Program Specialist passionate about facilitating exceptional student experiences in higher education. Known for great attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills. Excels at multitasking and relationship building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
Community Engagement Leadership
09.2023 - Current
Planned & delivered a wide variety of civic engagement and leadership development programs including service projects, workshops, & dialogues
Worked in a highly collaborative team-based environment as a member of a 21-person staff and a 7-person sub-team.
Develop reciprocal relationships, identify and meet needs
Coordinated and led a week-long service-learning trip to Ashland focused on environmental justice, traditional ecological knowledge and assessing our relationship with the environment for a team of 8 students. Supported students learning about systems of oppression, critical social issues, and how to create social change.
Designed and facilitated full week-long itinerary including service projects, educational sessions, reflection curriculum, activities, and meals.
Volunteer
Oregon Zoo
06.2018 - 08.2023
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Assisted with special events and programs.
Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Promoted environmental awareness with educational sessions and hands-on activities.
Student Event Staff
LaSells Stewart Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Maintained a safe and organized backstage environment, minimizing accidents and ensuring smooth productions.
Streamlined set changes for smoother transitions between scenes, improving overall audience experience.
Assisted in set up for live events and lifted tables and chairs
Key holder and closer after events
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's Take And Bake Pizza
03.2019 - 09.2020
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Key holder and primary closer 4 nights a week
Cleaned store regularly to meet COVID 19 protocol
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
03.2027
Skills
Group instruction
Project Management
Project Coordination
Community Outreach Programs
Community Service Programs
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Customer Service
Relationship Building
Timeline
Program Specialist
Community Engagement Leadership
09.2023 - Current
Student Event Staff
LaSells Stewart Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Crew Member
Papa Murphy's Take And Bake Pizza
03.2019 - 09.2020
Volunteer
Oregon Zoo
06.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Conservation
Oregon State University
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