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🥪 Focus on community engagement and growth 🥪Create and share engaging content on social media platforms to educate and inspire the community, focusing on career growth, personal development, and communication🥪 Manage and grow the Career Sandwich online community, creating a supportive environment for professionals to network, share insights, and discuss career-related topics.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

✏️ Research and write a comprehensive monthly guide to Austin's art scene, covering galleries, museums, and cultural events✏️ Cover a variety of subjects including dating, LGBTQIA+ issues, film events, and local culture

I support clients in exploring what is possible in their careers and in their lives.I specialize in working with clients to authentically tell their unique stories to the world. By leveraging their past experiences, present strengths, and future outlook, I support client transitions into internships, apprenticeships, and full-time work.

🌙 Coordinate with co-host and guests to record engaging and informative podcast episodes on a monthly basis.🌙 Conduct background research on guests and their areas of expertise, developing thoughtful and relevant interview questions to facilitate insightful conversations.🌙 Work closely with co-host to ensure seamless coordination, chemistry, and shared responsibilities in hosting the podcast.

🌈 Cultivate a welcoming and safe online space for members to connect, share experiences, and offer support to one another.🌈 Write guides on various topics relevant to queer moms, offering insights and resources to support personal growth and family bonding.

🌵 Consult on the creation of an Artificial Intelligence product aimed at optimizing the alumni job search experience. 🌵 Develop and implement strategies to build and maintain a strong, inclusive, and engaged community among alumni focusing on self-discovery, personal development, and career growth🌵 Plan and execute a variety of events to promote networking, skill development, and community bonding.

Instruct 40+ students in career development and personal branding to prepare them for their first roles breaking into the tech industry. - Focus on personal development, time management, and networking- Deliver curriculum based on industry trends and human resources practices

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Supported over 200+ alumni through their career transition and job search after graduation. - Facilitate 1:1, small group and large workshop coaching sessions - Aid new job seekers in making the most of their job search while also making sure they build in time to take care of themselves- Collaborate with team members to identify and assess training needs- Design and develop content that provides relevant best practices and feedbackTuring School is an industry leading, online computer programming school, focused solely on helping students launch fulfilling careers in technology. Turing's Career Development team implements curriculum and coaching for students from the beginning of their Turing experience until they are hired.

I work with a team of Design Fellows to support the planning, research, and execution of the 2023 Civic Season. Together we are artists, activists, immigrants, students, creators, and leaders — each bringing different visions and experiences to the table to help the Civic Season become an inspiring nationwide movement made by us.

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Kingmakers takes the knowledge of board game themes, mechanics, and player dynamics to craft experiences for outcomes based on interpersonal growth, education, and joy.As a Contracted Game Guide, I lead groups through virtual gaming experiences to promote problem-solving and teamwork. By learning the rules and structures of various games, I facilitate interactive sessions that bring groups together.

As a Training Developer, I supported the Kingmakers in the organization and development of broad strategies for recruitment and training plans. I collaborated with the leadership team to identify training criteria and processes to meet company objectives

Leander, Texas, United States

My role as the Apprenticeship Coordinator is centered around coaching and assessing students in the program. I gather data on participant progress and outcomes to report to the Department of Labor. In addition, I mentor over 50 participants to ensure they are successful in their current situation. - Deliver group and individual training to students - Facilitated communications with the participants in the program in order to support and prepare them for full-time work opportunities.- Access and use other expert resources to design and develop trainingThe Texas is IT (TXIT) Apprenticeship Program at Austin Community College is the result of a grant-funded effort in partnership with San Jacinto Community College and three other Texas institutions. The TXIT program seeks to connect students interested in a career in IT with apprenticeship opportunities at employer partner locations.

Boca Raton, Fl

Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Career Center provides career management resources and advising for students and alumni of the University. A department within the Division of Student Affairs, the Career Center works closely with other departments in the division to accomplish our common goal of promoting student development and success.I worked with a team of four Career Counselors and 13 Career Consultants to enhance the resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and the digital presence of FAU students and alumni. Each semester, I coached over 150 clients through exploratory conversations by supporting them as they set and meet career objectives. - Provide support and mentoring for student, identifying where improvements are needed to meet their goals- Determined audience needs and shift materials to be the most applicable for circumstance or individualAlongside my career advising role, I worked with the Employer Relations Team to strengthen and build relationships between the Center and our employers. I crafted innovative additions to the Employer Newsletter, communicated with employers on recruitment opportunities, and assisted in the planning of over five large-scale events each semester.This position has allowed me to further explore my passion for career development and has provided me with opportunities to continue developing my talent for public speaking. I have delivered workshops to University faculty and staff on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Competencies and interviewing skills.

Boca Raton, Florida

The Leadership and Professional Development Initiative (LDPI) within the Office of the Provost was designed to serve the professional development needs of faculty and staff at the University. LDPI designs events, resources, and collaborative opportunities for the University’s Academic Affairs. My focus in this internship was on developing content and marketing materials for the LDPI’s events and website. I supported the development of the website by crafting content and interactive graphics to increase the visual appeal and ease of navigation for our resources. Because this initiative was in a state of rebranding and restructure, I was fortunate enough to aid in the creation of the mission statement and designed engaging transitional documents for individuals stepping into my role in the future.As an intern, I created the logo, marketing strategy, and materials for Inside the Professor’s classroom, a series of interviews done in the style of “Inside the Actors Studio”. I have also collected and analyzed data on our events, in order to continue delivering high-quality programming for faculty and staff.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Pitzer College's Residence Life Office cultivates a culture for student advancement and works to uphold the holistic development of their students. This office embodies the values of leadership, social justice, and self-efficacy by delivering student-centered services. In this role, I oversaw the facilitation of eight external conferences staying at Pitzer College. I collaborated with Campus Partners in ensuring each conference ran smoothly and participants were satisfied with their stay.- Utilized internal processes, tools, and systems for on-time deliveryAs an Assistant Residence Director, I am able to expand my supervisory skills through the training, evaluation, and oversight of three Summer Conference Assistants. By working with Pitzer's unique student population, I have gained insight into the operations of a small, private, liberal arts institution.

