Experience

CUSD 200 SCHOOL DISTRICT

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Works one-on-one with students with moderate to severe physical, intellectual, social, and/or behavioral diagnoses.Collects data on tier 3 behaviors (such as hitting, overturning furniture, clothing removal, destructive behaviors, and elopement) and reports to assigned special education teacher.Records data on interventions used on tier 3 behaviors (such as verbal redirection, use of visuals, sensory inputs, calming activities, and other methods of de-escalation).Assists assigned students with toileting and diaper changes up to five times per day. Reports any observed or communicated health, behavioral, or emotional concerns to assigned teacher, nurse, and, if needed, the Special Education Program Director. Collaborates and trains with occupational therapists, psychologists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral specialists to address new or worsening behaviors and implement new interventions and supports.Implements verbal de-escalation skills and calming activities (such as compression vests, body socks, weighted blankets, weighted carts, and motor room swing) to calm dysregulation in students.Supports student's academic and social goals by employing motivation systems and providing structure, routine, and consequences for inappropriate choices.

• Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Supported K-1st special education classroom for the duration of summer school 2021 at Bower Elementary in Warrenville, Illinois. Assisted students with toileting, diaper changes, coursework, behavior interventions, wheelchair transitions, emotional and physical regulation, and learning social skills.Balanced competing priorities of working with a wide range of physical and intellectual disabilities in one classroom, including downs syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and cerebral palsy.Intervened with visuals and verbal redirection during instances of student aggression, attempted elopement, work refusal, and other inappropriate behavior.

• Special Education TA

  • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Implemented IEP and behavior intervention plans for 6 students across 3 classrooms (Kindergarten through 1st grade) from March 2021 through April 2021. Transitioned to serving as a one-on-one aide with one student from April 2021 to June 2021.Implemented IEP and behavior intervention plans using verbal de-escalation, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, visuals, and sign language.Collected data for 2 months on Tier 3 behaviors (including as elopement, throwing items, and overturning furniture) and reported daily to the student's treatment team.Logged data on effectiveness of interventions used, such as verbal redirection, use of visuals, and motivation systems.Communicated with social workers, district behavioral specialists, school psychologists, principal, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and classroom teachers on a daily basis.Balanced requests from above mentioned school specialists with student's momentary needs on a daily basis.Succeeded in reducing student's incidents of elopement and aggression from 3-4 times per day to 1 to 2 times per week within 2 months. student achieved independence by the end of the 2021 spring semester and was able to transition between activities and classes, complete work, and interact with peers with minimal guidance.



Artemis's Arrow Music

• Independent Music Professional

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Producer of ethereal, ambient, techno-indie music using Ableton Intro 10, found sounds, and original vocals.Tracks merchandise and music sales, contracted projects, collaborations, features, and email lists using Google Sheets, Google Drive, Gmail, and other Google Suite applications. Writes, records, mixes and masters albums, singles, and EPs for release to digital music streaming platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music, BandCamp, and Apple Music.Supports independent artists by offering custom mixing, mastering, production, vox, and graphic design services.Producer of electronic, indie, lofi, hip hop, and other beats for sale through Beatstars.Promotes and markets music via social media marketing platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube), content management systems (WordPress).



Kohl's

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Associate

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020



Pacific Cycle

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Licensing Approval Coordinator LTE (Celerity Staffing Solutions)

  • Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Coordinates licensor approval process for packaging, manual, copy, and products using properties owned by Disney, Nickelodeon, Marvel, Hasbro, and others.Uses licensor product approval portals including Disney OPA, NickCentral, ASGARD, Hasbro LAS, to submit products to licensors for official review and approval. Facilitates communication between licensors, product managers, graphic designers, and industrial designers for licensed bikes, scooters, KidTrax toddler quads and Ride-Ons, snow products, P&A, and Foot to Floors.Organizes and manages Bi-Weekly meetings with licensors, Product Managers, and designers to review concept feedback, touch base on new product ideas, and ensure all parties are aligned on timelines. Created documentation for each licensing approval processes for each licensor and product approval system.Maintains and organizes records of approvals, product development stages, packaging designs, and copy revision.Extensive experience working with a wide range of personalities and departments and facilitating clear communication between them in meetings and on a daily basis.



Aprilaire, a Division of Research Products Corporation

• Marketing Asset Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  ● Wrote procedures on how to set up, use, and manage Widen software to make the program accessible and useable for all employees. ● Created and implemented a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system through Widen with the Communications Project Coordinator● Applied creativity and design skills to generate dashboard graphics and user portals on Widen.● Used analytical and organizational skills to develop category, metadata, and search structure for DAM and upload assets into system

• Administrative Assistant - Marketing/Communications & Special Programs

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  ● Acted as liason between district sales managers, contractors, and artwork vendors to generate and approve designs for custom imprinting programs by phone and e-mail.● Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to crop and adjust photos, generate flyers and posters, create icons, knock out photo backgrounds, and generate newsletters.● Designed and updated new web pages for the Research Products website using WordPress.● Created new product pages on Shopify and edited web pages on Sitefinity to improve design, SEO, and accessibility.



