Experience

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  University of kansas student housing department

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  Resident assistant

  • Managed a University residence hall tower of diverse students• Maintained all bulletin boards and fliers with accurate, up-to-date, and useful information• Counseled students on various personal and academic issues• Enforced University rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly and enjoyable living environment

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  America reads

  Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Program coordinator

  • Interviewed, hired, and trained literacy tutors• Presented program information to Lawrence Title-1 elementary schools' principals and staff• Coordinated tutor placements and schedules• Lead meetings to continue tutors' training• Observed tutoring sessions and provided constructive feedback to tutors• Conducted surveys for teacher and tutor feedback • Compiled a year-end report that summarized and analyzed feedback as well as suggested recommendations for future years

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  University of kansas dance marathon

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Director of fundraising

  • Planed and executes all fundraising campaigns, both on campus and within the community• Created a Strategic Fundraising Plan• Updated the Case Statement• Coordinated and lead an eight person fundraising committee• Created a best practices fundraising brochure

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  Conservation corps minnesota & iowa

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Youth crew leader

  • Co-lead groups of 6 youth on 2 week “spike” projects (crews camp in tents, prepare own meals and complete work projects)• Lead crew to complete various environmental service projects• Facilitated educational and recreation activities on weekends, during spike trips and after work day• Provided discipline and positive crew morale while building teamwork among crew members• Enforced standards of Corp behavior and adhered to program goals and mission• Encouraged development of good work habits and presented on basic skills such as work safety and environmental education Show less

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  Saving grace - imagine life without violence

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2016

  Women's advocate, food and essentials coordinator

  • Counseled and provided support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault• Empowered women, teens, and children through education and support• Provided education and support with legal issues and rights• Provided system advocacy for mental health, physical health and basic needs like food and shelter• Collaborated with local community college to increase domestic violence and sexual assault awareness on campus• Answered call on the 24-hour Crisis Hotline• Conducted intakes and needs assessments at the emergency women and children's shelter• Co-facilitated a domestic violence children's support group and a teen girls support group• Kept shelter pantries and closets organized and stocked• Communicated with donors about needs Show less

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  The mentor network

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Site administrator

  • Managed a 5 person home that served individuals with a mental health diagnosis and criminal offense• Supervised 8 staff members• Hired and trained staff as needed• Created staff schedule and lead biweekly staff meetings• Lead biweekly house meetings and consistently checked in with individuals to ensure stability• Worked closely with County partners to provide comprehensive services to our clients• Oversaw medication ordering and distributing• Created, updated, and ensured client's Individual Service Plans were being followed Show less

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  Kansas children's discovery center

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2018

  Office administrator, volunteer and outreach coordinator

  • Recruited, trained, scheduled, managed and kept relationships with over 90 volunteers• Created a monthly volunteer newsletter and coordinated quarterly appreciation events• Oversaw the KCDC Cares programs, which provided access to underserved families in the community • Fostered and maintained relationships with social service community partners; wrote grants to seek additional funding

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  Kansas children's discovery center

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Director of community engagement

  • All the duties of my previous role with KCDC plus the following:• Oversaw financials with QuickBooks to complete daily deposits, keep record of donations and manage project budgets• Created and managed a community garden and lead weekly programming ranging from collaborative planting to sensory play and harvesting • Developed and coordinated Play Free, a play-based education and exploration program for children with an incarcerated mother (https://youtu.be/AJdmcdjNAGU)

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  Elizabeth herrington design

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  Gardener and landscaper

  • Maintained grounds, installed gardens, and created seasonal planters according to landscape designs and client specifications• Demonstrated strong work ethic and collaboration in ability to complete difficult tasks by specified timeframes

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  Oregon department of human services

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2024

  Child welfare permanency caseworker

  • Assessed case risk factors and eligibility for all cases on a regular basis• Completed monthly face to face home visits• Furnished all required client support and services on a case-by-case basis• Designed and implemented plans to ensure safety of special needs or at-risk children• Provided assistance with all aspects of case planning and issue resolution

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  Big brothers big sisters of central oregon

  Nov 2022 - May 2024

  Match support specialist

  • Provide ongoing support and supervision of match relationships in compliance with agency and national standards• Provides case management, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, information and referrals to volunteers and clients• Build and maintain professional relationships with community agencies

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  Kansas children's discovery center

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of access & initiatives

  • Create, develop, sustain and evaluate Access Discovery programs and partnerships that ensure access for all families (including, but not limited to the following: Play Free, Sensory Friendly Sundays, Medical Warriors, Discovery Baby)• Coordinate health, environmental sustainability and outdoor learning initiatives • Coordinate individual volunteers • Coordinate events and special programs at the Discovery Center• Cultivate relationships and collaborative partnerships to help further the mission of the Discovery Center • Conduct educational presentations in the community to increase visibility and share information about our services Show less