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GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Passionate and motivated Master of Public Administration student with a background in International Relations and Diplomacy. Experienced in working on teams in program evaluation and project management, including strategic planning for a public science space, grant writing and strategic planning for an international health nonprofit, and best practice research for a community organization bringing together inner city youth and first responders.
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Work History
Graduate Assistant08/2019
to Current
Rutgers University – New Brunswick , NJ
Rutgers University – New Brunswick , NJ
- Oversaw groups of over 20 students and assisted with academic projects In intermediate level courses.
- Evaluated homework and exams and held office hours to assist students in understanding course concepts and project requirements
- Assisted faculty member with graphic design creation for published work on invasive species in the Great Lakes.
- Corresponded with potential venues to plan academic conference.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to assist in writing a successful grant for Brown Bag Food Pantry.
- Planned and executed multiple focus groups with undergraduate and graduate students on various topics related to food insecurity and food pantry operation.
- Researched information regarding food insecurity to assist faculty member with academic pursuits and potential academic publications.
Guest Relations Team Lead05/2016
to Current
New York Blood Center – Saint Paul , MN
New York Blood Center – Saint Paul , MN
- Assisted in guest experience throughout and managed needs of both guests and employees on busy days, including days with 30,000+ attendance.
- Oversaw department employees and managed their daily needs, including scheduling issues, legal work requirements, and safety.
- Managed guest recovery for dissatisfied and angry guests while ensuring Zoo and Aquarium policies are maintained. This included communication and deescalating practices.
- Worked with all other Zoo and Aquarium departments to maintain open communication, responsibility sharing, and both guest and employee satisfaction.
- Monitored guest services personnel for efficiency and accuracy of response to guest complaints.
Grant Writing Intern, Team Lead06/2020
to 07/2021
Training Alliance For The Public Good – City , STATE
Training Alliance For The Public Good – City , STATE
- Completed intensive grant writing training, gaining practical experience in grant research and writing.
- Communicated with client to ensure needs were met and program goals were reflected in grant proposals.
- Wrote, reviewed, and edited grant proposals totaling more than $18,000.
- Mentored new grant writers to promote elevated industry knowledge and submission of high-quality grant applications.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Summer Intern05/2020
to 08/2020
Montaña De Luz – City , STATE
Montaña De Luz – City , STATE
- Worked closely with Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives.
- Wrote and edited professional-level documents for program strategic planning.
- Wrote, reviewed, and edited grant proposals for various large foundation applications.
- Edited grant proposals authored by Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives and offered feedback to improve writing skills and acceptance possibility.
- Created program evaluations models, including logic models, for future use in strategic planning and grant proposals.
- Communicated and coordinated work remotely with team members at various stages of projects.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA)Expected in 05/2021Bowling Green State University-
City,
State
- Member of Master of Public Administration Student Association, elected as GSS Representative and Social Chair
- Awarded BGSU Institute for the Study of Culture and Society Student Research Award
- Coursework in Research Methods, Public Personal Management, Budgeting and Fiscal Policy, Program Evaluation, and Nonprofit Management
Bachelor of Arts: International Relations And Diplomacy05/2019The Ohio State University-
City,
State
- Member of Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Epsilon chapter
- Elected to Panhellenic Delegate for Alpha Omicron Pi in 2017
- Elected to Keeper of Ritual for Alpha Omicron Pi in 2018
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Coursework in Model United Nations, Peacekeeping and Collective Security, and Intelligence for Diplomacy
- Minored in Spanish Language, course completed abroad in Spanish speaking country
- Member of Sigma Delta Pi
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School Attended
- Bowling Green State University
- The Ohio State University
Job Titles Held:
- Graduate Assistant
- Guest Relations Team Lead
- Grant Writing Intern, Team Lead
- Summer Intern
Degrees
- Master of Public Administration (MPA) Expected in 05/2021
Bachelor of Arts : International Relations And Diplomacy 05/2019
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