Kindra Stewart
Poland,ME
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MFA Program Graduate Assistant II
Saint Mary's College of California
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned and coordinated program events, such as program orientations, open houses, alumni events, the Visiting Writers Series, and the annual thesis reading.
- Supported communication between faculty, staff, and students through managing program calendars, social media announcements, and a weekly newsletter.
- Organized logistics for the annual AWP conference by supporting the MFA community with travel accommodations, conference registration, booth setup, and offsite event planning.
- Mentored Graduate Assistant I in all aspects of position to prepare for taking on role after graduation.
Veteran Student Support Services Manager/VA School Certifying Official
Saint Mary's College of California
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed certification and processing of VA education benefits for 60 eligible students, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Maintained accurate and secure files for compliance and auditing purposes; advise Financial Aid, Business Office, Student Affairs, and other offices as need, on VA education policies and regulations.
- Provided training and guidance to campus staff and faculty on veteran student issues, including understanding military culture, recognizing mental health challenges, and effectively communicating with and supporting veteran students.
- Collaborated with school faculty and staff to design and implement veteran-friendly initiatives, including orientation programs, workshops, and social events, to enhance overall student experience.
- Acted as designated VA approved work-study site supervisor for 3 students and maintained VA requirements.
Advisor
Tripp Lake Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living units, within activities and throughout the camp daily.
- Participated in the development and implementation of summer camp program activities.
- Maintained high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
- Worked closely with the camp director, parents, bunk staff and activities counselors to provide campers with the best summer environment possible.
- Contributed to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested by camp leadership.
Writing Instructor/Newspaper Editor
Tripp Lake Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed eight weeks of lessons plans for campers ranging from seven to seventeen years old.
- Taught five activity periods daily, emphasizing creative writing and camp life journalism.
- Edited and produced eight original newspapers using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
- Mentored campers throughout the day, regardless of designated activity periods.
Public Affairs Photojournalist
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Documented military operations through creating professional imagery and written articles.
- Published content through online webpage and various social media accounts.
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with subject-matter experts.
- Organized and managed over $1 million of professional photo and video equipment.
- Promoted public knowledge and understanding of Air Force mission and capabilities through verbal, written and face-to-face customer service.
- Maintained liaison with local and regional government, civic leaders, and media outlets.
- Administered internal training, specializing in customer service and technical skills.
Education
MFA - Creative Writing: Fiction & Creative Nonfiction
Saint Mary's College of California
05.2025
BA - English, Rhetoric, Digital Media, and Professional Communication
New Mexico State University
05.2022
Military Photojournalism Certificate - undefined
Defense Information School
05.2018
BMT Certificate - undefined
Air Force Basic Military Training
12.2017
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Editing & Copywriting
- Project Management
- Public-speaking
- Event Planning
- Administrative support
- Office Management
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Typing: 73 WPM
Timeline
MFA Program Graduate Assistant II
Saint Mary's College of California
09.2024 - 05.2025
Veteran Student Support Services Manager/VA School Certifying Official
Saint Mary's College of California
02.2023 - 05.2024
Advisor
Tripp Lake Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Writing Instructor/Newspaper Editor
Tripp Lake Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Public Affairs Photojournalist
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 01.2020
BA - English, Rhetoric, Digital Media, and Professional Communication
New Mexico State University
Military Photojournalism Certificate - undefined
Defense Information School
BMT Certificate - undefined
Air Force Basic Military Training
MFA - Creative Writing: Fiction & Creative Nonfiction
Saint Mary's College of California
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