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POLICY INTERN
Summary
I am a detail-oriented and reliable worker, an independent thinker and adept at problem solving in a fast paced environment. Versatility is one of my strengths as I have experience working in public health, lab research, education and clinical research. I have a strong work ethic and passionate about contributing meaningful work in science and public outreach.
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Atlas Qualtrics Planning and development Prezi Spanish fluency SPSS Strong presentation skills
Experience
Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and OpportunityAugust 2015 to May 2016Policy Intern
Philadelphia, PA
  • Conducted independent research to identify demographic and geographic predictors for populations at risk of being denied government benefits in order to proactively refer them to Community Legal Services (CLS) before the repeal date.
  • Effectively served as primary liasion for Director of Parental Engagement and over 60 organizations in Philadelphia to promote early childhood education awareness.
  • Led the planning and facilitation of a 90 minute breakout session on the issue of churn and its impact on access to benefits at the annual Fight Against Poverty Summit.
  • Wrote best practices memos on departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
  • Aided in creating the Grapevine app with the Food Access Collaborative.
  • Managed content on social media (Facebook and Twitter.
University of Pennsylvania Center for Health Equity ResearchMay 2014 to September 2014Clinical Research Coordinator
Philadelphia, PA
  • Coordinated clinical visits of over 200 participants to assess the factors that influence adherence to hypertensive medications in black men.
  • Facilitated an on-going assessment of participants' needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data.
Netter Center for Community PartnershipsAugust 2013 to August 2014Program Evaluation Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
  • Analyzed student feedback from post-survey responses for Academically Based Community Services (ABCS) courses to identify areas of operational improvements.
  • Enhanced communication between NCCP, West Philadelphia High Schools and UPenn students by planning social events, focus groups, training sessions which led to an increased return rate of UPenn students to the Moelis Access Science (MAS) program by 20%.
  • Assisted in the implementation of new projects to expand scope of engagement (Cardiology Pipeline).
Roy and Diana Vagelos LaboratoriesSeptember 2012 to May 2014Research Assistant
Philadelphia, PA
  • Analyzed spindle formation of endothelial and smooth muscle cells in the lungs using photomicroscopy techniques.
  • Proficient in lab protocols including mouse genotyping, DNA purification, RNA extraction and conversion to cDNA, PCR and gel electrophoresis, and culturing cells.
Education and Training
University of PennsylvaniaMay 2016Bachelor of Arts: Health and Societies Health Policy and LawPhiladelphia, PAHealth and Societies Health Policy and Law
Interests
Yoga Volunteer tutoring Traveling
Skills
benefits, Cardiology, CLS, content, conversion, DNA, focus, government, Legal, Director, Access, Excel, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Word, PCR, policies, presentation skills, protocols, research, Spanish fluency, SPSS, Summit
Additional Information
  • INTERESTS Yoga Volunteer tutoring Traveling
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
  • University of Pennsylvania Center for Health Equity Research
  • Netter Center for Community Partnerships
  • Roy and Diana Vagelos Laboratories

School Attended

  • University of Pennsylvania

Job Titles Held:

  • Policy Intern
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Program Evaluation Assistant
  • Research Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Health and Societies Health Policy and Law

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