AJ Harlow
Key West
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership, program facilitation, and operational efficiency. Successfully transitioned to digital systems, improving document retrieval and resource management while enhancing youth engagement. Actively holding a BA in Anthropology & Geography.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internship Student
University of Southern Maine
Gorham
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Spearheaded transition from paper to digital operations by designing organized dual-format filing system in Microsoft Excel and Word, enhancing document retrieval for team.
- Engineered automated tracking sheets in Excel to streamline data management and dramatically reduce retrieval times for staff.
- Consolidated resources by building and deploying online categorization system on Blackboard platform, enabling university-wide access to materials.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently meet academic goals, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Program Assistant
Boys and Girls Club
Lewiston
03.2024 - 05.2026
- Facilitated programs to enhance member engagement and participation.
- Coordinated community events to foster engagement and participation.
- Support daily activities, ensuring a safe and positive environment for youth.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and policies to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations, utilizing various software tools.
Personal Art Assistant Intern
Janna Ahrndt Studio
Portland
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Contributed to digital art development and designed marketing materials (posters, postcards, social media content) to promote exhibitions.
- Assisted with studio practice tasks, including painting, sanding, sewing, and assembling artwork for exhibitions, ensuring readiness for display.
- Conducted creative research supporting artistic projects. prepared research briefs and organized documentation to enhance project outcomes.
- Supported digital and physical production needs by completing various studio tasks.
Manager
FunZ Trampoline Park
Auburn
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised 35 staff, focusing on scheduling, training, and performance management to enhance team effectiveness.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives and streamlined operations, resulting in improved resource allocation.
- Coordinated events and marketing campaigns, increasing revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Anthropology & Geography
University of Southern Maine (USM)
Portland, ME05-2026
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME05-2024
Skills
- Event coordination
- Project coordination/support
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Database management
- Research methodologies
- Document organization
- Conflict resolution
- Data entry
- Analytical thinking
Certification
CPR/First Aid Licensed, 06/26
References
Janna Ahrndt, Artist & Internship Supervisor, Janna Ahrndt Studio, janna.ahrndt@maine.edu
Joyce Campbell, Supervisor, Boys and Girls Club, jcampbell@bgcmaine.org
Accomplishments
- Awarded, Most Proficient Student of 2026
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Timeline
Internship Student
University of Southern Maine
01.2026 - 05.2026
Personal Art Assistant Intern
Janna Ahrndt Studio
05.2025 - 08.2025
Program Assistant
Boys and Girls Club
03.2024 - 05.2026
Manager
FunZ Trampoline Park
05.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Anthropology & Geography
University of Southern Maine (USM)
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Central Maine Community College