CODY DUGGAN
Macedon,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community with a strong academic foundation and experience supporting student success. Committed to fostering inclusive environments, events, and experiences while utilizing excellent communication and collaboration skills to build partnerships with students faculty, staff, and community organizations. Adept at developing engaging educational materials and programs, with a focus on data analysis to ensure effectiveness and a strong sense of belonging for all students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Editorial Assistant Intern
Sandhill Review
Saint Leo, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Editorial review of submitted works
- Management of Submittable platform
- Planned and directed faculty speakers for the "Literature for Lunch" event
- Refreshed design for the literary journal, Sandhill Review.
Circulation Staff
Cannon Memorial Library
Saint Leo, FL
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Clerical tasks needed to assist in the running of the Library
- Provided circulation services to patrons consisting of Saint Leo University students and members of the community
- Shelved and edged library stacks according to Library of Congress standards
- Maintained logs of library books returned by patrons
- Inspected the item inventory of materials
- Supported outreach efforts and marketing of library events and services to students and faculty, on and off campus
- Designed and directed the library holiday decorations, name tags, and displays.
Lead Teacher
Creative Environment Children's Learning Center
Macedon, NY
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead School-Age Teacher at Creative Environment Children's Learning Center in Macedon, NY
- Worked primarily with infant and elementary school age groups, also assisting with preschool and toddler age groups
- From September 2023 to January 2024, worked in person while on school breaks
- Demonstrate warmth and affection towards all children in the center
- Maintain effective communication with parents and families, including parent conferences
- Provide supervision of children in the center's care
- Lead duties included creating and implementing weekly lesson plans following a creative theme each week to enrich children's knowledge of subjects.
Bear Builder
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Victor, NY
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Bear Builder at Build-A-Bear Workshop in Victor, NY
- Assist guests in having a 'bearific' experience
- Handle cash and credit/debit sales
- Work with children and others in the 'bear building process'
- Stock items when needed
- Assisted with yearly inventory audit
- Accessory and stuffer (heartbeats, sounds, scents, clothing) sales
- Provide fast friendly customer service to maximize their experience
- Work with kids to create a special moment
- Continuously met sales goals set by store, district, and regional managers.
Administrative Assistant
Reilly's Floor Restore
Palmyra, NY
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at Reilly's Floor Restore
- Answered incoming telephone calls with professional and knowledgeable responses, scheduled appointments, and consultations
- Prepared and processed client financial documents (job budget, invoice, etc.)
- Acted as the reception assistant (receptionist) greeting guests, scheduling consultations and when needed work time frames
- Acted as an assistant to the Human Resource Administrator, in that role I would assist in hiring of individuals and assist with the on boarding process
- Acted as evening supervisor when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL08-2024
Skills
- Microsoft and Google Suites
- Academic Writing and Research
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Group Collaboration
- Scheduling
- Administrative Editing
- Creative Problem Solving
- Knowledge of LGBTQ Issues and Culture
- Communication - Written and Oral
- Data Analysis and Assessment
- Event Planning
- Marketing and Outreach
- Cultural Competency
- HR Management
- Training Development
- Training Implementation
- LGBTQIA Cultural Knowledge
- LGBTQIA Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Member of Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society - Saint Leo University- Iota Chapter
- Published in Sandhill Review 2022 - My creative work was featured alongside a wide array of incredible creative work.
Passions
- LGBTQ+ Advocacy
- Writing
- Community Outreach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Editorial Assistant Intern
Sandhill Review
09.2023 - Current
Circulation Staff
Cannon Memorial Library
09.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Creative Environment Children's Learning Center
08.2021 - 01.2024
Bear Builder
Build-A-Bear Workshop
06.2018 - 02.2020
Administrative Assistant
Reilly's Floor Restore
01.2014 - 02.2018
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Saint Leo University
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