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Lexington, South Carolina, United States

Bochum Area, Germany

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA+)

Columbia, Sc

•Take photographs in a range of styles and for a variety of clients. •Photo shoots involve obtaining and setting up sets, props and lighting•Manage relationships with talent and clients•Assist customers with their photo developing and photo editing needs•Edit photos using Adobe Creative Suite•Upload photos into public and private databases•Manage social media growth including updates, package specials, spotlight features and events•In addition to my duties as an assistant photographer I also perform other administrative duties including performing general errands, scheduling appointments, answering and returning phone calls and other duties as needed

Columbia, South Carolina Area

•Work with clients to provide a special menu for a unique private dining event; clients ranging from pharmaseutical companies, political campaigns, wedding rehearsal dinners and a other special occasions •Successfully coach new staff regarding menu, wine, procedures and the restaurant's high and proactive expectations for customer service•Actively participate in weekly meetings with staff and management on ways to cultivate ideas to stay at the lead of an industry which by nature is progressive and customer service oriented•Attend weekly wine training to increase knowledge and provide better service

•Completed over 1,800 hours of community service as a member of a nine person team which focused on projects that protected and conserved natural resources, promoted public safety, helped to meet the education and human needs of citizens, and assisted with disaster relief and recovery. •Appointed as Project Outreach Liaison, responsible for initiating and organizing incremental day of service events between AmeriCorps NCCC and local communities, as well as researching and canvassing regional nonprofits to become future sponsors•Appointed as Corps Ambassador Program Representative, responsible for attending local schools and groups in the community to promote the program and engage others in public service•Prepared and submitted weekly reports, assisted with management of budgets for projects, calculated project quantifiable completions, evaluations and maintained daily records of attendance and hours•Conduct regularly scheduled team meetings designed to unify team members by building consensus, resolving conflicts, and providing structured feedback •Experience in following proper chain of command, managing and supervising, interpersonal skills with the team including, conflict resolution, compromise, and relationship building.•Maintained flexibility and was able adaptability in quick changing situations. •Worked with various non-profits for periods of six to eight weeks

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

•Performed duties of a Client Case Worker for those affected by the Colorado Floods Disaster •Communicated effectively with clients to assess and acknowledge their needs, both immediate and long term•Successfully performed administrative duties including interviewing clients, filing necessary paperwork, making outreach and follow up calls, scheduling appointments, contacting future resources to assist victims, making on site visits•Compiled reports on community and client needs.•Answered all clients’ questions and resolved complaints, issues, and concerns in a timely manner•Was responsible for over 2,000 dollars of Red Cross funds to be given to eligible clients through Client Assistance Cards•Manager of daily outreach team to ensure objectives were met and clients served correctly.•Distributed information to community centers and members about the help available and other resources available•Used Microsoft Office and Excel

Charleston, South Carolina Area

-Facilitated adoptions, fundraising and general public knowledge of the organization whose mission is to end the euthanasia of all adoptable cats and dogs by keeping all animals until adopted; providing low cost spay/neuter surgeries; offering humane education programs; pursuing animal-cruelty prosecution; and initiating animal-welfare legislation.-Served as a tour guide for visitors interested in adoption or volunteer work-Supervised a group of at risk youth during their weekly volunteer sessions-Assisted in social media management -Grant writing -Worked to socialize the cats and dogs-Adoption counselor

Columbia, South Carolina Area

-Responsible for the design and completion of monthly newsletter-Supported staff during performances and special events-Worked within community to raise financial support for the dancers and company while promoting civic engagement-Helped organize and facilitate annual Blood Drive during the Dracula performance season-Reorganized the mailing list to create an up to date list of members and streamlined the system to create a more cost efficient set up-Designed advertisements placed in the dance bill distributed at performances-Grant writing -Performed normal office duties, answering and directing phone calls, distributed mail, completed all tasks asked of me-Used Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop

Master'S Degree, International Humanitarian Action

I attended RUB for the first semester of my master's program and it is regarded as my home university

Master'S Degree, International Humanitarian Action

The second semester of my international master's program took place at the University of Warsaw.

Bachelor Of Arts In Journalism And Mass Communications, Public Relations And Political Science

Activities and Societies: •Life Scholarship. University Scholarship. Pond Branch Scholarship & Harold R. Sale Jr. Scholarship recipient.

International Humanitarian Action

First semester in my Masters Program