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EDUCATION:

WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Marketing and Events Coordinator, Visit Rome, WI, Nekoosa, WI (June 2022-present)

    • Creating a "Weekend Roundup" calendar of events for the community

    • Programs I have worked on include:

      • Kid's Movie Night

      • Mad Dog and Merrill Midwest Grill'n Show Taping

      • Farmer's Market

      • Tri-Norse Mini Mudder

    • Visit Rome Merchandise

      • Creating new apparel designs to sell at Farmers Market and/or online

      • Reworking older designs for printing
         

  • Student Worker in Residence Life Office, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN (August 2018-May 2022)

    • Organizing and preparing check-out slips/paperwork/signage for around campus

    • Assisting hall directors in the office with event planning

    • Answering phone and email inquiries

    • Maintaining confidentiality of student information

  • Swim Lesson Instructor,  Lincoln High School Community Swim Program, Wisconsin Rapids, WI  (Summer 2019-2021) 

    • Planned and taught swim lessons to elementary-age children

    • Evaluated and reported student progress; successfully communicated with students, their parents, and other swim instructors and supervisors

INTERNSHIPS

  • Offices of Student Success/First Generation Initiative, Saint Mary's University, Winona, MN (January-May 2022)

  • Mosaic Literary Magazine Internship, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN (January-May 2021)

    • Collected student work for publication

    • Assembled and led an advisory board made of peers

    • Created magazine layout

      • Took Graphic Design I/II previously, thus proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

    • Designed promotional materials before and after publication

    • Link to the Magazine: Mosaic 2021 ​​​

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEERING:

  • Volunteer Experiences (2018-present):  

    • Acting as an Extraordinary minister during on-campus Masses (2018-2020)

    • Planning and execution of Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance (Winter/Spring 2019 and 2020)

    • Participating in Spruce-Up Winona events (October 2018)

    • Winona Community activities for Halloween on campus (October 2018 and 2019)

    • Participating in “Trunk or Treat” for Capstone class (October 2021)

    • Planning and executing of “Walk for Habitat” walk around Lake Winona for the Fall 2021 Capstone class (November 2021)

    • Scorekeeping for WTA State Trapshoot Event (July 2022)

  • Student Activities Committee, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN  (October 2018-May 2022)

    • Creating, planning, and preparing many campus activities such as movies, crafts, and entertainment

    • Hosting meetings

    • Maintaining the structure of the group

    • Utilizing Canva to create various event posters and slideshows for the campus TVs

  • Women’s Club Water Polo, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN  (2018-2019)

    • Represented Saint Mary's positively during competitions
      • Developed a sense of community and teamwork

      • Exhibited sportsmanship, dedication, and a growth mindset

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/LEADERSHIP ROLES:

  • President of Student Activities Committee (May 2021-May 2022)

  • Vice President of Student Activities Committee (January 2021-May 2021)

  • On-Campus Events Chair of Student Activities Committee (May 2020-May 2021)

  • Student Leader participating on the COVID Reopening Committee (Summer 2020)

  • Secretary of Student Activities Committee (October 2018- May 2020)

  • Saint Mary’s University Dean’s List (Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)

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