Experience

Cross-Lines Community Outreach

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commodies & Garden Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Managing the Commodities & Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a USDA food assistance program. Cross-Lines is the local agency for Johnson, Wyandotte, & Leavenworth counties with a current caseload of nearly 1300 clients. The community garden provides organic farm fresh fruits & vegetables to our clients. Role includes managing volunteers, planning garden for three-season garden, & maintaining garden throughout growing season(s).

• Commodities & Garden Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2018



KC Pet Project

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinic Administrator

  • Mar 2016 - Present

• Adoptions Counselor/Feline Care

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Front desk/clerical work * answer phones * screening & processing pet adoptions * database entry * intaking & releasing animals per the guidelines of the KCMO municipal shelter * functioning efficiently in a fast-paced high-stress environment In Fall of 2015 added skills in shelter operations: caring for animals, while meeting MO Department of Agriculture standards*socialization/behavioral care of felines in population*administered vaccinations, blood tests & appropriate medications.

• Clinic Administrator

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2017



Gluten Busters

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Senior Baker

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

  Baked gluten free breads, muffins & other sweets*created raw food items, kale chips*open/closed store*managerial duties*aided in produce box delivery program*advised customers on healthy eating*working knowledge of organic gluten free ingredients*worked intimately with local farmers & their produce Baked gluten free breads, muffins & other sweets*created raw food items, kale chips*open/closed store*managerial duties*aided in produce box delivery program*advised customers on healthy eating*working knowledge of organic gluten free ingredients*worked intimately with local farmers & their produce



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Property Caretaker

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

  Maintained isolated mountain cabin for owners work included: chopping/storing wood, tending indoor plants, waste removal, landscaping for aesthetics & adequate water drainage * clearing parcel of debris * land surveying Maintained isolated mountain cabin for owners work included: chopping/storing wood, tending indoor plants, waste removal, landscaping for aesthetics & adequate water drainage * clearing parcel of debris * land surveying



Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Assistant Supervisor/Weekend Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  Open/close museum* maintain exhibit spaces* led group art activities * purchased for gift shop & art exhibit * manage staff during operation hours * created effective displays * communicated with musicians for Wonderpoloza concert series Open/close museum* maintain exhibit spaces* led group art activities * purchased for gift shop & art exhibit * manage staff during operation hours * created effective displays * communicated with musicians for Wonderpoloza concert series



Grassroots Campaigns

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Field Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

  A TRANSITIONARY POSITION: led small fundraising groups to street canvass for various organizations (primarily the ACLU & Save the Children), train canvassers in dialogue used to compel interest in the promoted cause. A TRANSITIONARY POSITION: led small fundraising groups to street canvass for various organizations (primarily the ACLU & Save the Children), train canvassers in dialogue used to compel interest in the promoted cause.



The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visitor Services Officer

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

  Act as a liaison between guests & museum operations, assist with needs in museum public spaces, knowledge and protection of art works in collection & special exhibits Act as a liaison between guests & museum operations, assist with needs in museum public spaces, knowledge and protection of art works in collection & special exhibits



Crowd Systems

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Staff

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Provided superior guest assistance at large public events (concerts, theatre, sporting events); knowledge of venue policies & procedures; crowd control; management of guest satisfaction & safety Provided superior guest assistance at large public events (concerts, theatre, sporting events); knowledge of venue policies & procedures; crowd control; management of guest satisfaction & safety



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Elderly Caregiver

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  Moved back to the Kansas City area from NY to provide care to my grandmother after a major stroke. Duties included helping to dress, feed, bathe, and encourage light exercise. As she transitioned to a nursing home, I cleaned, packaged, donated and stored households items in preparation for sale. Moved back to the Kansas City area from NY to provide care to my grandmother after a major stroke. Duties included helping to dress, feed, bathe, and encourage light exercise. As she transitioned to a nursing home, I cleaned, packaged, donated and stored households items in preparation for sale.



Spin Cafe

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barista

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Open/close store, preparing & serving beverages and light food fare, operated cash register, handled money, daily cafe upkeep & cleaning Open/close store, preparing & serving beverages and light food fare, operated cash register, handled money, daily cafe upkeep & cleaning



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator (Intern)

  • May 2009 - Jul 2009

  Conducted community outreach, managed social media, schedule & recruit volunteers, update & catalogue festival documents, participate in staff & departmental meetings, assisted managing over 400 volunteers -ensuring volunteers were available to fill festival needs, provide on-site information to festival visitors & performers. Conducted community outreach, managed social media, schedule & recruit volunteers, update & catalogue festival documents, participate in staff & departmental meetings, assisted managing over 400 volunteers -ensuring volunteers were available to fill festival needs, provide on-site information to festival visitors & performers.



The Crave Cafe

• United States
• Restaurants

• Barista

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Coffee/espresso and light food preparation at Crave Cafe in Volker/Roanoke neighborhood of Kansas City. Coffee/espresso and light food preparation at Crave Cafe in Volker/Roanoke neighborhood of Kansas City.