Housing Specialist - Diversion

• Oct 2022 - Present

Housing Hotline Specialist

• Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

Community Engagement & Outreach Manager

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

In this role I designed and administered post-occupancy surveys, collaborated on outcome-based design model research and tracking, developed and presented community engagement framework, assisted with solidifying agency's DEI approach, and supported office operations including human resources functions. In this role I designed and administered post-occupancy surveys, collaborated on outcome-based design model research and tracking, developed and presented community engagement framework, assisted with solidifying agency's DEI approach, and supported office operations including human resources functions.

Sales Consultant

• May 2021 - Sep 2021

Utilizing creative outreach methods while drawing on the power of technology to create programming which helps strategically move individuals from interest to engagement. Utilizing creative outreach methods while drawing on the power of technology to create programming which helps strategically move individuals from interest to engagement.

Queer and Trans Resource Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - May 2020

Collaborated with stakeholders across the WSU system to plan and produce campus and system-wide outreach activities in person and online. Supported the education and development of all students, with particular attention to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual students. Reached out to community agencies and organizations to develop and maintain partnerships. Coordinated & produced Transgender Day of Remembrance and Queer & Trans Youth Leadership Summit events in person as well as a series of daily online events during the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order- examples include: Backwards Planning for Your Goals, Queer Students & Mental Health, Parenting as a Student, Combatting Coronavirus Racism, Yoga for beginners and Mindfulness Practice. Provided mentorship to students by serving as the Staff Advisor for the Cougar Pride Club. Created an open, and welcoming environment for all people interested in understanding sexuality and gender identities. This work included reviving and creating new social media connections and facilitating club leadership development with the outcome of reestablishing the club on campus. Continuing Education: -The Myth of Colorblindness: Being Color Brave -Intercultural Development Inventory & Debrief -Equity Mindedness 101 -Veteran Suicide Prevention -MLK 2020: Refocusing Equity -Recognizing & Responding to Microaggressions -Flipping the Script: Illuminating the Strengths of Low-Income Students of Color Show less

Research Analyst

• Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

Encouraged professional relationship building with campus, community and state partners including prospective and current students, staff, faculty, community members, donors, board members and volunteers. Led, administered comprehensive event planning, and provided production oversight for relevant college activities which supported student retention and employee engagement such as Queer Employee Resource Group, “National Coming Out Day Story Sharing Hour,” Queer Penguins & Allies Student Group, and Trans Day of Remembrance.Continuing Education:NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Online Learning Community- Fundraising for Diversity- Landing the Job You Want: Top 10 Strategies to Capitalize on the Job Search Process- Beginning Your Journey: Beyond the BookAssociation of Prospect Researchers for Advancement-NW Prospect Research ConferenceClark College- Acute Childhood Experiences & Student Learning - History of White Supremacy in the Pacific Northwest -Teaching & Learning Days 2018-Organizational Health & Wellness -Teaching & Learning Days 2017-Student Experience -Equity in Hiring -OneDrive Training -Records Management 101Council for Advancement and Support of Education-LGBT Engagement & Fundraising Strategies Conference-Gift Processing & Records Management Conference Show less

Gift Entry and Records Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

Developed, implemented, and maintained policies and procedures for gift entry to support various cross-campus departmental fundraising initiatives. Supported campus wide events such as Penguin Welcome Days, Clark College graduations, Pride Days and the Career Center’s annual clothing drives.

Undergraduate Advisor

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Developed and assisted with implementing group advising curriculum for first year undergraduate students including understanding caseload management and academic progress. Engaged students in understanding their interests, skills, and values with the necessary tools and resources for mapping their educational journey including reviewing degree audits, analyzing progress, and advising on appropriate paths to completing program and university requirements. Developed and assisted with implementing group advising curriculum for first year undergraduate students including understanding caseload management and academic progress. Engaged students in understanding their interests, skills, and values with the necessary tools and resources for mapping their educational journey including reviewing degree audits, analyzing progress, and advising on appropriate paths to completing program and university requirements.

Family Advocate

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

Performed strength-based assessments for targeted job search coaching, as well as reviewing and critiquing resumes, cover letters and social media profiles. Facilitated job placement opportunities by connecting with local employers, providing references for clients and coaching clients in basic banking and budgeting concepts to support continued employment success. Collaborated with WorkSource in the work to provide wrap-around career placement supports for clients. Performed strength-based assessments for targeted job search coaching, as well as reviewing and critiquing resumes, cover letters and social media profiles. Facilitated job placement opportunities by connecting with local employers, providing references for clients and coaching clients in basic banking and budgeting concepts to support continued employment success. Collaborated with WorkSource in the work to provide wrap-around career placement supports for clients.

Executive Assistant

• Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

Supported agency’s Executive and Development Directors by directly managing administrative assignments and projects ensuring minimal operational disruptions. Presented at staff anti-oppression training, Interrupting Everyday Oppression to encourage open dialog and resources. Supported agency’s Executive and Development Directors by directly managing administrative assignments and projects ensuring minimal operational disruptions. Presented at staff anti-oppression training, Interrupting Everyday Oppression to encourage open dialog and resources.

Resource Navigator Coach

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

Coordinated wrap-around services with other agency departments and external programs. Conducted intake and assessment activities, provided direct advocacy, life skills coaching, and goal planning services for at-risk youth when accessing the Youth Individual Development Account program. Coordinated career skill development courses for youth aged 16-24. Continuing Education: Prosperity Now (formerly CFED) -Assets Learning Conference Coordinated wrap-around services with other agency departments and external programs. Conducted intake and assessment activities, provided direct advocacy, life skills coaching, and goal planning services for at-risk youth when accessing the Youth Individual Development Account program. Coordinated career skill development courses for youth aged 16-24. Continuing Education: Prosperity Now (formerly CFED) -Assets Learning Conference

Crisis Line Specialist

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2010

Presented at community advocacy trainings, Introduction to Domestic Violence, to encourage dialog and understanding of available community resources. Quickly and adeptly assessed crisis situations to facilitate access to appropriate resources. Presented at community advocacy trainings, Introduction to Domestic Violence, to encourage dialog and understanding of available community resources. Quickly and adeptly assessed crisis situations to facilitate access to appropriate resources.