Experience

Rock Point Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Writer | Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Designed and taught an original curriculum in the adult education department. Used adult learning theories that resulted in personal growth and increased knowledge. Effectively utilized a variety of technology to keep the audience engaged.

• Volunteer Connector

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Observed and evaluated current volunteer recruiting, onboarding, and retention processes. Based on findings helped define the purpose and vision for the newly formed volunteer connector position.• At the monthly volunteer recruiting event, removed roadblocks to involvement through increased access, improved format, and participant engagement resulting in an attendance increase of 40%.• Partnered with department leaders to evaluate, brainstorm, and improve recruiting and onboarding efficiency. Reviewed ongoing training effectiveness and retention of volunteers.• Created and delivered forms for statistical data tracking using industry software. The results revealed where teams could improve the gaps within the process an individual takes from interested to fully engaged volunteers.• Implemented a complete overhaul of the volunteer appreciation room. Designed an inventory tracking system resulting in improved quality of offerings while consistently staying within budget. Established an inviting atmosphere that conveyed value and appreciation to our volunteers. Gratitude and contentment improved morale immediately. • Facilitated Workplace Appreciation Training for administrative staff on how to build and maintain a positive working environment, where I received 100% positive feedback. Show less



Auburn University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Conducted research and drafted memos and resource summaries on professional development in faculty learning communities and resistance in workplace learning.• Presented research results to The International Society for Self-Directed Learning and Adult Education field experts in Global Times conferences.• Contributing author of two published peer-reviewed academic articles.• Teaching assistant for an undergraduate online adult education course. Included course re-design, managing assignments, grading, and integrating creative technology within LMS Canvas.• Created an early career development group for Ph.D. students within the Graduate School of Adult Education. Consolidated and generated relevant academic and professional information for immediate sharing using LMS. Scheduled and facilitated monthly group meetings hosting professionals from the field. This ongoing student-led research group of 12 was formed within one semester. Show less

• Project Development

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Starting with a concept, within one year, designed a unique educational program for underprivileged high school students that provided career exploration options in the aviation field while building an aircraft.• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple community sources, and presented results to university stakeholders.• Collaborated with faculty and staff at Auburn University to brainstorm ideas for volunteer student engagement in a youth aviation project.• Pitched program plan to key aviation department and school district stakeholders, resulting in buy-in. Show less



Auburn Community Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Leadership Development

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  • Co-led the coaching and development of a volunteer student leadership team. • Facilitated weekly training and mentoring meetings for the leadership team in boundaries, facilitation skills, and leadership. Participants grew in confidence and effectiveness while concurrently leading groups. • Facilitated weekly Family of Origin support group, providing five college students with a safe environment where personal growth occurred. • Synthesized community resources into a usable directory of professional and community counseling services immediately distributed and used by leadership. • Successfully evaluated support group curriculum and relevant materials for student recovery groups for immediate and future use. Show less