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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Manages and supports a team of 12 Board Directors-Oversees organizational finances, operations, events and programs-Steers organization towards making structural changes to address gaps in inclusion and anti-racism practices-Facilitated the adoption of community guidelines that acknowledge power dynamics, and strategic goals to support members in a changing landscape of international development -Partners with organizations internationally and across the US to address white saviorism, support victims of sex-and gender-based violence, and support members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community-Collaborated with other events directors to adjust programming to a virtual format during the Covid-19 Pandemic-Co-founded the National RPCV Racial Justice Initiative- which congregated RPCVs who wanted to fight against injustice by partnering with existing organizations addressing voter suppression, health inequity, and racism within the Peace Corps itself. -Served on the steering committee for the 60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps Event in DC/Virtual

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C.

Manages annual 3-day conference of 70 sessions, 300 speakers, and 1,800 attendees (virtual and in-person): Oversees agenda, speakers, mobile app, sponsorships, a team of 4-5, the printed program, marketing, communications, contracts, audio visual and catering orders, invoicing, budget, event reports, and goalsCurates partnerships using MOUs to administer 30-40 annual virtual and in-person satellite sessions with 5,000 attendeesArranged 14 Global Leader Interviews with journalists and directors of organizations at the United Nations and World BankProduced 52 webinars with distinguished speakers across timezonesMaintains member database and invoicing for 195 membersCoordinates new member outreach, as well as event marketing and promotion

Austin, Texas Area

-Managed logistics and communications for a conference of 300 attendees, 50 speakers, and 25 exhibitors-Coordinated teams in Austin and Washington D.C. via zoom with thorough meeting agendas and timelines to manage projects-Trained 20 volunteers and staff to execute event plan and keep flow and timeliness on-site-Facilitated venue and vendor specifications for an opening reception at Austin Public Library and the 2-day conference at Etter-Harbin Alumni Center at University of Texas, Austin

Punakaiki, New Zealand

Objective: Experience in accommodation, hospitality, and the running of a sustainable hotel business in New Zealand where the Tourism Industry is rapidly growing. Roles:-Assisted managers in daily operations with reception, housekeeping, and baking for 60 guests nightly-Oversaw daily operations for a month when managers were away-Coordinated bookings, welcomed guests, and attended to their needs-Maintained sustainable programs for waste and compost

San Francisco Bay Area

-Organized programming and logistics for 180 guests to attend a picnic on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay-Built Event Website to explain event details and track RSVPs-Coordinated Annual General Meeting and Festival programming while managing a team of 5 remotely from New Zealand-Facilitated social activities and gatherings to connect the 5,000+ Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the Bay Area-Served on the Board of Directors of the association for one year-Served on the Steering Committee as an Event Planning Consultant for the National Peace Corps Association Annual Conference, "Peace Corps Connect"

San Francisco Bay Area

Event Planning:-Coordinated and provided event support in speaker communications, email distributions, and logistics for conferences and summits from 100-2,000 attendees-Designed event materials such as websites, promotional materials, agendas, and email blasts-Managed on-site staffing and volunteers at events and multi-day conferences-Built a database of venues, vendors, and catering companies, as well as positive relationships with professionals in the industryMarketing:-Overhauled and revitalized company website design-Managed, edited, and created original content for company blog-Increased frequency of company newsletter and quality of content-Streamlined and modified company branding to be consistent in all marketing, online, and internal materials-Created editorial calendar to manage social media and marketing outlets-Tracked engagement across social media and online platforms to increase company's visibility Operations:-Organized training schedules and materials during recruitment and onboarding-Orchestrated elaborate birthday and anniversary celebrations-Coordinated and oversaw office move

San Francisco Bay Area

Objective: Experience as a banquet server, to learn the ins and outs of events from all perspectives. Built relationships with catering companies and event venues around the Bay Area.

Southern Africa And Southeast Asia

-Traveled through 11 countries in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam-Studied and implemented practices of sustainable and ethical tourism-Experiences were recorded on personal blog: PinkguacamoleTravels.com

Madagascar

-Facilitated trainings for Malagasy Youth Leaders to become “Young Community Health Workers” in their community. The Youth Leaders in-turn coordinated with the local health clinic to train about healthy habits in Malaria Prevention, Nutrition, Hygiene, Water, and Sanitation.-Developed grant proposals for two Youth Leadership programs formed to empower Malagasy students. Projects implemented included a Community Garden, a Malagasy Book Club and a Community Health Mural.-Collaborated with rural Malagasy Health Workers to map the community using GIS and Open Street Map technology to monitor bed-net usage and Malaria prevalence. This improved the capacity for participants in map literacy, surveying methodology, and data collection.-Advised travelers through travel blogging and various online platforms about responsible and sustainable tourism in Madagascar. -Wrote, directed, and performed in mini-musicals created to boost volunteer morale and enhance comradery during multiple Peace Corps Trainings.

Europe

-Traveled throughout Europe, studying and implementing practices of sustainable and ethical tourism.-Bicycled across Britain, Belgium, The Netherlands, and northern Germany-Used less exhausting travel methods (buses, hitch-hiking) through the Baltic States and Balkan Peninsula -Experiences were recorded on personal blog: PinkguacamoleTravels.com

Paris Area, France

I provided Childcare for three French children in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris. My duties included: -Serving dinner-Picking up children from school-Accompanying them to their activities and on their vacations around France-Aiding them in their English Studies-Singing and dancing dressed in costumes. I was every Julie Andrews character and every Disney Princess.

Paris Area, France

-Coordinated and implemented the plan for WICE’s Spring Launch Event in Paris working with partners in English and French-Organized and facilitated social activities for the members of WICE-Tracked and analyzed trends of member participation in social events using data collection software and excel spreadsheets.

Foster City

-Created and implemented all art related programming for the summers of 2012 and 2013-Taught art classes to children ages 4-11-Supervised counseling staff while in the Art Room

San Francisco Bay Area

-Wrote proposals and created presentations explaining ideas and plans for upcoming events while partnering with corporations such as Hewlett Packard, Land Rover, and Apple. -Marketed San Francisco for events and conferences by providing Destination Management services. -Created and implemented the design for centerpieces at a 4 Million Dollar fundraising event.-Attended many industry events to partner and collaborate with vendors and clients.

Fresno State

-Developed wedding aesthetic and atmosphere through floral design-Designed arrangements, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and centerpieces for events -Current on knowledge of event design, floral trends, and flower names

Fresno State

-Coordinated multiple on-campus events for students at Fresno State-Created events on topics such as technology, sustainability, and through decades-Collaborated with a diverse group of clubs across campus to market events

Brandeis, California

-Led art classes to participants ages 3-20 years old-Experimented with crafts including ceramics, copper enamel, acrylic painting, silk painting, Starburst Wrappers, candle making

San Francisco

*Placement through Jewish Vocational Services Kohn Internship Program*-Conducted tours of the synagogue and event hall for potential wedding and event clientele-Created a spreadsheet of event agencies and vendors in San Francisco and the Peninsula-Utilized the database “Chaverware” to track member information

San Francisco

-Assisted with the Re-design with a theater space-Sat in on Auditions -Office Filing

Bs, Recreation Administration: Commercial Recreation And Event Planning Emphasis

Activities and Societies: Fresno State Recreation Association President, Co-Curricular Leadership Program Participant, Student.

Education record

Junior Class President Senior Staff Writer Terra Nova Times