Experience

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  Sheffield Theatres

  • Agent for Change

    • May 2023 - Present

    Pioneer organisational and sector change by forging sustainable and meaningful relationships with D/deaf and Disabled artists, audiences, and local communities and to develop opportunities that advocate the inclusion of D/deaf and Disabled artists and audiences. To embed inclusive practices in Sheffield Theatres' work.

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  Self Employed

  • England, United Kingdom

  • Freelance Services: Support, Coaching, Creative, Consulting, Archiving, Events

    • Dec 2012 - Present
    • England, United Kingdom

    • Engage in personal or group support and/ or coaching, including creative project assessment, and business assessment• Provide archiving services, for example, a project of archiving 42 years of professional documents (research, writing, etc.) for a retired Student Affairs practitioner/faculty• Offer article writing services, including pieces geared toward diverse communities• Design and coordinate small scale events of approximately 50-300 guests, including weddings, parties, reunions, etc.

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  Inc Arts UK

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Training Coordinator - Temporary

    • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    • Oversee and carry out diary and logistics coordination for EDI training and consultancy - Co-ordinating with Business Development and Programme and Relationship Managers to arrange and deliver EDI workshops and consultancy - Liaise with Inc Arts team of freelance trainers and consultants. - Liaising with clients to arrange, confirm and disseminate information and materials in advance and on completion of training workshops and/or consultancy • Deliver Inc Arts EDI training workshops• Collaborate with Training team and Consultancy team members and contribute ideas to ensure training delivery is up to date and reflective of best practice• Collect, collate, monitor and report on feedback from Inc Arts’ clients about EDI training and consultancy work, reporting to the Senior Management team• Monitor, collate, triage and report on any queries or reports from clients’ work teams, reporting to the Business Development Manager • Manage invoices for Inc Arts’ training and consultancy work alongside Admin team and Programme and Relationship Manager• Ensure that the work produced for Inc Arts is GDPR compliant and that all GDPR and privacy policies are up to date and implemented• To undertake other duties as reasonably required

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  Curzon

  • United Kingdom

  • General Assistant

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2021
    • United Kingdom

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  Hardin Renovations

  • Greater St. Louis Area

  • Demolition Operative

    • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Greater St. Louis Area

    • Provided building construction and demolition services and adhered to work safety codes• Utilized drills, hammers and electrical saws in removal of structures• Cleared debris, trash and hazardous materials from assigned site• Sanded floors in preparation for renovation• Assisted in loading and unloading of trucks in transportation of trash to dumpster or new materials to site

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  University of Missouri - St. Louis

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Academic Advisor

    • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
    • St. Louis, MO

    • Advised students on a variety of academic issues, including course planning, selection, and registration, scholastic and probationary problems• Evaluated and tracked student progress through the use of established databases• Monitored and updated student academic records for degree audits, ultimately generating semester reports to disperse to appropriate personnel• Recruited prospective students through relationship building and recruitment functions• Maintained liaison with personnel and students at other schools and in other divisions to coordinate activities and promote good relations• Developed cohesive working relationship with faculty• Served on Undergraduate Committee• Presented programs to orient potential students

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  Willamette University

  • Salem, OR

  • Associate Director of Community Life

    • Jun 2014 - May 2016
    • Salem, OR

    • Designed and executed the Paraprofessional Selection Process for a staff of 38, successfully increasing staff diversity from 15% to 50% in the first year• Designed and coordinated the training process for student staff, including Special Project Interns and Community Mentors• Planned and implemented the creation of new Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary chapters• Responded as needed to emergencies and students experiencing personal crisis by participating in the on-call rotation• Conducted first and second tier behavioral meetings in conjunction with the Office of Rights and Responsibilities

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  O'Leary's Pub

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Server

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    • St. Louis, MO

    • Provide quality, enthusiastic customer service consistently to customers, guests, and colleagues• Respond to customer needs and concerns• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products and protocol• Maintain quality store operations• Follow standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing of products• Perform health and cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning standards• Serve as a store team member• Present oneself professionally and demonstrate clear communication with all customer and partner interactions• Follow cash handling procedures and register policies

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  Nordstrom / Nordstrom Rack

  • St. Louis, MO (Store #232)

  • Seasonal Web Fulfiller, Inventory/Stock, Customer Service

    • Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
    • St. Louis, MO (Store #232)

