Dispute Resolution Specialist

• Oct 2021 - Present

Work as a mediator in the VA OAG's Consumer Protection SectionAct as a neutral third party in disputes between Virginia consumers and businesses as an alternative to civil court Work as a mediator in the VA OAG's Consumer Protection SectionAct as a neutral third party in disputes between Virginia consumers and businesses as an alternative to civil court

Artist

• Jan 2021 - Present

Abstract mixed media painter Abstract mixed media painter

Researcher + Partnerships Associate

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Working to provide actionable peacemaking research to practitioners, donors, and policy makers to mitigate issues of war and violence. Working to provide actionable peacemaking research to practitioners, donors, and policy makers to mitigate issues of war and violence.

Assistant Manager

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2020

Full time manager with a wide range of responsibilities, including upkeep and optimal administration of the store, hiring, onboarding, and scheduling, as well as all of the responsibilities listed below from previous position. Analyze metric data and KPIs daily to increase gross margin and achieve budget.

Acting General Manager

• Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

Responsible for planning and implementing business plans to deliver to Banana Republic field priorities and store goals. Drive productivity in all areas of the store through training and developing leadership team members. Additional responsibilities include: networking and hiring, scheduling, labor management, merchandising and implementation of new product, and creating marketing strategies.

Merchandise Presentation Lead

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2015

Full time manager responsible for all operational processes at the Short Pump location, such as planning and management of markdowns, new flow intake and placement, inventory, backstocking, and replenishment. After a year in operations, also became responsible for merchandise planning and implementation.Responsible for running the sales floor during open hours, tracking and achieving metric goals, and delivering excellent customer service.

Brand Ambassador

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

Shipment and visual specialist. Assisted with and helped facilitate rollouts, markdowns, shipments, and visual projects. Responsible for reaching time standards in all operational processes.

Nanny

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

Part-time nanny for three children. Part-time nanny for three children.

Volunteer

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

Undergraduate Representative

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Worked as a liaison between the undergraduate, graduate, and certificate students and faculty in the School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, as well as student groups within the undergraduate department. Worked as a liaison between the undergraduate, graduate, and certificate students and faculty in the School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, as well as student groups within the undergraduate department.

Intern

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

Worked to bring facilitated dialogue sessions concerning current hot button topics in the news to the George Mason University Fairfax campus. Learned facilitation, event planning, teaching, and team building skills, as well as how to efficiently work under pressure. Worked to bring facilitated dialogue sessions concerning current hot button topics in the news to the George Mason University Fairfax campus. Learned facilitation, event planning, teaching, and team building skills, as well as how to efficiently work under pressure.

Volunteer

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

Worked with a team of volunteers and interns to hold mediation and conflict resolution seminars for elementary, middle, and high school students. Worked with a team of volunteers and interns to hold mediation and conflict resolution seminars for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Nanny

• May 2009 - Aug 2010

Worked full time as a nanny for three children. Worked full time as a nanny for three children.