Experience

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  Fairfax county public schools

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Stage technician

  Obtained a certification in stage equipment operation.Professionally managed school auditoriums during community and academic events.Worked alone or as part of a team to meet the lighting and audio needs of each group's event.

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  Koch & hoos, llc

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Seasonal employee

  Performed reviews of Federal Election Commission reports for candidate committees and Political Action Committees, reconciled clients' banking information with FEC reports and databases, maintained filing system for clients, vetted and processed political campaign contributions sent to clients.

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  Koch & hoos, llc

  Jan 2016 - May 2019

  Client services manager

  Provided a wide variety of political accounting and compliance services to clients such as state and federal candidate committees, leadership and corporate political action committees, SuperPACs, and 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations.Services provided to clients include:- Federal and state campaign finance reporting in accordance with FEC or relevant state laws,- Accounts Payable management,- Accounting and compliance reviews of prior-year financial activity,- Account reconciliation and financial analysis,- Monetary contribution vetting and processing, using a wide variety of campaign finance software,- IRS report preparation assistance for tax-exempt organizations (primarily 501(c)(3), (c)(4), and 527). Show less

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  Texas conservation corps at american youthworks

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  Conservation & disaster crew member

  Served as an AmeriCorps member on several crews, performing conservation work throughout Texas for a variety of project partners. Projects included habitat restoration, trail construction and maintenance, and cutting shaded fuel breaks. Trained in the use of chainsaw, hand tools, and herbicide application.During COVID-19 shutdown, served with Travis County Health & Human Services processing rent, utilites, and food pantry assistance requests for community members. Also served virtually as a COVID-19 contact tracer. Show less

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  American conservation experience

  Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Staff crew leader

  Led crews of 4-6 AmeriCorps volunteers in completing conservation projects in the Eastern US, on extended camping hitches for up to two months at a time, often working and living in challenging conditions with few amenities (including backcountry camping).Managed all aspects of crew life in the field (meals, medical issues, workday, transportation) with minimal oversight from office staff.Assumed responsibility for safe and responsible use of company vehicles, power tools, and financial resources.Promoted personal growth, leadership skills, professional skills, and outdoor education for members, aged 18-30.Worked with various project partners on conservation projects, including providing training to staff from partner agencies.Fostered a crew culture of safety, respect, and professionalism at worksites and at camp.Provided regular updates to office staff regarding project progress, feedback on members, expenses, and medical issues. Show less

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  U.s. forest service

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Wildland firefighter/equipment assistant
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  Sound experience

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Educator/deckhand
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  Peace corps

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2024

  Agroforestry/environment volunteer
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  Peace corps

  Jan 2025 - now

  Water access, sanitation, and hygiene volunteer