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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Serve as liaison between ASN and partner schools by managing a portfolio of 9 21st Century Community Learning Center sites· Communicate regularly with program site coordinators to ensure that program is developed with fidelity to program priorities and methodology· Develop effective out-of-school time partnerships with program site coordinators, principals, and youth and family serving staff· Collaborate with site coordinators to develop strategies for meeting program benchmarks and deadlines· Work with 21st CCLC team to support continuous program improvement at 21st CCLC sites and program site coordinators to collect, analyze, and communicate program data to promote successful approaches to programDevelop professional development approaches for improving program outcomesSupport program improvement planning and execution through the management of data collection and data reporting

I sat on our Diversity Equity and Inclusion team where I supported short and long-term strategic plans to increase staff diversity and to create a more inclusive workplace and collaborated and facilitated in DEI trainings for the whole staff.

Greater Chicago Area

Designed and facilitated teachers in professional development presentations around Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in order to support academic achievementDeveloped deep and productive relationship with all stakeholders to ensure the seminar curriculum was implemented with fidelity and efficacyContinuously led the Post-Secondary team to improve and optimize the college application process for studentsLead teams of teachers and faculty leaders to support the implementation of seminar initiatives using a data-driven approachSupported short and long-term strategic plans to increase staff diversity and to create a more inclusive workplace including facilitation of DEI training for the entirety of staff

Collaborated on creating a social media plan for our annual benefit as well as the rebranding of our Instagram presence.Organized a Fellows happy hour in which board members and the public could attend and hear about the work being done

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a Specialist, I lead in outreach efforts to bring Girl Scout ConnectZ, a high quality, a culturally responsive program to girls in historically underrepresented communities. I worked to cultivate relationships in the community, facilitated weekly program sessions, and supported girls in participating in "out of troop meeting" experiences, such as college tours, career exploration events, cookie program, and camp.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

In a reoccurring weekly column, I gave an irreverent and insightful rundown of the past week's pop cultural happenings, music and reading recommendations and more.

Greater New York City Area

I worked in a 3rd-grade classroom in the South Bronx as a mentor and tutor. I provided overall in class support as well as targeted individual and small group intervention for students on concepts they were struggling on in class. I created lesson plans for a self-directed after school club. Directed team in outreach to raised awareness of City Year; strengthened the connection between communities’ school, and solicited in-kind donations for events. Contributed to the City Year New York blog, and was responsible for the creation of event publicity, and managed team social media presence.

Saint Paul Mn

Traveled to various parks and recreation centers in Saint Paul MN to program and execute healthy programming for children ages 4-18. Including but not limited to outdoor games, arts and crafts, and educational games.Authored reports for internal staff and external partners to gauge program goals. Active throughout the summer and on-call during the school year for events.

-Managed budget of $80,000 for 4 shows -Researched and contacted artists management, negotiated contracts back and forth with management-Arranged concessions and food catering -Collaborated with a local sound company to have the equipment we needed for performances-Attended weekly program board meetingsIn this role, I acted as the liaison between the student body, Program Board, school departments and outside organizations to procure artists and plan events for students and the community. For our largest festival event, Springfest, I conducted surveys and planning projects with committee members and the student body, researched possible new artists (securing sets from Kelela, Cashmere Cat, and Danny Brown), negotiated contracts with vendors and artists, and successfully engaged over 1,500 attendees (the largest of any Macalester Springfest to date).

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Planned and implemented in promotional events for the Career and Development Center, such as Countdown to Commencement where I organized a dinner and presentation for about 200 seniors. Created and distributed publicity online and in print. Worked as a peer reviewer in the First Glance Resume process where students get their resumes reviewed prior to speaking to a career counselor. Entered information into a job database, processed alumni requests, and set up appointments via email and phone.Created a mentorship program for Senior assistants to help First-Year assistants acclimate to their position as well as grow their skills.

Twin Cities, Mn

Advocated for the continuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Conducted outreach to families in need and developed new relationships with community partners. Screened clients for the Bridge to Benefits program and referred families to various specialists

Providing excellent customer service while contributing to daily sales. Organized and ran fitting room.

Cafe Mac

Served food, organized cutlery, and provided customer service.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Co-led an after school program of 20-30 3rd and 4th-grade students.Created balanced daily lesson plans that included arts and crafts, STEM activities, and dedicated homework time.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor'S Degree