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Bangor, Me, Us

Fostered community for women and nonbinary tech professionals through active recruitment and engagement of members.Organized and planned monthly events to promote networking and collaboration within the tech industry.Designed and implemented a comprehensive mentorship program to foster professional development among female tech professionals.Established a robust marketing campaign to drive awareness of the company and its initiatives.Cultivated relationships with industry partners to expand opportunities for members.Led a team of volunteers to ensure the successful execution of events, marketing campaigns, and initiatives.Spearheaded efforts to identify and secure corporate sponsorships to fund program initiatives.

I'm a Digital Community Engagement Strategist & Storyteller who helps organizations connect with their audiences and drive meaningful change. I craft compelling narratives and leverage digital platforms to foster engagement, build relationships, and amplify impact.

Generated innovative strategies for driving brand awareness and customer loyalty, including subscription programs and brand advocacy groups. Led the creative team in developing impactful visuals, communications, and campaigns that resonated with targeted audiences.Utilized data-driven insights to identify key market opportunities and craft customer-centric campaigns.Built and fostered strong relationships with external stakeholders, resulting in a robust network of industry contacts.

Bangor, Maine Area

Developed program design and evaluation of inclusion programs operating in 2,000 communities across the country.Identified and developed new program management initiatives that increased program growth from 4% to 14% annually.Designed and executed professional development programs and activities for 358 staff, including the schedule, speakers, and education for annual international staff training.Supervised team that oversees self-advocacy programming, student leadership development, staff training, and online programming.Established the company's first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Resource Group; influenced employee engagement, HR involvement, and national changes to hiring practices and employee retention.Developed a series of online resources and webinars to provide educational materials and guidance to members.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed recruitment, hiring, and training of national staff in 27 states.Created and cultivated national youth leadership program, providing training, developing initiatives, and managing conferences for volunteers.Designed and implemented the annual Global Leadership Conference student training curriculum and National Leadership Staff Conference training.Conducted needs assessment to identify areas for programming improvement.Developed and implemented training for national program coordinators to ensure program goals are met.Established partnerships with community organizations to expand program reach.Facilitated diversity and inclusion trainings for staff and volunteers.Represented the organization at local, state, and national conferences.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Expanded programs throughout L.A. and Long Beach County school districts, developing relationships with administrators, faculty, and parents.Coordinated activities between field staff teams, ensuring all deadlines are met and goals are achieved.Liaised with other stakeholders and partners to promote the organization's mission.Developed and implemented new strategies to enhance the quality of services provided by the field staff team.Monitored the performance of field staff, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations, facilitating a smooth and successful volunteer experience in two county school districts.