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Greater Los Angeles Area

Manages team of five direct reports and oversees all aspects of volunteer recruitment, applications, training, development, and engagement. Interviews, hires, and onboards high-impact team members.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created mutually-beneficial partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations, including Hulu, PBS, Girl Scouts, and Junior League. Facilitated corporate group volunteering events. Established organizational plan and partnerships guidelines.

Revised volunteer training process and instructed all relevant staff on changes. Conducted specialized trainings and educational workshops. Wrote and edited major volunteer communications including annual report, weekly tutor news, tutor handbook, and blog. Created summer reading program for K-12 students.

Directed all logistics of two major yearly reunions, including developing volunteer communications, collaborating with campus vendors and departments, and creating programming. Provided ongoing support to all classes and over 2,000 alumnae volunteers.

Taught a variety of courses including college writing, Major British Authors, Society and Literature, and World Literature. Created course syllabi and provided students with personal 1-on-1 attention during office hours.

Managed all logistics related to yearly faculty institute including scheduling meetings, preparing mailings, and developing communications. Worked with guest speakers and vendors to create high-impact public events.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Literature (British And Commonwealth)

Currently ABD. Dissertation areas of focus include childhood literature and theory, trauma theory, post-colonial literature.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General