At Skip the Small Talk, we help people get closer, faster with psychology-based research and facilitated communication prompts. Here's to making the world a kinder, more compassionate place one workshop at a time 😊Skills & Experience:● Networking with diverse international venues for collaborations & partnerships (interpersonal skills, effective communication, building empathy & rapport).● Facilitating in-person group workshops in multiple languages (French, English, etc.) to… Show more At Skip the Small Talk, we help people get closer, faster with psychology-based research and facilitated communication prompts. Here's to making the world a kinder, more compassionate place one workshop at a time 😊Skills & Experience:● Networking with diverse international venues for collaborations & partnerships (interpersonal skills, effective communication, building empathy & rapport).● Facilitating in-person group workshops in multiple languages (French, English, etc.) to stimulate meaningful conversation between strangers (leadership, organization, andragogy, clear communication).● Providing an organized structure for participants to self-reflect and deepen their introspection (education, holding a safe space, effective listening, building empathy). Show less

Provide 1:1 coaching, group workshops [online & in-person], keynote speaking, and free online content to help clients authentically align with their purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, bolster their self-esteem, and deepen their Emotional Intelligence (EQ).● Develop high-quality, engaging adult learning materials to teach clients ways to compassionately relate to themselves and others, using self-reflection, mindfulness, positive psychology, & meditation to overcome negative behaviors and… Show more Provide 1:1 coaching, group workshops [online & in-person], keynote speaking, and free online content to help clients authentically align with their purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, bolster their self-esteem, and deepen their Emotional Intelligence (EQ).● Develop high-quality, engaging adult learning materials to teach clients ways to compassionately relate to themselves and others, using self-reflection, mindfulness, positive psychology, & meditation to overcome negative behaviors and develop positive habits.● Deliver stellar customer service to guarantee client satisfaction, deepen relationships, and create meaningful connections. Show less

● Created unique, high-quality graphics and social media content for clients who are changing the world one post at a time. ● Worked with influencers, vloggers, and content creators who use their channels to promote & teach mindfulness, compassion, and mental / physical / emotional wellness. ● My no-template approach allowed me to create unique materials catered exactly to clients' desired outcomes.

At Casa Marianella, I provide logistical assistance and translation support [Portuguese, French, & Spanish] to immigrants & asylum-seekers who have recently arrived to the United States. Casa Marianella provides temporary housing for immigrants as they apply for asylum & work permits, enabling them to feel empowered and become self-sufficient as they progress in their acclimation to living in the United States. I've worked with language support, family reunification, job application support for… Show more At Casa Marianella, I provide logistical assistance and translation support [Portuguese, French, & Spanish] to immigrants & asylum-seekers who have recently arrived to the United States. Casa Marianella provides temporary housing for immigrants as they apply for asylum & work permits, enabling them to feel empowered and become self-sufficient as they progress in their acclimation to living in the United States. I've worked with language support, family reunification, job application support for able workers, and providing medical/mental health referrals to guests in need. I believe in the potential of every human being; in this line of work, I get the privilege of seeing people who society has otherwise "given up on" tap into their potential as they progress with our support at Casa Marianella. People need to have their basic [biological, physiological] survival needs met in order to become productive, healthy, functioning members of society, and that's how I serve in this capacity.My role is essential in managing the daily operations of the shelter, and I work with tracking our guests in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), monitoring their notices to appear/court dates with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and supporting their relocation assistance as they transition out of our temporary housing units into permanent housing.We strive to treat everyone with kindness, respect, and generosity, working to positively reframe the ways people negatively view immigrant and homeless populations. By providing our guests with the care and infrastructure they need, we enable them to become documented, supported, and productive members of society. We work primarily with adult male refugees (ages 20-50), and we also have two sister locations (Abri Lumiere, Posada Esperanza) that provide specific services to women, children, and family units. Show less

At Mango Medical, I developed and operated the Internal & External Communication Strategies used by our team, including community outreach, stakeholder relationship-building, and internal team-building & leadership for a global virtual team (GVT).Mango Medical is a technology startup developing AI solutions for orthopedic and face surgeons. Our advanced algorithms produce patient-specific results of reconstructed bones, providing incredible preoperative plans for fractured impact /… Show more At Mango Medical, I developed and operated the Internal & External Communication Strategies used by our team, including community outreach, stakeholder relationship-building, and internal team-building & leadership for a global virtual team (GVT).Mango Medical is a technology startup developing AI solutions for orthopedic and face surgeons. Our advanced algorithms produce patient-specific results of reconstructed bones, providing incredible preoperative plans for fractured impact / trauma areas. We are an "Invisalign" for complex bone fracture surgeries. Show less

Create Professional Development eLearning video modules by managing and editing content into concise units for adult learners. ● Execute Instructional Design & eLearning skills to complete tasks while working independently with minimal supervision.● Collaborate with stakeholders and report progress to supervisor on a monthly basis.● Ensure all learning modules are ADA accessible for diverse learners with emphasis on equity & inclusion.

