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Austin, Texas, United States

PeopleFund is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) non-profit small business lender that empowers startups, nonprofits, and existing small businesses to reach financial stability and independence through access to capital and education.

Austin, Texas, United States

SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, is an annual event that fosters innovation and learning within the education industry.During my time as the Conference & Festival Programmer, I leveraged my skillset to:• Initiate, plan, monitor and execute various programs, exhibitions, sessions, and competitions for the ever expanding 250,000+ in-person event• Consistently stay on top of emerging trends and relevant issues in the education space through collaboration, research, and user testing• Identify and cultivate impactful partnerships to produce content and representation that resonates with the SXSW EDU community• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients, partners, and attendees• Lead end of season retrospectives for program closeouts

Austin, Texas Area

Randal Ford is an internationally recognized artist and author. His works have appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, 20 different Texas Monthly covers, and the cover of Communication Arts. In 2018, his book Animal Kingdom: A Collection of Portraits was published Rizzoli New York. While supporting Randal as his Partnership Coordinator, I utilized my role to:• Thoughtfully expand into new markets through high impact partnership campaigns• Lead strategic outreach with designers, media outlets, galleries, and city organizations• Monitor asset timelines for the Kingdom Collection book release and tour• Ensure timely delivery of partnership campaign deliverables in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment

Greater Philadelphia Area

URBN is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Menus & Venues, and Nuuly. As a part of the Urban Outfitters Home Department, I was immersed in the entire conceptual, production, and sales process of the furniture, lighting, and decor collection for Urban Outfitters.My time working with Urban Outfitters included:• Overseeing sample management, market research, product selection, and creative direction for e-commerce campaigns• Utilizing my market and product knowledge to collaborate with vendors and designers to develop in-house designs• Ensuring timely delivery and production of merchandise and marketing campaigns through consistent communication with vendors, designers, distribution centers, consumers, and buying operations team.• Provided ad hoc statistical reports to internal and external stakeholders for standing check-ins.

Boise, Idaho Area

Vacasa is the largest full-service vacation rental management company in North America. As a part of the founding Acquisitions team during the startup's initial growth, I spent my time:• Developing acquisition protocols and training processes through field work and collaboration • Leading onsite acquisitions, homeowner on-boarding, new staff training• Partnering with cross-functional departments to develop and execute digital marketing campaigns for existing and emerging markets

Boise

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Throughout my experience, I prepared and coordinated language learning programs for ESL clients, and assisted new clients with all resettlement needs including housing, employment, education, and healthcare.

St Andrews, Scotland

While working with the international non-profit, I completed official British Red Cross training, and held workshops to educate elementary students on how to cope with disasters, stigmatizing behavior, and conflict.

M.A. Honours, International Relations

Cours De Civilisation Française De La Sorbonne

Institut D'Etudes Française Pour Etudiants Etrangers