Responsible for all reporting, data collection, and budgeting of multiple funding sources, including two federal grants. Hires, trains, and manages a staff of 75+ (four FT) employees on both in-person and virtual platforms. Facilitates trainings for federal grant systems, SEL practices, Youth Program Quality Assessment, and 21st Century Learning Grant standards. Created a social media presence, updated website with online enrollment system, and streamlined the administrative process to Google Suite. Maintained programming during COVID shutdowns and returned to or exceeded pre-pandemic enrollement within two years. Submits monthly reports and presentations to the school board; collaborates with community and State partners; runs the Advisory Board; serves as the Vermont Youth Project Lead; CACFP and SFSP Meal Sponsor. Created and hosted the Teen Leadership Series, Youth Mentor Program, and the On the Go Remote Programming model.

Freelances in multiple technical, professional, and creative writing capacities both remotely and in person. Has been published in several prestigious journals and served as volunteer fiction editor for the literary journals Compass Rose and Barnstorm. Provides editing services and mentoring for clients around the world. Self-manages contracts, research, travel, schedules, budget, etc. Independent and corporate clients include: SPi Global, Regional Economic Development Center, Seacoast Media Group, etc.Duties include:Works with clients on books, essays, and blog posts through proofreading and editing, assisting them to convey their messages and ideas eloquently and clearly;Researches each client's topic (holistic medicine, child psychology, etc.) thoroughly to ensure accuracy;Proofreads, writes copy, edits grammar, format, etc.;Creates alt-text for high school text books;Edits academic material such as PhD dissertations, Master's theses, college admittance essays;Interviews subjects, reports on events, and writes articles for local newspapers such as the Portsmouth Herald, Foster's Daily Democrat, and the Exeter News-Letter.

In the 2019 NEC and NHIA merger, shifted from a full-time hybrid faculty/staff position to full-time faculty.Teaches in and develops courses for the Creative Writing, Composition, and Liberal Arts departments, with an emphasis on historically and culturally diverse literature. Incorporates film, podcasts, television, music, and social media into each class to ensure a well-rounded, socially conscious, and relevant understanding of the material. Serves as faculty advisor for student-run clubs, and is a member of the Faculty Senate and Faculty Development Committee. Participates in, facilitates, or volunteers for campus events such as the Annual Storytelling Festival, visiting writer presentations, and community service projects. Advises and mentors students for personal and academic success.Develops lesson plans that prescribe to the college's Composition: First-year Writing programCreates course descriptions and syllabi that fulfilled the college's Learning OutcomesManages classrooms of 20+ students on two campusesWorks fluently with both Canvas and Blackboard learning management systemsOrganizes community events for students, staff, and facultyAttends conferences and seminars to stay up-to-date on higher education standards, curriculum, and study body needs

Reviews, accepts, and rejects fiction and non-fiction submissions for publication in the annual literary journal. Ensures that accepted pieces are in line with the journal's mission to "dissolve boundaries of all kinds" and have strong content and polished prose. Provides line-edits and content feedback. Assists the Managing Editor on final print formatting and Pushcart nominations.

Worked directly with the Dean of Graduate Studies to oversee and manage the low-residency MFA and MAT graduate programs in Visual Arts, Writing, and Education. Managed a team of work-study students, alumni fellows, core faculty, and staff to meet academic deadlines, host recruitment events, and maintain streamlined communication year-round. Communicated with all students regarding academic support, emotional wellbeing, and administrative tasks. Organized and hosted the 10-day residency twice a year and performed all administrative duties from event organizing, ordering course materials, etc. Assisted in curriculum development, credit audit structuring, etc. Reviewed all faculty and student evaluations.In the 2019 merger with New England College, the position was shifted to full-time faculty in the undergraduate department.Additional responsibilities and accomplishments included:Created and hosted the first annual NHIA Writing AwardImplemented school-wide workflows for students, faculty, and staffCollaborated with the undergraduate department to coordinator graduate student mentorsHosted and assisted established visiting writers and artists from around the world (Rebecca Makkai, Ernesto Pujol, etc.)Edited and reviewed curricular and structural changes to the programCreated student and faculty evaluations and compiled the report for the President of the college

Teaches three sections of the Writing Across the Curriculum program for the 2018-2019 school year; managed and created the program for the 2017-2018 school year, overseeing 80+ freshmen in their introductory Foundations course to ensure their writing skills develop at an appropriate academic pace. Creates curriculum, teaches diverse literature, grades all essays and quizzes, has one-on-one meetings with each student, and hosts end-of-semester readings. Serves on the Faculty Senate. Previous courses included Introduction to Fiction and Skill Lab: Storytelling.

