Experience

Sophia Academy Rhode Island

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Events Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

• Events and Engagement Coordinator

  • Dec 2019 - Jul 2022



Providence College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Fr. Smith Fellowship for Study and Service Abroad

  • Aug 2018 - 2019

  • Crafted and implemented strategic plan for program relaunch; developed curriculum for travel preparation and cultivated alumni & donor engagement. • Recruited and mentored students in revised student application process, leading to a 75% increase and measurable improvement of applicant quality and readiness. • Nurtured relationships with student fellows and 10+ worldwide hosts. • Attended to all aspects of international travel preparation, with special attention to the challenges of… Show more • Crafted and implemented strategic plan for program relaunch; developed curriculum for travel preparation and cultivated alumni & donor engagement. • Recruited and mentored students in revised student application process, leading to a 75% increase and measurable improvement of applicant quality and readiness. • Nurtured relationships with student fellows and 10+ worldwide hosts. • Attended to all aspects of international travel preparation, with special attention to the challenges of first-generation and immigrant students. • Utilized new research and data to inform program and student development.

• Campus Minister for Service Immersion and Social Justice

  • Jul 2015 - 2019

  • Developed educational programs focused on service and justice; plan and execute retreats, service immersion trips and pre-Orientation programs yielding consistent yearly growth of 15-20% and reduced costs by 5%. • Updated and administered annual application and selection processes for student leadership, provided ongoing supervision and training to program leaders. • Managed $100,000 annual budget and supervised 3 teams of 10-12 in collaborating on long-term student programming goals… Show more • Developed educational programs focused on service and justice; plan and execute retreats, service immersion trips and pre-Orientation programs yielding consistent yearly growth of 15-20% and reduced costs by 5%. • Updated and administered annual application and selection processes for student leadership, provided ongoing supervision and training to program leaders. • Managed $100,000 annual budget and supervised 3 teams of 10-12 in collaborating on long-term student programming goals while fostering partnerships with 20+ community organizations. • Supported student groups on 15 annual domestic and international service immersion trips, attentive to multifaceted needs of individuals and groups. • Coordinated nationwide hiring processes and consulted on cross-departmental hires and projects to break down departmental silos for mission integration.



Boys Hope Girls Hope International

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Academic Success Coordinator / AmeriCorps Member

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Devised and tracked academic improvement plans, personal development and college-bound resources for first-generation students. • Provided opportunities for community building, service, and educational growth for improved holistic college-readiness. • Collaborated with community resources to provide high quality homework assistance and access to unique internships and professional relationships. • Shaped a stable environment conducive to academic success through commitment to live in… Show more • Devised and tracked academic improvement plans, personal development and college-bound resources for first-generation students. • Provided opportunities for community building, service, and educational growth for improved holistic college-readiness. • Collaborated with community resources to provide high quality homework assistance and access to unique internships and professional relationships. • Shaped a stable environment conducive to academic success through commitment to live in community and mutual accompaniment. • Supported first generation high school student through college admissions and selection process, with a 90% acceptance rate. • Trained and certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, a crisis prevention and intervention model developed by Cornell University for residential facilities. Show less • Devised and tracked academic improvement plans, personal development and college-bound resources for first-generation students. • Provided opportunities for community building, service, and educational growth for improved holistic college-readiness. • Collaborated with community resources to provide high quality homework assistance and access to unique internships and professional relationships. • Shaped a stable environment conducive to academic success through commitment to live in… Show more • Devised and tracked academic improvement plans, personal development and college-bound resources for first-generation students. • Provided opportunities for community building, service, and educational growth for improved holistic college-readiness. • Collaborated with community resources to provide high quality homework assistance and access to unique internships and professional relationships. • Shaped a stable environment conducive to academic success through commitment to live in community and mutual accompaniment. • Supported first generation high school student through college admissions and selection process, with a 90% acceptance rate. • Trained and certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, a crisis prevention and intervention model developed by Cornell University for residential facilities. Show less

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2014

  • Developed relationships with 300+ diverse undergraduate men and women, providing conflict mediation and resources for further education, mental health and social programming. • Liaison between residential students and school administration. • Enforced policy to ensure the safety of all residential students. • Collaborated heavily with team to ensure a healthy and successful residential experience for all students. • Developed relationships with 300+ diverse undergraduate men and women, providing conflict mediation and resources for further education, mental health and social programming. • Liaison between residential students and school administration. • Enforced policy to ensure the safety of all residential students. • Collaborated heavily with team to ensure a healthy and successful residential experience for all students.