Boca Raton, Florida

Housing and Residential Education promotes the academic, personal, and professional success of students in Florida Atlantic University's residence halls.- Utilize metrics to manage and assess deliverablesAs an Assistant Residential Education Coordinator, I was able to strengthen my knowledge and understanding of the Student Affairs and Higher Education field as I navigated a live-in position. In collaboration with three full-time staff members and 20 Resident Assistants, I provided on-campus support for a residential complex that housed 1200 upper-class students. - Designed, implemented, and evaluated eventsI acquired supervisory and administrative skills by directly overseeing Resident Assistants, event programming, and building-wide budgeting.

College Of Business' Career And Student Success Center

The Career and Student Success Center houses Academic Advisors and Career Coaches for College of Business students, giving them a wide variety of resources ranging from first-year advising to extensive career and internship searches. I provided unique and timely feedback to over 100 College of Business students each semester regarding their resumes, interviews, and internships. Ultimately, my goal was to aid students as they pursue careers, internships, and jobs. Additionally, I served as a teaching assistant (TA) for a second level business course to ensure the academic and professional needs of the students in my classes. Through interpersonal communication and active listening, I was a resource for students' personal and professional questions. I have had the opportunity to expand my educational software knowledge and public speaking skills because of this experience. Below, you'll find a sample of a graphic design project I created for the College of Business and two presentations I crafted - Regularly solicited feedback from peers, staff, and clients, and applied the learning to enhance my performance

Campus Involvement Center

The Campus Involvement Center (CIC) provides programming and resources for on-campus students. This office hosts a variety of events, from the Cincinnati Circus to small-scale student organization workshops.In this role, I assisted with the set-up and tear down of programs, making sure everything before, after, and during each event ran smoothly. Prior to event days, I relied on my time management skills to gather and process information on upcoming artists and performers, relaying that to students and staff. In my 2nd year with the CIC, I took the initiative to plan and coordinate a series of events for the campus. I cooperated with Events Services, the Career and Leadership Development Center, and individual student organizations to facilitate the How-To Series. Found below are examples of those programs:

Office Of Multicultural Student Access And Retention

The Office of Multicultural Student Access and Retention aids in the promotion and advancement of multicultural individuals at Ohio University. In this role, I collaborated with 90 peer mentors to assist in the retention and instruction of over 500 incoming freshmen being inducted into the scholarship program. As one these peer mentors, I assisted in the retention of 91% of first-year students in the program returning for their second semester.Our primary goal as peer mentors was to ensure that our mentees were given the support and resources necessary for their success at the institution. In order to do that, I facilitated study sessions and individual supervision sessions for 6 freshmen throughout the academic year.

Easton Town Center, Columbus Ohio

Bath and Bodyworks is a company devoted to positivity and improvement for both customers and employees.In this position, I pushed products by assisting each customer individually based on their needs and preferences. Simultaneously, I utilized my adaptable nature to provide customers with specific products to suit their individual needs and tastes. Although sales was my primary role, I also arranged and organized displays while working alongside team members to achieve our sales goals and extend great service to every customer. My time as a sales associate pushed me to enhance my communication and interpersonal skills while improving my multi-tasking abilities.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) builds, supplies, and maintains technological infrastructure for data centres, networks, and other facilities around the world. At Vertiv I collaborated with members of the regional and global marketing team to revitalize the company's website. During this project, I analyzed the company's social media, blogs, and general online presence in order to provide the newly established organization with subjective feedback. I also learned and utilized the company's social listening tool, Synthesio, to provide reports and information for all of Vertiv's product segments. In addition to this, I crafted tailored reports and presentations in order to ensure the rest of the marketing department knew how to properly use the tool's features.Through creative problem solving and self-motivation, I was able to provide the company with extensive feedback to enhance their and digital presence and capture the attention of their target audience.

Pickerington, Ohio

As America's largest department store chain, Kohl's sells clothes, jewelry, accessories, and appliances. In my position as a customer service associate, I played a more fluid role than typical employees. While I processed returns and facilitated customer service operations, I also worked as a cashier and aided customers in their purchases at the point-of-sale.I directed customers to specific store departments, depending on the individual's various needs. Additionally, I assisted other members of my team in order to make sure the store was running efficiently.My time at Kohl's fueled my desire to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This position allowed me to enhance my multi-tasking and interpersonal skills through my day-to-day customer interactions.Overall, my primary objective in this role was to ensure each shopper had a stellar Kohl’s experience.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Activities and Societies: 🎓 Founder, Sober Bobcats 🎓 OU Emerging Leaders, 2nd Class 🎓 Rho Lambda National Sorority Leadership Recognition.

Master Of Education - Med, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: 🎓 Appreciative Ambassadors 🎓 Higher Education Leadership Program (HELP) Organization 🎓 Vice President, Chi Sigma.

Education record

Activities and Societies: 🎓 Gay-Straight-Alliance Club, President 🎓 Marching Band, Clarinet Section Leader 🎓 Art Club 🎓 Jazz BandAs.