Event Coordinator

• Feb 2023 - Present

Contributing Editor/ Writer

• Feb 2021 - Present

• I write a 1,500 word article every month for the Dead Foot Collective Magazine • Collaborate with other editors during weekly meetings • Provide constructive feedback to other team members • I write a 1,500 word article every month for the Dead Foot Collective Magazine • Collaborate with other editors during weekly meetings • Provide constructive feedback to other team members

Program Associate

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

• Assisted in the development of a homeless housing assistance program from the ground up, applying program management acumen to develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), create daily workflow processes, train new hires, and ultimately help numerous clients in the Chicago area obtain housing. • Directed case management by tracking clients in Salesforce, leveraging interpersonal communication skills to relay updates and provide reassurance, and liaising with stakeholders to best support clients. • Created and compiled leases in SignRequest, obtaining signatures from landlord agencies, clients, landlords, and internal leadership to grant customers 12 months of housing assistance. • Processed funding requests regarding rent, move-in fees, application fees, and any other fees requested by landlords, assisting clients with obtaining housing and meeting all requirements. Show less

Communications/Youth Homeless Coordinator

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Developed a system map for youth homelessness Created a Youth Action Board to give voice to youth with lived experience of homelessness Actively involved in maintaining relationships with homeless youth Researched best practices for ending youth homelessness Attended coalition meetings and present ideas at board meetings Managed the marketing and communication tools of the coalition/ managed social media Developed a system map for youth homelessness Created a Youth Action Board to give voice to youth with lived experience of homelessness Actively involved in maintaining relationships with homeless youth Researched best practices for ending youth homelessness Attended coalition meetings and present ideas at board meetings Managed the marketing and communication tools of the coalition/ managed social media

Waitress/ Social Media Coordinator

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2020

I worked as a waitress, barista, and food runner. I dealt with customer issues and made sure their experience was as enjoyable as possible. I worked as a waitress, barista, and food runner. I dealt with customer issues and made sure their experience was as enjoyable as possible.

Public Relations Intern

• Jan 2019 - May 2019

As a Public Relations intern, I have learned to write several detailed pitch formats for our clients that are sent out to both local and national media outlets. I have investigated current trends to generate angles for the company pitch calendar, researched data for media outlet statistics, and performed outreach for media kits from several outlets. I have also learned to compile media influencers using Cision software. As a Public Relations intern, I have learned to write several detailed pitch formats for our clients that are sent out to both local and national media outlets. I have investigated current trends to generate angles for the company pitch calendar, researched data for media outlet statistics, and performed outreach for media kits from several outlets. I have also learned to compile media influencers using Cision software.

Editorial Intern

• May 2018 - Sep 2018

I wrote 10-15 short articles per day on trending news, entertainment, politics, and sports. I assisted with editing, publishing, and fact-checking articles. I wrote 10-15 short articles per day on trending news, entertainment, politics, and sports. I assisted with editing, publishing, and fact-checking articles.

Shift Manager

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

Retail Specialist

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2016