Experience

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  Stan sheriff center

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Usher

  • Hospitably welcomed and fostered a positive audience experience for all guests visiting the University of Hawaii's sporting arena.• Assisted with event set up and take down.• Scanned tickets upon customer entry and directed them to their seating sections.• Monitored physical surroundings throughout the arena and diffused any interruptions in seating and/or performances.• Served at sporting events, graduation ceremonies, academic competitions, and various banquets.

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  St. mary's university

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  • Assisted the Coordinator of Marianist Student Initiatives and the Director of Civic Engagement in leading 80 student leaders of the Marianist Leadership Program.• Oversaw 10-12 student communities and their initiatives ranging from community engagement projects, campus sustainability projects, and health and wellness activities.• Coordinated events including, Archdiocesan Assemblies, Marianist Jubilees, Alternative Spring Break trips, St. Mary’s Continuing the Heritage, and Fall and Spring Retreats. • Assisted students in seeking service-learning opportunities throughout the San Antonio/Bexar County community.• Maintained records of service hours completed using volunteer management software.• Reviewed 500+ membership applications and conducted interviews with potential candidates for each incoming school year. Show less • Managed day-to-day operations of the St. Mary's University Community Garden to include seed starting and transplanting, garden construction, harvesting, watering, and fertilizing.• Recruited and managed volunteers to assist with the upkeep of the garden.• Coordinated educational events to teach gardening skills and nutrition education to neighbors of the gateway district surrounding St. Mary's University.• Grew and harvested 250+ pounds of produce each year and delivered harvest to the local food bank. Show less

  • Civic Engagement Intern

    Sept 2017 - May 2019

  • Garden Manager

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Mission of mary cooperative

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Farm intern

  • Served 35 hours per week as an intern for a non-profit urban farm on the East side of Dayton, OH.• Assumed responsibilities of seed starting and transplanting, garden construction, harvesting, packaging, selling, marketing, and delivering vegetables to the local community. • Studied and applied methods of a lean production system to support the cooperative's sustainable, organic food production.

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  Catholic charities, archdiocese of san antonio

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Research and identify viable grant opportunities.• Develop compelling and concise grant proposals, reports, letters of interest and all other materials associated with applications. • Engage with program staff across Catholic Charities, and its 4 affiliated non-profits, to gather critical information to enhance proposals and reports for 40+ programs.• Develop and maintain database of foundations, federal, state and local grants that align with CCAOSA’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals. • Work closely with Grants Director and Finance staff on grant budgets.• Manage grant and reporting calendars to delineate timelines for submission, including internal and external deadlines. • Assist in coordinating fundraising efforts among the staff and community (e.g., annual campaigns, employee campaigns, special events). Show less • Led and coordinated all agency efforts with regard to volunteers, including short-term and ongoing individual volunteers, volunteer groups, interns, etc.• Directed the execution of an effective on-line presence for volunteer activities through GivePulse, volunteer management software.• Efficiently managed the documentation process, calendaring, and data collection.• Developed/implemented outreach and communications plans to identify prospects and meet recruitment goals (to include social networking strategies, website posts, printed and electronic newsletters, email blasts, etc.).• Developed/maintained timeline to forecast demand for volunteer services to the agency's 40+ programs.• Developed and executed metrics and reporting data (recruitment goals, demand fulfillment, value of volunteer hours,• Developed and implemented meaningful volunteer experiences in partnership with Program Directors. Show less

  • Director of Grants

    Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Grant Writer

    Jun 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Emergence llc

  Apr 2023 - now

  Advancement manager