VP of Workforce Development & Culture

• Jul 2022 - Present

Senior Director of Workforce Development

• Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

Director of Workforce Development

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

Events and Marketing Communications Manager

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

Director of Events

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2018

• Planned and executed Winter Games, Walleye Weekend, Boji Bike Rally, Oktoberfest, G.O.L.F. Tournament, Mutt Strut, Fall Fest, Chamber Games, Annual Meeting, Customer Service Seminar, 4th of July Fireworks campaign, ribbon cuttings, and monthly Business After 5 networking events • Created and managed budget, marketing materials, website, social media, and merchandise sales • Secured sponsors, vendors, venues, catering, entertainment, speakers, equipment, and event materials • Ensured compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations • Improved Iowa Navy Commodore ambassador program through recruitment, training, and incentives Show less

Academic Success Coordinator

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

• Encouraged academic participation and success of student athletes at Iowa State University • Encouraged academic participation and success of student athletes at Iowa State University

Special Events, Marketing, Fundraising, and Social Media Intern

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

• Collaborated with three team members to plan and execute annual fundraising event with record attendance and donations • Requested, collected, packaging, pricing, and preparing donation items • Publicized event via social media posts, interviews, and submission to reputable publications’ calendars • Collaborated with three team members to plan and execute annual fundraising event with record attendance and donations • Requested, collected, packaging, pricing, and preparing donation items • Publicized event via social media posts, interviews, and submission to reputable publications’ calendars

Student Associate

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Set up venue, prepared materials, and worked Experience Iowa State events and daily visits • Provided over 100 informative and enjoyable tours to potential students and their families • Created a welcoming environment to ensure overall satisfaction of guests • Set up venue, prepared materials, and worked Experience Iowa State events and daily visits • Provided over 100 informative and enjoyable tours to potential students and their families • Created a welcoming environment to ensure overall satisfaction of guests

President

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

• Delegated tasks to executive board members to ensure progress towards goals • Prepared service activities and presentation material for general meetings • Updated advisor and Make-A-Wish® Iowa office with event details and fundraising accomplishments • Delegated tasks to executive board members to ensure progress towards goals • Prepared service activities and presentation material for general meetings • Updated advisor and Make-A-Wish® Iowa office with event details and fundraising accomplishments

Events Committee

• Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

• Contacted student organizations, performers, and businesses to secure involvement • Promoted day-of celebration, 4K run, and gaming event across campus • Created agendas and room layouts for the event • Contacted student organizations, performers, and businesses to secure involvement • Promoted day-of celebration, 4K run, and gaming event across campus • Created agendas and room layouts for the event

Social Chair

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

• Organized and conducted all social activities for the chapter • Managed budget and social committee • Communicated regularly with Social Advisor and Collegiate Panhellenic Council • Organized and conducted all social activities for the chapter • Managed budget and social committee • Communicated regularly with Social Advisor and Collegiate Panhellenic Council

Events Committee

• Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

• Developed schedule, set up, and worked activities and events throughout the weekend • Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to problem solve in stressful situations • Trained and motivated event volunteers • Developed schedule, set up, and worked activities and events throughout the weekend • Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to problem solve in stressful situations • Trained and motivated event volunteers

Director of Special Projects

• Jan 2013 - May 2014

• Planned and implemented one large-scale service project each semester • Advocated for and attended various monthly volunteer opportunities • Maintained open communication with local volunteer organizations • Planned and implemented one large-scale service project each semester • Advocated for and attended various monthly volunteer opportunities • Maintained open communication with local volunteer organizations

Events Committee

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

• Assisted in the planning and set-up of games, crafts, and entertainment • Acquired donations and supplies from businesses and organizations • Recruited students and team leaders to reach record participation • Assisted in the planning and set-up of games, crafts, and entertainment • Acquired donations and supplies from businesses and organizations • Recruited students and team leaders to reach record participation

Childcare Provider

• 2009 - Aug 2012

• Facilitated the planning of activities for weekly and daily themes • Encouraged educational, developmental, and emotional growth • Communicated daily progress of children with parents • Facilitated the planning of activities for weekly and daily themes • Encouraged educational, developmental, and emotional growth • Communicated daily progress of children with parents