Zoe Creane

Experience

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  Foreste & Hils Designworks

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  Designer and Business Assistant

  Design, create, re-string, and refurbish jewelry, as well as assist with business management.

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  Whole Champion Foundation

  Jan 2017 - May 2023

  Media Producer & Consultant

  For multiple years I worked part-time to spearhead outreach and publicity, produced written and graphic media, and assisted with the management of the Whole Champion Foundation (WCF), a nonprofit providing tools to fight climate change and inequality. Over a full-time summer internship, I conducted broad data collection, sorting, and organization, and wrote excerpts for workbooks for multiple age groups educating about personal, social, and environmental responsibility. My writing for the WCF has been published in the organization's book and workbooks, and our curriculum is utilized by multiple public and private schools. I have fundamentally advanced the reach and impact of the Whole Champion Foundation, and have honed my communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Show less

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  Berkeley High School Associated Student Body Leadership

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Commissioner of Environmental Sustainability

  Re-established position and expanded responsibilities. Created and led sustainability projects and education campaigns; supported student environmental groups; coordinated with the district; instrumental in redesigning the school’s compost and recycling systems.

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  Berkeley High Jacket

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Community Outreach Director & Writer

  Key contributor to a nationally renowned student publication. Helped establish the newsletter, wrote and designed bi-monthly newsletters. Investigated and wrote bi-monthly articles.

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  Footfire Soccer

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  Art Counselor & Activities Manager

  Cared for, monitored, and led arts and crafts activities for a group of thirty 5-11 year olds. Organized activities and snacks, assisted with organization and clean-up, and supported children.

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  Private Camp

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Camp Counselor

  Sole care provider for 4-8 first and third graders; developed fun and creative outdoor programming, supported campers through the challenges of social distancing and online school.

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  Brown Outing Club

  Apr 2022 - now

  Trip Leader

  I plan, organize, and lead two to four outdoor trips a semester for 20-30 participants of all experience levels. Past trips that I have executed include a three-day winter hut-packing expedition in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, an outdoor bouldering trip, and a biking trip.

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  Women's Health Advocacy Group (WHAG)

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2023

  President and Founder

  I founded and continue to lead the Women's Health Advocacy Group, a student group that advocates for and supports the health and well-being of women at Brown University and beyond. WHAG works to de-stigmatize issues related to women’s health, to educate ourselves and our community, to share and connect over experiences, and to improve the well-being of women everywhere. I plan and lead weekly discussion-based meetings; design and execute bi-weekly workshops and events; spearhead educational and awareness campaigns; guide our executive board; oversee collaborations with other student groups, experts, and outside organizations; and spur the forward momentum of our group. Show less

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  Dubielecka Lab

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Research Intern

  Research intern at immunological/oncological lab. Experience with Western blots, PCR, flow cytometry, other protein assays, pipetting, microscopy, and more. Currently assessing the levels of several complement cascade proteins in the plasma of CFI knock-out JAK2V617 knock-in mice.

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  Brown Outdoor Leadership Training

  Jan 2023 - now

  Program Manager and Trip Leader

  Dedicated and passionate outdoor leader and educator. As a Manager, I was responsible for planning and executing 180 hours of Trip Leader training, including leadership development, technical outdoors skills, inclusive facilitation, positionality and identity training, and risk mitigation I led a 4-day Trip Leader training trip; co-facilitated 4-day Trip Leader re-training; planned and executed Fall community-building programming; planned and organized food for all 130 participants for their 5-day backpacking trips; and gained experience with route planning, gear, and base camping. As a Trip Leader, I led a group of eight rising sophomores on a five-day backpacking orientation trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, following a semester of outdoor and leadership training. Show less

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  Wilderness Adventures (Wilderness Ventures & Wilderness Experience)

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Trip Leader

  As a Trip Leader, I led multi-week backcountry trips for high schoolers in Alaska. With my students, I focused on leadership development, community building, and caring for both physical and emotional safety. I was responsible for stewarding the trip logistics of the entire summer and I deepened my skills in risk mitigation and crisis management. I guided backpacking sections in the Talkeetna Mountains and Denali State Park, sea kayaking in the Prince William Sound, and subcontracted ice climbing and rafting sections. Show less