    Nordstrom:• Fulfilled customer orders from store inventory in a timely manner with a high fulfillment percent and sense of urgency• Demonstrated initiative in accomplishing tasks and meeting quality standards• Unpacked, sorted and stocked newly arrived merchandise• Ensured all merchandise is accurately ticketed, accounted for and processed• Accurate and efficient use of mobile and hand held devices• Assisted in maintaining clean and organized selling floors and stockroomsNordstrom Rack:• Customer service, support

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  Café Breve Clayton

  • Clayton, MO

  • Barista

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Clayton, MO

    • Provided quality, enthusiastic customer service consistently to all customers, guests, and colleagues• Responded to customer needs• Provided quality beverages consistently for all customers• Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products including food preparation• Maintained quality store operations• Followed store policy and procedures for operational flow at the counter and in the kitchen• Followed standards for merchandising, stocking, rotating and storing of products• Performed health and cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning standards• Serve as a store team member• Presented oneself professionally and demonstrated clear communication with all customer and partner interactions• Followed cash handling procedures and cash register policies• Took responsibility to learn all aspects of the barista position and tasks necessary with contributing to the operations of a small local business

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  Webster University

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Interim Academic Resource Center Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
    • St. Louis, MO

    • Oversaw Testing Center including scheduling, management of inventory, two general email addresses, front desk operations• Managed the Testing Program including disability accommodated, external CBASE (and other), & rescheduled exams• Supervisd two Graduate Assistants and three Work Study Assistants

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  Saint Louis University

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Residence Hall Coordinator

    • Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
    • St. Louis, MO

    • Oversaw residential living experience in Marguerite, Pruellage, and Fusz Halls• Supervised Assistant Hall Coordinator(s), Resident Advisors, Desk Workers, and Office Assistants including screening, selection, training, termination, evaluation, and management of desks• Advised Hall Council(s) and paraprofessional co-advisor(s)• Facilitated Learning Community stakeholder meetings (Honors, Transfer, Micah Service, Global Villa)• Participated in a professional staff on-call rotation, serving approximately 3,500 students in resolving crisis and emergencies • Served as the main conduct officer for cases involving the residents of assigned residence hall(s)• Committee & Workgroup Experience: Diversity & Social Justice Committee (Co-Chair), Hate Crime Protocol Workgroup, Professional Staff Training & Development, Social & Recognition, Student Staff Recruitment, Student Staff Training & Development, Safety Workgroup

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  Colorado College

  • Colorado Springs, CO

  • Residential Life Coordinator

    • Jul 2007 - Dec 2007
    • Colorado Springs, CO

    • Oversaw residential living experience in Mathias Hall• Supervised full-time, non-exempt Desk Coordinator and eleven Resident Advisors including screening, selection, training, termination, and evaluation• Performed typical operational processes and procedures, including on-call staff member, building tours, work order management, front desk/key management, conduct hearings, damage billing and assisted with summer conferences

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  Clemson University

  • Clemson, SC

  • Resident Director of Fraternity and Sorority Housing

    • Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
    • Clemson, SC

    • Oversaw residential living experience in Norris, Bradley, and Wannamaker Halls.• Supervised nine Fraternity & Sorority Resident Assistants including screening, selection, and evaluation• Co-instructed Resident Assistant leadership course for one semester• Oversaw desk operations, including check-in, check-out, key management, hiring and scheduling of Desk Assistants• Conducted hearings regarding student behavior and violations while effectively maintaining university policies• Shared duty responsibilities with Resident Director staff• Served as Fraternity & Sorority Collaborative Coordinator for five Greek organizations in alliance with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life

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  University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

  • Hilo, HI

  • Disability Services Intern

    • Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
    • Hilo, HI

    • Assisted in development of campus research regarding students with disabilities• Developed programming to increase awareness of disability services• Reviewed services and assistive technology offered for learning, physical, and psychological disabilities• Attended the National Disability Access Conference in Honolulu, HI (June 2006)• Participated in intern training, orientation, and meetings regarding Hawaiian culture and multiculturalism

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  DePaul University

  • Chicago, IL

  • Resident Advisor, Conference Assistant, Office Assistant, Lead Desk Assistant

    • Sep 2001 - Jun 2005
    • Chicago, IL

    Paraprofessional experiences at DePaul University include:Desk Assistant: September 2001 - November 2001Lead Desk Assistant: November 2001 - June 2002Resident Advisor: Clifton-Fullerton Hall (2002-2004), University Hall (Summer Bridge Program 2003), Corcoran & McCabe Halls (2004-2005)Conference Assistant: 2004