Experience

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, VA

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events and Communications

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Development & Outreach Senior Associate

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  • Uphold all prior duties and responsibilities related to Marketing and Communications for the organization in addition to added responsibilities • Serves as the lead coordinator for OAR’s Annual Toy Drive, working with over 30 different business and organizations in the D.C. Metro area to host donation boxes on behalf of OAR and increased donations by 20% from the previous year • Serve as the lead event staff for the organization’s special events focused on fundraising, including… Show more • Uphold all prior duties and responsibilities related to Marketing and Communications for the organization in addition to added responsibilities • Serves as the lead coordinator for OAR’s Annual Toy Drive, working with over 30 different business and organizations in the D.C. Metro area to host donation boxes on behalf of OAR and increased donations by 20% from the previous year • Serve as the lead event staff for the organization’s special events focused on fundraising, including OAR’s Project Christmas Angel, Project Backpack, Annual Second Chance Fundraising Breakfast, Sing Out for Second Chances, and more and creating all printed and online marketing materials for these events. Audiences for these events range from 40 to over 600 individuals • Created a two-minute animated infographic video about OAR’s mission, premiered to donors at OAR’s largest fundraising event of the year

• Marketing Communications Associate

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Responsible for managing, scheduling, and creating content for all of OAR’s social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram), as well as monitoring the analytics of OAR’s social media usage • Represents OAR at various community events by speaking on behalf of the organization about our mission and creating effective relationships with community members, local organizations, and donors • Organized and lead policy trainings to the entire staff on social media… Show more • Responsible for managing, scheduling, and creating content for all of OAR’s social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram), as well as monitoring the analytics of OAR’s social media usage • Represents OAR at various community events by speaking on behalf of the organization about our mission and creating effective relationships with community members, local organizations, and donors • Organized and lead policy trainings to the entire staff on social media and communications policies in the workplace • Planned and executed OAR’s 2017 “GivingTuesday” campaign, a global day of giving focused solely on social media, and increased donations by 400% from the previous year • Increased the organization’s Twitter following by 14.8% and Instagram following by 86.6% • In charge of creating and sending out a monthly E-Newsletter including the content and design as well as any other email campaigns on behalf of the organization and making sure that the open rate is above the industry standard at 18% • Responsible for entering and consistently updating the organization’s donor information and data in OAR’s contact management system • In charge of writing press releases that include detailed information about OAR’s events, programs, and Board updates and submitting them to local news outlets • Assisted in the planning and execution of OAR’s 10th Annual Second Chance Fundraising Breakfast, a fundraising event with over 650 attendees, including creating all of the printed and electronic materials and designs for the event



Boston College Cadigan Alumni Center

• Data Analyst Admin

  • Sep 2014 - May 2017

  Brighton, MA • Performed administrative duties such as organizing, researching, and management of confidential and personal data of Boston College alumni utilizing the institutional database • Handled gift records and money donations made from Boston College alumni, and inserted these records into the database • Organized and sent out letters of gratuity for donations and gifts made to Boston College • Engaged in interpersonal relations through formal and professional conversations with Boston… Show more • Performed administrative duties such as organizing, researching, and management of confidential and personal data of Boston College alumni utilizing the institutional database • Handled gift records and money donations made from Boston College alumni, and inserted these records into the database • Organized and sent out letters of gratuity for donations and gifts made to Boston College • Engaged in interpersonal relations through formal and professional conversations with Boston College alumni about how to make donations and how to manage their personal records Show less



National Science Foundation (NSF)

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office of Legislative & Public Affairs Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  United States • Coordinated daily distribution to congressional district correspondents of National Science Foundation (NSF) grant award notifications • Responsible for the composition of official NSF press releases that include detailed descriptions of NSF grants to be used by the Office of Legislative & Public Affairs (OLPA) • Partnered with the External Affairs team to conduct award searches and to create guidebooks for research institutions participating in NSF’s Annual Community College Innovation… Show more • Coordinated daily distribution to congressional district correspondents of National Science Foundation (NSF) grant award notifications • Responsible for the composition of official NSF press releases that include detailed descriptions of NSF grants to be used by the Office of Legislative & Public Affairs (OLPA) • Partnered with the External Affairs team to conduct award searches and to create guidebooks for research institutions participating in NSF’s Annual Community College Innovation Challenge • Performed administrative duties that include, but are not limited to, record retention of official OLPA documents, preparation of weekly staff meetings, and acted as a liaison for public inquiries to OLPA Show less



Korean central Presbyterian church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  United States • Participated in training sessions regarding child development, child behavior, and curriculum development for pre-Kindergarten students in English, science, and math subjects • Directed and planned recreational and educational camp activities, learning centers, and lesson plans for each subject throughout an eight-week period



Levi Strauss & Co.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  McLean, VA • Maintained presentation standards and visual merchandising on the standard floor and in the stockroom by folding merchandise, working at the register, checking in merchandise shipments, and having knowledge of all the products, prices, discounts, and sales



Hollister Co.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  McLean, VA • Maintained presentation standards and visual merchandising throughout the store by folding merchandise, working at the register, displaying a thorough passion for the brand, and having knowledge of all the products, prices, discounts, and sales