3507 West Sunnyside Avenue Apartment 2 Chicago, IL 60625 773-443-2269 Ashley.slupski@gmail.

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ASHLEY L. SLUPSKI
PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE Community Youth Support Specialist, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, June 2011-present Manage cohort of over 20 youth-serving organization participating in the Community-Based Federal Work-Study, Service-Learning and Academic Internship programs Support over 80 Chicago-area community-based organizations in the Community-Based Federal Work-Study program with recruitment, evaluation, and management of over 600 students working within diverse organization across Chicago Develop relationships with youth focused organizations including those connected to and within Chicago Public Schools, Office of Catholic Schools/Chicago Archdiocese and Chicago International Charter Schools Implement 6 professional development workshops for youth workers, volunteers and student employees at youth-serving organizations with partnering training organizations including City Year, Illinois Campus Compact(more) Coordinate university-wide Project Impact Media Contest to document successful partnerships between community partners and Loyola University using film, photography and social media Organize college access event for youth program managers and underserved high school students and their families through collaboration with Undergraduate Admissions, School of Education, First Year Experience, Financial Aid, and Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs office Served as a member of 8 person professional team at Loyola University Chicagos Center for Experiential Learning while a member of the AmeriCorps VISTA Program Teen Programs Intern, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL May 2011-June 2011 Developed and implemented outreach plan to recruit qualified students to the MCAs new teen program, The Creative Agency Distribute promotional material to schools, community organizations and business and at relevant events Assisted in the organization and preparation of The Mark Bradford Project exhibit of artwork from students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy and Digital Youth Networks YouMedia Cofounder and Lead Coordinator, Feminista!, Greencastle, IN, August 2008-May 2011 Developed and implemented 10 original social justice programs per semester for college students including film screenings, lectures, artistic performances, workshops and conferences Managed 10 person team of coordinators to implement programming and planned organizational development activities Created original promotional material and videos to increase attendance at events and to recruit new members Collaborated with student organizations and university offices and departments to further social justice and multicultural initiatives College and Career Programs Intern, Marwen, Chicago, IL, January 2011 Researched scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate students from under-represented communities (students of color, undocumented students) Researched and recommended visual and digital art programs at Midwestern colleges for department database and future partnerships Developed recommendations for improving communication with parents and guardians of program participants and created college planning timeline for parents Outreach and Entertainment Coordinator, Midwest Stops Traffick, Greencastle, IN, May 2010-September 2010 Coordinated and facilitated week-long regional conference focusing on labor and human trafficking including film screening, panel discussions, keynote lectures, education fair, and artistic performances Contacted artists, musicians and poets from Midwest region about potential performances and art installations at conference Contacted 900+ Midwestern student organizations and university offices and departments about participation in conference Assisted with marketing and promotional activities including presentations to various classes and coordinating article for university homepage Office of Sustainability Intern, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, August 2009-August 2010 Created and presented strategic plan for developing a Green Fee Fund to financial future university and community based sustainability projects Planned and facilitated annual Focus the Nation teach-in on Green Jobs and Environmental Policy in Indiana including panel discussions, film screening and keynote lectures Researched and calculated DePauw Universitys carbon foot print as part of the Presidential Climate Commitment Created, filmed and edited original video for Office of Sustainability website to promote the universitys sustainability programming Steppenwolf for Young Adults Intern, Steppenwolf Theater, Chicago, IL, May 2009-August 2009 Assisted with the facilitation of meetings and field trips for the fifteen person Steppenwolf Young Adult Council consisting of diverse,

artistic young people from the Chicagoland area Collected and reviewed 50+ Young Adult Council applications, maintained contact with applicants and scheduled interviews Researched and contacted community based organizations within the Latino community for future partnership Researched background information and transcribed interviews for the House on Mango Street Study Guide MENTORING AND ADVISING EXPERIENCE Girl Scout Troop Leader, Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services, Chicago, IL November 2011-present Serve as a troop coordinator for a diverse troop of girls ages 7-9 Facilitate weekly hour-long workshops focusing on community engagement, leadership development and confidence building Collect and submit paperwork regarding troop membership, field trips, budgeting and fundraising Plan and implement field trips, service activities and fundraising College Mentor, Chicago Professionals for Youth, Chicago, IL, September 2011-present Mentored a talented, high-achieving high school senior with limited college advising resources Assisted scholar with college application and preparation process including editing essays, tracking applications and acceptance, assisting with admissions and scholarship applications, and creating and reviewing resumes College Mentor and Tutor, Christopher House, Chicago, IL September 2011-March 2012 Assist with GEAR Up Program for 7th-12th grade public and charter school students by providing homework assistance, writing coaching, and support with post-secondary planning and applications MARKETING, OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Outreach Intern, Chicago Freedom School, Chicago, IL, January 2011 Participated in the development of training values and partnership guidelines for the organizations first national youth organizer and youth worker training Researched and contacted 300+ social justice and youth development non-profits about professional development opportunities Created original promotional material for online distribution using Constant Contact Marketing Intern, Institute for International Education of Students (IES Abroad), Chicago, IL, May 2008-August 2008 Conducted in-depth competitor analysis for a study abroad programs Created and edited original promotional videos which provided study abroad options in Spain for website FILM AND MEDIA EXPERIENCE Vocalo Production Intern, Chicago Public Radio, Chicago, IL, May 2010-August 2010 Created, produced, recorded and edited original audio content for various Vocalo radio programs Booked and interviewed socially engaged musicians and spoken words artists for Music and Politics segment Documentary Film Intern, Young Chicago Authors, Chicago, IL, January 2008 Created, filmed and edited a short documentary film for promotional, recruitment, and fundraising purposes Managed the production process of the film by planning agenda for production dates, film shoots and editing session SKILLS Project Management Skills Experienced in community outreach, youth program development and management, partnership development and management, resource building and sharing, workshop facilitation, impact documentation, civic reflection facilitation, and event planning Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Primer, iMovie, Final Cut (Pro and HD), Avid, Reaper, Constant Contact EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Womens Studies, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN Minors in Anthropology and Film Studies Thesis Project: Bold and Unafraid: Female Students of Color at DePauw University HONORS Posse Foundation Full Tuition Leadership Scholarship Award (2007-2011) DePauw University Spotlight Student (2009)

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