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Driven by a deep-seated desire for altruistic purpose, I’ve embarked on a journey to redefine my career path to align with my passions and values. Originally trained in architecture and design, I’ve felt compelled to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional roles. This led me to teaching school-age children, where I impart not only academic knowledge, but foster a love for sustainability, the built environment, and community engagement.
Drawing from my experiences in architecture and design, allows me to integrate innovative concepts into educational initiatives, inspiring young minds to think creatively about their surroundings. My commitment to sustainability sciences is evident in my advocacy and labor on an urban farm, promoting hands-on learning about sustainable living practices.
Furthermore, I channel my business acumen into effective community outreach, forging partnerships and initiatives that empower neighborhoods to embrace sustainable lifestyles. My career transformation has not only fulfilled a personal quest for purpose but has also positioned me as a catalyst for positive change in my community and beyond.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Volunteer Project Leader
Earth Matter & NYC Compost Project
Governors Island, NY
An urban farm and 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, and application of composting in and around New York City.
---- Opportunity to educate the public about how we can be better stewards of our city and practice leadership skills
---- Certified as Master Composter by NYC Department of Sanitation, to educate others on the importance of implementing compost to volunteers and to public visitors on Sundays
---- Help maintain the wellness of the Urban Farm’s animals; chickens and goats
Currently
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Mar 2021
Currently
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Sept 2020
Project Leader & Volunteer
New York Cares
New York, NY
Serves in schools, soup kitchens, senior centers, public parks, & is a committed organization that has been meeting the needs of the city since 1987.
---- Focus on food scarcity by leading volunteers to help package meals for the community
---- Harvesting on Governors Island Urban Farm to supply food banks
---- Underserved public schools as homework helper
EXPERTISE
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
SKETCHUP
AUTODESK RENDERING
DELTEK SOFTWARE
MS OFFICE SOFTWARE
MAC OS SOFTWARE
RECONCILIATION
QUICKBOOKS
DATA ENTRY
EVENT PLANNING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
WORKFLOW DEVELOPMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING
BRANDING
DESIGN
LEADERSHIP
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
GRAPHIC DESIGN
INTERESTS
EARLY EDUCATION ENRICHMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
URBAN FARMING
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
PAINTING & MIX MEDIA
EXPERIENCE
Currently
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Sept 2022
Sept 2020
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May 2019
May 2019
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June 2018
May 2018
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Jan 2018
Architecture & Design Enrichment Teacher
Serious Fun INC.
Queens, NY
A 501(c)(3) organization that provides STEAM enrichment as part of a complete after school child care program, with a mission to inspire.
Primary tasks & Notable Accomplishments:
---- Comprehensive Art & Design Curriculum: Designed and implemented 36 age-appropriate lessons weekly for K-1st and 2nd-5th grade students as well as integrate with other subjects like set design for our yearly musical theater camp, promoting interdisciplinary connections and enhancing students' critical thinking skills.
---- Interactive Teaching Methods: Utilized hands-on activities, visual demonstrations, and collaborative projects to engage young learners and stimulate their artistic growth.
---- Individualized Instruction: Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering a positive learning experience for all students.
---- Proposal created for extended camps during Winter & Spring Recess for community design projects with early school age children in partnership with NYC Parks Department & the Governors Island Trust Urban Farm.
Business Management Administrator
SHoP Architects INC
New York, NY / Woolworth Building
Considered one of the most innovative Architecture firms in the world for its policy of accepting equity in projects, rather than traditional payment, in exchange for services, as well as its use of modular construction methods. Purpose of role was to support management and process financial transactions related to client billings, and payments. Primary tasks & Notable Accomplishments:
---- Setup vendor entities in accounting system called Ajera, a Deltek product, & secured related insurance and tax documents
---- Maintained accurate data entry & developed new procedures that allowed SHoP’s filing system to go paperless for client, consultant, & vendor invoices, while also reconciling all monthly reoccurring expenses for completion, backup, & accuracy
---- Referred to the Federal Acquisition Regulations system (FAR) & understood requirements when reviewing transactions for compliance
---- Improved communication between SHoP’s finance department, & project focused teams across multiple offices, by revamping past policies & through creative correspondence in regards to staff time sheets, expense reports, & corporate AmEx expenses
Office Manager
Foundation for Support of the United Nations (FSUN) & Blue Ocean Capital Group INC
New York, NY / Rockefeller Plaza
Private equity investment start-up set up by chairpeople of FSUN with the primary goal of engaging the private sector to build strategic ecosystems to help accelerate the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030. Primary tasks & Notable Accomplishments:
---- Maintained a responsible expense budget for everyday supplies, executive office and conference room furnishings for new office, as well as the reconciliation of expenses using Excel & Quickbooks
---- Managed schedules, flights, travel visas, & car services to and from China often for 3 executives, as well as various clients, diplomats, and UN speakers
---- Developed graphic content with design team for presentations on blockchain technology for impact investing, and company branding
---- Edited media and editorial content for company website, and news releases
---- Created company policies & procedures for onboarding new hires, reimbursement, PTO, & time off requests
---- Coordinated with team to develop guest list and schedule for the UN’s yearly ‘Investments and Partnerships for Global Goals Conference’ during the opening of the 73rd Session of the General Assembly
Program Coordinator
Art Conservatory for Teens (ACT)
St. Petersburg, FL
Non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of teens by providing arts education to underserved public schools and communities. The key responsibility of this roll was to make sure that the organization’s 4 main programs ran smoothly. Primary tasks & Notable Accomplishments:
---- Processed billing statements, expense records, and payroll for full-time staff and contractors
---- Maintained 6 organized classrooms for various art mediums, and admin office
---- Tracked attendance records, and scheduled daily transportation needs for students to be picked up from various schools, and dropped off at ACT’s after school care site
---- Helped with the planning of yearly fundraiser event, monthly gallery openings, & various talent showcases at partnering schools
---- Improved communication & correspondence between parents, mentor staff, & schools that might be interested in utilizing ACT programs due to lack of funding
EDUCATION
May 2018
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Aug 2012
May 2018
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Aug 2012
University of South Florida
School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD)
Tampa, FL
---- Teaching Assistant - Spring 2015
---- 72 credit hours of Graduate coursework completed
---- Study abroad: Paris, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Florence, Barcelona, + Zurich
---- Attended workshop at Florence University of the Arts with the collaboration of Architect Giulio Vinci - Summer 2015
---- Participated with AA Projects in Berlin for The Urban Activation March; a Urban Living Design Organization created by Architect + Curator, Kristen Ring and her Self Made City research - Summer 2015
Hillsborough Community College
Applied Arts & Sciences
Tampa, FL
---- Experimented with career options within healthcare, wellness Architecture, and art
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