Celerity Staffing Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Temporary Employee

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016



WECC: Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation

• Administrative Assistant LTE (Celerity Staffing Solutions)

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Proofread the Lansing Board of Water & Light Hometown Energy Savers 2017 Program Operating Plan.-Proofread the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association Energy Optimization Program 2017 Program Operating Plan.-Processes high volumes of loan applications through the EFS internal portal.• Enters legal descriptions of properties where energy improvements are being installed.• Works with customers over the phone and e-mail to resolve application problems and answer questions as needed.



Fiskars

• Denmark
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Direct Imports Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Write and maintain documentation of direct import procedures for 8 retailers.• Act as liaison between suppliers, customers, carriers, and Fiskars regarding direct import processes and orders.• Receive, confirm, and enter new purchase orders from customers via e-mail and EDI.• Process shipping, inspection, and customs documents to meet shipping deadlines.• Use Retail Link to create product offers, supplier quotes, shipping schedules, and to perform maintenance on item information and purchase orders.• Maintain orders and process paperwork additional vendor portals, including Lowes Link, Partners Online, and Vendor Management Systems.• Track orders through supply chains to ensure compliance with US Customs, Fiskars policy, and customer policy.• Prepare and submit Letter of Credit documents to banks to ensure on-time payments.

• Data Entry - Temporary (Celerity Staffing Solutions)

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Responsible for completing and submitting paperwork, communicating with vendors, and booking orders to release shipments and obtain payments.Carries out complex procedures for documenting orders, shipments, payments, and claims.Prevents company fines by submitting bookings, obtaining shipment documents, and tracking order progress within vendor deadlines.Assists the Senior Demand Analyst with daily order maintenance, cancelations, data entry, and other tasks as needed. Also assists the Customer Service manager with warranty and order maintenance.

• Temporary Employee

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  Works in a range of positions with businesses throughout the Madison area:Temporary Employee, Fiskars Brands, Inc., Madison, WI - January 2015-Present.Facilities LTE, UW Credit Union, Madison, WI - July 2014-December 2014. Works in a range of positions with businesses throughout the Madison area:Temporary Employee, Fiskars Brands, Inc., Madison, WI - January 2015-Present.Facilities LTE, UW Credit Union, Madison, WI - July 2014-December 2014.



UW Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Facilities LTE (Celerity Staffing Solutions)

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Communicated with tellers and other departments to process requests for teller work, verify information, and resolve discrepancies.• Helped the Facilities Specialist train two new mail clerks to familiarize them with standards and procedures for running the mailroom and helping the records department.• Located and redirected returned mail, incorrect addresses, and packages.• Scanned and attached imaged documents to deposit accounts on UWCU’s online membership database, including backlogs, new applications, and exception items.



IUP Libraries

• Volunteer/Intern

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  • Continuation of duties from previous semester.• Assisted the Outreach and Government Documents Librarian with writing, editing, and designing outreach materials, including posters and newsletters. • Assisted with planning and facilitating outreach activities.• Helped new interns in the use of various computer applications to create newsletters and activities.

• Writing Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Edited writing and formatting of the IUP Libraries Annual Report Executive Summary 2011-2012, while in close collaboration with the Government Documents and Outreach librarian and the Assistant Dean of Libraries for Assessment and Development.• Contributed to the IUP Libraries fall and spring semester newsletters by writing articles, editing students’ contributions, and compiling finished content into templates in Microsoft Publisher.• Reviewed and proofread library orientation sheets, survey questions, and assignment instructions to correct errors in grammar, style, and tone.• Developed reader-friendly templates, layouts, and document designs for several library publications.• Promoted outreach programs and library services by designing and writing publications, posters, and brochures.



The Center for Community Growth

• Marketing and Public Relations Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Managed multiple social media accounts, researched content, and published posts 3 times each week to maintain the organization’s online presence.• Attended events to gather information on potential future projects and published follow-up articles and content accordingly.• Re-designed The Center’s blog and wrote monthly posts to promote the 2013 Film Series and fundraiser.• Contributed to writing a letter of interest to the Thomas Merton Center for a grant application proposal to fund The Center’s programs in 2014.• Wrote and edited sections of press releases, e-mails, promotional materials, and proposals to promote the 2013 Film Series to local residents.



Indiana Arts Council

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Volunteer Blog Writer

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Increased the IAC’s blog traffic from an average of 51 to 1,139 views per month, compared to previous 4 years of the blog’s existence.• Developed project timelines and publication schedules with the volunteer coordinator, and established a system for interviewing, editing, and publishing articles.• Wrote and published 15 blog posts to promote the IAC’s annual fundraiser, “Trashion,” and other events organized in collaboration with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.• Scheduled and conducted interviews with community leaders, IAC committee members, and the members of partner organizations to research their participation in the IAC’s fundraiser and other events.Scheduled and conducted interviews.



Cottonwood Institute

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writing Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Wrote and published blog articles about the experiences of students and instructors on outdoor education courses on WordPress.• Applied knowledge of tone and style to write articles that maintained a consistent branding image of the Cottonwood Institute’s goals and mission.• Scheduled and conducted interviews with course instructors. • Wrote and published blog articles about the experiences of students and instructors on outdoor education courses on WordPress.• Applied knowledge of tone and style to write articles that maintained a consistent branding image of the Cottonwood Institute’s goals and mission.• Scheduled and conducted interviews with course instructors.