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English Language Facilitator
Peace Corps
Pangai, Tonga
Aug 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 7 months)
• Operated the largest school library in Ha’apai, expanding student interest from 800 books checked out the first year to over 2,000 checked out the second year.
• Secured international donations to acquire over 1,000 reading level appropriate books for the library.
• Developed a junior librarian’s program for students to run the library in order to promote sustainability.
• Started a chess club for students with over 20 students and 6 chess boards.
• Taught English classes to students from ages 12–16 and a Geography class.
• Worked to obtain additional resources for the school including teacher edition textbooks, maps of the islands, worksheets and other resources.
• Created formal English Language Assessment Tests for the school’s English Language Department.
• Served as an active member of the high school’s Year Book Committee. Photographed all school events. Wrote and edited content for publishing.
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Graphic Designer
Champion Windows
Cincinnati, OH
Jan 2012 - May 2017 (5 years 4 months)
• Developed original print designs and digital advertisements for distribution on a national level.
• Designed and updated forms for external and internal use which reduced manufacturing and field inconsistencies.
• Created form systems processes that enhanced efficient communication throughout different departments in the company.
• Communicated and coordinated nationally with various media outlets for ad placement.
• Organized and photographed on location photo shoots.
• Developed social media content for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and blog postings.
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Graphic Designer
Western and Southern
Cincinnati, OH
Sep 2009 - Jul 2011 (1 year 10 months)
• Developed original concepts, layouts and final art for a wide range of design projects.
• Oversaw proofing and press checks for project distribution.
• Coordinated production aspects of projects with purchasing, electronic text services, printing, distribution center, and outside suppliers.
• Collaborated with writers, project managers and clients on development of materials.
• Assisted design team with digital photography requests.
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Graphic Designer intern
American Red Cross
Cincinnati, OH
Jun 2009 - Sep 2009 (3 months)
• Consulted with customers to create original design projects, including safety books, posters and informational cards.
• Handled multiple projects on tight deadlines with various customers.
• Worked at the Leadership Development Camp in order to empower youth by teaching them traits for leadership.