Background

Talented Office Administrator and Communications Coordinator, with over 15 years’ experience building relationships within diverse communities and covering diverse interests. Known for resolving complex problems with creativity and empathy. Approach projects with team-oriented, can-do attitude, with logical, organized steps.

Job experience

• January 2019 - November 2019
  Paratransit Driver
  TriMet LIFT
  

  Beaverton, OR, USA

  Provided excellent customer service for people with disabilities to jobs, healthcare, education, and leisure activities, providing clients with reliable and safe transportation throughout the greater Portland Metro area.
  • Safely operated a 16-passenger bus to transport people with physical and mental disabilities in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990.
  • Promptly picked up and drop off passengers according to scheduled times.
  • Assisted passengers with boarding and exiting the bus to ensure their safety, securing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
  • Responsible for maintaining records and trip logs, essential maintenance of bus and timely communications with dispatchers.

• August 2014 - January 2018
  Associate Director of Residential Life
  Oregon Episcopal School
  

  Portland, OR, USA

  Assisted Director of Residential Life and Head of Upper School in daily supervision and management of the Upper School Residential Life Program.
  • Coordinated residential orientation, activities, retreats, student leadership, transportation, international travel and academic support.
  • Formulated the development of a positive working environment that promoted of honesty and equity among students and faculty.
  • Centralized the maintenance of budgets, billing, and activities for residential students.
  • Redesigned the production, writing, and editing of newsletters, external and internal communications, reports, and website for the Residential Life website.
  • Organized and maintained confidential student financial and medical records, as well as provided oversight of the program's billing, budget, and safety and security files.
  • Facilitated educational programs in Diversity and Equity training, Student Retreats, College Preparedness, and Student Leadership.
  • Served on Committees for Admissions, Student Support, Safety, School Identity, and Discipline.

• July 2013 - July 2014
  Communications Coordinator & English Teacher
  Dublin School
  

  Dublin, NH, USA

  Provided oversight of internal and external communications for Dublin School, executing and monitoring communication strategies, and public relations and marketing materials. Designed and Taught courses in English and Philosophy, and served as Head Dorm Parent.
  • Collaborated with Admissions and Development Offices for marketing strategies to increase the school’s visibility through online and publication materials for families and potential students.
  • Assisted in the management of school newsletters to keep faculty and students abreast of school community events, special interests and celebrations of current and former students.
  • Wrote, edited and managed press releases, publications and multimedia for school communications.
  • Managed the work of faculty, student and external writers assigned to projects, and managed the ongoing production of their work until publication.
  • Conducted interviews with individuals on a variety of subject matters for compelling feature articles.
  • Designed and taught courses in English and Philosophy for 11 & 12 grades. Engaged in all aspects of residential and academic life, including being Head Dorm Parent for Girl’s dorm and Academic Advisor.
  

• August 2012 - June 2013
  English Teacher of American Studies
  The Lovett School
  

  Atlanta, GA, USA

  Accepted a one year position designing and teaching courses in World Literature and American Studies for 10 & 11 grades. Served as Academic Advisor providing personal and academic support, and resolving a wide range of classroom and academic issues. Served as Assistant Coach for Boys JV Soccer.

• August 2004 - June 2012
  English Teacher
  Brooks School
  

  North Andover, MA, USA

  Designed and taught courses in English, African-American Literature, Philosophy, and Religion courses for high school students. Was engaged in all aspects of school life and promoted campus-wide involvement in community service program.
  • Served as Dorm Parent for girls’ dormitory, engaging in a wide range of educational and community programs, provided personal and academic support, and oversaw discipline issues.
  • Assistant Director of Community Service: Developed various programs and strategies for students, including tutorial programs and service with the poor and homeless.
  • Fellow of Diversity Leadership Council: Developed programs for faculty and student bodies to raise and address conversations and programs to enhance dignity and respect of difference within and outside school.
  • Served on Chapel Program and Service Learning Committee: Developing programs and lessons to help students promote faith and service.
  

Education

• Middlebury College
  M.Litt.
  

  2005 - 5009

  Earned a Masters of Letters in African-American Literature, studying under the direction of Dr. Robert Steptoe and Will Nash.
• State University of New York at Buffalo
  MA
  

  1999 - 2001

  Earned a Masters Degree in British Literature and Literary Theory.
• Gonzaga University
  BA
  

  1993 - 1997

  Earned BA's in English Literature and Philosophy, with a minor in Religious Studies