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- Crafting and executing AP Government lesson plans for 140 students as understudy to virtual head instructor- Creating more expressive and engaging in-person and virtual learning environments by mobilizing personal relationships with students through authenticity, compassion, playfulness, and proactive support- Fulfilling role of head instructor at a moment’s notice when teacher must step away due to family health circumstances- Shadowing counselors to observe and improve preventative and responsive interpersonal counseling techniques- Designing workshops for Student Council leaders to identify strengths and establish goals for school community

- Led team of 19 boys to a record setting 14-0-0 season, scoring 105 goals and conceding only 5, through daily tactical instruction and exercising relational skills in motivation, team building, and emotional intelligence- Supported each individual player’s understanding of the game and their development, confidence, and self-awareness through personalized, interested, and attentive one-on-one interactions- Mobilized positive team building practices such as high expectations/high support, playful games, group emotion sharing, and goal setting in order to craft a trusting, expressive, and determined team culture

- Operated all aspects of company to ensure success in supplying fashion to hundreds of customers.- Analyzed market demand to establish prices and maximize profits while managing tight budget.- Evaluated customer interests to broaden brand influence through social media marketing and advertising.- Communicated and collaborated with other clothing businesses to expand company’s market and brand.- Created all brand content through graphic design for clothing and self-taught photography for Instagram/website.

- Co-instructed virtual university course on the power and applications of Positive Organizational Scholarship to cohort of 46 students as member of teaching team- Led activities and instruction for pod of 11 students to deepen sense of community and expand knowledge of how POS practices activate positive relationships, emotions, and meaning in a thriving work environment- Supervised pod in its analysis of and presentation on the construction of an engaging and supportive work cultures despite virtual environments and pandemic grief to partner organizations such as BCBSM and EDSI

- Mentored 9th grade boy at Community High School on weekly basis to help him complete assignments and establish educational goals, and to provide general guidance, motivation, and sincere companionship- Assisted mentee in increasing his Algebra grade by 3 letter grades through consistent, attentive, caring support- Studied cutting-edge mentorship techniques to inspire motivation and self-reflection within young learners

- Provided general management and leadership for independent music collective of 15 student artists.- Designed, manufactured, and marketed all clothing and merchandise for audience of 1000+ listeners.- Coordinated the collectives’ private concerts and release parties which host hundreds of students.- Specialized in photography of all live shows, artist photoshoots, and music videos for the collective.

- Managed recruitment projects for grassroots Non-Profit aimed to bring passionate young professionals into Memphis and promote Memphis as a premier city in which to invest one’s life.- Organized 1000s of teacher applications, coordinated job fairs, hosted and networked with service groups, surveyed partner organization intern experiences, and provided organizational support and photography for merchandise release.- Crafted company performance analysis from a 10 year period using Google Analytics and Google Sheets to present performance updates and user audience trends to company executives.

- Consulted the UM Hospital Pediatric Emergency Services by identifying cultural themes and underlying positive workplace practices that amplify flourishing, increase employee engagement, and improve patient experience.- Led team of 5 to remain resilient and united through field research week of hurried deadlines and difficult work.- Developed knowledge and skills to build high performing workplaces through employing Positive Organizational Scholarship practices such as high quality connections and strength-based lenses.- Coded observations into cutting edge flourishing framework and presented key findings to hospital executives.

Executed student-led conferences with 65+ students to reflect on and improve their learning experience. Designed and led workshops with student leaders to establish leadership goals and identify values and strengths.Counseled 3 at-risk students regularly to help them breakdown tasks, manage goals, and achieve success at school.Improved and practiced interpersonal skills and counseling techniques while shadowing counselors.