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Glendale, California, United States

Glendale, California, United States

Pasadena, California, United States

Grantwriter- Write and submit grant applications for the press’s various programs, including publishing, Writing in the Schools, and staff salaries. - Provide regular updates on grant statuses to leadership and the board. - Increased overall grant revenue by 35%- Oversee the execution of all grant-funded activity and ensure compliance with funder stipulations.- Report to grantmakers on the progress, completion, and impediments of all grant-funded activityWriting in the Schools (WITS) Coordinator- Coordinate Red Hen’s educational outreach program across Greater Los Angeles- Duties include recruiting instructors and schools, ensuring lesson plans adhere to state guidelines for public schools, attending classes, evaluating student/teacher feedback, compiling the culminating an anthology of student poetry, and providing regular updates to supervisors and program donors- Expanded WITS from serving 5 schools with 50 workshops to serve 6 schools with 72 workshopsAnnual Benefit Coordinator- Plan and execute Red Hen’s largest annual event and fundraiser. Recruit participating authors, research and recommend a venue, manage the event timeline, supervise benefit staff, arrange lodging for VIPs, oversee day-of operations- Adapted the event to a virtual format after due to pandemic restrictions. In spite of the challenges - posed, revenue more than doubled projected figures and exceeded the record set by the previous year- Provide regular updates to the board on the event’s progress, including planning, projected attendance, and funds raised to dateBoard Liaison- Primary contact between the board of directors and Red Hen staff.- Track board dues, took meeting minutes, and updated the board on Red Hen’s operationsAssistant to the Managing Editor- Maintain the Managing Editor’s calendar; set up and confirm meetings with donors and associates

Pasadena, California, United States

- Worked with the Publisher and department heads to assist with office and database management- Updated and maintained a database of book agreements for all Red Hen titles- Assisted the bookkeeper with inventory management- Designed the interior layout of a fall catalog and three books of poetry in InDesign- Trained new interns in office protocols and interior design

Pasadena, California

- Designed lesson plans for participating students and worked with them to set and achieve their literacy goals- Reported to parents/guardians on students’ progress and collaborated with them to develop strategies for educating at home and during tutoring sessions- Shared experiences and advice with other tutors in post-lesson discussions

Santa Cruz, Ca

- Responsible for food preparation and order fulfillment.- Trained new employees in all aspects of the restaurant while maintaining other duties in a fast-paced environment.- Became a key line of communication between the restaurant manager and general manager.- Represented the restaurant with customers while working on the cash register.- Often left in charge of the business for shifts at a time.

Pasadena, Ca

- Worked as part of a crew to perform additions and renovations on a client's home.

South Pasadena, Ca

- First person in the restaurant to prepare food items for the rest of the day. Restocked as necessary.- Often managed the entire alone as staff was low.- Produced well-plated dishes as orders were placed.- Closed down the kitchen at night, ensuring it was clean and leftover food was appropriately preserved or thrown out.

Pasadena, Ca

- Produced dishes for customers as orders were placed.- Position grew to include preparation work in the morning when the restaurant required it.- Closed restaurant at the end of the night, leaving stations clean and organized.

Education record

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: 4 years Cross Country 4 years Track and Field 4 years Philosophy Club