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Ami Lynn Howard

Ami Lynn Howard

Live life like it's your second chance.

I like spreading knowledge and exposing experts, so read away and if you relate to what you read, email or contact me on one of my social networks and I'll share some interesting facts about you with my social networks.

After trying on several "dream careers" I came back around to my greatest calling; starting a social enterprise. On the way I went on a self-awareness quest so I could figure out the type of business / social enterprise that would be perfect for me (use my strengths and be meaningful). On the way I found some amazing knowledge that I cannot help but share with the world. I truly feel like I've found my life's calling; helping people make money and be happy. Below is a listing of pieces that contribute the business I started, Howhap, the only business of it's kind.

Business and Psychology Aficionado
Some of my greatest strengths are learning, researching and sharing knowledge. On my quest to start (a few) businesses, I have read over 150 books in the areas of business & psychology. It gives me great joy to distill that information down and make it not only accessible, but entertaining.

Education Innovator
Learn by doing. That is what Howhap events are all about… Participants learn a little, do some brainstorming, get feedback from their peers, and then accomplish the step they just learned. They get to make progress on their own projects and goals while learning something in a manner that is very hard to forget!
At my prior job at Art Classes for Kids, we used project-based-learning. At the Guggenheim and the Museum of Contemporary Art I learned to teach Art and Art History in a very engaging and interactive manner. I have combined these skills with my passion for education reform to constantly improve educational models for Howhap events and hopefully one day, the public school system.

Producer of Transformative Events for Entrepreneurs
I produce events that help people who want to start a business bring their ideas and innovations to life in a way that results in long-term happiness. These events are influenced by my work in the film industry, as an artist producing art shows, planning my wedding, and attending the most interesting events all over the world. My goal is to make them educational, entertaining, aesthetically pleasing and transformative.

Howhap Social Enterprise Founder
When coming up with the idea for Howhap, I did some serious soul searching and hardcore research to try to come up with a business that would combine my greatest strengths, skills and passions and produce a healthy income. I am happy to share more about how this worked out via email or in real life, but for now, suffice it to say that this business is exactly what I want to be doing whether or not I am making money at it.

Primary Interests:

Education

  • B.A., Fine Art Photography

    University of Florida
    2003

Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Student Award
  • National Golden Key Honors Society
  • University Scholars Grant
  • 25 Under 25 Up and Coming American Photographers
  • Coro Executive Fellowship
  • Woman’s Soaring Pilot Association Scholarship

Work Experience

  • Assistant to the Managing Director

    Employer: Guggenheim Hermitage Museum
    November 2003 - November 2004
  • Artist and Photographer

    Employer: Freelance
    August 2003 - January 2008
  • Professional Arts Educator

    Employer: MOCA
    November 2006 - January 2008
  • Camera Assistant

    Employer: Various Movie & TV Productions
    January 2007 - present
  • Founder

    Employer: Howhap
    January 2013 - present

Membership in Professional Organizations

  • Arroyo SECO Network of Timebanks
  • The Hub LA
  • International Positive Psychology Association

Languages Spoken

  • English

    Native speaker
  • Spanish

    Intermediate proficiency

Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences

  • Chip Conley
    Joie de Vivre Hotels
    Chip Conley is the Founder of the 2nd largest boutique hotel chain in the US and a huge advocate for positive psychology in the workplace.
  • Jeff Skoll
    the Skoll Foundation and Participant Media
    Jeff Skoll helped make Ebay into a huge success and then used the money to create Participant Media, a film production company that creates movies about important social issues, and the Skoll Foundation, which furthers the work of social entrepreneurs.
  • Jeff Skoll
    the Skoll Foundation and Participant Media
    Jeff Skoll helped make Ebay into a huge success and then used the money to create Participant Media, a film production company that creates movies about important social issues, and the Skoll Foundation, which furthers the work of social entrepreneurs.

Summary

Primary goal: Work with Psychologists in the following fields: Positive Psychology and/or Social Psychology
Will become available: August 21, 2013
Willing to relocate: No

Description

I am looking for an internship or volunteer position where I can develop research skills and scientific experimentation in the areas of Positive Psychology and/or Social Psychology.

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Ami Lynn Howard
1922 Campus Rd.
Los Angeles, California 90041
United States of America

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