Laura Cheshire
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Peer Success Coach
Stetson University
Deland, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills through one-on-one mentorship sessions.
- Assist department coordinators with projects and tasks related to academic success
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
Arts and Wellness Ambassador Intern
Atlantic Center For The Arts
New Smyrna Beach, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the organizing and leading of arts and wellness seminars and workshops for community members, providing positive encouragement and instruction to attendees.
- Adapted specific activities to clients with physical and/or mental challenges.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with diverse populations, including children and the elderly.
- Learned how to design and facilitate an effective arts and wellness program.
Children's Church Volunteer
Christ Community Church
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and supervise assistant teacher.
- Guide children through a class schedule using transitional techniques.
- Maintain an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel comfortable.
- Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Adapt classroom plans to support individual needs of children and utilize materials given.
- Assist with organizing religious curriculum and activities for toddlers.
Marketing Coordinator
Let Them Live
Remote
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and manage project plans of varying degrees of complexity and related timelines.
- Boosted average revenue of fundraisers by 10% through donor communication.
- Write and edit high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Create social media and website content.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of projects and campaigns.
- Answer general department inquiries by email and phone.
Honor System Council President
Stetson University
DeLand, FL
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw Stetson University's Honor System Council, comprised of peer leaders.
- Simultaneously managed cases of academic dishonesty and fellow officers and members.
- Conducted weekly meetings to review case material and facilitate discussions regarding the council's presence on campus.
- Served as a liaison between university faculty and students.
- Educated students on matters of academic integrity.
- Interviewed and trained new members of the council.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
Stetson University
Deland, FL05.2024
Skills
- Positive Communication Strategies
- Artistic
- Gentle Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Effective Listening
- Creative Thinking
Honors/Awards
• Kappa Pi-Alpha Tau (International Honor Society of the Arts) (2022-present)
• Let Them Live Servant Leadership Award (2023)
• Non-Major Art Award (33rd Annual Student Exhibition Stetson University) (2022)
• Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified (American Red Cross) (2023)
• Arts and Wellness Academy Certificate of Completion (2023)
• Top Hatter Award Nominee (President of Peer Leader Group) (2023)
Timeline
Lead Peer Success Coach
Stetson University
01.2023 - Current
Arts and Wellness Ambassador Intern
Atlantic Center For The Arts
01.2023 - 05.2023
Honor System Council President
Stetson University
05.2022 - 05.2023
Children's Church Volunteer
Christ Community Church
01.2022 - Current
Marketing Coordinator
Let Them Live
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art Therapy
Stetson University