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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with partner donors and agencies through daily communication, monthly Coalition meetings, and yearly state-wide conferences.• Specialize in program coordination and relationship development with 60+ agencies in northern Washington.• Scope projects, implement timelines, and delegate responsibilities among RAFP staff for projects including RAFP SOP, Donor Expansion, and Record Organization.• Led 7 retail launches within one… Show more • Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with partner donors and agencies through daily communication, monthly Coalition meetings, and yearly state-wide conferences.• Specialize in program coordination and relationship development with 60+ agencies in northern Washington.• Scope projects, implement timelines, and delegate responsibilities among RAFP staff for projects including RAFP SOP, Donor Expansion, and Record Organization.• Led 7 retail launches within one year, 2 of which focused on culturally relevant donations; launches included consulting donors on program benefits, providing food safety training, and facilitating communication between donor staff and partner agencies.• Successfully spearhead department-wide projects, such as the Agency Network Quarterly Meetings, by developing timelines, collaborating with department managers, and facilitating the meetings. Results include a consistent attendance of about 80 agencies and increased engagement in Agency Programs and Network Development. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Handle high-volume customer interactions a day (25+).• Communicate clear, resourceful, and personalized solutions to requests regarding payroll, scheduling, and procurement.• Collaborate and contribute to equitable improvements to WSDOT through the Diversity Advisory Group, as well as completing 25+ hours of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training.• Coordinate engaging, virtual events to boost moral while teleworking, such as the agency-wide Environmental Conference Social… Show more • Handle high-volume customer interactions a day (25+).• Communicate clear, resourceful, and personalized solutions to requests regarding payroll, scheduling, and procurement.• Collaborate and contribute to equitable improvements to WSDOT through the Diversity Advisory Group, as well as completing 25+ hours of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training.• Coordinate engaging, virtual events to boost moral while teleworking, such as the agency-wide Environmental Conference Social Event.• Developed and launched a COVID-19 resilience plan within my first month of employment in which I accumulated personal protective equipment, drafted social distancing guidelines, and managed an office move. Show less

• Spoke publicly on the benefits of the program in numerous lecture halls, reaching a student count of over 3,000. • Provided consultation to prospective applicants on the program’s benefits, requirements, and application process. • Implemented effective marketing strategies such as presenting at information sessions and coordinating with relevant major and minor departments to advertise the program.

• Connected food insecure students with reliable and safe access to excess food from dining halls.• Coordinated with UCLA Dining administration to provide weekly statistics on pounds recovered, attendees, and other food data. • Led volunteers at weekly events to ensure food safety standards are being met and efficiently operate services.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Tracked legislation relating to agricultural policies, grants, and insurance programs.• Summarized proceedings of congressional briefings into concise memos specifying relevant findings for the Committee.• Analyzed information from over 100 letters received on the climate crisis to ascertain pertinent themes using Excel.• Independently conducted comprehensive research on United States flood hazard mitigation policies and the effect of those policies on disadvantaged communities.

Burlingame, Ca

• Quoted, processed, and coordinated delivery of orders for retail customers and commercial accounts.• Received and responded to customer complaints.• Maintained the bakery’s social media accounts.

• Functioned as a liaison between constituents and executive stakeholders, improving the quality of public resources.• Directed a social media campaign for Parks & Recreation Month which increased online post engagement by over300% within the span of a month.• Maintained the Parks & Recreation website to generate new content, promote user-friendliness, and update outdatedinformation.

Los Angeles

• Programmed innovative events targeted toward environmental consciousness, renewable energy, and sustainable food systems.• Incorporated sustainable practices into the residential halls such as composting and waste reduction (energy & food).