-Conduct one-on-one career counseling sessions with students to assess their interests, skills, andgoals, providing personalized guidance on career paths and professional development strategies-Develop and deliver workshops on resume writing, interview preparation, networking, and jobsearch strategies, equipping students with essential skills for career advancement-Collaborate with academic departments to integrate career development components into thecurriculum-Advise and support diverse student populations, including first-generation students, innavigating challenges and opportunities associated with their career development-Administer and update the career services website and social media platforms to provideup-to-date information to students and alumni-Promoted to Assistant Director of the department, acknowledged for leadership and strategicthinking

-Regularly evaluated the efficiency of business procedures based on organizational objectives,implementing improvements that enhanced productivity and effectiveness-Performed comprehensive HR-related functions, including candidate recruitment and interviews,new employee and intern onboarding, managing background checks and paperwork, and servingas the main point of contact for internship inquiries-Provided valuable recommendations to the Executive Director regarding staff performance areasfor growth, strengths, future goals, and potential, cultivating a culture of continuous feedbackand professional development-Served as the primary point of contact for university partners, establishing and maintainingpartnerships and ensuring alignment between organization and academic institutions-Recruited, trained, and supervised undergraduate interns, providing guidance, mentorship, andoversight to ensure the successful completion of assigned projects while fostering a positivelearning environment-Ensured organizational compliance with grant requirements by aligning staffing structures withgrant guidelines-Collaborated with senior leadership team to develop a comprehensive three-year strategic planto align organizational objectives, identify key priorities, and establish a roadmap for futuregrowth and success-Established an operations group with other Chicago-based nonprofit leaders, facilitating acollaborative network for knowledge exchange, partnership development, and collective impactin addressing critical community challenges

-Authored on-brand case studies guided by stakeholder and client interviews, showcasing thecompany’s expertise and achievements-Researched and wrote blog posts that align with keyword research, content strategy, andthought leadership initiatives-Planned and executed company events, enhancing brand visibility and networking opportunities-Collaborated with project manager, UX designer, and sales team to enhance marketing efforts-Assisted in company rebranding, including new company name, logo, and brand standards

-Conducted English/Spanish bilingual groups, which focused on conflict resolution, team building,and leadership skills-Managed and reconciled designated budget for the program’s education department and annualrecreational purchases, including end of year spend down and open house events-Performed supervisory duties as daily Point Person, such as delegating tasks to staff, maintainingcompliance with ORR and DCFS regulations, and ensuring shift schedule ran on time-Assisted in training new staff, providing guidance and support to facilitate their integration-Translated at dentist, optometrist, specialist, ER, and general practitioner appointments

-Provided English/Spanish bilingual instruction to program participants aged 13-17 in English as aSecond Language, Life Skills, Social Studies, Math, Science, Art, and Physical Education classes-Developed curriculum for a wide variety of literacy levels and English language skills-Collaborated with a team of clinical social workers, family reunification specialists, casemanagers, and medical staff to provide a supportive environment for program participants-Managed and reconciled budgets for field trips, book orders, recreational materials, andclassroom supplies-Created and maintained a positive classroom environment through innovative instructionalstrategies and effective classroom management

-Cut, colored, and styled a wide variety of hair types-Established and maintained interpersonal relationships-Utilized Spanish language skills to communicate in a bilingual environment-Provided facial and body waxing services-Multitasked in a fast-paced environment-Extensive experience working with Goldwell and Redken color lines-Experience working with Aveda, Pureology, Color Proof, Eufora, Onesta, and American Crew product lines

-Was appointed to two maternity leave positions in the Special Education department-Adapted curriculum to individual needs of special education students-Formulated lessons in Community Based Instruction that enabled students to learn life skills-Collaborated with general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and students to ensure student success-Provided instruction to middle and high school students in a variety of subjects-Employed effective classroom management strategies

-Taught five sections of Contemporary U.S. History to high school seniors-Implemented various instructional strategies to address different learning styles and abilities in the classroom-Designed and delivered engaging and creative daily lesson plans-Created and maintained a positive classroom environment through innovative instructional strategies and effective classroom management

-Collaborated with cooperating teacher to provide instruction to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade social studies classes -Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives-Regularly reflected on teaching practices and sought feedback to continuously improve as an educator-Utilized reading strategies and provided instructional support in a small group settings