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Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

-Developed and launched a monthly newsletter centered on storytelling, entrepreneurial insights, and sharing community updates, resulting in a 10% higher open rate than the industry average. -Tracked personal and business updates for over 120 program participants, enabling tailored support, improving participant engagement and informed strategic decision-making within the program

Baeza, Andalusia, Spain

- Customized and conducted a high-school curriculum for over 360 students across 7 subjects, incorporating effective language learning techniques and student/teacher feedback- Orchestrated monthly cultural events, discussions, and activities to enhance English learning engagement and relevance for students

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

-Oversaw 30 diverse community partnerships, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and fostering positive engagement-Orchestrated the alignment of C-suite executives with organizational objectives, guaranteeing goal attainment and performance expectations-Developed and implemented a strategic communication strategy to optimize information flow and steer organizational decision-making processes effectively-Conducted thorough analysis of contracts to evaluate their viability within financial and operational frameworks, both in the short and long term-Played a key role in the recruitment and selection process for critical executive positions, including COO, CFO, and CCO

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

-Balanced Executive’s personal and professional priorities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations-Instituted clear and open communication channels between Executive and operational staff-Established a weekly employee appreciation program to acknowledge both individual team and team contributions-Led development, marketing, and logistics for an annual fundraiser – raising $40,000 for expansion-Secured $2 million Small Business Administration loan for the development of two new restaurants

Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States

-Facilitate operations for two restaurants, a nonprofit, and a catering service with over 100 total employees-Direct event planning, staff training and day-of logistics for 92 events for a total of $750,000 in revenue-Revitalized recruitment and retainment processes, prompting staff growth from 3 employees to 22 in six months-Spearheaded contract negotiations with Madison Children’s Museum, resulting in key contract ownership and increasing revenue potential by 25%

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

-Conceptualized and executed a dynamic social media campaign highlighting local entrepreneurs, incorporating video content and photograph highlights, resulting in a 10% increase in followers-Executed an annual event and transitioned it to an online format, implementing innovative strategies that maintained a 90% attendee retention rate-Conducted comprehensive evaluations of social media campaign effectiveness utilizing data analysis tools on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn platforms, informing future strategy decisions.-Facilitated community engagement initiatives through stakeholder interviews, gathering valuable insights to inform process improvement efforts and enhance community relationships

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

-Orchestrated the production and timely delivery of 5000+ meals to 6 community organizations sourced from over 15 local restaurants, effectively addressing food security needs and supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic-Conducted thorough research on funding and event opportunities pertinent to participants in the Social Good Accelerator program, disseminating findings via weekly newsletters to facilitate their engagement.-Crafted compelling copy for social media posts and spearheaded interactive online engagement strategies for annual events, fostering meaningful interactions and maximizing audience participation-Evaluated the usability and compatibility of community engagement software, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and optimizing user experience-Utilized CRM software to meticulously track and manage community partnerships, facilitating timely and coordinated outreach efforts and strengthening collaborative initiatives

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

-Led a student-run nonprofit organization comprising over 100 interns focused on community-based meal programming, culinary education, and social justice initiatives-Diversified revenue streams by initiating a pilot farm-to-consumer program during the COVID-19 pandemic, bolstering support for local farmers and enhancing access to fresh produce-Fostered strategic community partnerships to sustain food security programming amidst campus and community public health restrictions, ensuring continued impact-Optimized the hiring and onboarding process, resulting in 20+ additional intern placements after a single hiring cycle, enhancing organizational capacity-Collaborated in the co-authoring of grants at both local and state levels, securing two years of operational funding to sustain and expand organizational initiatives

Madison, Wisconsin Area

-Designed and instructed three distinct 15-week food justice courses -Fostered the development of 3 new food-justice programs with community partners-Supervised the placement of 30-40 interns -Communicated with local stakeholders like UW-Odyssey Program, Badger Rock Community Center, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center & The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County-Implemented community-based programming such as cooking classes, teacher support initiatives & food access projects-Applied for and received $3,000 in grant funding to provide local produce to 30 families and expand SNAP at local farmers' market

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

-Created foundational campaign materials for the 'SoHE is SoME' program, enhancing program visibility and engagement.-Enhanced incoming student understanding and well-being by organizing open houses and workshops.-Offered personalized guidance and support to students through one-on-one advising sessions

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

-Analyzed data from qualitative interviews for Baby's First Years, the first study to assess poverty reduction on toddlers' cognitive, emotional & brain development-Identified gaps in data collections methods and provided key remediation strategies

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

-Administered diagnostic testing for pathogenic bacteria and viruses to supported elite designation certifications, tracking strict program criteria and ensuring pathogenic-free Wisconsin Certified Seed potatoes for 80% of the State's seed potatoes-Conducted research on three novel Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) primers, enhancing pathogen identification techniques for Pectobacterium & Dickeya in certification processes-Maintained over 100 potato varieties for research, production, and horticultural breeding, using tissue culture methods

Madison, Wisconsin Area

-Assisted teachers and faculty with on-site and off-site learning opportunities-Provided direct support to two students with learning disabilities

Madison, Wisconsin Area

-Fostered a welcoming and energizing space for clients with different physical & cognitive abilities-Supported clients' autonomy through open communication & understanding-Guided clients in their water rehabilitation programming