Tory Corless (she/her)

Experience

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  Trident United Way

  Jun 2007 - May 2009

  Teen Hotline Counselor

  • Provided confidential counseling and referrals to teen callers on a range of issues, including teen pregnancy, interpersonal violence, and suicide• Completed a 40-hour hotline training provided by 2-1-1 hotline

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  Georgetown University Office of Advancement

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Fundraiser

  • Raised money for need-based scholarships at Georgetown University by soliciting donations from students, parents, and alumni of Georgetown University• Won the nightly competition for most money raised in one shift on several occasions• Worked with the Office of Advancement to strengthen the Georgetown alumni network by contacting alumni about upcoming reunions and campus events

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  NUI Galway

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Literacy and Learning Initiative Leader

  • Tutored at-risk middle school students for their high school placement exams • Designed and administered educational activities for teenagers to strengthen their literacy skills • Collaborated with fellow students on the creation and filming of a documentary about the Literacy and Learning Initiative at the National University of Ireland

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  On The Rise, Inc.

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Community Advocate Intern

  •Provided one-on-one support to clients by locating appropriate resources to assist their financial, housing, and emotional needs. •Administered support services in both English and Spanish.

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  Break the Cycle

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Policy Intern

  •Performed extensive social policy research, identified key issues in pending legislation, and presented results to the Director of Policy to refocus the team for the next fiscal year.•Created and managed policy databases to standardize communication across all organizations within the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.•Provided social media coverage of Congressional briefings to broadcast updates on The Violence Against Women Act during its reauthorization process.•Coordinated a pilot Instagram campaign showcasing VAWA support on DC college campuses.•Lobbied for the reauthorization of VAWA by briefing Congressional staff.• Featured in the VAWA Blog Carnival hosted by Ms. Magazine and Her Votes Show less

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  Charleston GI

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Patient Account Representative

  •Liaised between the patients of a major medical practice and their insurance companies to verify details of their insurance coverage. •Translated over 10,000 physician procedural data points into graphs and charts enabling management and physicians to identify needed structural changes.

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  City Year

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Corps member

  •Provided whole classroom support to nineteen 8th grade students in English, Math, Science, Civics, and Spanish, including differentiated instruction to students with diverse educational needs.• Implemented school wide initiatives that have improved test scores of 10 students by 32% and have resulted in the highest daily attendance of any homeroom in the 8th grade •Designed and executed leadership training programs that focused on leadership skills and positive behavior. •Developed and facilitated trainings on time management and social justice to further fellow corps members’ professional development.•Selected to attend New England Leadership Academy based on a series of personal essays and a recommendation by Program Manager. Show less

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  ActBlue

  Jul 2014 - now

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  • Admin Support Director

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Deputy Director for Admin Support

    Apr 2019 - now

  • Customer Service Manager

    Mar 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Campaign Relations Associate

    Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Bottom Line

  Feb 2018 - now

  Bottom Line Young Professional Executive Committee