Profile
Project manager inspired by community-driven, collaborative and creative endeavors
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Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Public Administration, May 2011 Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, May 2011 BS in Biology, Minor in Medical Anthropology, May 2003 Dispute Settlement Center, Carrboro NC 21 hours training in conflict resolution and mediation skills, 10/2010 – 02/2011 Dismantling Racism DR Works, Durham NC 15 hours training in recognizing and addressing racism, 10/2010 |
Experience
Interim Executive Director
The General Federation of Women's Clubs of North Carolina Managed office headquarters, activities and communication with over 150 statewide clubs and over 5,000 clubwomen Managed the move of the office to a new location Ensured sound financial health through accounting and review procedures Maintained office supplies, leases and contracts Managed a database and physical records dating back to 1902 Designed and edited the spring 2012 edition of NC Clubwoman magazine. Wrote and designed newsletters and press releases Planned for two large fundraising and conference events in which over 200 participants attended Artist and Co-coordinator: Abbey Court Community Art Project Grant award from the Chapel Hill Public Arts Office, NC, 11/2010 – 06/2011 Co-wrote and received a $10,000 grant for a community art project in collaboration with the Abbey Court Apartments neighborhood Built relationships with youth and adult community members through co-creation of art with the goal of sharing residents voices with the wider community Facilitated classes, activities and events; maintained records and finances Organized and moderated panel discussion of community leaders, 06/22/11 Constructed and exhibited resulting art installation, 06 – 07/2011 Artist Leadership Circle Hidden Voices, NC, 06/2012 - present Artistic and logistical support for community-based performance and art projects Board of Directors Member Chapel Hill & Carrboro Human Rights Center, NC, 08/2011 – present Support the organization’s continued growth and commitment to all communities in Carrboro and Chapel Hill Assist with after-school programs for youth, special events planning and fundraising Board of Directors Secretary The Peoples Channel-Durham Community Media, Chapel Hill NC, 01/2010 – present Assist with fundraising, planning and development for the long-term sustainability of the community media center and public access TV station Citizen Advisory Board Member Town of Carrboro Human Services Advisory Board, Carrboro NC, 01/2010 – present Reviewed 52 grant proposals, interviewed applicants and recommended nonprofits to receive $145,000 in town grants, 03/2010 – 05/2010 and 03/2011 – 05/2011 Grant Writer Carrboro NC 07/2011 - present Proposal consultation and grant writing for a community art project and a documentary project Grant search for citizen journalism grant opportunities Operations Director Sustain Foundation, Carrboro NC, 05/2010 – 04/2011 Maintained internal and external operations, including finances, public relations, staff supervision, fundraising and grant writing Collaborated with area organizations, including UNC groups, the Chamber of Commerce and the Human Rights Center Supervised up to 15 volunteer staff Artist: “Highlife” Exhibition Artspace, Raleigh NC, First Friday 06/04/2010 Co-created an interactive art event that encouraged dancing, conversation and alternative interaction with art spaces Co-designed and built a multi-channel video projection and mixed media installation Consultant Micro-Consulting for North Carolina, Durham NC, 01/2010 – 03/2011 Assisted nonprofits with project management, including grant research, grant writing and strategic planning Administrative Assistant Wake County SmartStart, Raleigh NC, 09/2008 – 08/2009 Conducted advocacy and outreach efforts in support of quality pre-K education in collaboration with area agencies and families Assisted English and Spanish-speaking families with the application process Edited and designed newsletters, reports and online content Instructor and Course Coordinator Monterrey Institute of Higher Education, Mexico City, 10/2005 – 01/2008 Designed, instructed, and coordinated 3 levels of high school United States history coursework aimed at developing students’ English communication skills Managed workflow and performance records for two instructors and 120+ students Trained in youth counseling and communication Finance Assistant MEASURE Evaluation, Chapel Hill NC, 10/2003 – 08/2005 Maintained contract, overhead, and trust accounts for the USAID-funded global health research organization Worked remotely with three partner organizations Coordinated global travel and workshops for researchers working in Africa, Central and South America and East Asia |
Skills
Proficient in Mac, PC, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, iContact, Prezi, Photoshop, InDesign, iMovie, SPSS and Qualtrics
Project management Website management Grant writing Research methods Advanced written and spoken Spanish |
Press
Reese News: Exhibit brings life in Abbey Court into focus
WCOM: Radio interview about Dream Acts Daily Tar Heel: Abbey Court Community Project connects with Carrboro residents |
Resume Infographic
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