Experience

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  AIM Photonics

  • Albany, New York, United States

  • Program Manager

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Albany, New York, United States

    The role combines diplomacy, organization, communication, coordination, and project management of the American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM) Institute.• Coordinating the Institute's executive staff and underlying personnel• Ensuring compliance against terms, deliverables, and milestones outlined in the AIM Photonics Cooperative Agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory.• Acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including government sponsors, members, State and local officials• Meeting planning and facilitation, travel planning and facilitation, presentation preparation, and communication with Institute governance, representatives of the Department of Defense, and other government agencies• Review and editing of critical documents.

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  Historic Albany Foundation Inc

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

  • Program & Communications Manager

    • Sep 2020 - Aug 2023

    • KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Creation of Tool Library Project • Designed, managed, and promoted program schedule• Managed/trained administrative staff, intern program & volunteer program• Conducted presentations, public speaking engagements, & media interviews• Performed outreach to partner with local and national organizations and businesses • Managed online campaigns and presence over virtual platforms (including social, website, and CRM marketing) • Implemented strategies for increased membership cultivation• Event planning

  • Membership, Programming & Outreach Coordinator

    • Feb 2019 - Sep 2020

    • Manage membership campaigns, strategy, and administration• Create graphics and copy for communication• Manage website

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  Albany Public Library Foundation

  • Albany, New York Area

  • Social Media Coordinator and Content Creator

    • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Albany, New York Area

    • Created original content for website & social media accounts generating interest in programs and fundraising

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  Rank K.O.

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Social Media Coordinator and Content Creator

    • Jan 2017 - Feb 2019
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

    • Research, writing, editing, and proofreading • Managed competing deadlines• Ensured consistency in content and tone • Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords, and branding

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  Amarapura Partners

  • Mandalay, Myanmar

  • English Language and Theatre Teacher

    • Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
    • Mandalay, Myanmar

    • Created and led 'Learning English through Theatre' program• Wrote, directed, and stage-managed Shakespearian adaptation performed at National Theater• Organized rehearsal schedule, meetings, budgets, and workshops• Kept track of various departments and budgets• Independent creation of creative syllabus to introduce English through Drama.

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  The British Institute, Indonesia

  • Bandung Area, West Java, Indonesia

  • English Teacher

    • Feb 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Bandung Area, West Java, Indonesia

    • Specialized in higher education courses, teaching students advanced linguistics preparing them for overseas study • Chosen to represent company at various events: public speaking, debates, press releases etc.• Out-sourced to a variety of companies including schools, charitable foundations and businesses • Assisted in syllabus planning and facilitated workshops

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  Food and Drink Guides

  • Bristol, United Kingdom

  • Editorial Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Bristol, United Kingdom

    • Researched and wrote articles for print • Proofreading and copy editing • Worked comfortably to print deadlines • Database administration • Client Communication