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Carolyn Aker

Pursuing BA from Brown University, 5 months as Sales Associate at Marshall’s Inc., 2 years as Medical Assistant at Norwood Cardiovascular Services, Presently French Tutor& Program Assistant at Brown University & Coordinator at Rainwater for Humanity.

Headline: Startup Member
Skills: Business, Event planning, French, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Spanish, System Administration, Windows, Windows applications
Groups: Imagine H2O - Please Register at link below, Imagine H2O 2011, Win $11,000 funding, $20,000 pro-bono consulting, and mentoring from entrepreneurs & executives, [INACTIVE] Imagine H2O
Interested in: Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: Brown University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Brown University Swearer Center for Public Service
Position: Program Assistant
Time period: October 2009 - Present
Description: Assisted with planning and enrichment of academic programs for elementary school students
Planned and conducted trainings/workshops as needed for students, parents, and volunteers
Assisted with the creation of program materials such as informational materials for students and families

Employer: Brown University Office of Co-Curricular Advising and Tutoring
Position: French Tutor
Time period: October 2009 - Present
Description: Worked one-on-one with fellow Brown students in improving reading, writing, and speaking French

Employer: Rainwater for Humanity, Providence, RI
Position: Development Coordinator
Time period: January 2009 - Present
Description: Co-coordinated a student-run, start-up social enterprise to bring clean water to Kuttanad, India
Raised funds and awareness via grant applications and individual donors, raising over $42,000
Oversaw and collaborated with teams of students in material testing, website design, and marketing sessions

Employer: No Small Parts, Providence, RI
Position: Teacher, Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Time period: September 2008 - Present
Description: Taught weekly classes to elementary school students in acting, playwriting, and directing
Led fellow Brown students in designing class curricula and organizing final showcases for parents and students

Employer: Marshall’s Inc.
Position: Sales Associate
Time period: April 2008 - August 2008
Description: Processed, distributed, and arranged merchandise

Employer: Norwood Cardiovascular Services
Position: Medical Assistant
Time period: January 2005 - December 2007
Description: Prepared patients for examination and performed simple tests
Facilitated precertification with insurance companies

EDUCATION

University: Brown University
Time period: 2012
Degree: BA

INFORMATION

Clubs: Shakespeare on the Green Board- Treasurer (April 2009 - present)

Carolyn's Startups (1)

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  • Rainwater for Humanity

    Harvesting rain to conserve water, boost community health, and empower women entrepreneurs in Kuttanad, India