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State College, Pennsylvania, United States

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Support team of mechanical engineers with a range of administrative projects including marketing, research and development, bookkeeping, Human Resources etc.

South Hero, Vt

Manage Camp Kitchen according to ServSafe standards, cook 2 meals and 2 snacks daily for 70+ people ages 7-70, accommodating diverse dietary needs. Maintain Camp Garden, sourcing fresh veggies and herbs for camp meals, and involving campers in farm to table activities. Support Camp Director on best practices for supporting campers and counselors experiencing mental health challenges. Teach self care practices and grounding exercises directly to campers and counselors in kitchen and garden spaces.USAG Safety Champion

Burlington, Vt

Americorps Food Coordinator for Spectrum Youth and Family Services. Support youth overcoming homelessness in holistic ways by providing healthy dignified meal options and hands-on therapeutic cooking experiences.Engage in mental health trainings including: Verbal De-Escalation, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, Adolescent Brain Trauma and Development, Suicide Prevention Awareness, Disordered Eating Habits etc.

State College, Pennsylvania

Plan, source, and prepare nutritious hot meals for 150 aging and homebound individuals daily, adhering to myplate.gov nutrition guidelines. Accommodate dietary needs for clients with diabetes, renal disease, high blood pressure, dysphagia, food allergies, etc. Manage food inventory, sourcing locally when possible, adhering to tight budget, minimizing loss and maximizing nutritional value. Maintain cleanliness and work flow of commercial kitchen, supervising volunteers of all ages in produce prep, dishwashing, and meal packaging.Transitioned meal service model during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic (February-June 2020), evaluating best practices and assuring safety of clients, staff, and volunteers.

Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States

Facilitated bilingual distribution of fruit and veggie vouchers to 130 low-income families quarterly to be used at local farmers market.Communicated with Adams County Farm Fresh Markets and Kennies’ Markets personnel to coordinate programmatic logistics.Calculated, analyzed, and reported usage statistics to WellSpan Health to secure sustainable funding source.

Gettysburg, Pa

Coordinated The Gleaning Project, a regional nonprofit dedicated to reducing food loss on local farms while increasing food security, health and wellness in South Central PA:Supervised 1-2 staff, undergraduate interns, and 700 volunteers to harvest excess produce from 50 farms in Adams County, PA.Scheduled timely distribution of 200,000 lbs of produce to 40 community partners (eg. food pantries, shelters, senior centers, health clinics etc), serving 10,000 food insecure individuals annually.Monitored $100,000 budget and fundraised through grant writing, event coordination, and digital campaigns.Recruited volunteers and donors through formal presentations, public speaking events, and tabling at community activities.Managed on-site free produce stand, creating bilingual educational materials including produce ID and nutritional information, recipes, and prepared samples. Taught individuals of all backgrounds how to harvest a variety of fruits and vegetables according to safe food handling practices.Listened to client concerns, respected confidentiality, and empowered individuals and families to achieve self-identified goals.Taught bilingual gardening, cooking, and canning classes for low-income earners to improve nutrition and self-sufficiency.Tracked, analyzed, and reported data on transactions of food, in-kind donations, and programmatic spending for grant reports.Collaborated with local university, non-profit, government, and private institutions to enhance collective impact and meet shared goals.

University Of Texas At Austin

Navigated and communicated university policies, procedures, timelines, and degree requirements to diverse student body. Coordinated, facilitated, and evaluated implementation of professional development workshops for Graduate Students. Assisted with Master’s and PhD student recruitment, admissions, registration, orientation, advising, retention, and graduation.Designed bi-weekly newsletter informing students of volunteer, internship, and job opportunities, as well as extracurricular activities.Served as interim Graduate Program Coordinator for four months, working as a liaison between student programming and the student body.

South Hero, Vt

Mentored and empowered young women at Dunkley's Gymnastics Camp, a residential summer camp with 50 campers per week from ages 7-17. Coordinated gymnastics lessons, cooking classes, and arts and crafts sessions. Aided in administrative tasks including registration, daily and weekly activity planning, and distribution of daily medication. Monitored after hours bunk activities, facilitating positive relationships among campers, enabling them to grow socially and emotionally. Communicated with parents about their child's progress.

Lincoln Elementary School, Gettysburg, Pa

Directed tutoring program, coordinating 40 Latinx elementary school students, their parents and 160 Gettysburg College student tutors. Facilitated positive relationships among college student tutors and their elementary school tutee. Supervised and aided in homework help to promote educational access and organized extracurricular educational activities. Translated English documents into Spanish and vice-versa for teachers and administrators.

Gettysburg, Pa

Led PATHS (Participation And Training in Health Science) lessons to improve the educational achievement of Latinx students. Supervised and aided in homework help. Conducted educational activities including arts and crafts, dance, and cooking. Collaborated with program director to organize fundraising events and opportunities. Facilitated positive relationships between 120 tutors and 30 students.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Coached gymnastics classes for youth ages 4-17 as well as adult classes. Structured classes with appropriate drills and exercises to promote body awareness, while gaining skills, and self-confidence.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Institute of Latin American Studies Student Association

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Latin American And Caribbean Studies And Spanish Literature, 3.87 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Honor Society Center for Public Service El Centro after school tutoring program.

Study Abroad, Latin American Revolutionary Movements And Conflict Resolution- La Paz, Bolivia, 3.8 Gpa

Engaged in intensive coursework in Spanish linguistics, Latin American revolutionary movements and conflict resolution.

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