Alexis Dorfman
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in administrative assistance, programming, and Jewish educational and community work. Proven ability to coordinate and execute educational and ritual programs, manage data for growth and development, and provide instructional and behavior support to participants in various settings. Skilled in developing strategic partnerships, brand identity, and custom social media content. Strong leadership and training capabilities demonstrated through overseeing staff and implementing innovative programming. Passionate about fostering community engagement and meaningful connections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Maayanot Community Mikveh of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate digital marketing efforts, yielding 130+ new Instagram followers in 4 months
- Direct planning and logistics for numerous educational and ritual programs and fundraisers
- Develop strategic partnerships and brand identity through custom social media content
- Manage and analyze data using Google Sheets to support growth and development
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harley Hopkins Family Center
Hopkins, MN
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided instructional and behavior support to students in various school environments
- Participated in student Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings, devised strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills, and provided feedback on student progress
Director of Programming
Herzl Camp
Webster, WI
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversaw the training of 10 Unit Heads leading into and throughout the summer
- Implemented inaugural camp curriculum in partnership with camp staff of 40+
- Created original materials to develop Jewish educational, spiritual, and wellness programming
Springboard Innovation Fellow
Brown RISD Hillel
Providence, RI
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Engaged 470 students through 1,870 total interactions, consisting of programming and one-on-one conversations, leading to a 75% increase in engagement
- Built and facilitated a Jewish wellness series of 35+ modules to address student needs
- Spearheaded a new initiative in collaboration with 25 underrepresented Jewish Latinx students launching a monthly gathering space for Jews of Color
- Orchestrated the RISD Judaica Art Exhibition, managing program logistics over 6 months
- Served as primary staff member for budgeting and executing new design-thinking based projects
Master Teacher
Beth El Synagogue
St. Louis Park, MN
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Supervised and trained 20-person staff to implement the B'nai Mitzvah curriculum
Salesperson
Groveland Confections
Hopkins, MN
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered extraordinary customer service for local bakery in a fast-paced retail environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Augsburg University
12.2018
Skills
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Canva design
- Mailchimp
- Salesforce
- Google Workspace
- Social media management
- Grant writing
- Curriculum design
- Office Administration
- Meeting planning
- Database Management
Certification
- Mayyim Hayyim - Mikveh Guide | January 2023
- Morning Altars - Morning Altars Certified Teacher and Trainer | August 2023
Leadership Experience
- Your Jewish - Board Member | January 1, 2024 - Present
- At The Well x IYUN - Women's Learning Circle Facilitator | September - November 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Maayanot Community Mikveh of Minnesota
01.2024 - Current
Director of Programming
Herzl Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harley Hopkins Family Center
03.2023 - 03.2024
Springboard Innovation Fellow
Brown RISD Hillel
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master Teacher
Beth El Synagogue
09.2017 - 06.2020
Salesperson
Groveland Confections
07.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Augsburg University