Rachel Dovek
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Becca Shimshak
Rachel has interned for me at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) for the Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL). I could not have been more thrilled with Rachel’s performance, her drive and her spirit. With her strong multi-tasking capability, Rachel was able to assist in executing annual trademark events such as orientations and appreciation events while also completing three new special projects in unchartered territory. The ability to balance both day to day tasks concurrently with long range planning is a skill that is rare amongst those at Rachel’s experience level and one that generally needs decades to hone. The skills Rachel has, including knowing when to step up and when to step back, understanding she has a lot to contribute and naturally a lot to continue to learn as well, poises her to succeed in whatever path she chooses to take but particularly in the public sector where relationships and political capital are key influencers to making effective change.
Becca Shimshak
Rachel has interned for me at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) for the Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL). I could not have been more thrilled with Rachel’s performance, her drive and her spirit. With her strong multi-tasking capability, Rachel was able to assist in executing annual trademark events such as orientations and appreciation events while also completing three new special projects in unchartered territory. The ability to balance both day to day tasks concurrently with long range planning is a skill that is rare amongst those at Rachel’s experience level and one that generally needs decades to hone. The skills Rachel has, including knowing when to step up and when to step back, understanding she has a lot to contribute and naturally a lot to continue to learn as well, poises her to succeed in whatever path she chooses to take but particularly in the public sector where relationships and political capital are key influencers to making effective change.
Becca Shimshak
Rachel has interned for me at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) for the Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL). I could not have been more thrilled with Rachel’s performance, her drive and her spirit. With her strong multi-tasking capability, Rachel was able to assist in executing annual trademark events such as orientations and appreciation events while also completing three new special projects in unchartered territory. The ability to balance both day to day tasks concurrently with long range planning is a skill that is rare amongst those at Rachel’s experience level and one that generally needs decades to hone. The skills Rachel has, including knowing when to step up and when to step back, understanding she has a lot to contribute and naturally a lot to continue to learn as well, poises her to succeed in whatever path she chooses to take but particularly in the public sector where relationships and political capital are key influencers to making effective change.
Becca Shimshak
Rachel has interned for me at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) for the Greater Boston Jewish Coalition for Literacy (GBJCL). I could not have been more thrilled with Rachel’s performance, her drive and her spirit. With her strong multi-tasking capability, Rachel was able to assist in executing annual trademark events such as orientations and appreciation events while also completing three new special projects in unchartered territory. The ability to balance both day to day tasks concurrently with long range planning is a skill that is rare amongst those at Rachel’s experience level and one that generally needs decades to hone. The skills Rachel has, including knowing when to step up and when to step back, understanding she has a lot to contribute and naturally a lot to continue to learn as well, poises her to succeed in whatever path she chooses to take but particularly in the public sector where relationships and political capital are key influencers to making effective change.
Credentials
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Google Certified Educator Level 1
GoogleNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Red CrossAug, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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More Than Words
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Admissions and Community Engagement Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
• Cross-trained in three departments to support foster care, court involved, homeless and out of school young adults in job training program • Expand and develop community outreach program to increase young adult referrals • Conduct interviews with young adults evaluating mission fitness and readiness for program • Communicate with collaterals in youths’ lives to prepare for trauma-informed care while in program• Advocate to court system the rehabilitative value of the program• Utilizing data to successfully evaluate the efficiency pipeline of young adults to make organizational recommendations for best hiring practices • Supporting young adults in public speaking about More Than Words to a variety of audiences• Maintain funding relationships with DCF, DTA, and DMH to ensure government contracts are satisfied during the admissions process Show less
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Commonwealth Corps Employment and Partnership Coordinator
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
• Served system-involved youth, ages 16-24, supporting their job application process in a job training program• Facilitated workshops on topics such as interview practice, career exploration and educational opportunities • Co-Developed High School Equivalency Test resources and metrics for MTW that resulted higher rates of HISET success and test taking• Maintained and expanded employment and education partnerships of the organization.• Analyzed and reported on youth engagement data• Managed college interns’ projects within the career services department Show less
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Religious School Teacher
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Jan 2019 - Present
• Coordinate Jewish education and learning for second graders • Teach about Jewish holidays, traditions, history, Israel, and elementary Hebrew • Weekly communications with all parents and parent-teacher-student meetings as needed
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Senior Youth Group Advisor
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
• Mentor teen-led youth group board. • Facilitate outdoor and online youth group activities following safety constraints of COVID-19.• Provide communication between teens and BETC through bulletin articles, committee meetings and community emails.
