Magdalena Eisenbeis- ●-
Profile
● Returned Peace Corps Volunteer with 2+ years of development experience in
program creation a
nd operations.
● A creative problem solver with a background in administration.
● Driven leader with n
onprofit management and fundraising experience.
● Proficient in English (native), Spanish (intermediate), and B
emba (intermediate).
Professional Experience
Upturn Arts
Site Manager
New Orleans, LA
April 2020-June 2020
A nonprofit that aims to provide “Arts for All” by teaching children to explore and build
confidence in themselves as artists.
● Conducted Covid-19 outreach to 500 Upturn families to ensure the acquisition of
essential resources.
● Co-created virtual summer camp lessons and instructional videos.
● Served as an active member of the Equity Committee.
Interim Program Director
April 2019-August 2019
● Organized and directed the Studio 504: Disco for Dance fundraiser and
Dance-A-Thon which raised over $23,000 to fund grants for student tuition.
● Curated 30 local Master Artist workshops for students ranging from
Grammy-nominated band, Chawa, to commercial divers to bellydancers.
● Organized 22 field trips for 55 children around greater New Orleans.
● Coordinated programming, registration, meal delivery service, staff, volunteers, and
performances for 17 weeks of classes.
Americorps VISTA Outreach Coordinator
March 2018-April 2019
● Established the Upturn Arts outreach program.
● Organized and executed 3 community engagement events.
● Created an organizational outreach database containing over 335 individual
organizations.
Insaka
Luapula, Zambia
Advisory Board Member (Remote)
April 2018-April 2020
A nonprofit dedicated to supporting girls in rural Zambia to complete their secondary school
education.
● Consulted and strategized with board members to provide sustainable solutions and
improvements within the program.
● Successfully reached tuition fundraising goals for 6 female secondary school
students.
Enriched Schools
N
ew Orleans, LA
Guest Educator/Office Administrator
March 2018-July 2018
An organization that partners with schools to supply high-quality substitute teachers and
administrators.
● Acted as an interim office administrator for 3 months at Dolores T. Aaron Academy.
● Delivered teaching services to New Orleans schools on a temporary basis.
United States Peace Corps
Luapula, Zambia
Rural Education Development Volunteer
June 2015-August 2017
A grassroots development organization committed to promoting peace and friendship across
cultural and geographic boundaries.
● Successfully wrote a grant to fund a week-long Girls Leading Our World (GLOW)
camp for 33 participants.
● Organized GLOW camp programming, 11 volunteers, logistics, and $3,000 budget.
● Taught English in a low resource environment to approximately 60 pupils for 5 terms.
● Led Adult Literacy lessons for approximately 60 women.
● Coordinated countrywide communication regarding volunteer-run gender projects and
resources as Gender Committee Director of Communication.
Costco
Rochester, MN
Membership Marketer
September 2014-April 2015
A membership-based wholesale retailer dedicated to supplying the highest quality merchandise
for the best possible prices.
● Conducted regular appointments and onsite sales visits at various businesses in
Southeastern Minnesota.
● Consistently reached sales goals in addition to assisting the in-store Membership
Services desk.
City of Kasson Parks and Recreation Department
K
asson,
MN A
quatic Center Manager
May-August 2012, 2013
An outdoor summer aquatic center created to serve Kasson and the surrounding communities.
Oversaw 48 employees.
Created scheduling for staff, trainings, swimming events, and swimming lessons.
Documented facilities daily finances and reported to Kasson City Hall.
Maintained inventory for first aid supplies, lifeguard gear and uniforms, and food
supplies.
● Advised the Head of the Parks Department during the hiring process.
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Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
Bachelor of Science
January 2012-August 2014
Primary Major: Communication Studies: Broadcast and Digital Media Emphasis
Secondary Major: Spanish
GPA: 3.490
Dean’s List 3 semesters
Estudio Sampere
Program: Spanish Language Studies
University of Minnesota-Mankato
Area of Study: Generals
Dean’s List 3 semesters
References available upon request.
Cuenca, Ecuador
January 2011-April 2011
Mankato, MN
September 2009-June 2011
