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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.

Skills
  • Knowledgeable in SPSS, Excel, and Tableau for data analysis
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Collaborated on team of 4 to research and identify best practices. fundraising opportunities, and strategic planning goals for organization looking to build a public science space
  • Prepared final reports for team projects summarizing research, illustrating data graphically, and translating complex findings into reader friendly narratives
  • Presented survey results at food insecurity conference

Work History
Graduate Assistant08/2019 to Current
Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green,OH
  • 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
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Columbus,OH
  • 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 – Bowling Green,OH
  • 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 – Columbus,OH
  • 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- Bowling Green, OH
  • 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- Columbus, OH
  • 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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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Bowling Green State University
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  • Training Alliance For The Public Good
  • Montaña De Luz

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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