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Greater Chicago Area

Solicit, steward, and engage $10,000+ donors to United Way of Metro Chicago through personal engagement and programmatic elements, in partnership with multiple organizational teams.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cultivated and strengthened philanthropic partnerships with corporate funders to support Chicago neighborhoods.Key Achievements:• Exceeded annual revenue target by 12% within the assigned portfolio.• Engaged a new corporate donor with the potential to make an initial investment in the six figure range. • Pioneered new Campaign Cabinet communication strategy and curated weekly content to steward 50 members. • Designed 20+ communications to cultivate new revenue generating… Show more Cultivated and strengthened philanthropic partnerships with corporate funders to support Chicago neighborhoods.Key Achievements:• Exceeded annual revenue target by 12% within the assigned portfolio.• Engaged a new corporate donor with the potential to make an initial investment in the six figure range. • Pioneered new Campaign Cabinet communication strategy and curated weekly content to steward 50 members. • Designed 20+ communications to cultivate new revenue generating partnerships at the six-figure level and higher. • Administered first-ever coalition event with a group of corporate prospects at the six-figure level and higher.• Prepared and finalized a $50K grant for COVID-19 recovery in collaboration with other departments. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Designed and implemented research-based early childhood programs (3-5 age group) to allow emotionally, physically, and learning-disabled students to be mainstreamed into the classroom; provided developmentally and culturally appropriate instruction to a variety of populations. • Created Facebook page for Children’s Home and Aid Englewood. Oversaw 2 community food drives during the COVID-19 closures.• Developed new teaching approaches after abrupt COVID-19 closures. Created virtual… Show more Designed and implemented research-based early childhood programs (3-5 age group) to allow emotionally, physically, and learning-disabled students to be mainstreamed into the classroom; provided developmentally and culturally appropriate instruction to a variety of populations. • Created Facebook page for Children’s Home and Aid Englewood. Oversaw 2 community food drives during the COVID-19 closures.• Developed new teaching approaches after abrupt COVID-19 closures. Created virtual lessons via Google Classroom, Seesaw, YouTube, and Zoom.• Measured, assessed, reported, and tracked student/child performance utilizing CLASS and Creative Curriculum Fidelity tool. • Devised course assignment rubrics which were implemented and adopted schoolwide.• Established best practices for instruction and learning including critical problem solving and cooperative process-oriented learning. Show less

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Instructed a full academic curriculum, planned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational, and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning; enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques including the whole group, individual and small group lessons and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Taught 80 undergraduate students with course instruction focused on social science. Managed 7 end-to-end research projects including content creation and delivery of 13 presentations to 90 undergraduate students. Prepared over 100 student records while maintaining confidentiality. Offered formative and summative assessments to students regarding academic progress. Collected and analyzed data using Excel and SPSS statistics. Wrote content for social media on nonprofit university partnerships.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Represented the graduate student body as a voting member of the student senate, allocating Activity and Service fees, passing Study Body Laws, Authorizations and Resolutions, and confirming Executive and Judicial appointments. Contributed to the implementation of the new Fork and Field Pantry at UF.

Orlando, Florida

Selected as one of 10 adventure trip leaders, 2-3 adventure trip leaders per trip. Co-lead groups of 10-30 student peers on nine multi-day adventure trips in remote settings. Maintained clean and functional group gear, such as sea kayaks, tents, and backpacks. Prepared and facilitated pre-trip meetings, activities, and participant trainings. Supported the social and emotional well-being of each participant with sensitivity to differences in ability level, experience, and skill. Successfully… Show more Selected as one of 10 adventure trip leaders, 2-3 adventure trip leaders per trip. Co-lead groups of 10-30 student peers on nine multi-day adventure trips in remote settings. Maintained clean and functional group gear, such as sea kayaks, tents, and backpacks. Prepared and facilitated pre-trip meetings, activities, and participant trainings. Supported the social and emotional well-being of each participant with sensitivity to differences in ability level, experience, and skill. Successfully maintained a high level of safety during each trip; always prepared for and responsible for emergency action response. Show less

Orlando, Florida

Modeled and enforced on-campus lake recreation policies, up to 300 students daily; managed 26 units of equipment daily, i.e. kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards; served as a Recreation and Wellness Center representative for large events; responsible for risk management and emergency action response.

Orlando, Florida

Assisted students and parents with concerns for a community of 500 residents; scheduled daily appointments for supervisors; submitted daily work orders and incident reports; inspected resident dorms before and after habitation; maintained detailed records of community operations.Assisted in crisis response to a student shooting within the residence hall.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Family, Youth And Community Sciences With Concentration In Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: Student Government, Entrepreneurship Club

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Early Childhood Development, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Adventure Program Body of Animal Rights Campaign French Club United Nations Volunteer UCF Alternative.