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Helen Jenny

Helen Jenny

Asheville,NC

Summary

Creative professional focused on building paths to support a client's career and/or personal goals, as well as big-picture nonprofit support. 10+ years of experience in human and business development, who enjoys serving the community through outreach, education, and grant acquisition.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

STEP Education and Career Navigator

AB Tech
03.2023 - Current
  • Develop career and education plans based on individual needs
  • Connect with employers to build relationships and increase opportunities for clients
  • Work with Buncombe County, A-B Tech and other sponsorship programs
  • Case management in NCworks
  • Grant research

ELA, AHS and ABE Instructor

AB Tech
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Taught English Language Acquisition (ELA), Adult High School (AHS), and Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes in a variety of settings
  • Remote Instruction
  • In-person instruction performed on and off campus
  • Case Management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans

Co-Founder

Local Color Comedy
12.2022 - Current
  • Produce comedy shows at local venues
  • Social media marketing
  • Design promotional materials and content
  • Community Outreach

Screen Printer

Asheville Emporium
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Screen printed apparel for downtown retail shop
  • Designed signage and promotional materials for shop
  • Cleaned, adjusted and repaired screen printing machines.

Marketing Coordinator

Harvey's Comedy Club
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Created company promotional content
  • Sourced and organized talent
  • Implemented marketing strategies to expand reach
  • Researched developing trends in email marketing and SEO strategy

Events and Outreach Manager

Global Homestead Community Garage
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Employee and Volunteer Recruitment
  • Wrote and secured two grants; $75,000 funds in total
  • Maintained email correspondence and weekly newsletter
  • Curated monthly show in a mixed-use maker’s space
  • Organized and Scheduled classes

Bar Manager

1515 Restaurant
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Hired, trained, and scheduled staff of 5
  • Performed inventory count and ordering
  • Promoted lounge/bar through print and social media
  • Performed high-volume and fine dining service
  • Curated events and a seasonal signature cocktail menu

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2015

Skills

  • Case management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Grant research and acquisition
  • Technical, grant proposal, copy, and SEO content writing
  • Photoshop and InDesign proficiency
  • Online Marketing

Timeline

STEP Education and Career Navigator

AB Tech
03.2023 - Current

Co-Founder

Local Color Comedy
12.2022 - Current

ELA, AHS and ABE Instructor

AB Tech
08.2021 - 03.2023

Screen Printer

Asheville Emporium
09.2020 - 05.2021

Marketing Coordinator

Harvey's Comedy Club
02.2019 - 04.2020

Events and Outreach Manager

Global Homestead Community Garage
12.2018 - 12.2019

Bar Manager

1515 Restaurant
06.2015 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Colorado At Boulder
Helen Jenny