TAYLOR ANNE HINSON

149 G Citadel Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

taylor.anne.hinson@gmail.com
(919)306-0173
SKILLS
 Advanced Spanish conversation, reading and writing ability
 Time management skills, customer service experience, able to work with a group
and independently
 Self reliant, able to accept responsibility, remain calm under stress and adapt to
new environments, detail oriented, organized
 Strong background working with youth and children as well as their families.
Experience working with at-risk youth and youth involved in gangs.

EXPERIENCE
8/2009-5/2010 Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University
Wellness Specialist (Graduate Assistantship)
 Coordinate and promote special events and programs for the Wellness Program
within the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness.
 Lead wellness programming as needed (Safe Sex, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Stress
Relief, Nutrition).
9/2008-7/2009 Durham,NC
AmeriCorps ACCESS Project
El Centro Hispano, Latino Youth Education Liaison
 Coodinator of bilingual K-12 tutoring program.
 Co-coordinator and facilitator of youth leadership development program for at
risk Latino youth (13-19) with a focus on leadership skill development, access to
higher eduation and gang prevention.
 Community Linkages Office staff member, providing information,referrals,
interpretation and translation services for the Latino community.
 Program evaluation, data tracking, grant reporting.

5/2002-8/2008 Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Faculty Staff Recreation Association
Life Guard/Pool Supervisor
 Three years as pool supervisor, duties include supervision of life guard staff,
management of employee schedules, employee comflict resolution, overseeing of
continued employee education, monitoring of pool chemical levels, organize and
teach private and group swim lessons.
 Provide first aid to minor injuries, clean pool and surrounding areas, monitor all
patrons.
 8/2006-5/2007 Elon, NC
Elon University Art Department
Art Department Assistant
 Answer departmental phone line, provide tours, assist department faculty with
paperwork; photocopies, mail, applicant information intake.
 Provide departmental information as needed to visitors, welcome visitors.

8/2006-5/2007
Elon University Art Department Elon, NC
Ceramics Studio Assistant
 Maintain a clean and safe studio space for all ceramics students.
 Ensure that all materials and tools to be in working order, clean and accessible to
all ceramic students. Load, unload and run kiln firings.
 Prepare clay materials; recycle clay, mix and prepare glazes.

1/2005-5/2005 Burlington, NC
Applebee’s Restaurant
Hostess
 Welcome and seat restaurant guests, customer service, address needs of guests
as appropriate.
 Clean and set tables for guests.
 Assist servers and kitchen staff as needed.

EDUCATION
2004-2008 Elon University Elon, NC
 B.A., Art with Ceramics concentration.
 Spanish and Human Services double minor.
2009 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
 M.A.T, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
 Fall 2009 Enrollment, Fall 2011 Anticipated Completion

INTERESTS
Running, Art, Spanish Language, Immigrant’s Rights, Women’s Rights, Ceramics,
Quilting, Cross Cultural Understanding, Research and Study, Travel.