Experience

Tabletop Gaymers Inc

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Produced, proofread, and scheduled social media posts in content management system Worked cross-functionally with directors, designers, and the content-creation team to collect and proof graphical assets and information for digital live streams, in-person conventions, and more Crafted compelling and engaging copy for a variety of social media platforms Produced, proofread, and scheduled social media posts in content management system Worked cross-functionally with directors, designers, and the content-creation team to collect and proof graphical assets and information for digital live streams, in-person conventions, and more Crafted compelling and engaging copy for a variety of social media platforms



Janatee Craftily

• United States
• Arts & Crafts

• Shop Owner

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Developed and created products, brand, and online presence for digital shop Took, edited, and posted pictures and video promoting products and brand Brainstormed content, crafted captions and hashtags, and executed long-term strategy on social media Utilized analytics tools in shop, web site, and social-media pages to increase engagement, retain customers, and increase conversion rates Developed and created products, brand, and online presence for digital shop Took, edited, and posted pictures and video promoting products and brand Brainstormed content, crafted captions and hashtags, and executed long-term strategy on social media Utilized analytics tools in shop, web site, and social-media pages to increase engagement, retain customers, and increase conversion rates



Rem Alternis Productions

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Fulfillment Director & Resident Crafter

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Created and managed online shop for merchandise from multimedia creative works company Created merchandising setup, sold products, and connected with customers and fans at conventions Supported and played in weekly tabletop roleplay streams focused on increasing community engagement, introducing new players to gaming and the company, and collecting donations Created and managed online shop for merchandise from multimedia creative works company Created merchandising setup, sold products, and connected with customers and fans at conventions Supported and played in weekly tabletop roleplay streams focused on increasing community engagement, introducing new players to gaming and the company, and collecting donations



The Living Well Church

• Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Interim Children and Youth Programs Co-Director

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  Wrote curricula for children corresponding to sermon content, implemented lesson plans in classrooms during weekend services, and developed volunteers to create a sustainable weekly program Planned, implemented, and facilitated youth events programming for ages 11 to 17 Connected with family members of all ages to create a loving and positive space of community, empowerment, and spiritual growth in accordance with the values of The Living Well Church Wrote curricula for children corresponding to sermon content, implemented lesson plans in classrooms during weekend services, and developed volunteers to create a sustainable weekly program Planned, implemented, and facilitated youth events programming for ages 11 to 17 Connected with family members of all ages to create a loving and positive space of community, empowerment, and spiritual growth in accordance with the values of The Living Well Church



The Living Well Church

• Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Interim Administrative Director

  • May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Wrote and produced church-wide text and visual communications including crafting social-media posts, updating web site/calendar, and sending weekly programs, emails, and text messages Managed office and programs, including scheduling events, filing purchase orders, and supervising building use and ministry activities Created slides for and managed order of weekend services, communicating with all involved and setting up the physical space to ensure a smooth production on Sunday mornings Wrote and produced church-wide text and visual communications including crafting social-media posts, updating web site/calendar, and sending weekly programs, emails, and text messages Managed office and programs, including scheduling events, filing purchase orders, and supervising building use and ministry activities Created slides for and managed order of weekend services, communicating with all involved and setting up the physical space to ensure a smooth production on Sunday mornings



Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Community Facilitator & Game Master

  • Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

  Co-created, co-wrote, and co-lead tabletop-roleplaying series rooted in creative and restorative justice Developed youth leaders and fostered youth’s artistic expression in intersectional creative spaces Advocated for creative justice and authentic self expression for marginalized youth aged 13 to 21 Co-created, co-wrote, and co-lead tabletop-roleplaying series rooted in creative and restorative justice Developed youth leaders and fostered youth’s artistic expression in intersectional creative spaces Advocated for creative justice and authentic self expression for marginalized youth aged 13 to 21



OutFront Kalamazoo

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Youth Program Facilitator

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2022

  Created, implemented, and facilitated youth programming on LGBTQ-adjacent topics like pronoun use, creating a self-care plan, and understanding bisexual identity for marginalized youth aged 12 to 17 Created, wrote, and lead tabletop-roleplaying series to teach math, theater, communication, and collaborative storytelling skills among youth working towards system mastery Moderated and facilitated designated Discord server for youth discussion and support Created, implemented, and facilitated youth programming on LGBTQ-adjacent topics like pronoun use, creating a self-care plan, and understanding bisexual identity for marginalized youth aged 12 to 17 Created, wrote, and lead tabletop-roleplaying series to teach math, theater, communication, and collaborative storytelling skills among youth working towards system mastery Moderated and facilitated designated Discord server for youth discussion and support



