I worked with a team of beekeepers to create the Maasai Honey beekeeping training program, as well as develop bee products to sell across Tanzania. My job also includes fundraising, website design, social media management, photography and videography, and grant writing.

I managed and oversaw the beekeeping, office, and production activities at the Maasai Honey field office in Ololosokwan, Tanzania. As a women's empowerment project for underprivileged Maasai women, I worked with both the company staff and women beneficiaries, conducting trainings and developing new products for sale. We worked together to improve and organize the year-round beekeeping schedule at five apiary locations throughout the village. We refined harvesting, processing, and documentation procedures for honey- allowing honey to be tracked from the source to the shelf. I also worked with staff and beneficiaries on the improvement of natural cosmetic products and candles. We replaced ingredients with more sustainable, locally-sourced alternatives, while I conducted trainings on proper production procedures, new natural cosmetics, and the inclusion of local plants in such products. These included soap, skin salves, lip balm, bug repellent, and candles, made with wax from the hives and other locally sourced ingredients. I also worked with a local beekeeper to tour other villages in the region for the purpose of inspecting apiaries and meeting with cooperative beekeeping groups.

I worked on a cultural arts project with Maasai women in the small village of Ololosokwan, Tanzania. My role was to inspire creativity and new designs as well as provide technical training. The goal of the project was to enhance traditional jewelry making techniques to create a sustainable source of income for the Maasai women of the village.

Job responsibilities included:- Designing forms and charts for organizing medical information. - Creating brochures, posters, and publications for a range of departments within Lifespan hospitals. - Communicating with department administrators about design, content, and layout of printed materials.

- Coordinated and oversaw five seasonal events, each with live music, food, vendors, demonstrations, and hundreds of attendees.- Managed event communications, marketing, press, as well as the design and distribution of promotional materials. - Implemented a means for sharing electronic documents and digital content among team members. - Managed social media accounts and created informative, educational posts to share with followers.

I created mixed media jewelry, which I sold at galleries, outdoor events, and created for customer orders, such as weddings. I also taught a variety of jewelry making techniques to both kids and adults. - stringing- hammering/forging metals- stitching (peyote stitch)- wire wrapping- collage and techniques with jewelers resin- felting- chainemaille

Jewelry production assistant crocheting and weaving fine metal components.

Jewelry Making and Entrepreneurship• Taught middle school students about both making and selling jewelry.• Designed and organized jewelry projects, involving 8 different jewelry techniques.• Oversaw and instructed classes of 15 students, ages 11-14.

Consult with customers on jewelry design choices, tools, and materials.• Instruct jewelry-making lessons and classes, both children and adults.• Collaborate in planning agendas and organizing materials for classes and events.• Manage incoming calls and often individually operate the store.

Taught art related after-school programs at Rhode Island public schools.• Designed and organized art projects for kids using recycled materials.• Oversaw and instructed classes of 15 students, ages 6-10.

Created web pages for street performers and buskers concerning lawsuits.• Summarized legal cases involving street performers and buskers.• Updated an online directory of performers and their legal battles.• Assisted in coordinating and staffing community events. • Recorded minutes at Community Arts Advocates board meetings.• Planned an educational media workshop as an after school program for Boston children.• Staffed booths and tables at community events.