Experience

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  Plattform advertising

  Dec 2007 - Jan 2008

  Public relations intern

  •Wrote, formatted and distributed press releases for Career Colleges across the United States•Contributed articles to the March/April 2008 edition of Career College Central magazine

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  Rockhurst university

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

  Public relations and marketing intern

  • Wrote, formatted and distributed press releases and media advisories for speaking engagements and campus-wide events.• Contributed articles and photographs to the university’s website and tri-annual magazine.• Collaborated with the graphic design team to create innovative promotional materials.

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  Project for pride in living

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Americorps community builder

  • Worked directly with residents in PPL’s affordable housing to help them navigate resources, public assistance programs, and educational and career advancement opportunities.• Wrote and distributed monthly newsletters and informational packets to PPL residents.• Collaborated with community organizations to develop workshops and trainings around health and wellness, financial literacy, parenting and personal safety.

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  St. croix montessori school

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2012

  Spanish language specialist

  • Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum for students ages 18 months to 12 years• Co-coordinated the school’s daily afterschool programming• Directed the summer Spanish and Latin American culture camp • Performed additional classroom support roles as needed

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  La tienda

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

  Executive and administrative assistant

  •Coordinated and directed a variety of projects for the CEO, CFO, COO, President and Creative Director•Managed the corporate calendar and planned all company-wide meetings and events•Fielded incoming corporate phone calls and email •Oversaw office purchasing for all departments, and maintained office service accounts and contracts •Organized travel for executives, employees and clients both domestically and abroad •Monitored and maintained company policy regarding office procedures and regulatory security measures Show less

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  A fair trade world

  Oct 2012 - May 2014

  Marketing and outreach

  • Created content and layout for newsletters • Photographed new products for both online and print publications• Designed new product line sheets and order forms for distribution to current and potential customers

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  Fairview health services

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Rehab clerk ii

  • Assisted rehab patients with intake forms, scheduling and payment• Ensured safety and cleanliness of therapy gym through maintenance of tools, equipment and resources

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  St. anthony park nursing home

  May 2016 - Apr 2017

  Adaptive yoga instrutor

  • Developed and implemented classes for older adults focused on breathing, movement and body awareness • Adapted exercises for both physical disabilities and cognitive limitations

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  Saint paul public schools

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  Group assistant

  •Led children ages 5-8 years in educational and recreational activities during before-school programming•Ensured the safety and wellbeing of participants through behavior management and creative problem solving

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  Park nicollet health services

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

  Occupational therapist