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Writer currently working in product recommendations with experience working in a number…
Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Co-Founder, Mentor
4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Team 1902
- Present 15 years 3 months
Education
As a mentor of this competitive robotics team I've assisted the students with yearly fundraising efforts, grant writing, preparing award submissions—which consist of an essay, a video, and a 10 minute presentation—as well as building and maintaining a vibrant and multi-faceted online presence.
During my time as a mentor the team has won 38 awards—including the World Championship Chairman's Award, the highest honor a team can achieve—has sent out hundreds of small science learning kits to…As a mentor of this competitive robotics team I've assisted the students with yearly fundraising efforts, grant writing, preparing award submissions—which consist of an essay, a video, and a 10 minute presentation—as well as building and maintaining a vibrant and multi-faceted online presence.
During my time as a mentor the team has won 38 awards—including the World Championship Chairman's Award, the highest honor a team can achieve—has sent out hundreds of small science learning kits to more than 20 different countries, and created a social media movement to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers which has been engaged with by thousands of students around the world. -
Mentor, Ambassador, RoboShow Producer, Judge, Field Reset Crew, Regional Planning Committee Member
FIRST
- Present 11 years 6 months
Education
I have served in many different volunteer roles at the robotics competitions that the organization runs. Including conceiving, producing, and hosting an annual broadcast of the matches.
Publications
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Valencia Voice
http://www.valenciavoice.com
Student-run media site where students shoot the video, take photos, write articles, layout pages, and maintain the website.
Other authorsSee publication
Projects
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The RoboShow Orlando
A show covering the 15th Orlando FIRST Robotics Regional. Three episodes in total, two recorded shows and a 3 hour live broadcast.
Other creatorsSee project
Organizations
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4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics Club
Founding member, Student President, College mentor, Board Member, Communications lead mentor, currently Social Media Project Mentor Lead
- Present4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics is a 4-H club that participates in every level of the FIRST competition. The team focuses on inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM fields by providing a fun, engaging way to hone their technical and professional skills. www.explodingbacon.com
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