● Worked with businesses and individuals to develop single (1-3 min) videos and workshop video series (8-10 min) for educational, marketing, and promotional purposes. ● Expressed the power of capturing precious moments and fueling education through video.● Intrinsically motivated and worked independently, maintaining communication with clients and developing self-paced work schedule, meeting deadlines, and honoring clients' needs.

● Presented Master’s thesis on eLearning and Global Virtual Exchange, delivering expert research on digital technology’s potential to shift the future of education.● Applied for & received educational grant to develop an online undergraduate course, AEC 4932, using principles of effective Instructional Design, online/virtual learning, and andragogy. ● Created and delivered professional content, research presentations, and group / collaborative projects using Microsoft and Google… Show more ● Presented Master’s thesis on eLearning and Global Virtual Exchange, delivering expert research on digital technology’s potential to shift the future of education.● Applied for & received educational grant to develop an online undergraduate course, AEC 4932, using principles of effective Instructional Design, online/virtual learning, and andragogy. ● Created and delivered professional content, research presentations, and group / collaborative projects using Microsoft and Google platforms.● Analyzed qualitative data and co-authored research articles.● Developed community surveys & measurements of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).● Guest-lectured on the topic of leadership and sat on discussion panels for undergraduate courses in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Show less

Managed 40+ staff, hourly logs, and record-keeping on a weekly/monthly basis to provide Medicaid live-in assistance for adults with disabilities. ● Recruited, screened, hired, and trained 15 new staff within 45 days. ● Created an online advertising platform for the company, transitioning the agency from strictly paper (newspaper/print) advertising to an online platform which included LinkedIn, Gmail, Facebook, and Indeed accounts to facilitate talent acquisition. ● Ensured… Show more Managed 40+ staff, hourly logs, and record-keeping on a weekly/monthly basis to provide Medicaid live-in assistance for adults with disabilities. ● Recruited, screened, hired, and trained 15 new staff within 45 days. ● Created an online advertising platform for the company, transitioning the agency from strictly paper (newspaper/print) advertising to an online platform which included LinkedIn, Gmail, Facebook, and Indeed accounts to facilitate talent acquisition. ● Ensured up-to-date legal documentation and CPR/HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) training for 40+ staff members by managing online staff training accounts and ensuring training was completed per state and federal requirements.● Organized files, documents, and medical records in both paper and online formats. Show less

Volunteered abroad in 3 cities in France and 1 city in Brazil, while serving various roles within industries including hospitality, organic farming, and childcare/nannying.● Received stellar reviews from each host family before transitioning to my next location.● Participated in language immersion by intentionally learning French from host families.● Evolved from a beginner-level of French to an advanced-level proficiency in the French language over a period of 7 weeks (speaking… Show more Volunteered abroad in 3 cities in France and 1 city in Brazil, while serving various roles within industries including hospitality, organic farming, and childcare/nannying.● Received stellar reviews from each host family before transitioning to my next location.● Participated in language immersion by intentionally learning French from host families.● Evolved from a beginner-level of French to an advanced-level proficiency in the French language over a period of 7 weeks (speaking, reading, and writing). Maintained fluency in Portuguese (Brazilian).● Demonstrated an incredible ability to rapidly learn new languages and assimilate to unique and novel cultural practices via immersion; deepened global & intercultural awareness/appreciation. Show less

