Education and Community Engagement Coordinator

• Oct 2021 - Present

The Education and Community Engagement Coordinator makes a difference in the lives of Atlanta citizens of all ages and backgrounds by supporting and promoting the activities of the Education and Community Programs department of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The Education and Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for managing the logistics of the Concerts for Young People, Family Concert Series, Educational & Community events, etc. In addition, this position serves as the administrator of the ASYO and TDP social media channels and coordinates email communication to critical audiences. This position will also track all budgets and expenses associated with grant-funded programs and assist in grant reporting. • Support all education and community engagement staff members as needed, including setting up spaces, coordinating musician schedules, working with the library to distribute music and materials, serving as a contact, building relationships with music teachers and school, students, etc. • Liaison with student musicians to coordinate mentoring and tutoring sessions with ASO Musicians and ASYO Musicians. • Main point of contact for Georgia Music Educator’s Association (GMEA) for concert access, Level Up tutorials, and other needs. • Maintain all social media for the ASYO and Talent Development Program, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and work closely with marketing staff to coordinate support from both ASO and ASYO audiences. • Responsible for maintaining and continually updating all education email lists, including music educators, partners, families, students, alumni, etc. • Actively work with marketing and communications staff to promote ASYO events, increase student registration, attract talent, and engage students in the ASO. • Track and manage all education budgets and report to funders, partners, etc. • Coordinate all education event volunteers. Show less

Small Business Owner

• Sep 2018 - Present

I am a bookbinder and paper marbler. I handmake and hand sew all my books, create each design and handmake each hardcover. I make pocket journals as well as leather bound sketchbooks. I also sell small treats such as candied pecans and chocolate dipped pretzels. www.thecatandtheawl.com - Tate Street Festival (October 2018) - Elam Farmer's Market (October 2018) - Fifth Season Fall Festival ( November 2018) - Galentine's Day Market ( February 2019) I am a bookbinder and paper marbler. I handmake and hand sew all my books, create each design and handmake each hardcover. I make pocket journals as well as leather bound sketchbooks. I also sell small treats such as candied pecans and chocolate dipped pretzels. www.thecatandtheawl.com - Tate Street Festival (October 2018) - Elam Farmer's Market (October 2018) - Fifth Season Fall Festival ( November 2018) - Galentine's Day Market ( February 2019)

Dog Walker/Sitter

• Mar 2018 - Jan 2023

Offers on-demand dog walking through a mobile application. Provides exercise for clients' dogs (usually in 20 min., 30 min., or 1 hr. increments). Picks up and dispose of dog droppings during walks. Checks dogs' food and water supply to make sure basic needs are met after walks. Provides dog owners with digital notifications during the Wag walk and process. Provides a high standard of customer service for clients when communicating in person and remotely. Also, arranges pet sittings regularly. Always has had the goal of providing excellent care for customers and dog clients. Show less

Development Assistant

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

- Managed volunteer involvement and event logistics as part of AIS's Signature Events. - Assisted with the annual fundraising gala, Spring Benefit, in May 2020 and May 2021. - Oversaw event planning and procured sponsorships, silent and live auction items. - Wrote and developed production script and stage copies for leadership members. - Managed event marketing through website development and event publications. - Provided donor relations support and supported work with donor management. - Assisted in planning, coordinating, and executing all fundraising and philanthropic events. - Supported staff in pivoting the event from in-person to virtual and helped adapt the event quickly to fit the community's needs. - Assisted with the completion of Think Forward capital campaign which recognizes long time donors. - Liaison for Georgia GOAL campaign, including marketing and facilitating donor giving. - Worked closely with Data Manger on stewardship communications with elite donor constituents. - Maintained current records using Veracross, Blackbaud, and Raiser's Edge for event attendance and annual giving campaign gifts. Show less

Retail Salesperson

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Production Coordinator

• Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

- Aided with the planning and development of music festivals. - Coordinated with vendors, production team, and venue staff. - Managed transportation, lodging, and scheduling for staff, volunteers, and guest artists. - Identified community needs and personally observed design and implementation during the event. - Created stage copy and safety procedures for on-site venue and event. - Oversaw the management of all volunteers. - Production events included the Atlanta Jazz Festival and Music Midtown. Show less

Event Assistant

• Mar 2019 - May 2019

- Assisted the Events Manager with a primary focus on organizing the annual Root Ball auction. - Oversaw email correspondence, event planning, and auction preparation, vendor management as well as served as a contact for donors and sponsors. - Solicited auction items and donations. - Managed of all correspondence specifically donor relations. - Assisted the Events Manager with a primary focus on organizing the annual Root Ball auction. - Oversaw email correspondence, event planning, and auction preparation, vendor management as well as served as a contact for donors and sponsors. - Solicited auction items and donations. - Managed of all correspondence specifically donor relations.

Manuscript Repairer and Bookbinding Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

- Restored historic manuscripts and books in the Department of Historic Preservation. - Created and restored book covers, repaired pages and book bindings. - Preformed archival work for incoming inventory. - Restored historic manuscripts and books in the Department of Historic Preservation. - Created and restored book covers, repaired pages and book bindings. - Preformed archival work for incoming inventory.

Intern

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

Assisted in the festival set up and venue coordination. Organized alcohol sales booths and vendor setup. Coordinated and managed volunteer sign in and training. Assisted in front gate operations and assisted in tear down process. Assisted in the festival set up and venue coordination. Organized alcohol sales booths and vendor setup. Coordinated and managed volunteer sign in and training. Assisted in front gate operations and assisted in tear down process.

Guest Artist Liaison

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

- Direct communication with guest artists and management to ensure that their needs were met. - Created itineraries for guest artists based on the festival's parameters and the performers. - Managed transportation, lodging, and scheduling for guest artists. - Assisted with everyday tasks of the Operations Department and provided direct support to guest artists throughout their visit. - Direct communication with guest artists and management to ensure that their needs were met. - Created itineraries for guest artists based on the festival's parameters and the performers. - Managed transportation, lodging, and scheduling for guest artists. - Assisted with everyday tasks of the Operations Department and provided direct support to guest artists throughout their visit.

Children’s Program Summer Camp Counselor

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Organized and coordinated camp activities and supervised camp participants. Communicated with parents, was considered a guardian during camp field trips and assisted in toddler care. Organized and coordinated camp activities and supervised camp participants. Communicated with parents, was considered a guardian during camp field trips and assisted in toddler care.