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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managed inquiries from prospective students via phone calls and emails, facilitating seamless communication regarding applications and portfolios• Conducted personalized portfolio reviews with prospective and summer students, enhancing their application experiences• Presented pre-tour launches and Q+A sessions for tours, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of SAIC's offerings• Compiled individual contact relations for Top 100 Schools in the East Territory, ensuring accurate up-to-date information

New York, New York

• (2019-2020) Advised Sophomore CAB and Junior CAB on their monthly event planning• (2018-2019) Advised First-Year CAB and Sophomore CAB on their monthly event planning• Worked closely with the vice presidents of public relations and marketing and mentor through helping to develop their design skills.• Supported and help to maintain relationships with outside vendors and companies, internal offices, and building support.• Developed leadership trainings for the 20 CAB students for biannual leadership retreat trainings.• Oversaw and troubleshoot with executive board members of 8 clubs and organizations that fall under the Center for Student Life office.• Helped to manage various events put on by the Center for Student Life and other CAB years such as Violet Ball, Senior Formal, NYU Family and Alumni Day.• Co-created and co-facilitated "Building Confidence" session for NYU's 2018 Fall Leadership Academy, drawing is over 40 students.

Brooklyn, Ny

• Assisted in conceptualizing process(es) and develop new initiatives to collect data from students who participate in non-credit and non-reporting internships.• Conducted outside research on methods of data collection within internships not reported for credit.• Presented to students on mission, goals, and resources of the office.• Developed student internship spotlight program to show off student accomplishments alongside student interns/content management team.• Worked alongside various teams in the CCPD, including the Events team, the Career Counseling team, and the Employer team on projects, panels and events.• Gained an understanding of career development as a functional area, from a theoretical and practice perspective.• Shadowed career counselors in appointments ranging from job searching to resume reviews, both with domestic and international students.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

• Primarily assisted with RISD's Summer PreCollege program.• Developed, facilitated, coordinated, budgeted for and executed various events and pop-ups with varying attendances from 40 - 150 students.• Managed, coordinated and sent out family and student newsletters to 550+ students and 900+ parents and family members.• Designed and distributed RISD PreCollege's official end of summer Yearbook sent out to all 500+ RISD Pre-College students.• Created marketing material to support the PreCollege programming (ie: the calendar of events, trip forms, schedules and graphics) shared out to all 550+ students and 900+ parents and family members.• Coordinated the Art Approach Lecture Series, covering topics for young artists to know, drawing an average attendance of 100+ students weekly across the four-week series.• Collaborated on a team of three to design a social engagement initiative called the MetCalf card; Lead the design and production of the physical card; Coordinated the end-of-summer raffle drawing from the MetCalf program which 30+ students fully participated.• Mentored six scholarship students during Wednesdays Scholarship dinners as a large group, at events, and individually via email and 1:1 support.• Offered day support for all students, parents, family and professors in the form of emails, phone calls, and walk ins.

Boston, Ma

• Acted as first point of contact when inquiries came in via phone, email, or walk in• Supported applicants in helping to identify missing elements from their applications• Assisted in processing and organizing transcripts, letters of recommendation, test scores (ACT/SAT/GRE), English proficiency tests (TOEFL/IELTS), and applications• Tracked, maintained, and updated data (unique interactions, inquiries, visits, portfolio feedback from counselors) for all prospective students in data management system• Deigned and placed strategic, way finding signage for the office throughout the building• Explained the admissions process and requirements to the high volume of prospective students and families inquiring about applying• Compiled and mailed admissions materials to counselors on the road, as well as inquiring schools and prospective students• Coordinated drop in appointments with counselor on duty

Boston, Ma

• Served as a role model to incoming students, specifically an assigned group of 20+ students• Assisted in the preparation of 15+ activities and development of materials as needed• Communicated to new students before and during orientation, and maintained communication through the school year, to answer questions and provide encouragement• Referred students to appropriate college staff and resources• Gave campus tours to assigned student group of important campus resources• Represented the Division of Student Development throughout Orientation and during the year

Boston, Ma

• Represented MassArt and Boston from a positive and enthusiastic perspective to perspective students and guests visiting campus by leading one to three tours every week• Provided special tours to groups such as China International Exchange group of 50+ students and new MassArt staff and faculty• Supported visiting prospective students and families at Admitted Students Days of 300+ people and MassArt Open Houses of 400+ people by giving modified, large, guided tours• Developed better time and organizational skills in addition to public speaking and communication skills

