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Flagstaff, Arizona

Encarnación, Paraguay

Served as a long-term volunteer with the Canossian Sisters in Encarnación, Paraguay. Worked as an assistant teacher in a 3-year-old bilingual (Spanish & Guarani) classroom of the Jardin de Infantes (pre-school)Taught tutoring classes in mathematics and Spanish to first, second and third gradersWorked in a small Centro de Salud (health center) as an assistant to the nurses assisting with patient intake.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Lay volunteer in Albuquerque, NM while preparing to serve in Encarnación, Paraguay for 10 months alongside the Canossian sisters.Studied Spanish language and mission and history of the Canossian Daughters of Charity.Assisted kindergarten catechism teachers at San Jose Catholic Church, a parish that predominantly serves the Hispanic population in the South Valley of Albuquerque. Shadowed and assisted kindergarten teacher at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School.Volunteered at Casa Angelica, a home for young adults with severe mental and physical disabilities, helping with music therapy and recreational activities.

Greater St. Louis Area

Implemented national event campaign for 50 dealers garnering more than 3.7 million impressions.Conducted interviews, researched and wrote product, tips and customer feature stories for newsletters distributed to customer base of more than 20,000.Wrote bylined articles published in state municipal publication and national design publication.Researched and developed communications plans specific to clients' industries and maintained media opportunities through individualized communication calendars.Pitched stories to local, regional and national trade and popular media.Tracked media coverage and compiled final summary clip reports for clients.

Greater St. Louis Area

Assisted ESOL head teacher with lesson plans, class activities and grading in advanced level English for adultsWorked one on one with students to complete in-class exercises

Wrote copy for letter to editor published in Springfield News-LeaderWrote article for Freeman Cancer Institute published in Get ActivePitched story ideas and wrote news releases for ACS events Designed, wrote and edited gala press kits Secured over $500 of in-kind donations for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Bachelor Of Science, Public Relations, International Marketing

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor.

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Activities and Societies: International Society, Outdoor Pursuits Club, Windsurfing Club

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