EXPERIENCE
HANDS-ON LEARNING
An unexpected journey.
In May 2020, like so many others, I graduated into a global pandemic and recession. Struggling to find a job, I began volunteering which secured me a part-time position as I continued my search. In August 2021, I had the privilege of beginning a year-long term of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Fortunately, my work as a VISTA inspired the creation of a full-time position. After about a year, I became a contractor as I moved halfway across the country to start a new adventure in Vermont.
Grant Pre-Award Manager
University of Vermont | Burlington, Vermont
February 2024 - Present
Provides grant proposal administration to various units within the Department of Medicine, serves as primary liaison with all those involved in proposal development, builds and validates proposal budgets, reviews proposals for compliance, ensures timely submission of proposals, and provides outreach and training
Communications Coordinator
Partnership 4 Kids | Omaha, Nebraska
August 2022 - July 2023
Oversaw and/or performed a wide variety of administrative and program support activities in the areas of development, grant writing, communications, social media, design, and human resources
Served on the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion committee
Storyteller, AmeriCorps VISTA
Partnership 4 Kids | Omaha, Nebraska
August 2021 - August 2022
Researched and applied for grant opportunities determined to be a good fit for the organization
Applied for federal funding, following strict guidelines
Served on the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion committee
Kitchen Assistant
Nelson Mandela Elementary | Omaha, Nebraska
September 2020 - May 2021
Provided support for kitchen staff by planning snacks, serving food, and maintaining the kitchen
Began as a volunteer position before evolving into a paid, part-time position