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Brandeis University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Course Assistant
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Jul 2020 - Present
• Support development of syllabus and assignment guidelines. • Mentor students in 1:1 meetings for class assignments. • Grade methodological exercises. • Manage Zoom classroom functions. • Support development of syllabus and assignment guidelines. • Mentor students in 1:1 meetings for class assignments. • Grade methodological exercises. • Manage Zoom classroom functions.
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Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston
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United States
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Government Relations
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1 - 100 Employee
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GBJCL Intern
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
• Organized 4700 books as a part of a donation drive to Greater Boston area schools. • Developed and expanded ongoing programs such as pen pal and literacy mitzvah project. • Coordinated workshops and manage additional programs.
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TELEM Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Assisted with curriculum development and prepared reports on participant surveys. • Communicated and coordinated with service sites to create partnerships.
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Brandeis University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Phonathon Student Supervisor, Training Supervisor, and Caller
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Jan 2017 - May 2020
• Communicate with alumni and parents to foster relationships, hear about Brandeis experiences, and solicit contributions to the University, personally driving over $108,000 • Promoted to coach in August 2017 with added responsibilities of training and assisting new callers. Promoted to training supervisor in January of 2019• Assumed added responsibilities of interim management and interviewing/screening new student employees for 2019-20 academic year.
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Host Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador
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Oct 2016 - May 2020
• Conduct campus tours for prospective and admitted students and their families • Selected to join the training committee in August 2017 with responsibilities to prepare new ambassadors and to develop a new training program• Selected as a coordinator in August 2019 to manage 30+ student volunteers in the admissions office
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English Language Programs Undergraduate Tutor
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
• Met with undergraduate students who are non-Native English speakers • Focused on strengthening analytical skills with students
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Upperclassmen Gateway Buddy
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
• Mentored international first year students• Planned events to introduce students to different clubs, groups, and activities on campus • Coached students to improve their English skills
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Nkaikela Youth Group
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Botswana
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
• Served at a non-profit that works to extend HIV/AIDS testing and treatment and other health services to vulnerable populations, specifically female sex workers • Wrote news articles, updated and rebranded website, improved social media communications, participated in group sessions and hot spot validations • Served at a non-profit that works to extend HIV/AIDS testing and treatment and other health services to vulnerable populations, specifically female sex workers • Wrote news articles, updated and rebranded website, improved social media communications, participated in group sessions and hot spot validations
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Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
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Washington, D.C.
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Machon Kaplan Participant and Communications Intern
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
• Managed and grew RCRC social media communications, wrote blog posts regarding current issues and events, conducted daily media scans, and researched different organizations and reproductive health topics • Engaged in weekly courses at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism connecting Jewish values and public policy taught by leaders from across the political and career spectrum within Washington, D.C. • Managed and grew RCRC social media communications, wrote blog posts regarding current issues and events, conducted daily media scans, and researched different organizations and reproductive health topics • Engaged in weekly courses at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism connecting Jewish values and public policy taught by leaders from across the political and career spectrum within Washington, D.C.
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Massachusetts Senate & House
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legislative Intern
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
• Legislative intern for State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) • Wrote press releases, memos, and op eds, attended hearings, conducted media scans, wrote letters to constituents, entered and analyzed data, conducted legislative research, and observed formal legislative session • Legislative intern for State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) • Wrote press releases, memos, and op eds, attended hearings, conducted media scans, wrote letters to constituents, entered and analyzed data, conducted legislative research, and observed formal legislative session
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URJ Camp Newman
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
• Supervised and led activities with diverse groups of campers ages ranging seven to sixteen with 24-hour responsibility for safety and enjoyment • Coordinated and successfully executed educational programs for up to one hundred campers • Collaborated with other staff members and managers in a living and working environment • Supervised and led activities with diverse groups of campers ages ranging seven to sixteen with 24-hour responsibility for safety and enjoyment • Coordinated and successfully executed educational programs for up to one hundred campers • Collaborated with other staff members and managers in a living and working environment
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Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jewish Community Relations Council Intern
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
• Compiled a six-day war reflections video by interviewing members of the Jewish community for a commemoration event. • Organized the Jewish-African American dialogue meeting as well as other projects with the staff • Compiled a six-day war reflections video by interviewing members of the Jewish community for a commemoration event. • Organized the Jewish-African American dialogue meeting as well as other projects with the staff
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Education
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2021 - 2023
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
Master's in Public Policy -
2021 - 2023
Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University
Master's in Jewish Professional Leadership -
2016 - 2020
Brandeis University
Bachelor's degree, Politics and Education Studies, Legal Studies, Social Justice and Social Policy, and Jewish Studies -
University of Botswana
Semester Abroad
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