Experience

Saint Paul Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Associate

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Americorps CTEP

• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AmeriCorps CTEP Member, Digital Literacy Coordinator at Saint Paul Public Libraries

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  St Paul, Minnesota, United States ▪ Design and facilitate digital literacy programming and Career Lab services, working with over 100 patrons ▪ Create and strengthen partnerships with local community organizations o Extended Career Lab services to Provincial House in St. Paul, focusing on job search and digital literacy skills o Forged connections with Metro State through planning and co-running monthly Game Nights ▪ Coordinate community outreach opportunities and materials through newsletters and… Show more ▪ Design and facilitate digital literacy programming and Career Lab services, working with over 100 patrons ▪ Create and strengthen partnerships with local community organizations o Extended Career Lab services to Provincial House in St. Paul, focusing on job search and digital literacy skills o Forged connections with Metro State through planning and co-running monthly Game Nights ▪ Coordinate community outreach opportunities and materials through newsletters and flyers ▪ Provide intergenerational programming and tech assistance focused on the communities in which libraries are located, including: o LinkedIn Headshot events o All-Ages Game Night o Teen D&D Night o Resources for formerly incarcerated adults Show less



The Dream Storytelling Project

• Metadata and Digital Publishing Coordinator

  • Mar 2021 - Nov 2022

  ▪ Develop, analyze, and research metadata for oral history video transcripts for over 50 interviews ▪ Create and maintain a keyword database containing over 1000 keywords, including standards and variations ▪ Prepare accurate and complete summaries for online archive, using Bepress to publish interview materials



The Washington Center

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Library of Congress UX Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022



Freelance

• Freelance Illustrator

  • Dec 2018 - Mar 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Painting, drawing, digital art, and entertainment art (comic books).

• Freelance Writing

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Editing and writing research essays, blog posts, and websites. Primary focus in undergraduate studies was on fin de siècle era in literature and its relationship to gothic/horror storytelling.



D'Amico & Sons

• Restaurants

• Shift Lead Trainer

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2020

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Co-managed and trained a staff of 10+ employees, facilitating clear communication between the kitchen staff and front of house. • Continuously identified and recorded critical steps by initiating collaboration to improve the clarity of staff training procedures, successfully increasing efficiency of restaurant protocol. • Oversaw an average of $2,750 per day of in-house and delivery sales. • Strategized prompt and courteous customer service as a representative for all 120+ daily… Show more • Co-managed and trained a staff of 10+ employees, facilitating clear communication between the kitchen staff and front of house. • Continuously identified and recorded critical steps by initiating collaboration to improve the clarity of staff training procedures, successfully increasing efficiency of restaurant protocol. • Oversaw an average of $2,750 per day of in-house and delivery sales. • Strategized prompt and courteous customer service as a representative for all 120+ daily patrons along with overall restaurant function. • Organized catering deliveries by scheduling delivery drivers, assembling orders, and • Maintained contact with restaurant vendors during operating hours, communicating over phone, email, and fax. Show less



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Research Assistant

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • Partnered with a lead researcher to study the relationship between community engagement and the wellbeing of local aging communities. • Wrote and designed eye-catching advertisements raising awareness for monthly recurring community events connecting Northeast Minneapolis leaders. • Successfully maintained, monitored, and safely delivered confidential research data. Was certified in Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) from… Show more • Partnered with a lead researcher to study the relationship between community engagement and the wellbeing of local aging communities. • Wrote and designed eye-catching advertisements raising awareness for monthly recurring community events connecting Northeast Minneapolis leaders. • Successfully maintained, monitored, and safely delivered confidential research data. Was certified in Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) from 2015-2017. Show less



University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

  St. Paul, Minnesota • Cataloged and updated the conservatory plant index which covers 1,800 species of plants. • Assisted in the facilitation of the 2016 Corpse Flower Bloom, serving 100+ visitors over the span of 2 days. • Independently tended to and monitored greenhouse rooms, using excellent attention to detail. • Extensively researched the care of the 10 different biodiverse collections of rare and fragile plants, including 5 different regional biomes and 5 research collections.



Tibet Arts

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Sales Associate

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2015

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Independently maintained store during business hours. This involved focusing on customer service, operating the cash register, and opening/closing procedures. • Kept inventory and managed cash using Excel and Microsoft Word. • Collaborated frequently with co-workers regarding scheduling and training. • Researched and memorized inventory, learning a lot about Tibetan culture and art history through this research.



Minnesota Historical Society

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Teen Advisory Council Member

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  St. Paul, Minnesota • Worked directly with Minnesota Historical staff in order to plan "teen-focused" events in the museum. • Assisted in the opening of the Minnesota Historical Society's "Then Now Wow" exhibit in November 2012. • Advertised, coordinated, and planned an art show focused on local student multi-media projects.



Science Research Institute

• Student Researcher/Educator

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area