Product Marketing/Finance Manager

Book Arts Collaborative

When I was chosen to be the Finance Manager for Book Arts Collaborative (a title that would later be changed to Product Marketing Manager to better reflect the work I was doing), I knew I was being given a special opportunity. This was Book Arts' first year in business, and as one of five managers, I was being given a tremendous amount of responsibility.

I led a team of three other members, and together we oversaw all of our external retailers, as well as conducted market research for products and pricing. At the semester break, I gave my team greater freedom to manage our retailers, and took a more "hands-off" role. This "hands-off" leadership came as my project director asked that I spend more time on design, and allowed me to learn the joys and struggles of not being able to always lead by doing the work yourself. I learned to have greater trust in my team members to fulfill their obligations, and greatly benefited from that experience.

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For more on my experiences at Book Arts Collaborative, click here.

Vice President of Development

As the VP of Development (over Recruitment, Fundraising, and Public Relations), I led a team that ranged from 3- 13 team members. This often made it challenging, as the team's dynamics changed often, causing me to adapt my leadership style throughout the year. I learned a lot from this position, including a significant deal about myself and my style of leadership.  I also gained a fair bit of experience in leading teams, planning events, fundraising, dealing with other leaders in other departments of College Mentors for Kids, as well as other organizations.

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For more on my experiences with College Mentors For Kids, click here.

Camp Counselor

Spring Mill Bible Camp

After attending Spring Mill Bible Camp for much of my childhood, I have been able to be a counselor three out of the past four years. Not only is it a time of refreshment and fun for myself, I get to help lead and shape the minds of 7th-12th graders for a week. I teach small classes and give lessons to the entire camp. I also help plan activities and make sure campers are safe, following all rules, and having a great time.

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I truly love the week I get to spend with these children and the other counselors I grew up with. I look forward to continuing to come back every year for as long as I am able, no matter how far my career takes me from SMBC.