Eduland Educational Consulting

• Content Writer

  • Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Wrote educational content for elementary students according to set topics, formats, and reading levels Wrote education content for middle and high school students prompting discussion on topics like youth protection, mental health, human rights, cyber security, racism, and unfair resource allocation Wrote, proofread, submitted, and edited each piece, responding to editor feedback in an online portal Wrote educational content for elementary students according to set topics, formats, and reading levels Wrote education content for middle and high school students prompting discussion on topics like youth protection, mental health, human rights, cyber security, racism, and unfair resource allocation Wrote, proofread, submitted, and edited each piece, responding to editor feedback in an online portal



Bookbug

• Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Bookseller

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

  Created physical displays, marketing photos and video, and marketing campaigns to effectively reach the book-loving community and generate store revenue Read, reviewed, and promoted new books for all ages, keeping up with publisher contacts, publication dates, and promotions to maximize marketing impact Trained booksellers, wrote manuals, reviewed inventory, and participated in the daily work of running a business while pursuing the store’s core values and goals as an organization that promotes kindness, justice, and education Show less



Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo

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

• Youth Development Worker

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Organized, planned, and directed literacy program aimed at elementary-school students Developed and implemented learning curriculum to match assigned book Taught, encouraged, and collaborated with high-school students interested in teaching literacy skills Organized, planned, and directed literacy program aimed at elementary-school students Developed and implemented learning curriculum to match assigned book Taught, encouraged, and collaborated with high-school students interested in teaching literacy skills



Stryker

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Technician

  • 2018 - 2018

  Completed manual, technical, and mechanical testing on various medical devices Created and maintained paper and digital datasheets including tables, formulas, and macros Identified and reported problems, suggested solutions, and communicated testing status for cross-shift testing Completed manual, technical, and mechanical testing on various medical devices Created and maintained paper and digital datasheets including tables, formulas, and macros Identified and reported problems, suggested solutions, and communicated testing status for cross-shift testing



Western Michigan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • 2016 - 2017

  Independently calibrated, organized, and analyzed alphaluminescence experiment data Discussed results, planned data analysis, allocated tasks, and kept up-to-date code libraries in twice-daily videoconferences with collaborators from different universities Wrote, formatted, edited, and submitted paper summarizing research and tracked paper through the peer-review and citations process Independently calibrated, organized, and analyzed alphaluminescence experiment data Discussed results, planned data analysis, allocated tasks, and kept up-to-date code libraries in twice-daily videoconferences with collaborators from different universities Wrote, formatted, edited, and submitted paper summarizing research and tracked paper through the peer-review and citations process



Hope College Physics Department

• Physics Lab Teaching Assistant

  • 2015 - 2016

  Created detailed and consistent systems of grading for lab coursesGraded assignments and lab notebooks for adherence to standards, numerical proficiency, data analysis, and critical thinkingTaught, assisted, and encouraged students, receiving the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • 2013 - 2016

  Built, tested, and implemented cosmic-ray veto detectorAnalyzed oxygen and fluorine fragments produced at the National Superconducting Cyclotron LaboratoryDesigned and implemented system of coordinate transformations for MoNA CollaborationPresented research in clear, understandable manner to a wide range of audiences



Hope College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Math Lab Instructor / Physics Help Session Instructor

  • 2013 - 2016

  Assessed student learning styles and understanding to encourage holistic understanding of concepts Tutored students in physics and math at junior-high, high-school, and collegiate levels Guided students through questions about assignments while explaining problems and concepts Assessed student learning styles and understanding to encourage holistic understanding of concepts Tutored students in physics and math at junior-high, high-school, and collegiate levels Guided students through questions about assignments while explaining problems and concepts



The Anchor

• Features Writer, Columnist

  • 2013 - 2013

  Met weekly to brainstorm articles and allocate tasks Wrote and submitted work under strict deadlines Met weekly to brainstorm articles and allocate tasks Wrote and submitted work under strict deadlines