Sinomlando Center

• Volunteer Program Intern

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  This unique opportunity provided assistance to the Sinomlando Center, an NGO in South Africa dedicated to improve the mental resilience of children affected by HIV/AIDs through the usage of memory work. Acting as a representative of the US and Providence College, primary assistance was provided in the facilitation of caregivers' workshops, and the supervision of childrens' camps with participants aged 4-21. Experience was gained in the preparation for such programs through administrative and… Show more This unique opportunity provided assistance to the Sinomlando Center, an NGO in South Africa dedicated to improve the mental resilience of children affected by HIV/AIDs through the usage of memory work. Acting as a representative of the US and Providence College, primary assistance was provided in the facilitation of caregivers' workshops, and the supervision of childrens' camps with participants aged 4-21. Experience was gained in the preparation for such programs through administrative and developmental prep work. Throughout this experience, appropriate intercultural communication and cultural appreciation and respect were integral to the positive outcomes of the programs. Find personal reflections upon this work on my blog here: https://ablessingblog.wordpress.com Show less This unique opportunity provided assistance to the Sinomlando Center, an NGO in South Africa dedicated to improve the mental resilience of children affected by HIV/AIDs through the usage of memory work. Acting as a representative of the US and Providence College, primary assistance was provided in the facilitation of caregivers' workshops, and the supervision of childrens' camps with participants aged 4-21. Experience was gained in the preparation for such programs through administrative and… Show more This unique opportunity provided assistance to the Sinomlando Center, an NGO in South Africa dedicated to improve the mental resilience of children affected by HIV/AIDs through the usage of memory work. Acting as a representative of the US and Providence College, primary assistance was provided in the facilitation of caregivers' workshops, and the supervision of childrens' camps with participants aged 4-21. Experience was gained in the preparation for such programs through administrative and developmental prep work. Throughout this experience, appropriate intercultural communication and cultural appreciation and respect were integral to the positive outcomes of the programs. Find personal reflections upon this work on my blog here: https://ablessingblog.wordpress.com Show less



Don Bosco Flüchtlingswerk

• Germany
• Business Consulting and Services

• English Tutoring Internship

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Responsible for improving English comprehension and fluency of unaccompanied male refugees between the ages of 14 and 18 in a residential setting. Given a double language barrier, lessons were adapted to individual abilities, and many manifested themselves within a focus on American pop culture (music, movies, TV shows etc.) and daily household activities, such as grocery shopping and meal sharing. The difficult histories of the program's participants required an increased attention to… Show more Responsible for improving English comprehension and fluency of unaccompanied male refugees between the ages of 14 and 18 in a residential setting. Given a double language barrier, lessons were adapted to individual abilities, and many manifested themselves within a focus on American pop culture (music, movies, TV shows etc.) and daily household activities, such as grocery shopping and meal sharing. The difficult histories of the program's participants required an increased attention to cultural sensitivities while sharing in the joy of all humanity. Utmost confidentiality was required, and cross-cultural communication skills greatly enhanced. Show less Responsible for improving English comprehension and fluency of unaccompanied male refugees between the ages of 14 and 18 in a residential setting. Given a double language barrier, lessons were adapted to individual abilities, and many manifested themselves within a focus on American pop culture (music, movies, TV shows etc.) and daily household activities, such as grocery shopping and meal sharing. The difficult histories of the program's participants required an increased attention to… Show more Responsible for improving English comprehension and fluency of unaccompanied male refugees between the ages of 14 and 18 in a residential setting. Given a double language barrier, lessons were adapted to individual abilities, and many manifested themselves within a focus on American pop culture (music, movies, TV shows etc.) and daily household activities, such as grocery shopping and meal sharing. The difficult histories of the program's participants required an increased attention to cultural sensitivities while sharing in the joy of all humanity. Utmost confidentiality was required, and cross-cultural communication skills greatly enhanced. Show less



WaterFire Providence

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

• Volunteer Management Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Main tasks included collaborating with the staff Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, assemble and orient 150 volunteers on event days, researching and developing programs to improve organizational culture and administrative tasks associated with these responsibilities. Weekly office work culminated with a monthly community art installation that continues to draw close to 100,000 visitors annually to the city of Providence, RI. As an intern with the non-profit arts organization, responsibilities… Show more Main tasks included collaborating with the staff Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, assemble and orient 150 volunteers on event days, researching and developing programs to improve organizational culture and administrative tasks associated with these responsibilities. Weekly office work culminated with a monthly community art installation that continues to draw close to 100,000 visitors annually to the city of Providence, RI. As an intern with the non-profit arts organization, responsibilities varied each week due to the ever-evolving nature of the organization. Show less Main tasks included collaborating with the staff Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, assemble and orient 150 volunteers on event days, researching and developing programs to improve organizational culture and administrative tasks associated with these responsibilities. Weekly office work culminated with a monthly community art installation that continues to draw close to 100,000 visitors annually to the city of Providence, RI. As an intern with the non-profit arts organization, responsibilities… Show more Main tasks included collaborating with the staff Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, assemble and orient 150 volunteers on event days, researching and developing programs to improve organizational culture and administrative tasks associated with these responsibilities. Weekly office work culminated with a monthly community art installation that continues to draw close to 100,000 visitors annually to the city of Providence, RI. As an intern with the non-profit arts organization, responsibilities varied each week due to the ever-evolving nature of the organization. Show less