Experience

Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Programs

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Interim Director of Programs

  • Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

• Book Babies Program Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

• Storymobile Engagement Specialist

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

  - Provide free books and early literacy resources (Book Babies Bags) to students and residents of public housing communities- Visit preschools, daycare centers, afterschool programs, summer camps, and public housing communities every other week on a Storymobile to provide literacy programming and loanable books - Build meaningful relationships with community members and students attending Pittsburgh Public Schools and surrounding early education centers, after-school programs, and summer camps- Manage the day to day operations of early literacy outreach program, Book Babies - geared towards caregivers and their children age 0-3.- Plan and present developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant early literacy programming for Book Babies Storytime Club- Purchase and record program materials and resources- Track program data in Microsoft Excel- Collaborate with like-minded organizations in order to enhance the Book Babies Club experience and/or extend the reach of the Book Babies program Show less

• Literacy Outreach Coordinator

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Schedule Reading Celebrations (literacy outreach) with teachers and/or literacy coaches at a number of Pittsburgh Public Schools, after-school programs, and summer camps- Prepare and present age appropriate read-aloud stories and literacy based activities to students Pre-K through 5th grade in Pittsburgh Public Schools, after-school programs, and summer camps- Provide free books to students and members of public housing communities- Visit preschools, daycare centers, after-school programs, and public housing communities every other week on a Storymobile to provide literacy programming and loanable books Show less

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  - Provided educational outreach at Reading Celebrations by reading to students, aiding RIF team member in leading literacy based activities, and assisting with student book selection



KEYS Service Corps AmeriCorps

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corps Member

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Participated in bi-weekly professional development training courses - Worked at host site, Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh as a Literacy Outreach Coordinator - Participated in bi-weekly professional development training courses - Worked at host site, Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh as a Literacy Outreach Coordinator



Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visitor Services Representative

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  - Greeted incoming visitors and helped guests plan their visit to the museum at the admissions counter - Educated visitors about museum membership information and sold memberships and admissions tickets - Greeted incoming visitors and helped guests plan their visit to the museum at the admissions counter - Educated visitors about museum membership information and sold memberships and admissions tickets



Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  - Built fulfilling relationship with reading buddy through weekly reading sessions - Shared and encouraged love of reading and provided reading support to child - Built fulfilling relationship with reading buddy through weekly reading sessions - Shared and encouraged love of reading and provided reading support to child



The TJX Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2016

  - Managed fitting room and operated cash register as assigned - Provided outstanding in-person customer service by assisting customers with questions in regard to store merchandise - Maintained tidy appearance throughout sales floor. - Managed fitting room and operated cash register as assigned - Provided outstanding in-person customer service by assisting customers with questions in regard to store merchandise - Maintained tidy appearance throughout sales floor.



Chatham University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lifeguard

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2016

  - Supervised guests - Ensured guest safety by preventing and responding to emergencies - Enforced facility rules and regulations - Supervised guests - Ensured guest safety by preventing and responding to emergencies - Enforced facility rules and regulations