Nonprofit Student Intern

Marshall Middle School PTO, The Plains, VA
February 2024 — May 2024

The Marshall Middle School Parent–Teacher Organization serves students at Marshall Middle School by providing services and supplies and planning events outside the school's given budget. As an intern, my focus was primarily on the fundraising aspects of the organization.

• Designed an effective fundraising online auction site which raised over $1500, a 60% increase from the 2023 paper auction, demonstrating compelling graphic design and copywriting skills
• Developed a persuasive grant proposal to acquire smart televisions for classrooms, demonstrating strong research, writing, and fundraising skills

Nonprofit Management Intern

Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton, VA
September 2023 — December 2023

The Fauquier Community Theatre presents musicals and plays and provides summer learning experiences and scholarships for children and high schoolers. I worked with the Executive Director as part of a course to learn more about how nonprofit organizations are run.

• Co–led on–site volunteers during performances in tasks including ushering and fundraising via 50/50 raffle and snack sales
• Managed volunteers in fundraising via a 50/50 raffle, snack sales during performances, and ushering services
• Demonstrated customer service skills by efficiently handling guest requests and skillfully negotiating patron issues
• Utilized hands-on marketing efforts to advertise upcoming shows and promote theater awareness
• Leveraged mentorship with the Executive Director to gain a real-world understanding of nonprofit managementManaged funds from ticket and snack sales

Marketing Assistant & Library Assistant

Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, IL
October 2007 — September 2008

The Illinois Natural History Survey is partnered with the University of Illinois. They work to research the area's ecology, publish research, and inform people about the importance of ecology. I was hired to assist the marketing department with public relations and later in the library.

• Showed public relations skills by creating press releases, staff intranet postings, and library serials blog
• Utilized marketing and graphic design skills to create marketing pieces such as postcards and brochures
• Demonstrated customer service skills by assisting patrons at the circulation desk
• Cataloged and added metadata for newly arrived journals in the library collection
• Developed sales copy and maintained inventory for INHS scientific publications

Web Artist & Copywriter

Hobbico, Champaign, IL
June 2006 — October 2007

Hobbico, now closed, was a hobby company that operated both commercial and wholesale product sales. They also produced their own hobby products, mostly radio control vehicles, parts, and controllers. I worked as a web designer for both the commercial and wholesale sites. My work also included assisting the copywriting department.

• Created and updated the extensive Tower Hobbies website and ten sister boutique sites utilizing HTML and CSS skills to add new items and update marketing campaigns
• Applied front-end web development skills to produce sixteen promotional emails weekly
• Wrote product description copy for print and web use

Marketing & Administrative Assistant

KleenRite, Champaign, IL
January 2003 — October 2005

KleenRite is a locally–owned carpet cleaning and restoration company. Many of the company's operating procedures and marketing tactics were still being worked out as it was a new business in the area.

• Utilized design and copywriting skills for creating direct mail marketing pieces, newsletters, and in-house materials
Scheduled appointments, created estimates, managed client dissatisfaction, and handled office technical issues
• Prepared strategic mailing lists and sorted printed mailing pieces for direct mailing
• Assisted with client service, sales, estimates, scheduling, invoicing, and technical support
• Learned to utilize industry-specific software more efficiently

Office Manager

Minuteman Press, Champaign, IL
April 2000 — December 2002

Minuteman Press is a franchise offering printing and copy services. This location was a new business with only the owner, myself, and the press operator to handle all aspects of the company.

• Created press–ready artwork for spot and 4–color process printing using Corel Draw
• Prepared client–supplied artwork for printing
• Managed vendors and assisted in client service, invoicing, and sales
• Served all walk-in clientele by providing quotes, accepting and preparing artwork, and consulting on client needs
• Handled incoming phone calls and outbound sales follow-up calls
• Assisted in post-printing processes operating machines for binding, cutting, and folding
• Managed copy orders and copy machine technical issues

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Service Unit Fall Product Manager

Girl Scouts of Our Nation’s Capital
August 2016 — December 2023

In this position, I worked with the Fauquier County Girl Scouts, Service Unit 90-12. As a Service Unit team member, I worked not only as the Fall Product Manager but assisted with event planning and decision-making for the team.

