Experience

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  Western Technical College - Company

  • La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

  • Grants Writer

    • Apr 2021 - Present
    • La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

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  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Contact Tracer

    • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Graduate Assistant, Pride Center

    • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

    o Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in the role of Peer Educator, holding weekly/biweekly advising sessionso Advise Rainbow Unity and Transform student groups (ranging from 10-30 students) o Research and develop best practices for Ally Trainings and panelso Monitor budget in conjunction with Pride Center Directoro Lead Transgender 101 Panel for Diversity Day at Onalaska High Schoolo Represent Pride Center at La Crosse Pridefest, University orientation events, & signature events serving up to 300 peopleo Design and market materials acknowledging Pride Center’s 25th anniversary

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  Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI

  • Appleton, WI

  • Mental Health Specialist

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Appleton, WI

    o Assisted in the assessment and maintenance of mental health of clients in an eight-bed facilityo Established action plans for individuals to transition back to independent living

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  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Student Assistant, Equal Opportunity & Access

    • Feb 2015 - Jan 2018

    • Maintained confidentiality standards in filing electronic complaints into Microsoft Excel• Acted as emcee for Social Justice Week speakers Sybrina Johnson and Tim Wise,• Designed photo booth for Denim Day to promote Sexual Assault Awareness,• Researched and compiled community resources to update UW Oshkosh’s Diversity Goldbook,• Developed process map in hiring practices to eliminate redundancies,• Ensured positive office experience by triaging phone calls, directing students and staff to areas of assistance

  • Social Media Coordinator Intern, LGBTQ Resource Center

    • Sep 2016 - May 2017

    • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase LGBTQ Resource Center Facebook engagement• Ran virtual LGBTQ Ally March campaign on LGBTQ Center Facebook• Consulted with various campus & community resources to implement LGBTQ Resource Center crisis response plan for future interns • Implemented chalkboard wall of support for those going through difficult times in current sociopolitical environment• Compiled intern facts for creation of intern biographies for Center corkboard• Coordinated second transgender student panel to Clintonville High School and student intern visit to sister Center at University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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  Center for Suicide Awareness

  • Kaukauna, WI

  • Education and Outreach Intern

    • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Kaukauna, WI

    • Developed resilience building activities and discussion group of 5 individuals utilizing trauma informed care practices• Networked with over 10 accessibility organizations at Capabilities First, informing attendees about HOPELINE 741741 Emotional Support Text Line• Provided comfort in meeting with 2 St. Paul Elder Services residents in need of emotional support and prepared reports on their condition and meeting outcomes for review• Shadowed and assisted with the facilitation of Survivors of Suicide support group• Acted as first contact in connecting those in need of emotional support with comfort and resources

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  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

  • Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

  • Education Coordinator Intern, LGBTQ Resource Center

    • Feb 2016 - May 2016
    • Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

    • Designed Transgender 101 Manual for campus TSAFE trainings• Coordinated student panel outreach for SAFE Trainings in absence of Programming Coordinator• Maintained materials for SAFE and TSAFE training packets• Acted as point person in advertising and assisting the coordination of Queer Talk Show and TransAction Week events• Compiled intern facts for creation of intern biographies for Center corkboard• Coordinated transgender student panel visit to Clintonville High School for Diversity Day

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  Aurora Health Care

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Pharmacy Technician

    • Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

    • Maintained standards of confidentiality while entering customer information and health records into PDX system• Problem solved with insurance companies to bill prescriptions and promote customer care• Independently reconciled registers and reported bookkeeping and monthly records• Individually managed inventory of robot and essential oils through maintaining order points and information, researching oil uses, and collaborating with massage therapy and integrative medicine to create and implement marketing materials and strategies • Ensured positive customer experience by triaging calls, cashiering orders, delivering medications to patient rooms, and answering customer care questions

  • Pharmacy Technician

    • Jan 2005 - Aug 2012

    • Maintained standards of confidentiality while entering customer information and health records into PDX system• Problem solved with insurance companies to bill prescriptions and promote customer care• Independently reconciled registers and reported bookkeeping and monthly records• Ensured positive customer experience by triaging calls, cashiering orders, and answering customer care questions