Experience

University of Arizona Department of Communication

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board Of Directors

  • May 2021 - Present



University of Arizona School of Journalism

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Led administrative transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic• Lead organizer on annual Just Desserts senior recognition ceremony—also transitioned successfully into a virtual ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic• Currently on the school’s curriculum redesign with a team of seven faculty and staff members, to revitalize the curriculum to reflect the current state of journalism and journalism education• Serve as the Faculty Affairs liaison, facilitating annual reviews and processing P&T cases• Assist faculty and staff with logistical organization of events and guest visits to the school• Approve hours for student workers, as well as vacation/FMLA/leave hours for faculty/staff

• Director, Donald W. Carson Journalism Diversity Workshop for Arizona High School Students

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Obtained $10,500 in grant funding for the 2019 workshop, allowing recruitment of 16 students where past years allowed for 10-12 students• Obtained $7,000 in grant funding for the 2021 virtual workshop, with funds normally used to house students on-campus to be used for student scholarships• Promoted and hosted the workshop’s first public closing ceremony featuring student work• Promoted workshop to students through outreach to high schools statewide• Organized logistics, including speakers, schedule, and residence for participants• Recruited undergraduate students to participate as mentors for the program



Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Associate Editor

  • Jul 2020 - May 2021

  • Researched and wrote a comment on the history and current circumstances of TCE pollution in southside Tucson from the 1940s through the 1980s (accepted for publication)• Edited articles for clarity and grammar (galleyproofing)• Examined legal citations for proper citation format (copywork) • Researched and wrote a comment on the history and current circumstances of TCE pollution in southside Tucson from the 1940s through the 1980s (accepted for publication)• Edited articles for clarity and grammar (galleyproofing)• Examined legal citations for proper citation format (copywork)



City of Tucson

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Intern, Intergovernmental Relations

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  • Conducted legislative analysis on bills pending at the Arizona Legislature• Tracked bills marked as city priorities by the intergovernmental affairs manager • Conducted legislative analysis on bills pending at the Arizona Legislature• Tracked bills marked as city priorities by the intergovernmental affairs manager



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photo Lab Associate

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Achieved three straight passes from semiannual Fujifilm QSP (Quality Service Program) visits, including two unannounced visits (last visit—unannounced—scored 97/100)• Maintained the Photo Lab to Fujifilm QSP standards, including upkeep of documentation, inventory, maintaining printers and replenishing materials to a two-week stock minimum• Drove sales in the Photo Center and the Electronics Department through customer service• Assisted customers in Sporting Goods, Hardware and Automotive departments



United States District Court for the District of Arizona

• Judicial Extern

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Proofread and edited court orders for clarity and grammar• Served as bailiff during jury selection in a criminal trial• Analyzed and summarized assignments including judicial opinions, articles and speeches • Proofread and edited court orders for clarity and grammar• Served as bailiff during jury selection in a criminal trial• Analyzed and summarized assignments including judicial opinions, articles and speeches



Fry's Food and Drug

• Retail Groceries
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Front End Manager (Training)

  • Nov 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Keep lane sequencing in sync with QueVision system• Coordinate breaks and lunches with employees• Training since April 2015• Sent and received money for customers via Western Union transactions• Cashed checks, printed money orders and processed bill payments for customers• Other positions: cashier, fuel center clerk • Keep lane sequencing in sync with QueVision system• Coordinate breaks and lunches with employees• Training since April 2015• Sent and received money for customers via Western Union transactions• Cashed checks, printed money orders and processed bill payments for customers• Other positions: cashier, fuel center clerk



Arizona State Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcast Intern, Arizona Capitol Television

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Recorded/archived meetings of House and Senate committees and House floor sessions• Posted committee meetings and floor sessions to the Arizona Legislature website• Wrote, recorded, and produced feature videos for Arizona Capitol Television • Recorded/archived meetings of House and Senate committees and House floor sessions• Posted committee meetings and floor sessions to the Arizona Legislature website• Wrote, recorded, and produced feature videos for Arizona Capitol Television



The University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Student Employee Group B

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Reviewed news releases for department director before distribution to UA campus• Processed E-Verify for all new hires• Completed new hires, terminations, and employee status changes for student/classified staff • Reviewed news releases for department director before distribution to UA campus• Processed E-Verify for all new hires• Completed new hires, terminations, and employee status changes for student/classified staff



El Independiente University of Arizona

• Spanish Editor

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Edited stories before Spanish translation• Coordinated translations and deadlines with Spanish and Portuguese department• Sent stories to Spanish and Portuguese department for translation• Edited translated stories returned by Spanish and Portuguese department • Edited stories before Spanish translation• Coordinated translations and deadlines with Spanish and Portuguese department• Sent stories to Spanish and Portuguese department for translation• Edited translated stories returned by Spanish and Portuguese department



Arizona House of Representatives

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Intern, Arizona House Democratic Caucus

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Tracked, researched and analyzed proposed legislation• Drafted press releases and op-eds for caucus members during the legislative session• Prepared talking points for caucus leadership prior to weekly press conferences• Attended caucus leadership meetings • Tracked, researched and analyzed proposed legislation• Drafted press releases and op-eds for caucus members during the legislative session• Prepared talking points for caucus leadership prior to weekly press conferences• Attended caucus leadership meetings