Experience

WhyHunger

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Movements Program Co-Director

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  • Support and prioritize internal processes to advance racial equity and accountability as a funder of social movements.• Accompany social movements through direct communication, written reports, on the ground technical support, and partner-led initiatives with the goal of facilitating knowledge sharing and strengthening networks across borders. • Build and strengthen relationships and strategic partnerships with social movement leaders and emerging grassroots formations around the world. • Strategically guide WhyHunger’s work linking domestic and global struggles and movements.• Manage and develop plans to increase the visibility of social movements in the media and among other organizations and oversee targeted outreach to potential allies.• Provide logistical support to partner organizations and alliances, particularly around communications needs and calls to action.• Manage and organize Global Movements events and projects connecting domestic and international movements and partners around food justice and food sovereignty, such as meetings, workshops, and exchanges in collaboration with other programs/departments of WhyHunger.• Collaborate with Communications on content to develop messaging campaigns and storytelling aligned with programmatic goals.• Support and assist Development with grant proposals and other fundraising activities.• Represent WhyHunger in relevant events and initiatives on food sovereignty, food justice and the Right to Food.• Keep abreast of international policy issues and opportunities of relevance to programmatic work.• Work to identify and promote policy initiatives aligned with WhyHunger’s programmatic goals.

• National Hunger Hotline Advocate

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Answered calls in which I refer people to local food resources, such as food pantries, banks and soup kitchensOrganized the list of the Summer Food Service Programs for the 50 states. Responded to voice messages and emails in a prompt manner while updating the blog and WhyHunger website.



Womanly Magazine

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Copy EditingWritingRevising literary submissions for the print issue and the blog contentWomanly Magazine is a publication and platform that circulates updated health information to women and non-binary people around the world through the lens of art. Womanly Magazine’s mission is to bridge the gaps between generations, cultures, economic statuses, borders, and any barrier that society tells us should set us apart. Copy EditingWritingRevising literary submissions for the print issue and the blog contentWomanly Magazine is a publication and platform that circulates updated health information to women and non-binary people around the world through the lens of art. Womanly Magazine’s mission is to bridge the gaps between generations, cultures, economic statuses, borders, and any barrier that society tells us should set us apart.



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Member at Softlines

  • Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Delivered excellent service to Target guests by responding quickly to guest and team member needs.Organized and maintained various departments: Active Wear, Sleepwear, Women’s & Men’s, Boys, Girls, Infants, Shoes, Intimates, Accessories, and Infant Supplies. Delivered excellent service to Target guests by responding quickly to guest and team member needs.Organized and maintained various departments: Active Wear, Sleepwear, Women’s & Men’s, Boys, Girls, Infants, Shoes, Intimates, Accessories, and Infant Supplies.



Helpusadopt.org

• Event Planning/ PR Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Helped with merchandising; packing orders for bracelets and necklaces.Updated Vertical Response, Etapestry and other mailing lists of donors.Helped with planning and set up of Neiman Marcus Fashion Show and NYC Cocktail Event. Helped with merchandising; packing orders for bracelets and necklaces.Updated Vertical Response, Etapestry and other mailing lists of donors.Helped with planning and set up of Neiman Marcus Fashion Show and NYC Cocktail Event.



Office of International Programs and Services-Pace University

• Study Abroad Ambassador

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Responded to student inquiries via e-mail about study abroad, using my study abroad experience.Volunteered at least one hour per semester to assist at an International Programs and Services event. Responded to student inquiries via e-mail about study abroad, using my study abroad experience.Volunteered at least one hour per semester to assist at an International Programs and Services event.



Pace University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production and Budget Manager’s Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2013

  Processed invoices, travel expense/reimbursement forms and special payment forms.Maintain filing system.Performed clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, follow-up phone calls, and various other daily operations. Processed invoices, travel expense/reimbursement forms and special payment forms.Maintain filing system.Performed clerical duties including faxing, photocopying, follow-up phone calls, and various other daily operations.



Pace Press

• Staff Writer

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Researched, conducted interviews, and author articles and reviews on a variety of current events and cultural topics.Proofread and edited work by staff writers during the production process. Researched, conducted interviews, and author articles and reviews on a variety of current events and cultural topics.Proofread and edited work by staff writers during the production process.



Knight Memorial Library

• Messenger/Shelver

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  Shelved books in alphabetical order and according to Dewey decimal system.Provided administrative assistance when needed. Shelved books in alphabetical order and according to Dewey decimal system.Provided administrative assistance when needed.