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With the generous support of private donors, the Given Tufts Foundation formed and nurtured Pinehurst’s Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives over several decades. Now in partnership with the Village of Pinehurst government, the Foundation continues to nourish these cherished institutions, providing resources that are beyond the municipal government’s operating budget. Through generous donations, the Given Tufts Foundation enhances the Library and Archives and their free programs, services and resources all of which enrich and strengthen the community of Pinehurst.The Foundation operates the Given Tufts Bookshop which is a hub of activity in the Village and a service to its residents and visitors, all the profits of which support the Library. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is independent of the Village government.

The Historic Preservation Commission recommends design standards for the Local Historic District to the Village Council. The Commission recommends areas to be designated in the Local Historic District to Village Council; and individual structures, buildings, sites, areas, or objects to be designated as Historic Landmarks. They also review and act upon requests for major work requiring a Certificate of Appropriateness (COAs) for alterations, demolitions, or new construction within the historic district. The Historic Preservation Commission also prepares and recommends the preservation element of the Village Comprehensive Long Range Plan.

Freelance contract B&W sketch artist specializing in architecture and places of interest. Clients include Ralph Lauren, Crema Coffee Co., This is the Place, Lily & Copper, real estate agencies, Feed, Genuine Ice Cream, Bozeman Hotel, and Lot G Cafe.

MARKETING: Responsible for company content creation and copywriting on behalf of marketing team. Satisfied with nothing less than A++ SEO-optimized content. Seasoned writer and communicator, with features in Fast Company and across partner sites. Familiar with marketing life cycle, driving acquisitions through thoughtful content, relationship management, and the general tech landscape. Natural storyteller with a passion for driving behavior through compelling narratives. Able to craft clever and on-brand messaging to drive behavior and motivate prospects and partners. Keen attention to detail and dissatisfaction with anything less than 100% when it comes to products and stories that represent the brand and mission. Words have the power to move people, and I use mine to help Brex dream big.WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Culture creator and driver, communicator, and efficiency builder at one of the fastest growing fintech startups in recent history. Responsible for office logistics, culture, and events at Brex office in SLC, as well as driving conversations of inclusivity and appreciation for peers' diverse backgrounds. Created monthly Common Grounds program to build camaraderie in the face of differences, which has helped solidify Brex SLC office as one of the most inclusive and familial offices in the company. Passionate about people and experience, and certain that a positive workplace experience is what brings in the top talent - and makes that talent stay.

Executive assistant to the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Salt Lake City field office (SU). Responsible for special and creative projects, ad hoc administrative support, event management, executive liaison, writing, editing, and website building, as well as analysis of and program management over Division resource allocation. • Assigned ad hoc projects to advance FBI mission, such as the opening of satellite office in Montana, program analysis to inform personnel decisions, and office-wide newsletter to increase morale. • Hosted bi-annual Citizens Academy, intern and new hire onboarding, and annual Family Day event• Communicated benefits of FBI partnership to key private sector partners in the Greater Salt Lake Area, to include Utah Technology Council and Silicon Slopes. Developed algorithm identifying target stakeholders in key industries on behalf of FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ). Developed strategic messaging, partner engagement tools, and comprehensive materials for Silicon Slopes tech companies. Regularly advised SAC and FBI executives on strategic messaging and stakeholder outreach initiatives. • Hired for exceptional writing skills. Passionate and seasoned wordsmith, editor, and proofreader. Composed written materials for SAC and FBI executives on topics ranging from personnel allotment to case summaries to FBIHQ proposals. Drafted white papers, electronic communications, leave- behind materials, essays, and comprehensive research documents on behalf of SU SAC and executives, ultimately presented to FBIHQ executives and law enforcement partners. Wrote and disseminated monthly office newsletter. Comfortable tailoring written communication to any audience size or status. • Rebuilt field office SharePoint site to consolidate resources and applications. Created visually enhanced space, encouraging workforce to regularly consult site when answering questions or fulfilling needs. Added relevant information for visitors, new hires, and detailees.

Operations manager in FBI Office of Public Affairs Executive Staff unit. Hosted foreign delegations to FBIHQ on behalf of Director James Comey and Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Managed FBI Tour center. Comfortable speaking in front of CEOs, FBI executives, intimate and large groups on a range of topics from FBI history and operations to firearms, science and technology, and organizational structure of the Bureau. Able to tailor message to any audience size and any age, background, or interest. • Collaborated with FBI groups to coordinate and execute the Domestic Security Executive Academy (DSEA), a leadership program for CEOs, CSOs, and CISOs of Fortune 1000 companies. Comfortable formally briefing high-level executives to convey FBI history and strategy. Collaborated with volunteers, FBI personnel, and external vendors to produce annual FBI Family Day of 5,000+ guests. Hosted and provided valuable content for monthly Citizens Academy cohorts visiting FBI Headquarters.• Managed operations within the FBI tour center. Responsible for all incoming guests and visitors, as well as communicating goals and progress of center to peers, supervisors, and executives. Regularly commended by Director Comey for exemplary representation of the FBI to external partners and visitors. • Designed exhibits, content, staffing structure, visitor and security policy, and flow of renovated FBI Experience. Selected by FBI executives to partner with Smithsonian Institute (SI) and redesign existing FBI tour. Advised SI on messaging, FBI branding, visitor flow, security, and operations of longstanding FBI Tour in order to ensure maximum ROI and positive representation to the public. • Identified Bureau priorities, targeted groups that would fulfill organizational needs, and designed programs and messaging to solicit interest in the FBI and its programmatic opportunities and strengthen interest in federal government service through strategic communication.

Creating a culture of self-worth through Affirmationwear™ designed with the wearer in mind.

Lifestyle, commercial, and brand photographer. Produces visual content for high-profile companies such as Mos, Hallmark Baby, General Pencil Co., Way to Play, Lola and Lark, Sawyer apparel, Candylab, and Cheengoo.

Integral part of Scribendi editing team, with experience proofreading and content editing medical documents, book chapters, student papers, and technical writing, to name a few. Comfortable with AP, Oxford, Chicago, etc. styles of writing and citation.

Comfortable functioning in extremely fast-paced environmentsMaintained professionalism and flexibility in high-stress situationsRemained composed and personable while dealing with patrons, regardless of customers' temperamentFamiliar with inner-workings of a restaurant and requirements of working in a team environmentDemonstrated exemplary teamwork as result of having served in wide array of service positions

Performed various tasks for Dr. Silvio Waisbord and Dr. Catie BailardResponsible for researching various issues and editing documents on behalf of supervisor for academic journal and book submissions

Introduction to Criminal Law, Dr. William Laufer

CRIM100: Introduction to Criminology, Dr. Freda Adler

Advised fellow students in effective speaking skills, overcoming nervousness, and PowerPoint techniquesHelped peers prepare speeches and presentations through coordinated sessionsWorked with affiliated courses to advise peers on weekly basis in group and individual presentations

LING160: Sociolinguistics of Reading, Dr. William Labov