WORK EXPERIENCE
St. Benedict Church, Amherst, NY -
Administrative Assistant
Answer the phone
Choose content for and publish the weekly Church bulletin
Bookkeeping
Greet parishioners and answer inquiries
Keep the church records updated
Contact: Fr. Mock
Blot Creative, New York, NY 2017– Present
Freelance Copy Writer
Create copy for digital business websites
In-depth knowledge of digital, social, apps, etc.
Participate in strategic brainstorming meetings
Research businesses to write engaging copy that communicates the philosophy and goals of the business to potential customers, collaborators, etc
Meet with clients
Contact: Kristin Knox
Long Island Medical and Spa, Holbrook, NY 2017 – 2018
Receptionist/Intern
Answer phone calls while providing basic information when needed
Greet Patients and help sign them in
Obtain all necessary paperwork/data from patients
Verify patients’ insurance benefits
Schedule appointments for new and existing patients for office visits and testing
Maintain Reception area
Help keep track of supplies and inventory
Complete data entry
Perform other duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing etc.
Contact: Victoria Vamos
Orchard Park Recreational Center, Orchard Park, NY 2013 –2014
Substitute Teacher
Watch over children during after school art and summer camp programs
Instruct children on how to complete daily activities
Keep children safe and prevent arguments
Teach children about local art from the Albright Knox Art Gallery
Help during events by instructing children how to do crafts, setting up, cleaning up, etc.
Watch over children when moving from one building to another
Contact: Kristin Santillo
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES
The New School, Eugene Lang College, New York, NY -
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing and Philosophy
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY -
Advanced Voice and Piano Studies
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) 2018
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Python, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Resolve, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Language Skills: English (native), French (A2/B1 level), Polish (studying A1 level-enrolled in course), Russian (studying A1 level-enrolled in course)
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Honors Graduate (The New School, Eugene Lang College (, 2017)
Department Honors Graduate (The New School, Eugene Lang College, 2017)
Dean's List (The New School, Eugene Lang College,-)
Dean's List (SUNY Buffalo State College, 2014)
VOLUNTEER WORK/ INTERNSHIPS
Buddhist Text Translation Group, New York, NY -
Volunteer
Group led by Buddhist monk Benkong Shi from Grace Gratitude Buddhist Temple in Chinatown, New York, New York
Help improve the clarity of existing English translations of Buddhist texts or Sutras from the Chinese versions by making edits to the pieces
The translations and edits are done with the intent to publish them in a completed copy
Contact: Benkong Shi
Solo Artists Student Organization, New York, NY -
Founder
Facilitate community meetings focused on bringing together performing artists of different disciplines
Solicit funding from several university sources
Invite guest artists from outside the university to participate with students
Erie County District Attorney's Office, Buffalo, NY -
Intern
Work on assignments of a sensitive nature
Process paperwork assist office management
Run errands in between buildings and departments
Contact: Susan Sadinsky
New York State Senate 59th District, Lancaster, NY 2010
Intern
Learn the daily operations of a government legislative office
Work on assignments given by the Office Manager
Review and process paperwork by direction
Contact: Senator Dale Volker
Shakespeare in Delaware Park, "Julius Caesar", Buffalo, NY 6/2009–8/2009
Intern/Actor/Production Worker
Play the part of “Assistant to Soothsayer” on stage
Work on stage production and set up
Help to take down the stage setting every night
Contact: Steve Vaughn
