Elizabeth Rodriguez
Urbana,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in event planning and team collaboration demonstrated at the Champaign County Audubon Society and beyond. Excelled in roles requiring creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant advancements in community engagement and organizational partnerships, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Chair
Champaign County Audubon Society
11.2023 - Current
- Contacted and coordinated with potential presenters for events on wildlife research.
- Organized events while managing promotion and advertisement.
- Planned and oversaw meetings and recruitment.
Representative
Illini Wildlife and Conservation Club
08.2023 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between the club and university councils.
- Represented the club at events and fostered collaborations with other student organizations.
- Applied for grants and funding.
Recruitment Lead
King's Guard for the Illinois Kingfisher
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Informed the community of our cause to establish a new mascot at the University of Illinois.
- Recruited individuals with specialized skills to assist us in reaching our goals.
- Developed and distributed promotional materials to increase visibility and engagement with the mascot campaign.
- Organized and led recruitment sessions, and managed team activities.
- Coordinated partnerships with university departments to expand recruitment efforts and foster collaboration and support for the mascot initiative across campus.
First-Year Experience Intern
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed an LAS 101 class of 20-25 students, providing peer mentorship and support.
- Created lesson plans to support first-year students' experience in LAS and at the University of Illinois.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Fundraising and Outreach Committee
Uniting Pride of Champaign County
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed ideas for volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
- Built community relationships to support the organization's mission.
- Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics.
Unit Counselor
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised campers while helping them adjust to each other and camp life.
- Carefully followed safety protocols to ensure the safety of each child.
- Guided campers through group activities.
- Managed unit-based programs.
Tutor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Customer Service Representative
Domino's Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Political Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign05-2026
Skills
- Event planning
- Meeting facilitation
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Public speaking
- Creativity
- Writing
- Time management
- Organization
Timeline
First-Year Experience Intern
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2024 - 10.2024
Unit Counselor
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
06.2024 - 08.2024
Recruitment Lead
King's Guard for the Illinois Kingfisher
02.2024 - 11.2024
Program Chair
Champaign County Audubon Society
11.2023 - Current
Fundraising and Outreach Committee
Uniting Pride of Champaign County
11.2023 - 09.2024
Representative
Illini Wildlife and Conservation Club
08.2023 - Current
Tutor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - 05.2024
Customer Service Representative
Domino's Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Political Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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