EXPERIENCE
Twittarr Pirate Social Media. http://www.twittarrpirate.com
Owner, Social Media Coach, 2010 – present.
— Coaching and training on customized social media strategies and tools with an emphasis on Twitter.
— Curation of Twitter and chat conversations.
— Article indexing on social media, blogging, eBooks and photography via http://www.twylah.com/twittarrpirate.
— Regular contributor to the iPad Examiner channel and other blogs.
Garden Place Academy, Denver Public Schools.
Paraprofessional, Computer Lab Tech, 2009 – 2010.
— Developed and delivered technology curriculum to grades K-8.
— Assisted with second and third grade classroom instruction and small reading groups.
— Supervised lunchroom, playground and field trips.
Out of the Mountains, LLC. http://www.outofthemountains.com
Owner, Life & Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author, 2006 – 2009.
— Provided leadership development through coaching and training, with an emphasis on mentoring employees and cultural competency.
— Delivered trainings and group coaching via webinar, phone and DVD.
— Designed website, authored email newsletters and marketed trainings to conferences and non-profit organizations.
— Member of national Editorial Advisory Committee for Camping Magazine. Received 2010 National Service Award from the American Camp Association.
— Contract trainer in supervisory skills for a national seminar company.
Girl Scouts - Mile Hi Council, Denver, CO.
Bullying Prevention Specialist, 2006 - 2007.
— Developed and implemented The Colorado Trust Bullying Prevention Initiative program $115,000 grant at camps, including training and curriculum design.
— Partnered with grant agencies to develop online survey and data analysis tools.
Program Executive and Resident Camp Director, Flying ‘G’ Ranch, 2003 – 2006.
— Managed yearly budget of $270,000.
— Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated 55 seasonal paid staff and parent volunteers, including 25% international staff.
— Provided superior customer service to campers and parents, resulting in 10% increase in camper retention.
— Coordinated risk management, maintenance and property improvement.
— Supervised installation, maintenance, and safety of high and low ropes challenge courses, rock climbing, tree climbing, horseback riding, backpacking and llama packing, archery, arts and crafts, and nature and science programs.
— Responded to medical and other emergencies.
— Mapped and designed new website as member of Web Development Committee.
— Edited and proofread Girl Scout council marketing publications.
Director, Genesee Day Camp, 2001 – 2003 (Seasonal).
— Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated 25 paid staff and parent volunteers.
Balarat Outdoor Education Center, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO.
Specialist, Instruction and Technology, 2002-2003.
Paraprofessional, Fifth-Grade Residential Program, 2001 – 2002.
— Instructed different fifth-grade class each week during two to three-day residential program in ecology, Colorado history, team-building, and astronomy.
— Supervised two to five high school counselors; instructed students in child care skills and teaching methods.
— Designed and maintained center website.
— Revised counselor handbook and created new curriculum units with others in instructional team.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Denver, CO.
Camp Director, Camp Hope on the Mountain, 1999-2001.
— Co-founded camp: designed program, secured funding, recruited campers and volunteers, authored forms, policies, and parent handbook; organized camp advisory committee.
— Designed website and brochure.
— Authored script for emcee at annual fundraising galas.
— Published monthly chapter newsletter.
EDUCATION
M.A., Chinese. 1996. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.
B.A., Asian Studies, magna cum laude. 1992. Carleton College, Northfield, MN.
High School Diploma. 1988. North High School, Denver, CO.
