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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

- Coordinate research program administration for the American Brain Foundation (ABF)'s Next Generation Research Grants, including liaising with external fundraising partners- Manage annual ABF lifetime & humanitarian awards selection- Support Research Advisory Committee- Prospect Research- Fundraising support, including timely and accurate entry of all donations and event-related data into company records.- Managing donor acknowledgement mailings

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

One of four co-hosts for "12 Points from America", a lighthearted podcast dedicated to the history of the Eurovision Song Contest from an American perspective.

- While on site at Eurovision, I am Eurovision Insight's primary celebrity interviewer, giving me the chance to chat with performers from all over Europe as they prepare to take the stage at the world's largest musical festival. - Furthermore, I help maintain the website, take part in audio podcasts, and contribute written work commenting on the ESC in its larger sociopolitical context.- Spearhead the annual publication of ESC Insight's Guidebook for both the Eurovision and Junior Eurovision contests.- During the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, my work was also featured as part of BBC Radio 2's Pop-Up Eurovision Station.- During the 2019, 2023, and 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Finals, I served as live radio host for station WJFD (97.3, New Bedford, MA), providing commentary for listeners in both English and Portuguese.- Due to my expertise on the subject, I have been interviewed by news agencies from across Europe.

During the academic year, I help moderate academic tournaments for teams of students ranging in age from 6th grade to Graduate School-level. This involves both the clear and efficient reading of in-depth questions on a variety of topics as well as enforcing the rules of the game.

- Content publication and editing for the official website of the 2014 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malta, the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, and the 2022 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Yerevan, Armenia.

- Content publication and editing for the official website of the 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held in Paris, France, as well as the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Torino, Italy.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

- Manage tenant service issues in an efficient and timely manner, coordinate repairs and handle general questions about ongoing building improvements.- Assist the General Counsel with tracking ongoing legal matters.- Administer insurance processes for Wellington’s buildings, tenants, and vendors.- Implement technological upgrades and handle troubleshooting for the office. - Provide guidance and materials for new staff onboarding.- Manage general reception and administration duties, including coordinating communications between staff, tenants, vendors, and financial partners.- Coordinate and implement outreach surveys for the tenants at the 95 commercial properties managed by Wellington.

- Assisted with English-language media relations at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine and Lisbon, Portugal.- Wrote and edited press releases, co-managed social media efforts (specifically, Twitter and Instagram postings), and liaised with members of the press looking for more information on our artists and delegation.

Bloomington And Saint Louis Park, Mn

- As part of a campus team, led the 100-location Strayer University system in student satisfaction and retention until the campus’s closure in November of 2013.- Interacted directly with students, helping them complete enrollment documentation. - Processed student applications and managed transcript requests for incoming students in order to determine placement, facilitate credit transfers, and confer scholarships.- Created and edited marketing materials targeted at Strayer’s corporate partners.- Front-desk management and myriad other administrative duties.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

- Administered interviews for prospective applicants, answered questions about the school’s programs, application process, and campus life, wrote up summaries of interviews to be put in students’ application files, and evaluated candidates’ suitability for the school’s programs.- Input incoming student application information (test scores, recommendation letters, arts supplements) into Slate, Macalester’s database system.

Saint Paul, Mn

- Coordinated high-school level academic tournaments.- Managed databases for company outreach efforts.- Created questions for national high-school-level academic tournaments.- Assisted with media outreach, attended meetings with A&E Networks in order to launch the History Bee and Bowl as a viable televised program.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Processed and evaluated applications for incoming exchange students and prospective host families, including criminal background checks, health forms, and scholastic transcripts.- Maintained contact with volunteers and international counterparts regarding paperwork necessary for compliance with State Department and CSIET standards.

Saint Louis Park, Mn

- Coordinated schedules for approximately fifty interpreters, primarily Somali, Oromo, Amharic, and Swahili-speakers, as clients prepared for medical or social service appointments.

Saint Paul, Mn

- Preceptor, Tutor, and Student Liaison for the Hispanic Studies Department- Admissions Department Tour Guide

B.A., Hispanic Studies, Linguistics

Activities and Societies: -Member of Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society) -Studied abroad in Santiago, Chile.

Certification, College Admissions Counseling

Certification, Wine Professional

Training in wine tasting, presentation, marketing, and pairing. Completed the one-semester program with a 4.0 GPA.

Education record

Study Abroad Semester

Education record

Study Abroad Semester

High School Diploma, College Preparatory Curriculum

Activities and Societies: - Active in Cum Laude Society, Spanish Honor Society, Dramatic Arts, Concert Choir, Peer Tutoring, Peer.