Boston, Ma

• MassArt ReStore is a student-run organization committed to the recycling and reuse of art materials, books, clothing, and doo-dads at MassArt.• Itemized all donations that came into the store and all items taken out of the store• Organized and maintained the cleanliness of the store throughout the shift• Participated in weekly meetings where topics included store improvement in functionality and store expansion to the greater community outside of MassArt• Opened and closed the store occasionally by coordinating with MassArt public safety

Boston, Ma

• Wentworth Women's Rugby is a Division III collegiate team operating out of Wentworth Institute of Technology, open to all students from any of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) Consortium schools. These positions were not paid, but invaluable and applicable experience was gained.Recruitment Chair(Spring 2016 - January 2018)• Coordinated with professional staff members at all COF schools to reserve tables at various club fests, open houses, students involvement days, and accepted students days for both Fall and Spring semesters• Oversaw staffing by team members for various recruitment events• Fielded inquiries and worked with the secretary to onboard new players• Designed and distributed recruitment and marketing materials across all six Colleges of the FenwaySecretary(Spring 2015 - Spring 2016)• Walked players through the on-boarding process with the recruitment chair on how to join the team• Informed new players of team policies, procedures and expectations• Provided and collected medical forms, helped to certify new players with USA Rugby• Maintained a current roster of eligible players with updated contact information• Recorded minutes at weekly executive board meetings• Tracked attendance at all practices (3x week), games, and fundraising events to help determine player eligibilityEquipment Manager(Fall 2014 - Spring 2015)• Oversaw the use and maintenance of all pieces of equipment (balls, rucking pads, jersey, cones, water bottles)• Coordinated arrival and dispersal of equipment to and from practices and games amongst all new players• Ensured all equipment returned to the storage locker at the end of each season

Boston, Ma

• Created blended, frozen beverages and bowls in a fast-paced environment• Managed and assembled online orders• Worked the register and provided excellent customer service• Made homemade almond milk and maple water daily (staple ingredients)• Gained an extensive knowledge of health foods, protein powders• Taught new hires the POS system, machine operation, and food prep• Opened and closed the store, restocked product, prepped frozen ingredients

Charlestown Navy Yard

• Swim, Sail, Science is a Summer Youth Program with Courageous Sailing that offers a free summer camp to rising 4th and 5th graders that attend the Boson Public Schools, by recommendation of their teachers to provide an enriching summer opportunity.• Supported the Swim, Sail, Science program attended by 60+ rising 4th and 5th grade students• Lead a team of 15-20 students on a daily rotating schedule of academics and activities• Served as an additional teaching assistant in the classroom activities to support the main academic teachers• Supervised and rode the bus daily during the pick-up route and drop-off route to ensure safety and pick-up/drop-off of all 30+ students who rode the bus• Encouraged learning and curiosity about academic subjects, sailing, swimming, and interpersonal development• Taught students about pier safety and enforced pier rules• Developed, actively learned, and participated in sailing and swimming lessons and demonstrations

Massachusetts, United States

• Opened and closed the store, including full-store walkthroughs• Assisted in putting away backstock and return items• Provided positive customer service, especially during holiday craft seasons• Rang on register, counted register drawers at the start/end of my shifts, facilitated returns and exchanges

Massachusetts, United States

• Coordinated with in-store groomer to book appointments for customers• Cleaned and maintained all animal cages and cared for in-store live animals• Restocked and inventoried entire store• Rang on main register, received and unloaded shipments• Gained extensive knowledge on animal care and diet for dogs and cats

Massachusetts, United States

• Served food in a fast-paced environment• Organized display and window set-ups• Answered phone and filled phone orders• Trained new employees on POS, machinery, and food assembly• Maintained quality, accurate and speedy food service

Massachusetts, United States

• Rang on register, facilitated returns and exchanges• Restocked and maintained the sales floor• Managed dressing rooms and clothing put-backs• Answered phones and helped to coordinate layaway orders/clothes on hold

Massachusetts, United States

• Scooped ice cream and created various ice cream products• Maintained a high level of cleanliness throughout the store• Rang on register and helped customers purchase gift cards• Packed pre-filled pints and quarts of ice cream for fast sale• Took down phone orders for food side of shop and helped serve food customers

Master'S Degree

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa)

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) (Not Completed; Transferred Out)