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Austin, TX, US

Austin, Texas, United States

• Brings energy and drive to an ever-expanding, award-winning, small woman-owned business based in Austin, Texas
• Hustler of operations spanning sales, booking, onsite management, show running and directing, and technical support at Extragrams
• Collaborates with Founder and CEO on development and implementation of technical infrastructure
• Communicates in a friendly and effecient manner with clients, performers, and audience

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Manages performers to event timelines, facilitates on-site client interactions and run-of-show activities
• Directs long-term planning for private and public shows with audiences of up to 10,000+ attendees
• Led LGBTQ+ rights advocacy at the Texas capitol including personal testimony, advising on statements, and social media campaigning to drive 1000+ formal positions submitted across multiple bills

• Manages multiple organization-wide projects spanning from HRSA Onsite Visit, two multi-year Strategic Health Plans, and takes on new projects as needed
• Authors Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plan, Workforce Development Plan, and two Strategic Health Plans
• Facilitates Employee Satisfaction Surveys, provides data analysis, and delivers reports to executive leadership and line staff
• Works with every level of the organization to ensure excellence in the District’s performance through data-driven, solution-oriented, recommendations and project management

• Synthesized and presented documents outlining organization activities and strategies funded by over $10,000,000 in government grants
• Promoted team building and cohesion through staff interviews at all levels and coordinating shared understanding
• Supported GCHD’s efforts to reach under-vaccinated communities through organizing tasks and timelining

Austin, Texas, United States

• Developed organizational structure and branding
• Engaged potential clients and partners through outreach and networking activities
• Created a repository of content for the website, social media, and other marketing platforms
• Provided feedback and ideas for program development with an emphasis on user experience

Austin, Texas, United States

• Monitored Internal Affairs' investigative process for a 50+ caseload through detailed organization and management of confidential information
• Implemented and assessed three-pronged racial justice intervention program conducted with police officers
• Improved policy recommendations by conducting comparative analyses.
• Created qualitative and quantitative research briefs for City Council and donors
• Led the development of the annual report analyzing Austin Police Department racial profiling data

• Designed ambassador program to expand the nonprofit’s visibility and access to U.S based donors
• Facilitated a communicative working relationship through weekly virtual meetings
• Provided ethical and financially sustainable recommendations for the organizational model
• Participated in iterative and transformative program development alongside clients
• Oriented deliverables and advising through a community empowerment lens
• Revised project outcomes in quick and strategic response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Austin, Texas Area

• Supported student leadership development through strategic project planning and workshops
• Assisted and directed execution of UT's largest day of service
• Organized service and outreach projects with multiple campus offices
• Created lifelong active citizens by connecting the university to the broader Austin community
• Delegated work by breaking down event timeline into reasonable tasks
• Liaised between donors, volunteers, student leaders, and community leaders

Southwest Uganda

• Conducted capacity building data collection and writing workshops for on-site staff
• Tracked progress of program implementation and impacts through survey collection and field notes across 27 different rural communities
• Created a catalog of program success stories for publication
• Developed and presented trainings in intercultural communication and cross-cultural story sharing
• Adapted analyses and made recommendations to better understand and address barriers to nutrition for each participant group
• Bolstered donor-program relationships to project through supporting a donor field visit

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Developed positive working relationships through weekly digital meetings with Parliamentary Institute team
• Analyzed Cambodian social policy implementation gaps and delivered recommendations
• Presented research to regional ASEAN fellows and Institute colleagues during Summer visit in Phnom Penh
• Built online policy and research learning module for Institute and regional scholar use

Laos

• Served as a cultural ambassador working in both rural Laos and the capital city
• Founded youth leadership and adult language learning programs to address language learning gaps
• Spearheaded trainings and mentorship of local incoming Fulbright English Teaching Assistants
• Utilized creative solutions to conduct lessons and programming with limited resources
• Communicated effectively across diverse stakeholders to execute volunteer projects
• Planned and facilitated leadership retreats in Ngam Num and Vang Vieng for Student Teaching Assistants

