Legal Administrative Specialist

• Aug 2020 - Present

Youth Development Specialist

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

•Lead Youth Development Life Skills Instructor for 231 middle-school students across 3 schools for 20 hours a week over a period of 18 months on themes related to the Youth Development Framework. •Designed and implemented over 50 student lesson plans following the Youth Development Life Skills curriculum, including objectives encompassing positive self-esteem and self-identity, decision-making, goal setting, and substance abuse prevention. •Collaborated with local key members, including 10 education and health center workers in the community, to build relationships and capacity to support positive youth development strategies. •Worked with the local health post social worker to draft and obtain approval for a community teen empowerment club for at-risk and out-of-school girls. •Conducted a community mapping activity with 30 local youths to develop action plans for community improvement projects to encourage youth leadership. •Guided 10 middle school leaders to create and present recycling information for International recycling day in an all school assembly. •Conducted community outreach through presentations to 3 school directors and teachers, 2 women’s groups, and 5 house visits to increase awareness about health center opportunities and programs for teens and young women. •Participated on a bi-monthly interdepartmental board of the Ministries of Education, Health, and Police for the promotion of Guatemala’s Sexual Health Education program in Middle Schools; stationed booths in rallies on self-esteem and curriculum vitae. (Over 48 hours). •Co-wrote, submitted, and obtained approval for a grant of $300 to implement a regional girl’s leadership camp for 45 middle school students (not implemented due to Peace Corps evacuation). •Co-facilitated a training on the experiential learning model to 19 health center workers •Member of the Peace Corps Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluating (MRE) Committee from Feb. 2019- Mar. 2020; assumed MRE Liaison role starting Sep. 2019. Show less

Temporary Associate

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

Research Assistant for Fontheim International, LLC, 45 hrs/week 1/2018-3/2018 • Administrative support professional valued for multitasking strengths, organizational abilities, and diplomatic handling of confidential files • Wrote correspondence to clients, vendors, and other businesses and scheduled appropriate appointments • Placed orders and corresponded with vendors to regulate inventory • Coordinated the flow of ingoing and outgoing mail. • Managed and responded to project related email, attended project meetings, and summarized meetings in memos • Provided backup secretarial support to other team members • Answered phones and gave information to callers, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate individuals • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Archival Assistant for the American Institute of Architects, 40 hrs/week 10/2017-12/2017 • Audited files for membership databases and performed data entry via Excel to ensure accurate and updated information • Correctly loaded and scanned press release documents by scanner and other computer software • Converted press release files into pdf format, labeled and sorted into client assigned folders • Recorded on-going progress through assigned Excel spreadsheets • Properly loaded and stored historic documents after digitalization, maintaining confidentiality and organization Show less

Usher

• May 2017 - Sep 2017

• Performed front-line services for events with audiences between 3,000-7,000 • Responded quickly to problem solve issues with seating, hearing, and the needs of handicapped patrons • Utilized two-way radio to provide excellent service, contact park police, and provide EMS services • CPR/AED and First Aid certified • Performed front-line services for events with audiences between 3,000-7,000 • Responded quickly to problem solve issues with seating, hearing, and the needs of handicapped patrons • Utilized two-way radio to provide excellent service, contact park police, and provide EMS services • CPR/AED and First Aid certified

Program Coordinator Intern

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

• Planned and executed multiple events ranging from 300-10,000 in attendance • Coordinated and managed the layout for these events as well as thematic décor as needed • Worked closely with speakers and event staff in order to ensure the successful completion of events • Used creative problem solving skills in order to ensure smooth programming as issues arose • Created visual media for these events and distributed amongst community boards in order to increase attendance • Developed strong client relations and secured continued interest in performing at the park for future events • Trained and filled in as a docent providing current and accurate information to visitors at the front desk Show less

Wine Steward

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

• Conducted in-depth, specialized tours of winery and tasting room • Enthusiastically conversed with customers about purchasing needs and available products • Represented the company in a positive way when interacting with the public and other industry professionals • Conducted in-depth, specialized tours of winery and tasting room • Enthusiastically conversed with customers about purchasing needs and available products • Represented the company in a positive way when interacting with the public and other industry professionals

Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

• Co-wrote various grant applications to fund community services • Independently sought out and wrote grant seeking $5000 to fund continuation of a football program for At-risk youth and a cheerleading program for girls • Acted as main contact between football program and Vesta • Addressed urgent work needs and found quick viable solutions • Acted as a liaison between important clients and the Executive Director • Co-wrote various grant applications to fund community services • Independently sought out and wrote grant seeking $5000 to fund continuation of a football program for At-risk youth and a cheerleading program for girls • Acted as main contact between football program and Vesta • Addressed urgent work needs and found quick viable solutions • Acted as a liaison between important clients and the Executive Director

Camp Counselor and Assistant Director

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2013

• Served as the Head Counselor and Assistant Director in 2012-2013 • Managed daily schedules of other counselors • Directed individual and group activities for campers • Encouraged and guided children with physical and mental disabilities • Served as the Head Counselor and Assistant Director in 2012-2013 • Managed daily schedules of other counselors • Directed individual and group activities for campers • Encouraged and guided children with physical and mental disabilities