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Yosemite Village, California, United States

Happy Isles Art & Nature Center

Develops curriculum for and instructs art programs such as Paint & Sip, Virtual Watercolor Workshops, Crafting Workshops, and Custom Classes trips while educating participants about Yosemite and conservation. Developed and guided the art program's first ever "Backpack and Paint" trip, guiding a group out into the backcountry and teaching them how to paint in the wilderness with emphasis on "Leave No Trace" ethics. Supervises a Youth Art Intern who teaches kid's art classes and helps them develop curriculum appropriate for all ages. Photographs art workshops to provide fresh content for Yosemite Conservancy's website/social media. Innovates, adapts, and improves art programs to best serve and inspire visitors.

Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Provided pertinent park information to visitors, including backcountry regulations and trail descriptions. Assisted the National Park Service (NPS)with issuing wilderness permits and provided visitors with accurate information according to wilderness regulations. Patrolled Yosemite wilderness and wrote trail condition reports; conveyed up-to-date information to visitors as well as required maintenance to NPS.

Yosemite National Park

Connected park visitors with helpful resources available in the Yosemite Conservancy (YC) bookstore. Educated visitors about restoration projects made possible through the support of YC. Maintained retail inventory and was responsible for sales and cash handling. Promoted opportunities offered through the Art Center, Theater, Wilderness, and Outdoor Adventures.

Yosemite, Ca

Helped visitors experience Yosemite National Park through different artistic mediums. Facilitated youth art classes with naturalist perspective. Developed new art activities adapted for the abilities and different age/skill levels. Created a resource manual to more easily on-board future art center volunteers and provide them with a strong foundation for their role as a Youth Art Instructor.

Merced, California

Served as an intermediary between the Artist-in-Residence and faculty/administration. Supervised a team of three curatorial interns in planning and organizing art gallery events. Organized and promoted an interdisciplinary (public health and art) poster competition. Hosted art receptions, seminars, and workshops featuring international artists. Conducted outreach to inform Merced community members of local arts opportunities.

Merced, California

Utilized official Instagram account to keep students/faculty up to date with gallery events/opportunities. Installed exhibits within in campus gallery. Conducted artist outreach to host different exhibits in the gallery during a single semester. Advanced marketing of gallery exhibits via social media and creative communication.

Merced, California

Researched women’s issues, with particular focus on areas of intersectionality. Facilitated monthly workshops to educate students on women’s global issues. Organized and facilitated outside-of-classroom learning opportunities: Women’s Empowerment Conference, Women in the Wilderness Backpacking Trip, and the Women in Leadership Retreat. Utilized social media to engage and educate students on topics centered around women’s issues.

San Pedro, California

Researched organization’s historical archives to develop engaging and educational marketing content. Explored musical genres and illustrated upcoming bands and artists through exploration of musical genres to effectively market the organization’s fall concert season. Analyzed existing marketing strategies and utilized strategic communication techniques to increase both social media followership and organization membership. Developed community outreach programming to provide staff with opportunities to engage with new community members and share educational programs provided by GVF.

Merced, California

Mentored 50 first year students while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. Demonstrated professional, academic, and personal wellness through both large and small scale programming events. Collaborated with staff of 40 as well as with other departments on campus to develop engaging events for residents that promoted overall health and diversity awareness. Incorporated art into academic and personal wellness programming for residents. Facilitated interview processes for recruitment and mentored newly hired student staff.

Carson, California, United States

Tutored K-5 school age children one-on-one and in small groups with math and vocabulary. Implemented technological skills to create web design for the school website. Took on administrative duties such as billing and office organization.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cognitive Science, 3.47

Activities and Societies: Cognitive Science Student Association

Education record

Activities and Societies: Campus Ministry, Girl's Basketball, Track and Field, Tutoring, Eco Club, California Scholarship Federation