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Asheville, North Carolina, United States

• Develop, implement, and iterate systems to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain utmost quality• Estimate line-item costs of new projects, assist CEO in creating contracts for fixed-cost and cost-plus projects• Calculate materials take-offs and and procure framing packages to meet project timelines and budget• Lead County and City permitting process from plan submission to coordinating inspections to receiving C.O.• Log all project expenses and conduct regular audits to ensure projects meet budgets• Proactively schedule subcontractors, inspections, deliveries, and in-house crew to meet project timelines• Facilitate communication between leadership team, clients, design professionals, and subcontractors• Define scope of work, deliverables, and company expectations for subcontractors and in-house crew• Assist in developing, modifying, and implementing building plans• Serve as carpenter when needed, from framing to finish carpentry

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

• Within 8 months, progressed from Carpenter’s Apprentice to Carpenter to Project Manager in Training• Supervised and managed carpenter’s assistant• Assisted Project Manager (PM) with creating and tracking budget and job progress documentation using CoConstruct• Assisted PM with on-site material take-offs and material sourcing and acquisition• Assisted PM in ensuring deliveries were on time and correct and proper tools/equipment on site• Assisted PM with invoice and receipt collection and coordination with accounting team • Met with subcontractors to coordinate and ensure consistently high standard of work• Communicated with clients to discuss job progress, change orders, and questions/concerns• Identified, communicated with, and built relationships with subcontractors to meet project goals• Learned AutoCAD to edit and draft architectural blueprints and plans• Performed physical labor across construction disciplines, including: -Demolition, excavation, footing formation, concrete pouring/finishing, installing steel columns, crawlspace encapsulation, framing, installing subfloor and finished floor, installing windows and doors, trimwork, hanging sheetrock, preparing and laying tile, light plumbing and electrical• Effectively and safely used power tools and machinery, including: -Air compressors, nail guns, miter saw, table saw, circular saw, reciprocating saw, angle grinder, oscillating tool, demolition hammer, jackhammer, compact utility loader, mini excavator• Performed physical labor and supervised work on various projects, including: -Custom home construction, condo renovation, construction of carport and attic, renovation of office space and short-term rental, commercial patio construction, tiny house renovation, warranty repairs

Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States

• Oversaw creation of new Office of Student Retention within Division of Student Success, hiring, training, and supervising retention advisors• Proactively identified, and developed interventions to support, students at risk of dropping out, stopping out, or transferring, using predictive analytics and information from cross-campus partners• Coordinated high-touch 1:1 advising for students at risk of not being retained or persisting• Developed and coordinated virtual success coaching program funded by $180,000 UNC System grant to support students amid changes due to pandemic, pairing 360+ students with faculty/staff coaches • Gathered and analyzed data on WCU student retention and persistence and existing retention initiatives• Oversaw curriculum, instruction, and assessment of LC 101 Learning Contract Course for at-risk students• Oversaw Academic Standing appeals, Academic Action Plans, University Withdrawals, and Statements of Academic Intent for students returning to WCU• Served in various roles to support community, including chairing and serving on search committees• Utilized Ellucian Banner Student, EAB Navigate student success system, and Blackboard and Canvas LMS

Cullowhee, Nc

• Advised undeclared students and those in seven majors to support student success and retention• Led freshman, transfer, and international student orientation sessions for students and parents• Advised accepted and potential transfer students as they transition to university life• Developed, and collaborated across campus to implement, best practices in student retention and success• Served as liaison for program directors, department heads, and faculty advisors• Utilized EAB Navigate student success management system, Ellucian Banner Student, and Tableau data visualization software to analyze student data to promote student success

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Ithaca, New York Area

Ithaca, New York Area

I received my Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Adolescence Education from Ithaca College in social studies education. I received my initial teacher certification from New York state in Social Studies, grades 7-12, in July 2017.

Ithaca, Ny

• Advised graduate students working in international development, traveling to Uganda, Tanzania, and China• Co-facilitated student seminar series on empowering women in agriculture, hosting international experts• Co-developed culturally-relevant curricula and gender-responsive trainings to African researchers• Hired, supervised, and evaluated undergraduate and graduate student employees on campus and remotely• Assisted in preparing and submitting grant proposals to Gates Foundation to secure $5M project funding

Ithaca, New York Area

• Coached student leaders from Greek community in 1:1 mentoring sessions• Facilitated teambuilding programs for Cornell student groups on Hoffman Challenge Course

China (Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing)

• Traveled throughout China to advise local high school students applying to U.S. universities• Counseled 40+ students in 1:1 sessions, providing guidance and support for college application process• Designed and presented seminars to 250+ students and parents, explaining college application process

Warrensburg, Mo

• Led and counseled 300+ high school sophomores from across Missouri in civic leadership development• Designed and delivered college credit program curricula and conducted daily formative assessments

Pocono Mountains, Pa

• Organized and facilitated orientations for 150+ new students through outdoor engagement• Led incoming college freshmen on 3-day backpacking trips along Appalachian Trail

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Instructed West Philadelphia middle and high school students in Earn-A-Bike after-school program • Provided administrative assistance to non-profit organization office supporting youth development programs• Created program reports, maintained personnel database, assisted in electronic and mass mailing communications• Edited and updated website using ExpressionEngine editing software• Facilitated switch from ETO Software personnel database to Microsoft Access database

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Instructed West Philadelphia elementary students in Earn-A-Bike after-school program• Supervised student bike rides throughout Philadelphia

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Penn Glee Club, PennQuest Leader (backpacking freshman pre-orientation program), PennSEM (Social.

Master Of Arts In Teaching (M.A.T.), Adolescence Education - Social Studies

13-month intensive M.A.T. program in secondary education with a Social Studies content area concentration

African Studies

Activities and Societies: Mountain and Ski Club, volunteered with PASSOP Human Rights Advocacy organization• Junior year fall semester.