Jacklyn Nowotnik

Experience

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  Jewel Osco

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2013

  Front End Cashier

  Checking out customers on registers and self checkVerifying age for alcohol and tobacco salesBeing aware of weekly sales BaggingRestocking

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  Que Ondee Sola Magazine

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Staff Writer and Treasurer

  Researching and writing articles relating to the Latino/a disporaCopy EditingManaging budget

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  Verismo Opera Company

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern/Assistant Stage Manager

  Managing set design and scene changesSetting up and dissembling sound and lighting equipmentShopping for props and costumeKeeping track of props and set note

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  Youth Ready Chicago Summer Jobs with Aspira Inc. of Illinois

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Team Leader

  Guiding students in play writing, costume, light, sound, acting, and stagingConducting and participating in group activities for the studentsPreparing activities for the next day/weekCoordinating staff and student timesheetsPerforming the original and final product of the play

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  Northeastern Illinois University's Independent Newspaper

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Arts & Life Editor

  Creating and managing story assignmentsOrganizing and managing staff writers Approving and ensuring the quality of the Arts & Life sectionCopy editingAttending editorial meetings

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  NEIU Indpendent

  Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Managing Editor

  Organizing and managing weekly meetings and staffApproving and ensuring the quality of the newspaperManaging story assignmentsManaging ad invoices and payrollApproving applicationsCopy editing

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  Teatro Luna Chicago's All Latina Theater Company

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  General Intern

  Researching Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs to attract a Latino audienceOrganizing and preparing for auditions and play readingsMaking cold calls to call backsBlogging and promoting future productionsHelping to manage the theatre space

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  Jewel-Osco

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Meat Wrapper

  Providing excellent customer service to customers in and out of the meat marketTraining new staff and leading shiftsManaging inventory with special attention to sell datesMaintaining work-space and equipment

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  Aspira Inc. of Illinois

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  College Representative/ Chairperson of Communication for the National Aspira Club Federation

  - Organizing meetings and agendas- Keeping the group on task - Managing communication between group members- Managing the group's Facebook page

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  Northeastern Illinois University

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Stage Manager for NEIU Stage Center Theatre
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  YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Camp Counselor

  Ensuring care and well being for a group of 25 teenage campersPromoting respect, cultural diversity, financial responsibility and leadershipLeading and engaging campers in games, crafts, and team building activitiesAssisting with field trips and swimming lessons

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  ASPIRA, Inc.of Illinois

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

  Educational Talent Search Advisor/ Academic advisor

  • Recruited and provided outreach, tutoring, mentoring, career and college readiness services to a caseload of 160+ students at a Chicago Public High School.• Maintained caseload confidentiality and data on ETO software and followed up with alumni on college enrollment, declaring majors and financial aid.• Planned and executed an annual leadership and career conference for 500+ high school and 150+ middle school students -includes soliciting quotes from vendors, managing expenses for food and transportation and maintaining master calendar of event timelines.• Directed the logistics of a seven-week summer employment program in partnership with the city of Chicago and community organizations for 120+ youth.• Facilitated and supported local and national youth ASPIRA leadership clubs, at the high school and collegiate level.• Developed educational enrichment curriculum for youth, based on financial literacy and job readiness, to build leadership skills for the workforce.• Created and submitted detailed monthly and annual program reports for director.• Trained incoming staff for Educational Talent Search and youth ASPIRA leadership clubs.• Produced brochures, informational material and teaching tools per program needs.• Conducted career, college readiness and financial aid workshops to students and their parents.• Managed archives of older Educational Talent Search intakes for auditing purposes, in paper and online form. Show less

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  Chicago's Summer Youth Employment Program

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Program Coordinator
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  Northeastern Illinois University

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Orientation Leader

  • Welcomed new students and their family members to the university during check-in and assisted new students with accessing university online accounts, obtaining a university ID, conducting tours etc.• Conducted well-organized, thorough group meetings and discussions for new students while acting as a peer mentor for them during the orientation process in role playing a freshmen seminar class.• Served as a source of information regarding academics, policies, procedures, campus services, activities, building locations, and all other aspect of life at Northeastern.• Organized and prepare orientation materials, set up and break down orientation activities• Aided presenters, college representatives, academic advisors and other administrators as needed. Show less

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Academic Advisor

  • Provide academic, career and holistic advising to current and prospective students as it relates to their goals and interests, specifically with a caseload of undeclared major students using student development theory.• Co-develop and strategically implement a social medium, Group Me, as an aid to Blackboard to promote participation, communication and creativity in freshmen seminar classes.• Assisted with college commencement ceremony by confirming graduation applications, sending out electronic communication and program about the event, rehearsal of commencement ceremony and day-of-support with setup and signage.• Process and confirm all banner work: major/minor declarations, transfer credits, credit hour approvals, supplemental grade changes, course registration approvals, term withdraws, final credit checks and general petitions.• Revise and develop UIC CADA PAP scholar program orientation and learning contracts for freshmen, sophomores and juniors using university policies to make judgment on best practices for arts-based students. • Collaborate with Director of Undergraduate Services and Associate Dean to assist with reviewing academic probation, letters of support and emergency fund applications.• Share best practices and resources with other CADA advisors as it relates to student success, multicultural programing, management skills and the decision-making process on student development.• Communicate with faculty and university administrators to ensure students’ needs are met. Show less

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  Harper College

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

  Academic Advisor

  • Create educational planning according to intended major/area of study for degree and certificate seeking students, both new, currently enrolled and transfer students.• Conduct through student orientation year around and establish understanding of degree audit.• Assist students with schedules, career development tools, registration, withdrawals, appeal processes for financial aid and academic standing.• Refer students according to college policies that relate to campus resources including other areas of student development and faculty to ensure student advocacy and success.• Coordinate classroom presentations with professors for academic advising and area of interest within first-year seminar classes.• Address faculty concerns for students and encourage student success through Starfish.• Produce and edit content for student facing blog site that are written for students and their families.• Maintain outreach efforts for special student populations through call-campaigns and strategic email communication. Show less

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  College of Lake County

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2024

  Student Engagement Coordinator

  •Coordinate and execute behind-the-scenes planning of commencement which includes soliciting quotes, booking vendors, overview of event logistics and budget.•Develop operations manual for commencement, student food pantry and student worker onboarding.•Lead programming efforts to address student poverty and food insecurity while providing information on external resources for holistic and basic needs.•Manage division social media presence which includes on-campus student events and resources as well as community-based resources for the surrounding campus sites.•Collaborate with student employment to interview, hire and train a group of student workers. •Oversee completion of student worker compliance training as well as ensure all their time is reported correctly in time management system. •Produce and edit content for bi-weekly semester e-newsletter that is sent out to students, college leadership and Division of Student Life. •Interact with various on-campus departments and community organizations in a highly visible manner to encourage partnership.•Assist with day-to-day operations within office, student food pantry and division event planning.•Compile regular reports with great attention to detail of student traffic, interest and usage for Dean’s leadership report meetings. Show less