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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Focused Research Assistant with a formal education in geographic sciences concentrated in Environmental Studies, as well as research experience in environmental perception, and sustainability science. Adept at conducting interviews, literature reviews and data synthesis and analysis. Well-versed in creating efficient systems to organize and manage experimental data. Knowledge of complex systems combining shared value through social innovation, energy conservation and sound policy, as well as economic influence. Industrious, eager, and willing to work hard and take on any task in pursuit of a full-time role involved in data analysis, and environmental compliance.

Skills & Competencies
  • Experienced in writing and analyzing literary reviews
  • Research design
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Research reporting
  • Research and analysis
  • Geospatial analysis
  • GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Field Research performed at NJ School of Conservation
  • Environmental health and satisfaction Interviewing experience
  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Certified
  • FEMA Certified (Emergency Management Institute National Preparedness)
  • Virtual Seismologist Certification
  • Experience working with EPA software EJSCREEN
  • Data Management skills
  • Statistical analysis skills
  • Well versed in various softwares such as IBM, SPSS/ NVIVO, ArcGis, ArcMap, StatCrunch, Python, Excel
Work History
Research Assistant, 06/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment and processes.
  • Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions concerning integrated policy frameworks, renewable energy production, stormwater management
  • Worked closely with Phd candidates, engineer graduates and field experts to analyze data in order to implement accurate energy-efficient solutions
Executive Treasurer , 05/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Served as the Executive Treasurer of the Student Government Association of Montclair State University Inc. for the duration of the year 2019-2020 where I oversaw a multi-million dollar budget.
  • Lead and managed over 60+ student organizations and kept organizations up to date and educated on all financial policies of the SGA and spending
  • Prepared daily memos, reports, invoices, financial statement, and other documents using spreadsheets and presentation software
  • Strong knowledge of corporation Statutes and Constitution as guide to proper action as well as legal action
  • Explored finance and treasury operations
  • Performed and developed extensive training for organizations on how to fill out financial paperwork and prepare monthly budget reports sent to me for review
  • Responsibilities also included presenting and responding to a financial audit performed annually as per 501-3c corporation laws and regulations.
  • Oversaw a full-time staff and administered salaries and employee benefits
  • Solid knowledge of contractual service obligations, compensation and legal contracts in various capacities
  • Managed a corporate budget
  • Managed a programming budget for SLAM (Student Life at Montclair) of nearly five-hundred thousand dollars
  • Maintain relationships with numerous departments including Residence Life, University Police, University Dining Services, Commuter Parking Services, University Health Center, Student Communications, Center for Student Involvement
  • Worked with various departments and university administration closely to fulfill student leadership initiatives and involvement
  • Successfully managed a corporation in representation of the student body on a team of three other student leaders including Executive Secretary, Executive Vice President, and Executive President of the Student Government Assoc. of Montclair State University Inc.
  • Maintained close relationships with higher education professionals, many of which include the University Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students, Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, and President of Montclair State University
Beauty Advisor, 08/2017 to 09/2018
Company Name – City, State
  • Consistent understanding of new techniques in clean beauty and products to become a brand expert.
  • Worked to meet and overreach average transaction and sales goals
  • Promoted company message of clean beauty, harmonizing doing good by the environment and skincare health
  • Enhanced knowledge of common toxins BM products excluded from products, such as talc, parabens, cornstarch, bismuth oxychloride, GMOs, fragrances, nano-particles and more.
  • Promoted companys Campaign for Safe Cosmetics against toxins in makeup
  • Regularly built strong connections with clients by fostering an honest , supportive, and attentive relationship based on their needs, desires and concerns
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Increased customer satisfaction based on outstanding performance which formed loyal clientele and repeat customers
Pharmacy Technician, 06/2016 to 11/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Geography with Conc. of Environmental Studies , 2020
Montclair State University - City, State
  • Member of Environmental Club
  • Member of United States Green Building Council
  • Minored in Sustainability Science
  • Student Representative on Water Bottle Reduction Committee for University
  • Minored in Sustainability Science
  • Professional development completed in Women In Politics Workshop and Writing Excellency Workshop
Affiliations
  • Member and attendee of international conference ACUI (Association of College Unions International), one of the oldest and largest associations in higher education representing student involvement and leadership development
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Montclair State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Assistant
  • Executive Treasurer
  • Beauty Advisor
  • Pharmacy Technician

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Geography with Conc. of Environmental Studies , 2020

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