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Charlotte Coyle

Houston,TX

Summary

Background in creative spaces, events, customer service, and community building. Dedicated to building mutual aid networks and establishing real alternatives to capitalism. Possesses a creative eye for details and diligence in producing exceptional work. Adept in building rapport with people from all walks of life and critically approaching problems.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Internal Coordinator

Moneyless Society
02.2024 - Current
  • Volunteer position as an internal coordinator for the direct action circle within Moneyless Society
  • I am also a member of the general circle. I attend all meetings for both circles to communicate the goals of the general circle to direct action and get feedback
  • Messenger between circles
  • My job is to make sure everyone in the direct action circle gets their voice heard in meetings
  • I check up on circle members to see how they are doing and if they have any comments or suggestions for the circle
  • I check up on circle members we haven't heard from in a while to make sure they are ok and see if they need any assistance

Board Member

Texas Harm Reduction Alliance
11.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the implementation and oversight of all of the activities and initiatives of the alliance
  • Responsible for maintaining the organizational and fiscal integrity of the alliance
  • Establishes policy and conducts oversight of all affairs of the alliance
  • This includes acquiring adequate resources to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program operations

Pet Sitter

Self-Employed
07.2022 - Current
  • Give animals proper attention to promote a secure environment in the owner's absence
  • Exercise animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities
  • Communicate professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text
  • Take care of older animals and administer medication, insulin shots, and more frequent visits

DJ and Event Planner

Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current
  • Run my own business XYLA Entertainment and Events, I plan and host events throughout the Houston and Galveston areas
  • DJ various types of events
  • Interview, hire, and manage DJs and performers across multiple events
  • Organize and implement marketing strategies for my events
  • Create and manage my website, marketing materials, and social media content

Manager

Honest Eats
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed all event coordination, social media marketing, and online presence
  • Managed the creative side of the business including redecorating our store
  • Interviewed, hired, trained, and scheduled employees
  • Attended all events for Honest Eats, networked with like-minded businesses, established and maintained these connections

Ghostwriter

Freelance
04.2020 - 11.2022
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content while juggling multiple deadlines
  • Paid close attention to detail and kept an organized schedule as I researched and completed writing tasks
  • Collaborated with a team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy-promoting clients' SEO, sales, and thought-leadership goals


Marketing Consultant

Culture Clash Magazine
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Worked part-time for a local magazine as a marketing consultant, event planner, and writer
  • Contacted local businesses to encourage them to run ads in our magazine
  • Created content for social media
  • Planned events to help promote magazine and bring local community together

Legislative Intern

The Office Of Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues
  • Spoke with constituents daily to address their concerns
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information and promote the issues our constituents cared about

Lead Barista

Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Built lasting relationships with regular customers and strived to provide a welcoming environment every day
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service during hectic periods
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching

Disabilities Representative

Student Government Association
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Elected member of the Student Government Association at my college
  • Responsible for making sure all spaces, events, and educational materials were accessible to all students
  • Took regular polls from students to learn where the campus could make improvements in accessibility
  • Went before the directors of the campus with accessibility concerns expressed by students

Membership Director

American Association Of University Women
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Elected position for my AAUW chapter in college
  • Boosted member satisfaction through regular communication, feedback collection, and prompt issue resolution
  • Networked with other campus organizations that shared similar values to form a collaborative environment
  • Organized and executed successful events, fostering a sense of community among members
  • Identified opportunities to recruit new members

Server

Zachary's Cajun Cafe
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean

Media Intern

Rob Maness Senate Campaign
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Helped plan events to promote the campaign
  • Put together and distributed press kits
  • Wrote a daily newsletter covering all campaign updates for campaign staff and supporters
  • Created content for campaign social media

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Lone Star College System
Kingwood, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Community Building
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Intermediate Spanish speaker
  • Resource Allocation
  • Event Coordination

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Writing, currently writing some pieces on neurodivergence
  • Spending lots of time in nature
  • Gardening
  • Dancing
  • Music

Timeline

Internal Coordinator

Moneyless Society
02.2024 - Current

Board Member

Texas Harm Reduction Alliance
11.2023 - Current

Pet Sitter

Self-Employed
07.2022 - Current

DJ and Event Planner

Self-Employed
06.2022 - Current

Manager

Honest Eats
04.2022 - 08.2023

Marketing Consultant

Culture Clash Magazine
03.2021 - 09.2022

Ghostwriter

Freelance
04.2020 - 11.2022

Legislative Intern

The Office Of Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia
09.2019 - 12.2019

Disabilities Representative

Student Government Association
08.2018 - 05.2019

Lead Barista

Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
05.2018 - 07.2019

Membership Director

American Association Of University Women
08.2017 - 05.2018

Server

Zachary's Cajun Cafe
03.2016 - 12.2017

Media Intern

Rob Maness Senate Campaign
08.2013 - 12.2013

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Lone Star College System
Charlotte Coyle