Lauren Mae Nikkel

Lauren Mae Nikkel

Hoplessly nerdy, but in a good way.
Location: Central Valley, CA
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Biography

Hi. I'm Lauren Mae.

I'm married to Loren. Yes, we have the same first name.

I <3 new media, social networking, higher education, literature, lindy hop, slow cooking, and connecting people to other people. The connecting people part may sound vague to you, but I'm pretty sure it's my life's work.

Experience
Fresno Pacific University
Graduate Program Representativ
In short, graduate admissions for the School of Business:

Recruit prospective students for the Leadership Studies MA and Global MBA degrees.

Advise students through admissions process from inquiry to acceptance into program.

Lead information meetings, represent all university Master's degrees at community events.

Network with alumni and local employers to raise awareness regarding programs and offer well-prepared graduates.

Maintain a social media presence (Facebook, Twitter) to educate community about Master's degrees and provide assistance to app
Dates:
March 2010 - Present
Location:
Fresno, CA
The Married Gamers
Social Media Manager/Staff Wri
Social media administrator, author of the Adventures of a Vicarious Gamer series.
Dates:
2010 - Present
ReadFresno
Grants & Fund Development Mana
Continually researched literacy rates, test scores, and socioeconomic factors in the county ReadFresno operated our programming.

Researched prospective funding opportunities.

Wrote funding proposals to local grant-making organizations; secured participation in First 5 Fresno County's Sustainability Project.

Administered, collected, and submitted reports from program staff to maintain compliance with granted proposals.
Dates:
May 2009 - April 2010
Location:
Fresno, CA
Community Youth Ministries
Program Staff
Prepared weekly lesson plans .

Tutored middle school-aged students one-on-one in math, English, and history.

Lead drama/improvisation activities focussed on building communication skills.

Lead program for girls focusing on building healthy relationships.
Dates:
January 2009 - June 2009
Location:
Reedley, CA
UC Merced - Center for Education Partnerships
Resident Assistant
Lived with low-income, low-achieving students from local Fresno high schools for intensive summer program.

Lead extracurricular activities, including team building exercises.

Counseled and supervised students, monitored academy policies.
Dates:
June 2008 - August 2008
Location:
Fresno, CA
Education
Fresno Pacific University
B.A. English
Dates:
August 2005 - December 2008
Location:
Fresno, CA