Educator | Content Creator | Brand Manager
I obtain a broad spectrum of work experience in education, digital design (graphic, video, web) and online branding. Through many years of experience in these fields, I contribute a diverse skill set in multimedia design, teaching, public speaking, project management, and brand management. My attention to detail, innovative and creative mindset, and ability to collaborate, innovate, & create has allowed me to succeed in these areas.
Gajewski Realty Trust – Marketing Manager and Regional Manager
2010 – Present
My predominant role as Regional Manager for Gajewski Realty has allowed me to understand the fundamentals of working amongst a team, managing residential and commercial property, and creating a positive living and working environment for residents and employees. I am also responsible for the organization of operations and human resources. This includes oversight of employees, monitoring job performance, and handling workplace conflict. These aspects of the position require critical-thinking, decision-making, effective communication, and organizational skills.
For over nine years I have served as the project manager for all marketing, and multimedia design needs for Gajewski Realty and its’ independent brands. This experience equipped me with essential and professional skills including multitasking, organization, and innovation. As Gajewski Realty broadens its portfolio, I take the lead in conceptualizing, innovating, and implementing each brand. This requires the development and design of logos, websites, social media pages, and marketing content (both digital and print). Frequently I collaborate with property managers for graphic design projects including brochures, posters, invitations, website graphics, social media content, promotional gear, and advertisements. My eye for design helps with the creation of this content in the graphic design and website development process. I strive to understand emerging trends in the design and online branding to grasp what we are instinctually drawn to in creating compelling visuals.
Nichols College
Sept. 2017 – July 2019
Sept. 2020 – July 2022
Teaching as an Adjunct Professor for over four years has cultivated and demonstrated my ability to engage audiences, develop engaging curriculum, implement contemplative learning methods, effectively present material, create a mindful learning experience, and foster an inclusive learning environment. Areas of focus include Humanities, Communications, and Technology/Design courses. I also have expertise in online (hybrid) courses and understand the fundamentals of e-learning.
Being a professor requires many skills including communication, time management, creativity, and organization. What I enjoy most about teaching is that I am able to use my creative abilities to design courses that introduce meaning, philosophy, and alternative methods of learning. When designing course curriculum (including both lessons and assignments), I consider the needs of the students to understand how to engage them in a way that provoke their own thoughts and ideas on the subject matter. I’ve always had a sincere passion for learning, education, the acquisition of knowledge.
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Dudley Conservation Land Trust
2017 – 2019
In 2016 the Dudley Conservation Land Trust (DCLT) requested a video series to highlight popular sanctuaries their organization offers to the public. With the approval of a grant, I filmed and produced videos for their online communication channels. At the end of the video series, I realized that I truly enjoyed giving back to the community in working with the Dudley Conservation Land Trust. Shortly after the project, I joined the organization as a board member.
Through my experience as a board member of DCLT; I was able to further cultivate my skills in developing a brand’s digital presence. This experience has also allowed me to understand the elements of conservation, how to coordinate/plan community events, as well as how to increase awareness of the organization within the community. The most enjoyable aspect of working with DCLT is giving back to the community by preserving the natural world.
North Cascades Glacier Climate Project Internship
August 4th -18th 2014
A fellow colleague from Nichols College, Dr. Mauri Pelto, invited me in August 2014 to join him and his team to the North Cascades in the state of Washington. Dr. Pelto is the founder of the North Cascade Glacier Climate Project (NCGCP) where he has been monitoring and assessing glaciers in the North Cascade Range for 31 field seasons. My purpose during this journey was to capture footage and produce a video that demonstrated his annual research, as well as what it takes to complete a project like this. For two weeks we ventured into the backcountry of Pacific Northwest Washington where we climbed mountains such as Mt. Baker.
There were strenuous times during this adventure; however, perseverance and dedication turned these challenging moments into times of growth and enlightenment. The times I pushed through on this backpacking trip were moments I learned about myself and grew as a person. I realized that with motivation, dedication, and a positive attitude… I could conquer anything I set my mind to. While I was connected to the natural world that befriended me through the hard times on the glacier, I realized my sincere passion for the preservation of (and connection to) the natural world. This led me to deepen my knowledge and understanding through pursing a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Ecopsychology.
Nichols College Marketing
2011 – 2014
During my undergraduate experience I served as a Videography Intern with the Bison Chronicles and the Nichols Marketing Department. During the years I completed over 40 videos of many genres from commercials to campus events. I also worked with professors to integrate video into class material. The highlight of my experience working as an intern for the Nichols College Marketing Department was creating a commercial for the Monday night football ad. After collaborating with Andrew Haas, Class of 2015, we truly created a masterpiece! Out of the three commercials I have completed for Nichols, this by far is the most professional video I have produced. It was a major mile marker in my career and allowed me to focus more on perfecting my videography skills.
Vision Advertising Internship
2012 – 2013
Working at Vision Advertising was an educational internship learning everything there is to know about Internet Marketing. My duties and roles varied from press releases, generating leads, designing email campaigns, operating social media pages, creating client graphics, and develop and maintain websites using WordPress. I cultivated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, contribute as a team player, and build a relationship with your clients.