Experience

Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Led operations for the organization's volunteer program, which operates in six states. Responsible for the recruitment and retention of an average of 300 new volunteers per year. Developed 10 new training programs for various volunteer roles and led the creation of 10+ new volunteer roles to compete with the needs of a growing organization. Collaborated with staff to ensure sustainable operations over time. Maintained an accurate CRM system with over 800 volunteers. Created a system to track volunteer retention over time. Communicated and collaborated with over 800 volunteers to staff projects large and small, ranging from short-term data entry projects to large-scale mega adoption events. Show less



In-step Dance Center

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Chilhood Program Director

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  Taught ballet, tap, and jazz classes to students aged 2-14. Designed and created program materials and resources to communicate program activities and outcomes to stakeholders. Worked with a director to understand and interpret the director’s vision Managed a budget and planned events for a dance program, ensuring the program was successful and financially sustainable Taught ballet, tap, and jazz classes to students aged 2-14. Designed and created program materials and resources to communicate program activities and outcomes to stakeholders. Worked with a director to understand and interpret the director’s vision Managed a budget and planned events for a dance program, ensuring the program was successful and financially sustainable



Houston ISD

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• 3rd Grade Teacher

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018

  Taught 3rd grade level math and science in a transitional bilingual program. Developed and implemented a differentiated instruction approach that resulted in improved student engagement and learning outcomes. Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement new approaches to teaching that improved student performance. Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement. Taught 3rd grade level math and science in a transitional bilingual program. Developed and implemented a differentiated instruction approach that resulted in improved student engagement and learning outcomes. Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement new approaches to teaching that improved student performance. Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.



Kidville

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  Lead, assist, and instruct classes in dance, art, and sports for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Lead, assist, and instruct classes in dance, art, and sports for children aged 18 months to 6 years.



Danspace Project

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Programming Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Worked with the Artistic Programing department in writing artist contracts and preparing for upcoming performances; assisted the Development department with various tasks, including compiling audience research and writing grant applications and acknowledgement letters. Worked with the Artistic Programing department in writing artist contracts and preparing for upcoming performances; assisted the Development department with various tasks, including compiling audience research and writing grant applications and acknowledgement letters.



Odyssey Online

• South Africa
• Online Media

• Contributing Writer/Editor

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  Producing content including reports, interviews, opinion pieces, and personal essays for the Odyssey's online platform; editing the content produced by a team of over 20 writers in order to prepare them for publication. Producing content including reports, interviews, opinion pieces, and personal essays for the Odyssey's online platform; editing the content produced by a team of over 20 writers in order to prepare them for publication.



MCC Theater

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assisted the Development Department in all areas, including researching foundations and potential donors, planning special events such as Patron Nights and Opening Night parties, putting together mailing lists, and grant-writing. Assisted the Development Department in all areas, including researching foundations and potential donors, planning special events such as Patron Nights and Opening Night parties, putting together mailing lists, and grant-writing.



America Reads*America Counts

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tutor

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2014

  Worked with both special education and kindergarten students to improve literacy and mathematics. Worked with both special education and kindergarten students to improve literacy and mathematics.



Six Flags

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cash Control Agent

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  Worked for one season as a Cash Control Agent. Responsibilities included: •Counting the cash inventory at the beginning and end of every day •Distributing tills to Park employees •Counting all employees' money at the end of the day to ensure park revenue •Going into the park undercover to perform cash pick-ups Worked for one season as a Cash Control Agent. Responsibilities included: •Counting the cash inventory at the beginning and end of every day •Distributing tills to Park employees •Counting all employees' money at the end of the day to ensure park revenue •Going into the park undercover to perform cash pick-ups



In Step Dance Center

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2014

  Led and instructed classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary for students ranging from 3-14 years of age Led and instructed classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary for students ranging from 3-14 years of age



Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Admissions Team Member

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

  Worked as an Admissions Team Member for three seasons. Responsibilities included: •Greeting all guests as they entered the park •Answering any and all questions guests had •Selling tickets and processing season passes •Working occasionally as a Guest Services representative Worked as an Admissions Team Member for three seasons. Responsibilities included: •Greeting all guests as they entered the park •Answering any and all questions guests had •Selling tickets and processing season passes •Working occasionally as a Guest Services representative