Education

• California State University-Chico

  Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

  Organizational Communication, General
  I value relationships whether they are personal or professional which is why I chose to study Organizational Communication. I strive to promote the strengthening of communication skills and a healthy lifestyle while guiding others in a successful direction with my motivational attitude. In the two short years I spent in my undergraduate studies at California State University, Chico I was involved and served leadership roles in diverse organizations on campus including Adventure Outings, Academic Advising Programs, REACH, First-Year Experience, Greek Life, and Upward Bound Projects. I specialize in helping others succeed academically, emotionally, and physically.
  

• California State University-Chico

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Communication Studies
  As a graduate student I continued to fuel my curiosity within the discipline. My goal is to create a career that highlights my communication and health & wellness background while allowing me to create change in the world. I plan to utilize my ability to lead, encourage creativity, and promote personal growth.
  

• Diablo Valley College

  2 Associate of Arts (AA)

  Communication Studies and Psychology
  
  

• California State University, Chico

  Academic Advisor

  
  • Guided students on strategic course selection and intentional decision-making • Supported students through development of learning skills, goals, motivation, and strategies for academic success • Advised students on exploration of interests, values, priorities, and pressures involved in their decision-making process • Facilitated student's acceptance of negative decisions or circumstances and encouraged to make constructive choices • Presented major exploration workshops for undeclared students • Created General Education Planning sheets for majors with substitutions and modifications • Helped students identify and explore personal, situational, and academic factors which led to probation or disqualification • Built a Blackboard Learn community for Summer Orientation Program's incoming freshman & transfer students as well as an organization for faculty & staff to find Academic Advising Resources • Supported students on withdrawal from the University by assessing the student’s emotional, academic, and physical environment or discussed alternatives
  

• California State University, Chico

  Academic Advising Intern

  
  • Listened and responded to students’ interests and concerns • Helped students navigate requirements, policies, and opportunities • Advised undeclared majors and facilitate major and minor exploration; created general education course plans • Explained Degree Progress Report to students and provided GPA advising (including Academic Probation)
  

• California State University, Chico

  Teaching Associate

  
  CMST 131 Fundamentals of Public Speaking • Instructed three undergraduate courses per semester (75 students each semester) • Experience with both one-to-many and one-to-one communication skills in diverse settings • Created and implemented stimulating course materials designed to prepare students for public speaking engagements • Encouraged and guided students in exploring practical applications of theory • Fostered a sense of community in the classroom through engaging discussions and group work • Creatively problem solved focusing on student experience • Assessed performance based on student's execution of course criteria and provided timely, supportive feedback • Posted grades on-line via Blackboard Learn and monitored plagiarism via Turnitin.com • Used classroom technology to present lectures and record student speeches for evaluation • High attention to detail, including precise and effective communications and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously • Interacted and corresponded with students during office hours and via e-mail • Consulted and collaborated with full-time faculty on teaching strategies • Communication skills conducive to teaching and skill development, including superior skills in understanding and explaining complex topics and collaborating with experts and managers • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  

• California State University, Chico

  
  • Elected by Communication Studies Department as the only student representative on the Communication Advisory Board • Provided creative ideas on bi-annual meetings • Critically problem solved issues within the Communication Studies department
  

• California State University, Chico

  
  Spoke informatively on a panel to undergraduate first-generation students interested in graduate school Genuinely answered questions about my experience as a first-generation college student in graduate school Answered questions relating to the timeline, finances, application process, challenges, experience, research, workload, and support systems
  

• California State University, Chico

  
  CMST 133 Rookie Tournament • Served as a coach and judge for the competitive semiannual CSU, Chico Rookie Tournament, a campus-wide public speaking event that simulates a competitive speech and debate tournament • Fostered a competitive, yet supportive public speaking community amongst undergraduate students • Organized and implemented lesson plans and public speaking activities • Assisted students with competitive speech writing focusing on platform speeches: informative, persuasive, and impromptu • Provided feedback as a judge after each round, answered questions, and gave advice to participants • Corresponded with students during office hours and via e-mail • I have had two students win first place (one in informative and the other impromptu) and several students present in the semi-final and final rounds
  

• Kendall Aubrey

  Photographer, Personal Trainer, Content Creator

  
  • Photograph weddings, engagement, adventure sessions, wellness commercial shoots, and more • Construct and photograph visuals including creative flat lays and displays • Designing all digital and print media including websites, multi-media promotions, email marketing, logos, brochures, flyers • Constructing and photographing visuals including wellness instructors, couples, weddings, creative flat lays and displays • Leading social media presence and plan marketing campaigns including development of website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest • NASM certified • One-on-one coaching focusing on confidence-building, nutrition advice, and fitness support • Researching, writing, and editing informative, entertaining content to motivate readers to live a holistically healthy life • Meticulous attention to detail exercising quality control to ensure high standards for style and writing