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Saint Paul, MN, US

Cooper High School

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) closes the opportunity gap in college graduation rates among diverse and underrepresented demographic groups. Facilitate group inquiry using the Socratic approach to questioning.

Co-facilitated and collaborated on the design of Combating Ageism in partnership with the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging. Responsible for community outreach, marketing, securing organizations to host AWG, and program logistics. AWG Design and Facilitator Training Module Design responsibilities include creating a curriculum for the program virtually.

Crystal, MN

Recruit and maintain relations with farmers and vendors for the City of Crystal's Farmer's Market. Manage the on-site operation including SNAP and EBT administration at the market. Create a weekly newsletter and social media posts promoting the market.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Experienced group facilitators for Aging With Gusto, a program of The Vital Aging Network; SHIFT, a non-profit helping people in midlife navigate transitions, and AARP's Life Reimagined Program. Seasoned lifelong learning program manager. Consider me if you need to to research, create, build, expand, or market your educational or enrichment program..

Edina MN

• Edina Public Schools is a nationally recognized suburban public school district in Edina, Minnesota serving approximately 8500 students.Provided vision and direction for the adult learning programs of Edina Community.
• Planned and coordinated over 400 events, workshops, sessions and meetings in the areas of fitness, creative and fine arts, history and culture, health and wellness and life planning.
• Collaborated in the planning and implementation of 3-4 large, high impact events including, TEDxEdina, Summer Solstice Street Dance, Goat Yoga, and Student Learning Series.
• Recruited, supported, retained and evaluated over 150 instructors.
• Produced print and digital marketing material.
• Analyze data to assist with program development.

Robbinsdale, MN

• Responsible for the planning, development, hiring, scheduling, supervision, and operation of classes, workshops, and special events. Established and monitored budgets for adult enrichment and adults with disabilities.
• Reduced class cancellation rates from 60% to 20%.
• Through strategic partnerships with local cities and other community resources, increased event participation by over 100% on jointly sponsored programs.
• Assessed community needs and wants for programs and services through analyzing data, course evaluations, advisory committee recommendations, and networking with other programs, organizations and professional resources.
• Coordinated marketing plan for adult enrichment including social media, and email marketing.
• Established budgets and goals for two programs, adult enrichment, and adults with disabilities, in the areas of art, music and dance, computer skills, recreation, fitness, and health.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Directed the day to day work activities for 18 phone associates.
• Reported, researched and maintained weekly quality and production data.
• Teamed with product leadership and associates to pinpoint the root cause of errors, and helped develop an action plan to drive improvements in quality and error reduction.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Orchestrated all aspects of convention management and logistics of Hilton Hotels both in downtown Minneapolis and New York City. Managed key high-profile and high-revenue accounts. Directed the activities of various hotel departments and acted as primary liaison between the hotel management, staff, and association or event staff to ensure the successful.

Opus College Of Business, Executive Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)