Caroline Filbrun

Experience

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  The Ohio State University

  Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Office Assistant

  Guided the 350 residents of Baker Hall East through any maintenance or security problems they may encounter, as well as offered support and resources during any obstacles of a more personal nature. Additionally, managed a diverse inventory of supplies and equipment available to residents.

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  Solidarios Para El Desarrollo

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Program Intern

  Worked alongside a Spanish NGO to help Granada’s homeless populations. Distributed food, drinks, and resources while simultaneously engaging our clients in meaningful conversation.

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  YMCA of Greater Dayton

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Day Camp Site Director

  - Led a sports-and-arts-based day camp composed of over 70 at-risk children aged 5-12- Fostered healthy relationships between children, parents, and staff- Designed camp curriculum and ensured its proper implementation by managing daily site activities- Oversaw the performance and training of 4 counselors and provided individualized feedback and support - Administered medications, treated and reported injuries, and supervised positive disciplinary measures

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  STOP, Inc.

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Office Manager

  - Worked alongside executive director and therapists to provide counseling services to court-ordered clients in an effort to reduce recidivism- Scheduled and performed intake assessments for counseling clients - Trained and supported three office assistants

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  Community Refugee and Immigration Services

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Family Reunification Intern

  - Worked to reunite families by filing Affidavits of Relationship on behalf of recently-arrived refugees- Collaborated with case managers and resettlement specialists to find housing for clients- Worked with youth who were struggling academically or applying to college- Assisted in English classes and provided Spanish interpretation

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  Children's Defense Fund

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Site Director

  - Oversaw the day-to-day functioning of a literacy-based summer program for 50 children aged 5-10- Organized parent workshops on topics ranging from nutrition to positive discipline techniques- Led daily enrichment activities and weekly field trips, including a day of social action during which 120students and their families harvested fruits and vegetables to combat food insecurity in their community- Provided supervision, support, encouragement, and constructive feedback to a teaching staff of 6 Show less

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  Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Public Policy Specialist

  - Wrote and disseminated resolutions, press releases, and Latino Community Reports to Ohio lawmakers- Connected community members to healthcare, legal aid, job training, interpreters and scholarships- Organized Ohio Hispanic Legislative Visit Day, which gathered over 300 participants to meet elected officials and learn about state government- Led a Latino Voter Outreach campaign that reached an estimated 90,000 Latino voters through printed bilingual materials and social media kits- Supported the development of Project PIPEline to increase minority participation in the skilled trades Show less

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  The Ohio State University College of Social Work

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Research Assistant

  - Compiled data and developed a literature review about the Ohio New American population on behalf of the City of Columbus in an effort to increase access to community resources- Assisted with data collection by recruiting and leading focus groups to discuss barriers to social service utilization among Ohio's Latino community

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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Youth Development Facilitator

  - Supported local schools in the implementation of sexual education and career orientation classes - Coordinated with local government to establish an afterschool program, summer school classes and a youth development committee comprised of community stakeholders- Organized and executed over 500 hours of life skills development training with youth, parents and service providers- Trained youth service providers and youth on project design and management- Led multiple weekly youth groups including Environmental Leaders and Girls' Empowerment Club Show less

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  HHS Office of Inspector General

  Aug 2020 - now

  Social Science Analyst

  - Leads teams of analysts in conducting national evaluations aimed at protecting the integrity of HHS programs and the health and welfare of the people they serve