Ashley Ponce

Experience

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  First United Methodist Church

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Nursery Assistant

  ●Attended to 2-6 children at a time ranging from ages 2-9 while parents attend morning church service.● Worked independently and lead younger/minor caretakers on shifts with more children.● Kept up cleanliness and disciplined space while facilitating playtime, breakfast, and cleanup.

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  Wisconsin Historical Society

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Student Library Assistant

  ● Paying close attention to precision moving federal documents independently● Carrying out long-term/large-scale filing and shifting projects

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  University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Academic Excellence

  Sept 2022 - now

  Academic Mentor

  In this role, I serve not only as a tutor for college-level mathematics but a mentor to students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation and low-income students, and students of color. I schedule weekly meetings with around 2-4 students a semester, to go over homework, exam review, and study schedules.

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  Official Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc

  Sept 2022 - now

  As chapter president I lead chapter meetings, as well as represent my chapter at MGC presidents meetings and National organization meetings. I delegate and assist my e-board and help lead projects that include event planning, PR, community service, alumni relations, and networking/social events. Behind the scenes oversee all the paperwork that keeps our chapter running and ensure we maintain a good standing. ● Active member and PR chair for Latin-founded service sorority with an emphasis on first-gen education/mentoring● Branding and recruiting through social media, utilizing skills in social media marketing, event planning, and graphic design.● Event-planning on large-scale and small-scale events including, founding ball, fundraising, and HIV/AIDS awareness events.

  • Chi Chapter President

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Public Relations Chair

    Sept 2022 - now
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  Mentor Collective

  Jan 2023 - now

  Student Mentor

  ● Assisting accepted students on matters such as campus life, move-in, class selection, and extra-curriculars.● Attending to approximately 14 students before each semester, sending texts reminders and advice● During the semester connecting with approximately 10 students; studying, networking events, fairs, and other campus events.

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  Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center

  Aug 2023 - now

  Social Media Assistant

  managing and implementing strategies to provide followers with updates on local outreach events, publications, awards, and the IceCube observatory in the South Pole. Assist with managing and creating organic, unique, and accessible content to reach a broad audience