Rachel Nelson Email & Phone Number

Eugene, Oregon Area

As an early Etsy shop owner and founding member of the PDX Etsy group, I worked to help organize local events, and educated people in the Portland Metro area about how they could support local artists, even when shopping online. After moving to the Eugene area, I continued this work with the local Etsy team.• Responsible for operation of sole-proprietorship company, including all aspects of purchasing, online and retail sales, bookkeeping, product photography, marketing and social networking for business.• Design and create original hand-made jewelry, accessories and other products, including custom designs, working closely with customers to match their style and vision.• Design and maintain multiple storefronts and websites.

Connecticut, United States

As a Transforming Primary Care Fellow, I worked with the Center for Key Populations, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ healthcare, and HIV testing and prevention. • Helped develop an expanded HIV and STI testing program for migrant farmworkers by identifying barriers to care, and methods to reduce stigma, while coordinating with other agency providers.• Completed community assessments of four cities addressing rates of HIV and other reportable STIs, homelessness, food insecurity, undocumented immigrant population and overdose.• Researched best practices and state laws applicable to projects including mobile health vans and transgender care clinics.• Assisted with research and documentation required for grant proposals.

Eugene, Oregon Area

As a Technical Assistant and Tutor in the Women's Center/ Gender Equity Center at LCC. I provided the assistance needed to help students use computers for class or work, as well as troubleshooting their personal laptops. I am a CRLA certified tutor, and have had the opportunity to participate in many diversity and equity training sessions through the GEC. I have training and experience in assisting students from a wide variety of backgrounds and education levels, and with helping those new to computers or experiencing anxiety about using new technology.• Software and websites including: Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and Moodle.• Basic computer maintenance, as well as escalated issues with device performance and security.• Assistance in researching the best model to meet student's needs, and finding funding for a new or refurbished computer.

Eugene, Oregon Area

I took on the role of manager at Three Treasures Farms at the request of their Executive Director, as they were completing their transition from a for-profit to a 501c3 non-profit company. Looking at the challenges they were facing during the economic downturn of the time, I recommended and organized their relocation from Portland to the Eugene area, reducing overhead expenses by over 40%. • Networked with the City of Eugene and other agencies to identify and serve educational needs in their client base, particularly for at-risk and underprivileged youth. • Researched resource availability and wrote grant applications seeking funding for organization costs and individual programs.• Communicated with members of the press and public regarding our programs and events.• Created online and traditional marketing programs to increase public awareness of services offered and opportunities available for volunteers, sponsors and students.• Communicated with past and potential donors and maintained sponsorship records.• Recruited and trained volunteer workforce, and scheduled shifts.

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

summa cum laude

Associate Of Applied Science In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Bachelor’S Degree, Theater Arts