Global Engagement Office

• Compiled research from peer institutions, design presentations, and collaborate with administrators from the Global Engagement Office and Student Life for International Vibrancy Plan
• Planned local excursions and intercultural themed programming for international students and students interested in opportunities abroad
• Assisted on a variety of initiatives related to international vibrancy on campus, international student affairs, assessment of study abroad programs, and post-travel debriefing
• Presented creative, effective ideas for designing an international space on campus

• Supported a safe, diverse, educational environment through original programming
• Adapted communication through social media, flyers, and word of mouth to best reach specific student groups
• Nurtured responsive and supportive staff relationships to maximize productivity and group success
• Designed and delivered training modules for colleagues to provide effective support for diverse student needs
• Collaborated across campus offices to put on a multidisciplinary wellness event
• Trained in emergency response, report documentation, facilities management, and interpersonal emotional support

Communication Major in the Honors Program with an Interpersonal and Organizational focus.

• Compiled scholarly research into engaging lecture presentations related to Gender Communication
• Designed interactive activities to achieve learning objectives
• Executed exam reviews through writing consultation and tutorials
• Offered one-on-one assistance to enhance students' academic performance

• Promoted SGA’s campus events through flyers, showcases, and social media updates
• Communicated with students to receive their feedback digitally and through tabling
• Introduced collaboration application Trello to Student Government for better communication between the three branches

• Trained in facilitation of student groups through physical and social activities
• Learned how to observe different groups and adapt individualized strategies for team development

• Coordinated and promoted week long interactive workshop focused on leadership development
• Assisted students in forming clarified view and personal mission statement on own role as leader in society
• Filmed and created video for reflection and promotion of the program

• Provided excellent customer service for a range of catered events, such as weddings and charity fundraisers
• Prepared to work in different locations and take direction to execute a variety of event plans
• Knowledgeable and adaptable to changes in menu and specialized beverages

St. Edward's University

• Headed a student team establishing a St. Edward’s AIESEC chapter
• Coordinated with university offices for events and administrative management
• Delegated responsibilities to group members
• Maintained records of club progress and updated team members on a weekly basis

• Researched how young adults navigate gender identity abroad
• Traveled independently through nine countries collecting 50 semi-structured surveys and interviews
• Organized research utilizing online spreadsheets and data collecting software
• Presented findings at the annual Honors thesis symposium
• Funded by Summer Academic Excellence Award granted for exceptional GPA and leadership

• Supplied information about gems and jewelry to clients
• Conducted sales at conventions and festivals
• Managed the jewelry stand for an independent Austin vendor

• Provided consistent efficient service to customers
• Prepared and certified to serve food and beverage in changing locations
• Versatile and capable of quickly adapting to new job settingsLocations include: Frank Erwin Center, Circuit of the Americas, the Alamo Dome, the Hilton Hotel, the Embassy Suites, and the AT&T Center

• Monitor entry to university residence
• Sort mail, answer phones, and provide resources for students

• Engaged in leadership self-assessment and worked with a group of peers to develop service projects
• Planned and created a campus awareness project; Managed budget responsibly
• Visited Washington D.C. for one week to experience “leadership in action”
• Met non-profit administrators, communications professionals in politics, and National Defense faculty
• Attended meetings with community leaders and discussed leadership styles

St. Edward's University

• Planned social events and community activities for students in a campus residence
• Marketed events through promotional flyers and social media
• Contributed creative ideation and hands-on support for events alongside a team

• Provided efficient service to customers in fast-paced restaurant environment
• Trained to handle credit card and payment transactions
• Trained hostesses on communication and customer service

Master Of Public Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication

Activities and Societies: St. Edward's Honors Program, Alpha Chi Omega, Lambda Pi Eta, AIESEC, Hilltop Leaders, Leading E.D.G.E.

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