Experience

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  Spark & Thrive Communications

  • https://www.sparkandthrivellc.com/

  • Founder

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • https://www.sparkandthrivellc.com/

    Services: Social Media Planning, Website Audits, Digital Organizing, Content Development, Sensitivity Reading● Provided client manual detailing strategies, tactics, and best fundraising practices for new organizations.● Created a communications plan tailored to the client's specific mission, ...

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  Self-employed

  • Independent Author & Freelance Writer

    • Apr 2017 - Present

    ●Partnered with clients to develop content for their customer bases around internal events, organization initiatives, national holidays, and cobranded projects.●Interviewed organization representatives to better understand their mission and work before crafting member spotlights for monthly newsl...

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  LAVENDER RIGHTS PROJECT

  • Tacoma, Washington, United States

  • Director Of Development

    • Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
    • Tacoma, Washington, United States

    ●Successfully executed the organization's first end-of-year campaign resulting in us exceeding the fundraising goal by more than $17K.●Researched best practices when developing a fundraiser toolkit, then collected current material from the organization and also developed new collateral to be ...

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  Fair Chance

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Development & Communications Associate

    • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    ●Partnered with board members and Executive Director to plan and execute a major donor cultivation event to thank current donors and educate prospects about the organization’s mission. This event resulted in the renewal of two donors to the organization’s major gifts program.●Planned the logistic...

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  Wyzant

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • English & Reading Tutor

    • May 2017 - Jan 2020
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    ●Developed diagnostic tests to determine clients’ skill levels.●Interviewed students to develop student profiles and determine areas of improvement.●Designed individual lesson plans to best meet academic goals.●Researched language proficiency tests and tailored lessons to tests’ content.●Drafted ...

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  GlobalGiving

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Assistant Campaign Strategist

    • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    ●Managed ten online fundraising campaigns which drew in more than 20,000donors and over $2 million in funds within an eleven-month time frame.●Collected and analyzed survey feedback from more than 600 partners to makestrategic improvements for online fundraising campaigns and organization-widepar...

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  University of Maryland Baltimore County

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Curriculum Development Intern

    • May 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    ●Reorganized modules to ensure each lesson built on the previous one.●Performed a competitive analysis of similar English language programs at other universities.●Edited material so that content was accurate and relevant.●Updated modules with new techniques and methods.●Communicated frequently wi...

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  Choice Program

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Case Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    ●Directed youth to scheduled classes and managed youth’s behavior throughout the school.●Observed youth’s behavior and interactions, taking note of any behavioral patterns or changes.●Transported youth and their families to court hearings, therapy sessions, and volunteer opportunities.●Assisted y...

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  My Village Child Center

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Aide

    • Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    ●Assisted teacher in designing and implementing lesson plans, as well as giving classroom instruction to promote a healthy and engaging atmosphere.●Designed and maintained daily schedule creating structure and reference for children, as well as parents.●Distributed meals and snacks to children th...

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Manager in Training

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    ●Explained and promoted benefits of products to customers in a way that was most applicable to their lifestyle and that addressed their questions.●Provided customers a list of rental options based on customers' needs, wants, and overall priorities e.g. duration of rental, solo vs. family driv...

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  Juniata College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Tutor

    • Oct 2014 - May 2015

    ●Scheduled meeting times with students●Provided study tips for students●Reviewed quizzes, tests, exams and other assignments●Prepared for tutoring sessions●Helped students understand and apply class concepts

  • Residential Assistant

    • Aug 2011 - May 2015

    ●Provided emotional support for residents●Directed residents to campus resources●Managed and facilitate group activities●Ensured safety and health of residents●Explained and enforce rules●Provided leadership through actions

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  Valley Log Newspaper

  • Huntingdon, PA

  • Fall Intern

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Huntingdon, PA

    ●Performed background research on a topic before outlining the article●Identified reliable and relevant sources to interview based on knowledge and expertise●Scheduled and held interviews with professionals to develop further understanding of a topic and to further develop writing material●Met wi...

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  Camp Harmony

  • Hooversville, PA

  • Marketing & Media Intern

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Hooversville, PA

    ●Managed social media presence to effectively communicate brand●Developed new marketing strategies based on competitive advantages●Researched new markets and clients to determine acquisition potential●Designed and wrote e-newsletter for distribution●Assisted in both long-term and short-term stra...

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  Huntingdon PRIDE

  • Intern

    • Aug 2011 - May 2012

    ●Setup for fundraisers ●Filed and collected information●Assisted clients with equipment rental●Collected donations●Assisted donors●Acted as a receptionist