Rachel Erickson
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Karin E. Clark, MA
Rachel Erickson is one of those gems that we are lucky to have in our career lives and whose presence remains with us no matter how long its been or how far away from the experience of working together we get. Rachel is a passionate educator, team builder and leader and a lifelong learner - making her an exceptional model for the students, staff and team members she works with. Rachel is thorough, detailed, enthusiastic, committed, open and enthusiastic about new ideas, new information and ensuring that both students and colleagues feel and are heard, seen, understood and get the answers and support they need. She is a team player and a great leader simultaneously which makes her a phenomenal colleague and a well-respected boss. Rachel excels at thorough, approachable communication with youth and administration both, and is a delight to have as a co-worker. Whatever organization or team employs or interfaces with Ms. Erickson will be forever grateful for the opportunity. She is remarkable.
Justine Hollander
Rachel is a wonderful colleague! I was lucky enough to work with Rachel in an educational setting where we coordinated and implemented programming together. Rachel is dependable, organized, and passionate about serving students. I relied on her expertise in planning experiential learning opportunities. Events were always rich with information, engaging for students, and well-planned. Additionally, Rachel values relationships with students and coworkers, and she works to create authentic and meaningful connections. I value my time working with Rachel, and I know that any team would be lucky to have her.
Karin E. Clark, MA
Rachel Erickson is one of those gems that we are lucky to have in our career lives and whose presence remains with us no matter how long its been or how far away from the experience of working together we get. Rachel is a passionate educator, team builder and leader and a lifelong learner - making her an exceptional model for the students, staff and team members she works with. Rachel is thorough, detailed, enthusiastic, committed, open and enthusiastic about new ideas, new information and ensuring that both students and colleagues feel and are heard, seen, understood and get the answers and support they need. She is a team player and a great leader simultaneously which makes her a phenomenal colleague and a well-respected boss. Rachel excels at thorough, approachable communication with youth and administration both, and is a delight to have as a co-worker. Whatever organization or team employs or interfaces with Ms. Erickson will be forever grateful for the opportunity. She is remarkable.
Justine Hollander
Rachel is a wonderful colleague! I was lucky enough to work with Rachel in an educational setting where we coordinated and implemented programming together. Rachel is dependable, organized, and passionate about serving students. I relied on her expertise in planning experiential learning opportunities. Events were always rich with information, engaging for students, and well-planned. Additionally, Rachel values relationships with students and coworkers, and she works to create authentic and meaningful connections. I value my time working with Rachel, and I know that any team would be lucky to have her.
Karin E. Clark, MA
Rachel Erickson is one of those gems that we are lucky to have in our career lives and whose presence remains with us no matter how long its been or how far away from the experience of working together we get. Rachel is a passionate educator, team builder and leader and a lifelong learner - making her an exceptional model for the students, staff and team members she works with. Rachel is thorough, detailed, enthusiastic, committed, open and enthusiastic about new ideas, new information and ensuring that both students and colleagues feel and are heard, seen, understood and get the answers and support they need. She is a team player and a great leader simultaneously which makes her a phenomenal colleague and a well-respected boss. Rachel excels at thorough, approachable communication with youth and administration both, and is a delight to have as a co-worker. Whatever organization or team employs or interfaces with Ms. Erickson will be forever grateful for the opportunity. She is remarkable.
Justine Hollander
Rachel is a wonderful colleague! I was lucky enough to work with Rachel in an educational setting where we coordinated and implemented programming together. Rachel is dependable, organized, and passionate about serving students. I relied on her expertise in planning experiential learning opportunities. Events were always rich with information, engaging for students, and well-planned. Additionally, Rachel values relationships with students and coworkers, and she works to create authentic and meaningful connections. I value my time working with Rachel, and I know that any team would be lucky to have her.
Karin E. Clark, MA
Rachel Erickson is one of those gems that we are lucky to have in our career lives and whose presence remains with us no matter how long its been or how far away from the experience of working together we get. Rachel is a passionate educator, team builder and leader and a lifelong learner - making her an exceptional model for the students, staff and team members she works with. Rachel is thorough, detailed, enthusiastic, committed, open and enthusiastic about new ideas, new information and ensuring that both students and colleagues feel and are heard, seen, understood and get the answers and support they need. She is a team player and a great leader simultaneously which makes her a phenomenal colleague and a well-respected boss. Rachel excels at thorough, approachable communication with youth and administration both, and is a delight to have as a co-worker. Whatever organization or team employs or interfaces with Ms. Erickson will be forever grateful for the opportunity. She is remarkable.
Justine Hollander
Rachel is a wonderful colleague! I was lucky enough to work with Rachel in an educational setting where we coordinated and implemented programming together. Rachel is dependable, organized, and passionate about serving students. I relied on her expertise in planning experiential learning opportunities. Events were always rich with information, engaging for students, and well-planned. Additionally, Rachel values relationships with students and coworkers, and she works to create authentic and meaningful connections. I value my time working with Rachel, and I know that any team would be lucky to have her.
