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About Me

College Education

University of Nebraska, courses in Political Science and Non-profit Organizations. Omaha, NE (Summer 06-Fall 06). Worked as Japanese language tutor.

Hutchinson Community College, courses in Sociology. Hutchinson, KS (Spring 05). Volunteered as Japanese language tutor.

Moody Bible Institute, courses in Applied Linguistics. Chicago, IL (Fall 03-Fall 04). Served as Secretary to Class Council. Volunteered at after-school program for at-risk youth.

High School Education

Marist Brothers International School. Kobe, JAPAN (Fall 99-Spring 03). Graduated 2003 in top 5% of class. Served as Yearbook Editor. Awarded "General Assembly” and "Outstanding Resolution” awards and chaired committees in Model United Nations. "Greatest Achievement in English Studies” and "Greatest Achievement in Religious Studies” awards at Graduation. Multiple awards for haiku. Served on Student Council.

Employment

Hastings Hardback Coffee Cafe Manager, Hastings Entertainment, Hutchinson, KS. (08/10-PRESENT) Awarded Hastings Hero of 2011 Q3 in 08/11.

Barista, Metropolitan Coffee, Hutchinson, KS. (07/09-08/10)

Evening Cook/Supervisor, Pleasant View Home, Inman, KS. (10/07-08/08, 12/08-07/09) Awarded Employee of the Month 04/09. Awarded Above and Beyond 03/09. Nominated to the Safety Committee 12/08-07/09.

Barista/Studio Assistant, Brooks' on Main, Hutchinson, KS. (07/08-11/08, 09/09-12/09, 06-07/10) Worked interim as Manager during business transition 09/08-11/08.

Barista, Starbucks Coffee, Hutchinson, KS. (03/07-09/07) Selected for Leadership training.

Japanese Language Tutor, Omaha, NE. (08/06-03/07)

Barista, Hy-Vee Stores Starbucks Kiosk, Omaha, NE. (10/06-03/07)

Deli Assistant, Wild Oats Supermarket, Omaha, NE. (05/06-08/06)

Barista, Tattered Cover Bookstore and Coffee, Denver, CO. (08/05-03/06) Promoted to Lower Downtown Cafe Manager in 12/05.

Assistant Student Supervisor/Kitchen Worker, Moody Bible Institute Food Service, Chicago, IL. (10/03-10/04 and 07/05) Promoted to Assistant Student Supervisor in 05/04.

Teacher's Assistant, Marist Brothers International School, Kobe, JAPAN. (05/03-07/03

English Language Tutor, Kobe, JAPAN. (09/99-07/03, 05/04-08/04) Taught several classes and tutored students.

Volunteer Activities

Volunteer, The Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center, Hutchinson, KS. (10/09-PRESENT) Awarded "Volunteer of the Year 2011" by the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence in February 2011. 60-120 hours/month for Direct Response Advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. In February 2011, helped to produce and performed in "The Vagina Monologues," benefiting the SA/DVC. From July 2010 to December 2010, served as Volunteer Coordinator in the SA/DVC office and coordinated "Stuff the Bus" holiday donation drive with 15 community businesses and organizations participating. In April 2010, helped put on "Cruisin' Against Bruisin' Car Show" to benefit the SA/DVC, raising over $14,000. In February 2010, served as Event Coordinator for "Women's Week", Campaigns, Workshops and Events including producing and performing in "The Vagina Monologues" to benefit the SA/DVC, raising awareness and over $1,500. From October 2009 to January 2011, served as Secretary to the Board of Directors and on the Fundraising and Finance Committees.

Community Organizer, Melodies for Munificence, Hutchinson, KS. (06/08 and 09/09) Coordinated Silent Auction table. Assisted with design and printing of poetry compilation. Donated artwork. Raised over $500 for the Tenant's Association.