Fulfilled multiple roles in a year-round position at the premier overnight summer camp in Freedom, New Hampshire. Worked closely with the Camp Director by providing research, supplies, recommendations, and general management for big company-wide projects including a podcast series, mental health initiatives, internal newsletter, etc. Organized and facilitated the weekly meetings with all year-round, and hosted leadership seminars with hundreds of seasonal workers. Got the entire team oriented with Slack, Zoom, and Todoist. Traveled to promote the camp and met with prospective campers and their families.As the Office Manager, performed administrative and customer service tasks including:Booked travel for employeesEvent managementPhone and email correspondenceInventory assessment and orderingMaintained camper and employee recordsRecruitment callsMaintained printers, computers, and general office gadgetsProject managementManaged a staff of 10 seasonal office workersBudget reviewHosted weekly staff meetings on multiple locations at once utilizing ZoomOrganized and implemented various media endeavors such as podcasts and drip marketing campaignsAssisted HR in hiring hundreds of seasonal employeesImplemented self-care and mental health awareness initiativesProvided writing, editing, and design support as the Content Manager for Cody Outdoor Classroom and accomplished the following:Compiled, edited, and published monthly newsletter via MailChimpPhotographed Outdoor Classroom events and interviewed teachers and students for marketing contentManaged and maintained all social media outlets including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, IndeedEdited and/or designed e-marketing campaigns and website contentWrote, researched, edited, and sourced content for the weekly blog on WordPressDesigned brochures, flyers, and postcards for outreach marketing

While studying in graduate school to obtain M.F.A. degree, took on the seasonal position of Director of Performing Arts and Camp Kiniya for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. This three-month residential leadership position was fast-paced with intense hours and extensive training. Worked directly with the senior team and reported to the Camp Director to provide a supportive, stimulating, comfortable, and rewarding experience for all campers at the prestigious overnight camp.Responsibilities and accomplishments included:Completed several weeks of pre-season leadership trainings and collaborationsHired, managed, and reviewed a team of international young adults who taught music, theater, and writingMaintained and utilized all backstage equipment including musical instruments, lighting, sound tech etc.Hosted auditions, rehearsals, and 2 all-camp performances a week with campers ages 8 - 18Collaborated across departments to host mutually beneficial classes such as Poetry, Outdoor Improv, and Set DesignMet with campers and leaders weekly to ensure happiness, productivity, and general wellbeingAttended weekly senior staff meetings to discuss and track the productivity of the departments and happiness of the campersCommunicated with and met with parents as needed

Hired by the president of the IAC to "bring life back to" the monthly newsletter and weekly blog, reinvent the website content, and improve social media presence. Successfully accomplished all of the above, while also coordinating with translators to produce a Spanish and Mandarin Chinese edition each month. This was a remote position and all correspondence happened via Skype, email, text message, etc.Compiled, organized, and edited the monthly newsletter;Managed the weekly blog on TypePad;Evaluated national and international article submissions and worked on edits individually with each author;Designed memes with royalty-free images for social media promotion;Redefined submission guidelines and raised the standard for accepted submissions;Managed and proofread social media content on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter; andCreated monthly workflow and calendar for all routine newsletter contributors, implementing new deadlines and theme-oriented submissions.

Edited grants and research proposals for the Office of Research Development and Communication. Interviewed professors and wrote articles for annual publication.

Awarded a $15,00 teaching grant for Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 semesters. Taught Composition 401, overviewing introductory writing for college, MLA and AP style, proper research methods, library database reviews, etc. Taught Beginning Fiction 526, analyzing various forms of literature, focusing on craft and styles, and assigning 5 - 10 essays and stories each semester. Created curriculum, submitted final grades, conferences one-on-one with students, and managed classroom environments of 25 college students. Participated in and completed various Pedagogy and Composition seminars.

Managed the New England region outreach for Chester College, traveling as a representative at college fairs and education conferences. Visited classrooms and guidance offices across New England, hosting workshops on the college application and essay writing process. Developed strong professional relationships with teachers, counselors, students, and parents.Maintained all prospective student, inquiries, and accepted student files with Microsoft Office and Salesforce;Hosted recruitment events on and off campus;Facilitated marketing campaigns via e-blast, mailers, and social media;Communicated weekly with prospective students via email, phone, and social media;Managed the undergraduate Admissions work-study staff;Created and maintained social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and PinterestIncreased the number of deposited students two cycles in a row; andSpecialized in writing student and transfer student recruitment.