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Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

-Increased donor retention rates by improving donor stewardship with a newly implemented donor welcome kit -Helped run successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns that raised tens of thousands of dollars from hundreds of unique contributors guided by the foundation of grassroots fundraising-Drafted numerous cases of support, blog posts, and formal asks to support fundraising efforts-Conducted a comprehensive donor survey to improve stewardship best practices

-Craft Concepts is a conglomeration of locally owned restaurants across Iowa-I was responsible for curating posts, ads, and direct responses to customers across multiple social media platforms-Utilized market research to create an effective, approachable brand and voice for the company-Successfully increased engagement and followings across platforms-Designed and marketed a new merchandise line for the restaurant complete with original branding and logos

-Successfully managed a team of diverse individuals through stressful situations by utilizing effective leadership and communication skills-Conducted hiring duties, hosted staff meetings, acted as a liaison between ownership and staff, directly handled customer satisfaction issues, and performed bookkeeping for all financial transactions-Buoyed the restaurant through an unprecedented time during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to regulations while simultaneously keeping our staff and customers safe and the company profitable

-The mission of The University of Iowa Labor Center is to provide educational programs and research support to Iowa’s working people and their organizations-Facilitated workshops and conferences for union leaders across the Midwest-Single-handedly crafted an accessible database that served as the source for a multitude of workplace trainings to combat sexual harassment

-The Center for Worker Justice unites low-wage workers in Eastern Iowa across race and immigration status to achieve social and economic justice through education, direct service, and community alliances-Organized and attended protests to support local labor unions-Hosted seminars and educational workshops on wage theft for local college students and community organizers

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Gender, Women'S And Sexuality Studies

Senior Thesis: "Labor Activism in the Sex Industry"

Minor, Social Work