Experience

Head of the Lakes United Way

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Campaign Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Make-A-Wish North Dakota

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Special Events Intern

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Nurtured production skills by creating videos for external and internal uses• Increased design skills by editing graphics and other materials for fundraising and program purposes• Enhanced communication skills by working with various stakeholders to create and foster connections • Nurtured production skills by creating videos for external and internal uses• Increased design skills by editing graphics and other materials for fundraising and program purposes• Enhanced communication skills by working with various stakeholders to create and foster connections



Concordia College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director- Concordia On-Air

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  •Developed planning skills by designing and leading weekly meetings and broadcasts •Learned coordination skills by directing segments during live, weekly news broadcasts•Refined problem-solving skills by troubleshooting both issues with personnel and technical problems to ensure a professional, informative, and enjoyable show each week

• Office Staff- Communication Studies and Theatre Art Department

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Increased communication skills by helping various visitors to the office• Refined organization skills by keeping office systems running smoothly and completing tasks to assist members of the department• Developed technical skills by using platforms such as Qualtrics to collect and distribute data

• Student Ambassador- Admissions Office

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2021

  •Learned human relations skills by tailoring campus tours to the needs and desires of diverse visitors•Developed communication skills by imparting various types of information on prospective students •Increased critical thinking skills by participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings

• Media Manager- Cobbers in Action

  • May 2018 - Apr 2021

  •Increased organization and leadership skills by planning biweekly club and executive team meetings•Learned event planning skills by planning club fundraising and member engagement events•Refined marketing skills by designing and posting promotional content for events on Facebook and Instagram

• Family Weekend Chair- Alumni Office

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  •Developed resilience by working over seven months to continually reimagine and restructure events in response to changing safety regulations•Learned management skills by assembling and leading a team of students to plan Family Weekend 2020•Refined event planning skills by organizing and facilitating team meetings as well as various virtual and in-person events for students

• Orientation Leader

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  •Increased human relations skills by creating a welcoming environment for incoming students•Developed communication and organization skills by leading students and sharing knowledge about campus life•Refined critical thinking skills by participating in crisis and communication trainings



Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communication Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  •Developed editing skills by producing videos and graphics to share stories and updates with current and potential donors, board members, and other important stakeholders•Refined social media skills by curating posts to increase awareness of the organization and the work it does•Increased writing skills by composing articles, letters, and blog posts to tell stories of residents and events •Developed editing skills by producing videos and graphics to share stories and updates with current and potential donors, board members, and other important stakeholders•Refined social media skills by curating posts to increase awareness of the organization and the work it does•Increased writing skills by composing articles, letters, and blog posts to tell stories of residents and events



Norby's Department Store

• Sales Associate

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Improved organization skills by maintaining order of various sale items during hectic times• Learned communication skills by assisting customers with their purchases and the shopping process• Developed technical skills by running the cash register and card machine • Improved organization skills by maintaining order of various sale items during hectic times• Learned communication skills by assisting customers with their purchases and the shopping process• Developed technical skills by running the cash register and card machine



Lakes Country Connection Newspaper

• Journalist

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Refined communication skills by conducting interviews in person, over the phone, and over email• Learned investigative skills by attending events and visiting locations to view and photograph them• Improved writing skills by writing articles on a variety of community events • Refined communication skills by conducting interviews in person, over the phone, and over email• Learned investigative skills by attending events and visiting locations to view and photograph them• Improved writing skills by writing articles on a variety of community events



Northern Pines 4-H Camp

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Developed event planning skills by organizing activities for children that would be educational, interactive, and enjoyable• Learned teaching and leadership skills by using the camp's theme to foster a sense of exploration and inquiry in campers• Refined critical thinking and responsibility by caring for children grades four through six while they attended the camp and by trouble-shooting problems that arose • Developed event planning skills by organizing activities for children that would be educational, interactive, and enjoyable• Learned teaching and leadership skills by using the camp's theme to foster a sense of exploration and inquiry in campers• Refined critical thinking and responsibility by caring for children grades four through six while they attended the camp and by trouble-shooting problems that arose