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Bath, Me, Us

Priorities reside in updating and redesigning the organization's brand and website functionalities. Adding social media presence and improving software capabilities to increase internal and external communications and retention/recruitment.

Serving on the Engagement Committee and supporting efforts towards board recruitment, strategic planning, and fundraising.

Designed the organization's brand kit and transitioned website services. Designed the new website and supported the hiring process for a new Executive Director during event and appeal seasons.

Supported the Founder and Board of Directors in creating a separate Executive Director role. Secured funding and stabilized financial health of the organization to grow the organization from 1 full-time staff members to full-time and 2 part-time staff. Supported efforts to increase revenue by 100k.

Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

Cultivated and solicited major gifts with individual donors. Provided comprehensive reports on fundraising events, in-kind donations, and business sponsorship data. Created bi-monthly newsletters, press releases, and designed new promotional materials. Administered and updated webpage and monitor all website traffic.

Co-led a semester abroad to India and Nepal, focused on storytelling. Managed in-country logistics for all participants and facilitated activities to enhance depth of academic, spiritual, and group growth.

Part-Time, On-Call Support for an adult, residential, therapeutic program. Transported residents to classes, work, errands, and volunteer commitments. Supported residents with daily responsibilities, self regulation, and communication skills.

Cuttingsville, Vermont

Supported day-to-day operations involving residents and fellow staff members with a positive attitude and active listening. Facilitated meditation and basketball practice for more opportunities towards well-being. Handled stressful situations with mindfulness of residents’ experience. Co-led farm crew and explored expansion proposals to further the development and articulation of meaningful, professional work.

Researched and interviewed community members to promote multifaceted storytelling that reshapes the way we understand history and local engagement. First Place Winner of Alton Rising and Alton Main Street's July Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition.

Elsah, Il

Taught and assessed career-related curricula in classroom and workshop settings. Supported academic advising restructuring and course curriculum scaffolding to improve marketing and assessment. Served on Global Citizenship Advisory Board committee, co-designed awareness video for campus diversity to promote cross-cultural communication among various cultures. Researched and marketed distinct funds and opportunities to faculty and students. Organized courtesy interviews with regional employers, enhanced employer network, and updated content on department website.

Alton, Il

Conducts research with local stakeholders, students and visitors to cultivate a diverse and inspiring environment for economic sustainability. Working directly with local board members and seasoned professionals to develop business plans and educational resources to improve our urban resiliency. First Place Winner at Creative Entrepreneur's Pitch Competition, 2016Co-recipient of Madison County Sustainability Grant, 2016

St. Louis, Mo

Re-organized the communication structure within the Customer Service department. Brainstorming methods to maximize the merchandise waste system to benefit immediate community. Transferred from Virginia store to Missouri location.

Greater St. Louis Area

Prepared high school girls to become stronger athletes, citizens and students. Coached a range of basketball skills from beginner to Division III level on two teams. Character education and team building were key components in practice and games.

Maple City, Michigan

Prepared and delivered team-building exercises, inquiry-based, and environmental lessons in varying weather conditions for both day and evening programs. Supported facility upkeep and equipment maintenance. Imparted students with valuable life tools (i.e. LOC goals)

Arlington, Virginia

Interviewed applicants for internships and organized meetings for the current interns. Knowledgeable on SalesForce, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Developed web content, photography, and organized online webinars for Marketing and Communications department, as well as the Executive Director.

Elsah, Illinois

Managed a team of six student workers: administrative responsibilities, collaborated between a variety of departments to ensure staffing was met, answered inquiries in-person, through phone and email.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Social Entrepreneurship And Change

Focused on understanding the growing industry of social enterprises through numerous case studies and hands-on collaborate projects.

Higher Education & Adult Learning

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Co-Director of Speakers for 63rd Public Affairs Conference on Peacebuilding: A New Approach to Conflict.