social, environmental and economic community initiatives- Host networking events for CGI U students in the San Fransisco Bay area- Selected as one of 30 Commitment Mentors from a global pool of applicants to represent the Clinton Global Infinitive University Program to conference participants

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- Assist the Communications Manager in the creation of online publications such as blog posts, donor retention emails, and social media posts- Lead Valentines Day campaign efforts to raise $3,000 for educational programs within the organization

WorkLife is a unique not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating socially sustainable communities and thriving workplaces in Colorado. Through partnerships with employers, WorkLife Partnership provides direct services and training to employees to help them overcome the barriers that keep them from getting to work, staying at work, and being productive at work.- Enabled third party employees to be productive at work by providing professional development trainings, community resource referrals and budgeting assistance- Partnered with Human Resources departments to maximize efforts in effective employee retention by increasing company morale and facilitating discussions about compensation improvements for employees- Contributed to WorkLife Partnership’s 98% retention rate for participating employer member companies

Project Angel Hearts delivers nutritious meals, at no cost, to individuals coping with life threatening illness. -Worked with event staff to grow participation and increase donations of Project Angel Heart’s large-scaled fundraising events.-Coordinated all Third Party and Community Events.-Managed silent auction for annual fundraiser from start to finish, raising over $33,000.-Oversaw event interns, sub committees, and volunteers.-Performed frequent informative, persuasive and ceremonial public speaking.-Planned annual volunteer and major donor appreciation events (200+ guests/event). -Created concepts for each event, all event logistics, and served as the liaison to the facility for handling all on-site issues.

-Managed two departments and one operational team.-Drove sales by overseeing the guest service and merchandising of two departments at a 40+ Million dollar Target.-Responsible for management of over 60+ personnel.-Acted as leader on duty, as well as open and close the store.-Developed my leadership ability through extensive training.-Assisted with recruiting and hiring of team members.-Trained and developed team members through recognition, strategic planning and feedback.

- Managed an affiliate chapter of a nonprofit organization with a budget of $60,000.- Coordinated and mentored 15 student leaders on campus.- Planned and facilitated leadership trainings for over 50 college leaders within the organization.- Developed strategic plans to ensure yearly growth of the organization- Marketed the annual community service trip through establishing Marketing teams, filming recruitment videos, and public speaking engagements.

- Supported department executives in ghost writings, speech preparations, etc.- Developed internal department informational sheets for distribution among high-level executives.- Provided communication support for the Corporate United Way Campaign.- Was one of seven chosen to represent the Corporate Internship Program by planning and executing a presentation to Executives on the Young Adult Market.

-Appointed by the President of the university to assist in the search to hire the new Vice President for Student Affairs at Illinois State University.- Reviewed over 100 resumes, interviewed 15 potential candidates, and ultimately selected a candidate for the President of Illinois State University to hire a new Vice President for Student Affairs.

- Coordinated and oversaw the direction of a national award-winning student organization on Illinois State University campus with an annual budget of over $300,000 and 15 individuals in leadership positions.- Chaired weekly Executive and General Board meetings.- Served as the official spokesperson for the UPB to various departments on the Illinois State University campus.- Maintained morale and procedures of one of the largest student organizations at Illinois State University.