Kyra Strom
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly skilled analytical professional utilizing excellent research, communication and problem-solving skills. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Americorp VISTA DEI Coordinator
Housing Hope
Everett, WA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Created and maintained live Excel spreadsheet to provide tracking for diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs. Successful tracked progress of 162 employees.
- Liaised with internal communications team to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy.
- Created reports on employee engagement and interaction throughout agency
Intern
Meghshala
Bangalore, India
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Modified lessons and curriculum for 5 schools throughout Bangalore India to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Face-to-Face Fundraiser
Blue Sky Cooperative
Seattle, WA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Proposed fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
- Created and implemented fundraising plans to encourage donations and distribute funding.
Server
Homegrown
Seattle, WA
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Supported needs of 8 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
SeaTac, WA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Responded to all inquiries from general public by phone and email within 2 hours of receipt.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
- Advanced organization's legislative and political agenda through advocacy initiatives.
Barista
Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
Seattle, WA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Trained 3 new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Development and Economics
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.2022
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Research and Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Creative Strategies
- Customer Relations
- Idea Brainstorming
Certification
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Americorp VISTA DEI Coordinator
Housing Hope
08.2022 - 08.2023
Intern
Meghshala
03.2022 - 06.2022
Face-to-Face Fundraiser
Blue Sky Cooperative
01.2022 - 03.2022
Server
Homegrown
06.2020 - 08.2021
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
06.2020 - 08.2020
Barista
Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
04.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Global Development and Economics
Seattle Pacific University
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