Experience

Westminster University

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Enrollment Communications Coordinator

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Enrollment Communications Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Collaborates with enrollment communications team to brainstorm and draft physical communications, including mailings, pamphlets, and one-sheets. Produces lists and communicates with mail house to ensure delivery to correct student population. Similarly drafts and implements email content through drip campaigns, one-off emails, and outreach for admissions events. Part of Slate (database) team, who are the database "experts" within the Enrollment Management team. We anticipate problems and work to solve others that arise, all while maintaining a clean database. Leads onboarding team within Enrollment Management. This includes scheduling meetings, assembling the agenda, ensuring action items are detailed, and goals are outlined (and ideally achieved!). Formerly part of the campus involvement team within Enrollment Management. Highlights of that role involved brainstorming ways to get involved on campus and foster a sense of community within the team. Oversees swag ordering and maintaining of the inventory. Created a tracking system in Slate, which ensures accurate inventory numbers. Maintains relationships with various vendors and keeps tabs on orders from initial inquiry to delivery of the materials. Show less



Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance

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

• Membership Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

  Acknowledged member donations and answered their questions regarding their donations, renewal dates, and giving history, as well as any other relevant information they request. Aside from handling donation questions, oftentimes resulted in sharing redrock stories and enthusiasm for Utah's public lands - a definite perk of the job. Maintained Raiser's Edge database processing donations, updating member records, and tracking response to mail appeals. Opened cases with Blackbaud (the host of Raiser's Edge) regarding any database functionality issues and worked to provide a solution for staff using the database. Implemented annual membership program, including 14 mail solicitations to current and prospective members; maintained backend details, such as RSVP lists, for 3-4 member events a year; and ensured merchandise was well-stocked. Strategized how best to grow membership - modified traditional efforts and brainstormed new opportunities. Show less



Alliance for a Better Utah

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2017

  Created strategic plan elevating conversation surrounding the future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in light of a Sec. Zinke's monument review. Connected with local business owners in the region, conducted interviews, and distributed resulting video through social media outlets. Also assisted in developing a report exploring the coal industry and outdoor recreation industry. Organized a press conference for its unveiling, resulting in numerous local media hits. Managed Facebook and Twitter accounts promoting a progressive narrative. Aimed to provide transparency and accountability in local government through relevant news articles and other appropriate media. Drafted emails and bulletins for distribution among email list keeping ABU members informed and involved, as well as encourage donations. Maintained schedule for distribution and tracked effectiveness of communication. Wrote press releases and opinion pieces surrounding issues, such as the debate surrounding Medicaid expansion. Edited and provided suggestions for other staff members' opinion pieces. Published four Op-Eds in the Salt Lake Tribune addressing Black Lives Matter, Rep. Mike Noel's desire to lead the Bureau of Land Management, the process leading to the Bears Ears National Monument designation, and the folly of reducing Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument for coal extraction. Provided administrative assistance taking meeting minutes and organizing. Promoted and helped organize ABU events, including legislative debates, informational panels, and Movies that Matter - a monthly collaboration with the Impact Hub. Redesigned organization's website and maintained content. Developed a media strategy for organization's series of legislative debates, which included media advisories, resource guides for candidates and coalition groups, as well as creating Facebook events and schedules for promoting events through social media. Streamed events through Facebook Live. Show less

• DC Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Attended legislative meetings and hearings on the Hill regarding public lands issues in Utah. Supported grassroots organizer by maintaining SUWA's Instagram account, as well as other administrative tasks, such as data entry and distributing a daily news email relaying pertinent information about Utah issues. Handled logistics for a fly-in in which 12 activists from Utah lobbied about public lands issues on the Hill. Booked flights, reserved hotel rooms, coordinated meals, and communicated important scheduling information with activists and legislative advocate. Show less



Vassar College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Intern for the Dean of Students

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Collaborated with fellow senior intern to organize "Time Capsule Project," an opportunity for freshmen to describe their first college experiences to their future senior-selves. The goal was to interview freshmen early in their time at Vassar and for students to see their personal growth when viewing their interview their senior year. Worked with fellow intern to schedule 90 student interviews. Personally interviewed and filmed 45 students before editing videos on iMovie and burning to DVDs for students' future use. Supported Dean of Students Administrative Assistant in answering phones, posting important reminders for students, and attending orientation meetings. Show less



Peaceful Uprising

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Climate Justice Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Compiled and organized materials into 10 Google Drive folders to aid climate justice workshop leaders. Provided food preparation support and transportation assistance for 15 activists attending a weeklong climate justice workshop. Compiled and organized materials into 10 Google Drive folders to aid climate justice workshop leaders. Provided food preparation support and transportation assistance for 15 activists attending a weeklong climate justice workshop.



Rainforest Information Centre

• Australia
• Environmental Services

• Intern

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Developed a Facebook group for the Rainforest Information Centre regarding unconventional gas drilling and wrote an opinion piece in a local newspaper on the issue. Worked with 2 ally environmental activism organizations, Lock the Gate Alliance and the Palm Oil Action Group. Supported both organizations through administrative work, such as collecting supporters' contact information through phone calls and postcards, and compiling information into database. Additionally, researched crowdfunding options and updated website information for the Palm Oil Action Group. Helped plan a Palm Oil Action Group informational event surrounding sustainable palm oil. Show less



SONCCA (Seymour-Oxford Nursery and Child Care Association)

• Child and Youth Program Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Worked with approximately 50 children in grades 3-5 playing games, planning arts and crafts activities, resolving conflicts, positively reinforcing kind behavior, and chaperoning field trips. Worked with approximately 50 children in grades 3-5 playing games, planning arts and crafts activities, resolving conflicts, positively reinforcing kind behavior, and chaperoning field trips.

• Circulation Desk Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Worked at main circulation desk checking books in and out as well as answering library-specific questions personally or on the phone. Worked at main circulation desk checking books in and out as well as answering library-specific questions personally or on the phone.



United Choir School

• United States
• Accounting

• Administration Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Organized music, photocopied music and other information forms (ex. chorister contact information), inputted choir member data into database. Called choristers regarding acceptance into choir, reminders of upcoming events, and inquiries about missing information. Organized music, photocopied music and other information forms (ex. chorister contact information), inputted choir member data into database. Called choristers regarding acceptance into choir, reminders of upcoming events, and inquiries about missing information.