Educational History
M.A. in Organizational Leadership,
Gonzaga University
August 2015 - August 2017
B.A. in Communication Studies,
Chapman University
Minor in Leadership & Organizational Studies
Summa Cum Laude
August 2009 - May 2013
Past Experience
Volunteer Services Program Assistant, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
February 2016 - September 2017
Seattle, WA
Supervised and managed 50+ volunteers in two direct-service roles
Responsible for the design, writing, and editing of all communication methods: annual report, quarterly newsletter, Facebook, and monthly all-volunteer emails
Increased the number of regular volunteers in a volunteer music program from 3 to 21
Maintained an 85% request-filled rate for a volunteer transportation program while the number of requests were up 15% YOY
Assisted with volunteer trainings and on-boarding procedures
Relay For Life Community Manager,
American Cancer Society
November 2013 - September 2015
Seattle, WA
Supported a portfolio of four grass-roots, community fundraising events that brought in $367,000 gross in 2015
Recruited, trained, and coached key committee roles that were previously unfilled, including event leads
Improved a $250,000 Relay from a 74 customer satisfaction score (CSS) in 2013 to an 86 CSS in 2015
Engaged in community outreach in four communities to bring in new sponsors, teams, and ACS constituents
Provided coaching and resources to fellow Community Managers in Western Washington who were new to student events
Resources Chair,
National Collegiate Advisory Team
for the American Cancer Society
November 2012 - January 2014
Worked virtually with a business-like team to implement strategies for success in the collegiate Relay market
Developed content and facilitated workshops attended by top student Relay participants at a nationwide summit
Created, standardized, and promoted resources to be used by 500 Relay For Life college events across the country
Student Organization Assistant,
Chapman University
August 2010 - May 2013
Orange, CA
Consulted with over 100 student organizations and clubs
Planned and implemented a student organization retreat attended by 90 organizations and 180 students
Led several trainings a month in leadership, event planning, departmental guidelines, and club registration
Speaker's Bureau Intern,Make-a-Wish
(Orange County and the Inland Empire)
May 2012 - August 2012
Tustin, CA
Planned and helped lead trainings for new volunteer speakers and discussion groups for returning volunteers
Implemented new methods of communication for volunteer speakers, such as discussion boards
Vetted and cleaned up current volunteer database using Blackbaud and Excel
Tobacco Use Prevention Program Intern,
Orange County Health Care Agency
January 2012 - May 2012
Santa Ana, CA
Increased the youth cessation outreach program by creating new marketing materials to gain better participation
Monitored tobacco cessation program efficacy through follow up calls to past participants
Skills
Computer Literate
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Prezi, basic HTML and Adobe Photoshop.
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Adept in using both Macs and PCs.
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Social media savvy.
Public Speaking
Comfortable speaking in front of crowds as large as 1000+.
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Skilled facilitator.
Improv and acting experience.
Training Content Development
Specifically around leadership, using models such as the Social Change Model, servant leadership, transformational leadership, and service learning.
Knowledgable in ADDIE Model.