Maeve Thistel
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at the YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County, enhancing survivor support through advocacy and crisis management. Expert in relationship building and verbal communication, I excel in high-stress environments, demonstrating a strong public speaking ability and a keen understanding of retail sales strategies. Spearheaded a database improvement project at FreedomCar, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills and technological proficiency. Passionate about elevating health and wellness through expert sales and nutrition coaching.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Counselor and Victim Advocate
YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County
01.2024 - Current
- As a victim advocate for the YWCA, I provide in-person accompaniments to hospitals, court hearings, and police settings, as well as manage a 24-hour hotline several times a month
- This organization provides resources for filing for sexual violence protection orders and protection from intimidation orders, as well as individual advocacy, medical accompaniment to forensic exams, and explaining the rights and options of a victim to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking
Fit Specialist
Shoe Fly/Appalachian Running Company
06.2023 - Current
- Selling shoes is much more than picking the right size
- At Shoe Fly/App Run Co, we build collaborative relationships with each client, sometimes spending as many as two hours with one person, many of whom are referred to us by foot specialists
- It is my job to know the technological differences between each shoe we carry, as well as basic human physiology and common foot conditions, in order to properly fit each person with athletic and casual shoes that fit their needs and elevate their health
- I work with different tech representatives from Brooks, Hoka, Altra, Asics, and On Cloud, as well as lead group runs right from our store!
Executive Assistant to the CFO
FreedomCar
01.2022 - Current
- This hybrid position included basic office activities such as filing important documents, data entry, fielding phone calls, photocopying, writing memos, and payroll
- In addition, I led a project to improve the company's database by running tests to determine where the system fails to operate intuitively for users and problem solve innovative ways to improve this process
Education
Master's - Human Clinical Nutrition
Maryland University for Integrative Health
01.2026
Dickinson College - Anthropology, Food Studies
Dickinson College
02.2024
Skills
- Strong public speaker
- Event coordination
- Point of sale systems
- Relationship building
- Sales expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Verbal and written communication
- Sports Nutrition Understanding
- Nutrition coaching
- Retail sales strategies
Awardsandacknowledgements
- Graduated summa cum laude, 2024
- Phi Beta Kappa Inductee, 2024
- Guest speaker on the Dear Katie: Survivor Stories podcast, 2024
- Student speaker and organizer at Take Back the Night, 2023
- Wheel and Chain Leadership Award, 2022
- Waidner-Spahr Library Research Award recipient, 2020
- Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society, 2020-2024
- Dean's List, 2019-2024
- Benjamin Rush Scholarship recipient, 2019-2024
Affiliations
- Elite runner and ultra marathoner
- Scientific and historical research
- Hiking, backpacking, camping
- Cooking, baking, canning
Certification
- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor by the YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County
Accomplishments
• Graduated summa cum laude, 2024
• Phi Beta Kappa Inductee, 2024
• Guest speaker on the Dear Katie: Survivor Stories podcast (produced by the Take Back the Night Foundation) to share personal stories of experiencing and overcoming sexual trauma, 2024
• Student speaker and organizer at Take Back the Night (bringing awareness to sexual and domestic violence), 2023
• Wheel and Chain Leadership Award, 2022
• Waidner-Spahr Library Research Award recipient, 2020
• Alpha Lambda Delta, 2020-2024
• Dean’s List, 2019-2024
• Benjamin Rush Scholarship recipient, 2019-2024
Websites
- https://johntaylorcuddy.weebly.com/
- https://blogs.dickinson.edu/hist-282pinsker/student-hall-of-fame/
- https://m60006.eos-intl.net/M60006/OPAC/Details/Record.aspx?IndexCode=-1&TaskCode=1861033&HitCount=1&CollectionCode=2&SortDirection=Descending&CurrentPage=1&CurrentLinkCode=MM60006|45706980|1|15855097&SelectionType=0&SearchType=1&BibCode=MM60006|45706980|1|15855097
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Counselor and Victim Advocate
YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County
01.2024 - Current
Fit Specialist
Shoe Fly/Appalachian Running Company
06.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the CFO
FreedomCar
01.2022 - Current
- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor by the YWCA of Carlisle and Cumberland County
Master's - Human Clinical Nutrition
Maryland University for Integrative Health
Dickinson College - Anthropology, Food Studies
Dickinson College
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