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Somerville, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Hamilton, New York, United States

Bedford, Virginia, United States

Coordinated logistics for two consecutive professional exchange programs with participants from Saudi Arabia, run through the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and the U.S. State Department. Liaised with domestic program partners on all aspects related to program design, delivery, and budgetary processes as well as communicated specific program policies related to.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Collaborated with domestic and international partner institution staff to ensure a high level of service and support in academics, emergency response, programming, residential life, and student services. Advised over 250 students through all aspects of their transition to college including academics and providing access to various campus resources..

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Planned and delivered international student orientations for cohorts of 10-15 students twice an academic year as well as organized international student programs and excursions. Worked directly with Global Engagement Student Committee advising them on campus-wide programs and initiatives, including International Week and an international-themed residence.

Sydney, Australia

Collaborated with domestic and international partner institution staff to ensure a high level of service and support in academics, emergency response, programming, residential life, and student services. Advised over 250 students through all aspects of their transition to college including academics and providing access to various campus resources..

Central America; Southeast Asia

In partnership with a co-leader, mentored, guided, and advised a group of up to12 gap-year students (ages 18-21) on three-month experiential education programs. Organized on-the-ground logistical pieces of the program including excursions, site-visits, homestays, and language learning. Oversaw all aspects of program implementation, including logistics.

Brattleboro, Vermont; Chicago, Illinois; Washington, D.C.

Facilitated the implementation of Governor’s Institute of Vermont on current issues and youth activism with a range of high school participants both domestic and international working in concert with over 20 additional staff members. Advised a cohort of 12 students on the development of community-based projects focused on education and English language.

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

Administered an applicant pool of up to 40 students/families in the northeast region of the U.S., advising them in their program choices for their summer abroad as well as with available financial aid and scholarships. In concert with the Programs team, assisted in the development of a 3-week experiential education and exchange program to South Africa.

Argentina; Nicaragua/Cuba, South Africa

Led groups of 12 to 15 high school students on a month-long cultural exchange programs. Created a collaborative working relationship and maintained lines of communication between co-leader, the in-country partner staff, and the home office. Managed and assessed risk while supporting students’ well-being on program utilizing HQ staff. Monitored small.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Networked, researched, and built new relationships with local human service providers and organizations as well as maintained & strengthened existing partnerships. Coordinated “inreach” in which community partners presented to clients about services offered and provided information and access to resources in the Drop-In Center space. Served as a Peer.

Honduras

Supported growth in education and leadership methodologies with over 100 local students. Partnered with school faculties and administrations to teach HIV/AIDS prevention methods to local student leaders in a Training of Trainers (TOT) methodology. Collaborated with fellow volunteers and local teachers to facilitate the training of high school students in.

Bronxville, New York, United States

Counseled and advised prospective students about the benefits of attending Sarah Lawrence College by accentuating my own experiences and successes, academic, social and personalActively participated in "prospective students days" and "accepted students days" as an ambassador for the college, as well as served on student life panels, and academic life.

Bronxville, New York, United States

Developed interpersonal skills while learning to ask for donations. Managed to successfully mollify unhappy alumni and secure their continued support. Served as an advocate and an ambassador for Sarah Lawrence College while calling alumnae to solicit annual giving as well as during college events.

Lenox, Massachusetts, United States

Successfully managed and coordinated catering operations activities, which included prepping materials, staff and logistics for all events held on the property. Effectively collaborated with other catering managers and staff to ensure successful events. Handled inventory of all Patina and Boston Symphony Orchestra catering materials and distributed across.

Masters, Intercultural Service, Leadership And Management

Activities and Societies: Soccer Team; Green Up

B.A, Literature And The Humanities

Activities and Societies: soccer team

Education record

Semester abroad through CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange) with an emphasis on South African cultural studies, community.