Laura Carper

Experience

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  Clearwater High School

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  English and Women's Studies Teacher

  Founder of the school’s first women’s studies program. This program was an anthropological study of women's studies within the context of art history. In addition to teaching English and Women in Literature and Art, I was the faculty sponsor for the spoken word program, and Co-Liaison for the Multicultural Advisory Committee. I organized yearly community and fundraising events such as the annual school clothing and food drive for homeless teens in the community; youth conferences for student body and faculty,citywide cultural events for the public and neighboring schools to promote social justice and spread awareness of cultural responsibility. Show less

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  Symmetry Financial Group

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Sr. Hiring Manager

  Recruit potential agents through marketing events, advertising, and direct communication strategies, screen and interview candidates with human resources team, train incoming recruiters, and facilitate orientation events.

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  Freelancer

  Jan 2013 - now

  Freelance Writer

  Write projects for various clients, post on forums to increase SEO for new websites and startups that need networking and public exposure.Previous work includes articles for an organic food and sustainable living startup website, curriculum writing, grant writing, men's fashion, lifestyle, outdoor living, wellbeing and fitness, and academic research for literature and the arts Address client needs and follow deadlinesMeet client expectations through consistent follow-up and feedback

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  Lake House Academy

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Lead Teacher of English

  Train and supervise a team of three teachers and serve as the academic department liaison when communicating with other departments, parents, potential client families, and school district representatives. I Organize school on campus, local, and out-of-state field trips and oversee the academic department under the supervision of the academic director. I develop integrated humanities curriculum for grades 8-10 while addressing learning needs based on state curriculum and student abilities

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  The Venue

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Wedding Planner

  Assist in all venue operations concerning wedding day events, including rehearsal, ceremony, and reception.

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  Natural Footgear

  Oct 2015 - now

  Operations and Social Media Manager

  Manage all Social Media accounts daily (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), oversee daily operations including order fulfillment, blog posts, returns and exchanges, customer service, and ordering.

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  Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

  Apr 2017 - now

  Education Outreach Manager

  Oversee development and implementation of youth education outreach programming for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Designer of humane education curricula for local schools, special events, and sanctuary volunteer programming for youth.

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  Looking Glass Realty

  Oct 2018 - now

  Licensed Realtor