Provided individualized attention for a learner with a genetic disorder and developmental disabilities.● Worked on numbers/counting, basic motor skills (moving/running, opening/closing objects, climbing, puzzles, etc.), language skills, color recognition, and developing social manners/appropriate behaviors.● Taught social skills and modeled how to effectively interact with other children and adults, while allowing the learner to engage fully with others.● Employed mindfulness &… Show more Provided individualized attention for a learner with a genetic disorder and developmental disabilities.● Worked on numbers/counting, basic motor skills (moving/running, opening/closing objects, climbing, puzzles, etc.), language skills, color recognition, and developing social manners/appropriate behaviors.● Taught social skills and modeled how to effectively interact with other children and adults, while allowing the learner to engage fully with others.● Employed mindfulness & patience in understanding the learner’s limitations and worked to educate at an appropriate pace. Show less

Posted free, public self-help videos on YouTube channel, "Jessica Ashley Steele”.● Worked with individuals and couples to promote compassion, respect, and love for oneself and towards others.● Utilized principles of healthy emotional management, meditation, yoga, mindfulness and self-awareness to help people work towards their personal goals.

Managed successful operation and daily flow of high-volume store, ensuring wellbeing of staff & customers.● Advocated for the well-being of 40+ associates and of national/international customers.● Offered emotional management through conflict resolution when disagreements/issues or cultural barriers arose among staff, customers, or management.● Worked efficiently in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and engaged on-the-spot thinking and decision-making.● Tasked with managing… Show more Managed successful operation and daily flow of high-volume store, ensuring wellbeing of staff & customers.● Advocated for the well-being of 40+ associates and of national/international customers.● Offered emotional management through conflict resolution when disagreements/issues or cultural barriers arose among staff, customers, or management.● Worked efficiently in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and engaged on-the-spot thinking and decision-making.● Tasked with managing the store’s money safe, ensured 1,000+ daily transactions were accounted for, and assisted in shoplifting-reduction efforts● Boosted sales for the 5 main store departments by enhancing endcap displays, neatness, and high-quality customer service. Show less

Cultivated leadership skills, interpersonal communication, and self-awareness. ● Mentored by various global leaders on topics of mindfulness in leadership. ● Fostered GLN's vision of promoting ethical business practices throughout the globe."The Growth Leaders Network is a community of leaders dedicated to growing themselves, evolving together, and creating a Growth Culture in their organizations and world - transforming the challenges of our time into opportunities for our… Show more Cultivated leadership skills, interpersonal communication, and self-awareness. ● Mentored by various global leaders on topics of mindfulness in leadership. ● Fostered GLN's vision of promoting ethical business practices throughout the globe."The Growth Leaders Network is a community of leaders dedicated to growing themselves, evolving together, and creating a Growth Culture in their organizations and world - transforming the challenges of our time into opportunities for our evolution. A Growth Culture is an atmosphere where every moment, every interaction and every change becomes an opportunity for learning, contribution and excellence." ---Growth Leaders Network Website Show less

Assisted 20+ UF students enrolled in advanced digital media productions course with video-shoots, setup/breakdown, and video editing.● Supported the professor in teaching, mentoring, reviewing/grading videos, and providing assistance as needed.

Provided academic tutoring in English for elementary students with dyslexia and/or low reading scores in order to improve their reading/writing performance throughout the semester.● Worked with reading, writing, and pronunciation by using magnetic letters to spell, whiteboards to practice writing/legibility, and workbook prompts of increasing difficulty to enhance reading skills.● Monitored progress of reading scores over time and tracked significant improvement in aptitude of all 10… Show more Provided academic tutoring in English for elementary students with dyslexia and/or low reading scores in order to improve their reading/writing performance throughout the semester.● Worked with reading, writing, and pronunciation by using magnetic letters to spell, whiteboards to practice writing/legibility, and workbook prompts of increasing difficulty to enhance reading skills.● Monitored progress of reading scores over time and tracked significant improvement in aptitude of all 10 students I worked with on a consistent basis.● By the end of the semester in May, students’ average words per minute (WPM) reading speed and accuracy increased by up to 2x and they were completing more challenging reading/writing tasks than when we began tutoring in January. Show less

Led and facilitated a UF Health program of 40 students through series health workshops with guest speakers, assigned readings, small-group activities and catering.● Planned & managed all sessions, coordinated guest speakers, scheduled catering, and secured venue locations with sponsorship.● Led workshops, group discussion, and introspection sessions, maintaining professional client and venue relationships that enabled workshop success.

Responsible for the creation of "green" artwork made from reusable and recyclable materials. ● Artwork pieces were featured in Art Basil, an internationally recognized art exposition.● Additional duties included secretarial responsibilities, placing calls, ordering materials/supplies, printing, and cataloguing data.