Experience
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Madison Youth Arts Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venue Operations Specialist
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May 2023 - Present
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Experiential Learning Coordinator - AVID/TOPS
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
1. Plan, organize, and facilitate monthly community guest speakers from various career backgrounds for 6 high school classes of Multilingual, multinational, multicultural students.2. Plan, organize, and facilitate monthly college visits for 140 students, while staying within budget projections.3. Coach students to reach career & education goals- both one-on-one & via group workshops- with attention to the needs and abilities of neurodivergent learners.4. Maintain relationships with community partners and program stakeholders.5. Prepare quarterly grant reports as part of a collaborative team.6. Track & manage multiple data sets. Compile reports as requested by stakeholders.7. Manage yearly budget- including budget projection & monthly reconciliation. Show less
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Academic Program Coordinator
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2022
1. Manage team of 4 staff members, including interviewing and training new employees, with a focus on anti-racism.2. Coordinate with and maintain relationships with stakeholders- each with different requirements and goals.3. Prepare quarterly grant reports as part of a collaborative team.4. Track & manage multiple data sets5. Manage yearly budget- including budget projection & monthly reconciliation.6. Design/implement fundraising activities.7. Plan, organize, and facilitate monthly college visits for 100+ students, most of whom are first generation college applicants.8. Case manage 100+ students: coordinate with teachers/parents/counselors to provide comprehensive support.9. Coach students to reach career & education goals- both one-on-one & via group workshops. Show less
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Tutor: English- Math- and ACT
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
1. Support classroom lessons and lead teacher needs- including designing and leading mini lessons, supporting students one-on-one, and collaborating with a team of teachers to meet grant requirements. 2. Design/implement fundraising activities, while taking into account student voice and choice.3. coach and lead a team of student leaders to facilitate fundraisers, team building activities, and opportunities outside of school hours.4. Tutor teens daily in math/English/ humanities/ACT preparation, design practice assignments, profread essays.5. Coordinate with teachers/counselors/case managers to provide comprehensive academic support.6. Coach students to reach career & education goals- both one-on-one & via group workshops. Show less
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Epic
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Application Trainer
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Trained customer and internal classes on Epic's O.R. management software. Designed training materials and adapted lesson plans for customers & employees. Developed assessment tools, wrote & analyzed test questions for training effectiveness. Trained customer and internal classes on Epic's O.R. management software. Designed training materials and adapted lesson plans for customers & employees. Developed assessment tools, wrote & analyzed test questions for training effectiveness.
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Amvets Career Center
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Columbus, Ohio Area
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Career Coach/ Veteran Employment Specialist
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Conducted training workshops for employers, community leaders, & new career coaches. Coached veterans & their families through the job search process. Provided career assessment, job search assistance, resume writing support, & interview preparation resources. Developed and presented workshops to job-seekers of varying skills levels. Conducted training workshops for employers, community leaders, & new career coaches. Coached veterans & their families through the job search process. Provided career assessment, job search assistance, resume writing support, & interview preparation resources. Developed and presented workshops to job-seekers of varying skills levels.
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Vivint
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Support Specialist
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
Data entry, supported installation technicians via phone, adminitered customer surveys via phone, and communicated vital information to new customers to ensure client needs were met and state legal requirements were satisfied. Data entry, supported installation technicians via phone, adminitered customer surveys via phone, and communicated vital information to new customers to ensure client needs were met and state legal requirements were satisfied.
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Brigham Young University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Taught Anthropology class of 25 students.Planned interactive weekly lessons.Edited student essays, mentored students on assignments, and facilitated test prep study sessions.Collaborated with Professor and other teaching assistants to integrate new class material into lesson plans.
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Guest Services - Student Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
Point of contact for guest services - booked staffing needs for university events as a customer service representative. Coordinated weekly staff meetings.Delegated assigments to event staff.Monitored event safety, participant rule adherence, and crowd control.Scheduled appointments for counseling and career center clients.Reconciled reciepts, ordered needed supplies online.
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International Language Programs (ILP)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Representative
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
English language coach and teacher to Chinese children, ages 3-16. Planned age appropriate English lessons. Recruited volunteers to teach overseas, and coached them through the application/preparation process. Created a needs assesment survey for volunteers and parents of volunteers. Carried out the research to discover ways to improve the volunteer experience. English language coach and teacher to Chinese children, ages 3-16. Planned age appropriate English lessons. Recruited volunteers to teach overseas, and coached them through the application/preparation process. Created a needs assesment survey for volunteers and parents of volunteers. Carried out the research to discover ways to improve the volunteer experience.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
Brigham Young University
Bachelor, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Women's Studies -
2005 - 2005
Southern Virginia University
Educational Psychology
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