Lila Richardson
Asheville
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Organizer
Feminine Waste Collective
01.2021 - Current
- Communicated with musicians and poets in submitting 39 artist contributions into a cohesive tracklist for the Feminine Waste Compilation Album released in March 2021; enhanced visibility of underrepresented voices within the indie music scene and raised $500 for Trans Justice Funding Project, For the Gworls, & LGBT Books to Prisoners
- Hosted and produced promotional materials for Justice Cafe Shows from 2021-2022 which attracted an average of 80 attendees per show; engaged directly with local artists to enhance collaboration opportunities within the community arts scene
- Coordinated logistics for a gender-affirming flea market in March 2022, leading to donations from over 50 students and connecting over 100 different community members with vital gender-affirming clothing in just one day of operation
Child Care Provider
Westwood Cohousing Community
09.2016 - Current
- Directed fun-filled sessions for 4 families for weekly community meetings, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for kids
Bartender
Gizmos Brew Works
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated an inviting atmosphere for guests, enhancing customer experience through personalized interactions and exhibiting full knowledge of Gizmos' 40+ Craft Beer list
- Facilitated large party events in the Taproom by communicating with organizations about timing, price, and expectations in a clear and welcoming manner
Front of House
Grata Diner
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated an efficient counter service system that processed over 150 customer orders daily, and delivered personalized attention while assisting diners with choosing menu items during busy hours alongside managing bussing tables and seating incoming customers
Research Fellow
IAAR-SLATE UNC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked directly with Prof
- Chérie Rivers to conduct in-depth interviews with educators and develop grant proposals to gather insights for expanding a curriculum of 'Decomposing the Colonial Gaze' within U.S
- Classrooms, enhancing educational resources
Workshop Fellow
Ellipsis Writing
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Crafted and refined 10 original poems during Chen Chen's Advanced Poetry session through collaborating with peers in critiquing literary works, providing actionable feedback on selected poems; facilitated deeper understanding of poetic structure while enhancing individual writing skills through intensive workshops
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Geography, English & Comparative Literature, Music
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- QGIS
- Patient Communicator
- Enthusiastic Problem Solver
- Passionate Organizer
Awards
2023 Owen Conley Memorial Award & the 2022 Blanche Armfield Award in Poetry
Timeline
Bartender
Gizmos Brew Works
08.2023 - 05.2024
Front of House
Grata Diner
03.2023 - 12.2023
Workshop Fellow
Ellipsis Writing
06.2021 - 07.2021
Research Fellow
IAAR-SLATE UNC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Community Organizer
Feminine Waste Collective
01.2021 - Current
Child Care Provider
Westwood Cohousing Community
09.2016 - Current
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Geography, English & Comparative Literature, Music
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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