• Increased sales by >$15,000 (73%) between 2020 and 2021, with continued increases in the following years
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills by managing Fauquier County area troop fall product program for 25+ troops, serving 275+ scouts
• Educated leaders in the effective use of the online interface and resolved technical difficulties
• Employed time management skills to organize, track, and distribute product inventory and rewards
• Maintained an online database of leader information, communicated with leaders via email and social media to boost sales, and reminded leaders of upcoming deadlines
• Attended regular training to keep my program knowledge up-to-date
• Received Volunteer of Excellence Award, 2017

Troop Co–Leader

Girl Scouts of Our Nation’s Capital
August 2015 — June 2019

• Designed creative and unique programming to fulfill badge requirements while maintaining a budget for 14 scouts
• Maintained bank accounts and prepared the annual financial report utilizing Quicken as Troop Money Manager
• Scheduled and organized cookie booth sales while coordinating inventory as Troop Cookie Manager
• Planned and organized events such as badge days and movie nights, serving 150+ Scouts
• Acquired archery, tomahawk–throwing, cookout and camping, and CPR certifications to improve the girls' experience
• Designed t–shirts for encampments, troop newsletters, and flyers for hosted events using Adobe Creative Suite
• Wrote copy for troop newsletters, flyers, and troop Facebook group
• Volunteered to assist and plan Service Unit events
• Attended training at Council events to improve leadership skills and learn new ideas for crafts, events, and meetings
• Handled interpersonal issues that arose between girls, parents, and volunteers
• Ensured safety rules and requirements were followed and insurance guidelines were met

Costume Design

Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton, VA
September 2017 — February 2024

• Consulted with director to create a vision for the show's costumes
• Created outline of scenes, characters, and required costumes for each
• Designed, sewed, and sourced costumes and accessories for shows ranging from 6 costumes to 100+ costumes per show
• Worked with team members to ensure costumes were finished on time and within budget
• Consulted with makeup, hair, and props leads as needed to maintain the show's vision across departments
• Consulted with actors regarding fit, comfort, and costume care
• Assisted with quick changes and urgent costume repairs during show runs
• Gathered costumes at strike for cleaning, repairs, and return to storage and lenders
• Served as lead costume designer on shows including Seussical: The Musical (2019), Lion in Winter (2019), Lost in Yonkers (2019), and Emma: A Pop Musical (2022)
• Won FCT Lofty Awards for best costume design for Seussical: The Musical (2020) and Lion in Winter (2019)
• Nominated for WATCH Award for Outstanding Costume Design in a Play for Lion in Winter (2019)
• Assisted in costume design on shows including My Fair Lady (2019), Steel Magnolias (2018), and Fruitcakes (2017)
• Seamstress for She Loves Me (2018)

Actress

Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton, VA
September 2017 — February 2024

• Prepared audition monologues and participated in the audition process
• Worked with director to understand character vision and motives to ensure thorough character development
• Memorized lines and worked with fellow actors to run scenes and lines outside of rehearsal times
• Memorized blocking and attended frequent rehearsals to practice each scene
• Worked with hair, makeup, and costume leads to ensure the proper look of each character
• Assisted with prop collection, stage construction, costume sourcing, hair and makeup, and set painting as needed
• Acted as Mattie Sue in Fruitcakes (2017), Celia/Aliena in As You Like It (2019), Rory in Bad Auditions...On Camera (2021), and Hostess of the Garter in Merry Wives of Windsor (2024)
• Won Lofty for Best Cameo Actress in a Play for Hostess of the Garter in Merry Wives of Windsor (2024)

Actress

Much Ado About Theatre, Warrenton, VA
December 2022 — January 2023

Much Ado About Theatre is a nonprofit theatre group that produces musical and straight plays and offers educational camps for children.

• Played Maria in Twelfth Night (2023)

Coach

Girls on the Run, Coleman Elementary School, The Plains, VA
September 2018 — November 2018

The Girls on the Run program encourages physical activity in girls by offering training for a 5k. During training sessions, girls also learn about self-esteem, confidence, standing up for themselves, and kindness to others.

• Reviewed, prepared, and supervised lessons for the Girls on the Run program for elementary-aged girls
• Collaborated with my co-coach to provide lessons and snacks, and manage behavior during sessions
• Participated in the 5k run at the end of the season to support and encourage the girls