Iowa City, Iowa, United States
As an Admissions Counselor at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, I believe that building strong, genuine relationships is at the heart of guiding students through the college admissions process. I thrive on creating meaningful connections, helping students feel welcomed, heard, and confident as they take the next step in their academic journey.
Working at College Sitter Contact has continued to show me how important relationships and connections are, whether it is with the parents or the children. Through working for this company, I have developed better patience, flexibility, and communication. - Designed and facilitated positive educational and engaging activities for 2-3 children weekly - Mediated and resolved conflict among children through effective communication - Cultivated positive relationships with parents to ensure the well-being and safety of children
As a Marketing and Social Media Intern with Game Plan 4 Hope, I supported the nonprofit’s mission by creating meaningful content that connected with the community and amplified its impact. I focused on building engagement across digital platforms through consistent posting and strategic use of multimedia resources. - Developed engaging content to support the nonprofit’s mission and boost community outreach - Created and published consistent posts, crafting effective captions using multimedia resources - Designed a newsletter to engage supporters and wrote board member bios for the website
At Popkes Inc., I worked closely with the company’s Operations Manager, gaining hands-on experience through daily responsibilities and long-term projects. This role gave me valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes operations that keep a business running, including marketing, financials, customer service, and employee relations. Popkes Inc. oversees several affiliated businesses, including East River Development, Modern Gas, and Midwest Lumber and Design, allowing me to gain experience across multiple industries under one organization. - Fulfilled daily office operations, such as invoicing, billing, data entry, and payment reconciliation - Assisted in managing housing budgets for up to 10 residential properties at a time - Coordinated and completed the Iowa State Disaster New Housing Grant to secure funding and ensure compliance - Created flyers, social media posts, billboard ads, and website content to boost engagement
I joined the Central Lyon School District as a Paraprofessional on an as needed basis for a short time. Despite the short time, the experience strengthened my collaboration skills as I worked closely with both teachers and students to support classroom learning and engagement. - Provided personalized academic support for 1-2 students at a time with special needs - Reinforced challenging subjects to boost student comprehension, retention, and development - Promoted positive behavior among students while carefully enforcing school rules