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Graduate of Compass, UM's inaugural, rigorous teacher training program taught by Julianna Raye.

I help athletes reach their full potential through a targeted and systematic application of mindfulness techniques and strategies.

I'm trained to lead group workshops, retreats, long-term 1-on-1 mindfulness coaching, and UM introductory courses.

I guide individuals based on a client-centered approach in the service of their practice and happiness goals.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Founded the mindfulness program at Sangha Studio - voted Best Yoga Studio in Vermont by Seven Days. Provide technique instruction, lead group classes, workshops, and retreats, hold supportive space and moderate community discussion.

Core contributor to web3’s premier user research agency, member of Community and Agency Squads, deliver research on “Why Online Communities Fail?” to steer new member onboarding flow, assemble a list of appropriate grant opportunities for agency growth and revenue, draft Shadowing Process to upskill new researchers, diagram ideas on Miro, Notion, Figjam, train with Lead UX Researcher on client user interviews, pilot moderator guide for Ecosystem Research Project, edit agency reports and strategic documents.

Conduct stakeholder interviews, produce redesign research plan, detail screener survey to target informative participants, shape moderator guide and usability test design, communicate with stakeholders to match research strategy with business objectives, conduct research operations through User Interviews and Google Sheets, complete qualitative interviews with potential clients, analyze and synthesize study data, familiarity with Dovetail, Grain, Lookback, and Synthetic Users, member of Learners research community.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Manager at one of the premier craft breweries in New England and, according to RateBeer, the world. Serve enlightened palettes, provide a complete customer experience, and curate social interaction.

-Shadowed MakerDAO (~6bn TVL) Growth team on branding and visual design of website-Worked with CEO on Deep Work website re-branding and re-design-Weekly participant in Token Design Sprints on Miro-Shadowed expert product designers in buildout of Beacon Chain dApp frontend-Rapidly built rapport with project stakeholders-Integrated seamlessly with already established teams

-Create + edit educational courses + quizzes about blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, and web3 projects-UX/UI beta tester for website (1,000 unique monthly visitors)-Develop partnerships + collaboration across learning allies-Make web3 understandable-Write grants-Business development: NEARWEEK, Proximity Labs

Decentralized

-Worked with NEAR University and NEAR Foundation team members to improve user experience-Fixed NEAR.org bugs-Core contributor to the NEAR Digital Collective (NDC) workgroup - Marketing and Communications-Asset dashboard product development-Student portal funnel improvements-NEAR quarterly community check-ins-General protocol UX/UI feedback-Maintain strong relationships with project managers and business strategists

Sausalito, California, United States

Taught summer Biology courses to high school students.

Burlington, Vermont

Manage and motivate middle school special needs student through school day, providing redirection, rephrasing, and a positive learning environment. Oversee the social, academic, and personal growth and development of students. Communicate with special educators, teachers, and parents regarding progress or any issues. Mediate student conflict. Enforce school and classroom rules. Star Wars club Staff Supervisor in After School Program. Support educators as a Trained Classroom Professional.

Granada Area, Spain

Promoted English conversation and speaking in Spanish bilingual elementary, middle, and high schools. Prepared and translated unit lessons for students, lead pronunciation classes, conducted coordination periods with teachers and discussions with students. Stimulated cultural and language exchange between Americans and Spaniards. Assisted teachers with their English speaking, listening, and reading in accordance with Trinity Certification Exam. Fluent in Spanish. Earned C1 DELE Diploma.

Fishkill, Ny

Camp counselor and role model for low income, under-privileged New York City boys, aged 9-12. Accompanied campers to daily activities, organized games, led campers on hikes and over nights, and participated in talent shows. Responsible for morning wake up, bedtime, hygiene, cabin cleanup. Taught campers about nature, relationships, accepting differences, new experiences, respect,hard work, patience, and other life lessons.

Carrboro, Nc

Efficiently delivered chicken wings and other food to customers in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. Provided quality customer service through low delivery times and accurate and personalized orders. Portioned ketchup, honey mustard, fries, and dressings. Cleaned metal bowls, dishes, swept and mopped floors.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Worked the midnight shift at a student apartment complex. Responsible for communicating with security guards, handling resident concerns, check in and checkout of room keys, postal pickup, proper visitor entrance, and responding to phone calls.

Princeton, Nj

Completed grant report sent to donors outlining Fellow projects. Edited 3-month and 6-month Fellowship Teaching and Business reports and uploaded them to website using Java. Logistical Coordinator during orientation week and interview sessions, interacted with prospective fellows. Updated company database with new donations, addresses, donors, and events. Organized fellow files. Maintained strong alumni and community relations by phone, personal visits, non-profit functions, and donor acknowledgements.

Easton, Pa

Developed original web content describing the real college experience. Utilized new technologies to tape interviews, campus tours, and other aspects of college life. Authored multiple articles on school history, sports, and academics. Corresponded with Intern Coordinator outlining seasonal website campaigns to increase user traffic.

Princeton, Nj

Tested Zandigo.com beta website as a prospective student, providing feedback to COO. Joined CEO in marketing the company to local high school guidance counselors. Compiled and researched college admission information and statistics, demographics, study abroadprograms, testing, and campus tours and interviews. Strengthened and produced website content such as Zandipedia, that lays out various strategies for high school students to connect with colleges. Company has since joined Chegg.com.