Assistant to the Director & Business Manager

• Feb 2022 - Present

-Provide administrative support to the Director of the Katz Centern Maintain the director's calendars, manage travel information, schedule and take notes during meetings, process reimbursements, and other duties as assigned -Assist the director in planning and implementing the Center's development efforts, including board relations, liaising to the Office of Advancement, planning development events, tracking gifts, and other responsibilities as needed -Manage communication with advisory boards, donors, the administration, other academic units, and outside partners -Compile archival materials for all Katz Center departments and act as a liaison to Central Archives -Support the Center's Business manager by helping to monitor offices and other spaces in the building for safety and ambiance. Assist with room set ups as needed. -Serve as liaison to vendors and contractors, including assisting the Business Manager in finding and researching appropriate contractors and vendors -Help to create and manage building-related projects and mitigate facilities issues with the Business Manager, including creating project plans, communicating with staff and fellows, coordinating vendors, and liaising with different UPenn departments Show less

Barista

• Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Line Cook

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

Host

• May 2019 - Nov 2019

Line Cook

• Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

Front of House Staff

• Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

- Held various front of house positions including host, busser, and food runner at a popular Center City restaurant serving 90-120 people per night - Held various front of house positions including host, busser, and food runner at a popular Center City restaurant serving 90-120 people per night

Urban Agriculture Coordinator

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

• Developed and implemented free urban gardening classes serving adults in low- and middle-income communities across New Castle County, including creating curriculum responsive to feedback, conducting geographically-based outreach and engagement, and building partnerships across organizations, agencies, and communities • Worked to raise awareness of the need for urban agriculture across state and county agencies, conducting meetings with government officials and administrative staff to encourage collaboration and increased focus on urban agriculture programs and issues • Planned video content for YouTube that captures what urban agriculture is and does in New Castle County for multiple audiences, including what resources are available to interested farmers and gardeners, profiles of various urban agriculture sites, and what urban agriculture-centered programs exist in the county • Acted as Communications Coordinator for the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition, including email listserv management & communications, meeting agenda setting and facilitation, social media management, and communication with members • Consult on and help with various urban agriculture projects to assist organizations maximize their success, sustainability, and community responsiveness, including hosting community meetings, collaborating on project plans, agenda setting, and meeting facilitation • Created grant application and managing the distribution of $10,000 of cost-sharing funds for community-oriented gardening and urban farming projects, including communicating with grantees, ensuring compliance with grant terms, and compiling necessary documentation for reimbursement Show less

Visitation Staff

• May 2015 - Aug 2017

• Set up and managed our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pick up and Farm Market; included building relationships with all visitors, stocking produce, staffing the cash register, notifying members of weekly U-Pick produce selection, and encouraging non-members to sign up for the CSA • Led and taught farm chores to visiting families, educating them about our animals and helping them understand farm work • Greeted and checked visitors in at the Welcome Barn • Provided feedback to higher level staff to improve Coverdale programs and engage more visitors Show less

Student Centers Building Manager

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2017

• Provided superior customer service to University students, staff, guests, and visitors within the University Student Centers • Oversaw and managed Information Desk Associates • Oversaw and managed of night/weekend programs and events taking place within the Centers as well as safety, security, and facility maintenance concerns • Made decisions regarding proper use of the facility including, but not limited to, group meetings, lounge areas, and recreation areas and communicate with custodial staff regarding setup and other custodial needs • Assisted supervisors with special projects, including developing staff training curriculum and improving Student Center services Show less

Team Service Project Coordinator

• Jun 2015 - May 2017

• Worked closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator to maintain relationships with partner communities and keep communication channels open between the Public Allies staff, partner communities, & program participants • Created and facilitated trainings for partner communities & program participants about topics including community engagement strategies, communication strategies, Public Allies values & learning objectives, and theories of community development • Acted as a representative and advocate for Public Allies Delaware at university career fairs & panels and provided prospective participants with information about the program Show less