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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Clayton, Nc, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Worked with the Agile Center of Excellence as a Scrum Master to implement an organization-wide change to agile ways of working.- Organizational Change Management: Coached individuals and teams across all organization levels on the new Agile ways of working and their roles in the new structure. - Project Management: Facilitated healthy communication, improved agile practices and understanding, and managed project timelines and risks.- Team Management: Assessed and improved team health and efficiency on multiple teams by facilitating agile ceremonies and sessions to review data about team and individual performance.Worked with the Office of Operations as a Coordinator to provide administrative support to projects and business goals.- Provide administrative and operational support to the Chief Operations Officer directly and the department as a whole - Act as divisional resource, super user, or stakeholder for identified enterprise projects/teams. - Project support for the department’s priorities.- Create and improve department workflows that align with divisional and organizational processes.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Worked with the Office of Business Operations and projects as a Coordinator to provide administrative support to projects and business goals.- Organization/Administration: Managed and identified areas for improving the purchasing process for lab supplies; worked with staff and vendors to ensure timely processing of contracts through the ADA Legal department's process; Created and updated budget reports for 5 departments weekly; managed the creation of and updates to standard operating procedures for all 5 departments; improved and maintained the online file management system for SRI, hosted on a local SharePoint server; scheduled SRI Staff meetings and department meetings; managed logistics of in-person meetings for the Council on Scientific Affairs and the ADA Science & Research Institute Board- Database Management: Worked with a team to build the Seal of Acceptance Program's new database in SalesForce and identified ways to automate workflow- Project Management: Created and maintained Trello boards for departments and department groups to facilitate clear communication- Diversity and Inclusivity: Founded and worked with a team that scheduled monthly discussions with staff around the values of diversity and inclusion; co-chaired the ADA 4 ALL group focused on diversity and inclusivity among staff.

Chicago, Il

I assisted the Manager, Learning and Development Projects by coordinating work across multiple projects and functions NRA learning products both in print and online on time and under budget for a global audienceMy work:- Project Management: Assisted the Manager, Learning and Development Projects by coordinating work across multiple projects and functions NRA learning products both in print and online on time and under budget for a global audience- Administration: Built vendor relationships, negotiated and maintained contracts, and managed invoices with a high level of cost management to ensure quality results; Managed internal servers and file systems ensuring a high level of organization and smooth use for the team overall- Communication: Lead team meetings and communicated project statuses and needs while using conflict management and diplomacy skills

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Taught first year writing and rhetoric for the 2019 Fall semester.

Chicago, Il

I assisted the Vice President of Accreditation Standards and a variety of departments and committees with meetings and communications as they worked to create and maintain requirements for accrediting graduate medical education programs.My work:- Track revisions of program requirements, policies, frequently asked questions, presentations, applications.- Maintain file systems, version control, timelines, projects, schedules, and meeting materials.- Work with Editors, Webmasters, Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, Program Directors, Residents, and Administrators to ensure that documents are processed properly.- Create and revise policies and systems to streamline various administrative processes and communications.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

I worked as an Editorial Intern May - July 2015 and continued as an Editorial Assistant working remotely from Chicago. I prepare manuscript files for designers and publishers. My research and reports have been used to inform future acquisitions and understand the markets in which the press publishes. My work:- I assist an acquisitions editor with manuscript editorial and pre-production work related to the development of literature and scholarly nonfiction projects with expert knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style. - Tasks include technical and mechanical editing, formatting manuscripts, digital file preparation, copyright permissions and rights clearance, image processing, data archiving, and research.- Project Management: Manage research projects to inform future acquisition decisions and produced tools for tracking the press’s involvement in certain markets.- Content Development: Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for submissions, training materials, reports, and online informational content.

Chicago, Il

Pipeline Coordinator at GrouponDecember 2015 - January 2016 through City StaffingProject Management: Quality Assurance and Deal Vetting for over 600 deals for Groupon Goods using vendor solicitation documents, Salesforce, and in-house applications during this temporary assignment.Administrative Assistant at National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED)March 2016 through Careers in NonprofitsDuring this temporary assignment through Careers in Nonprofit, I assisted NAFED with convention preparations and a variety of analysis, membership maintenance, and administrative duties. My work:- Communication and Organization: Managed phones, mail, member and visitor needs, and created reports.- Membership Maintenance: Maintained the membership database by updating member information and sending invoices during this temporary assignment.Executive Administrative Assistant at High JumpApril 2016-May 2016 through Careers in NonprofitsI supported the organization through facilitating meetings, preparing research and documents, and communications both online and in person during this temporary assignment through Careers in Nonprofit.My Work:- Provided logistical and administrative support to the Executive Director.- Maintained accurate and timely financial records.- Served as liaison to relevant external departments.- Assisted with the production of external communication, website maintenance, and other outreach efforts.- Helped plan and facilitate special events in service of development and program goals.- Managed primary office functions and environment including scheduling, organizing, and managing supplies.- Monitored and facilitated welcoming and responsive first-level experiences for all stakeholders interested in High Jump through phone, email, and online interactions.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

As a graduate lecturer, I developed instructional media and systems designed to teach writing and critical thinking.My work:- Planning: Created assignments, a website, and a course schedule detailing the course work for the whole semester ensuring that long term goals could be met.- Leadership: Led discussions and projects in my own courses designed to teach English Composition and Critical Theory engendering critical thinking and improving verbal communication skills.- Management and Assessment: Managed 144 students in 8 sections, evaluated around 576 projects, and assessed student feedback and project performance to improve future projects and policies.Courses Designed/Taught:- English Composition I, Fall 2013, 2 sectionsFocus on appropriate argumentation, genres, and discourse communities- English Composition II, Spring and Fall 2014, 4 sectionsChanging literacies, critical thinking, and writing in a specific discourse community- Writing With a Purpose: Social and Political Writing in a Modern World, Spring 2015, 2 SectionsUse critical theory, philosophy, and essays for writing in the humanities and practicing critical thinking

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

From a Customer Service Representative to an Assistant Manger, I ensured that customers received the services they needed and the store ran efficiently. My work:- Marketing and Customer Service: Created in-store marketing displays and served customers face-to-face to increase sales and customer satisfaction.- Process and File Management: Organized the file system, kept track of scheduling, and maintained communications with the regional director resulting in efficiency and clear communication.- Financial Assessments: Managed financial records and investigated apparent losses.

Master Of Arts - Ma, English

Activities and Societies: Editor and Officer in the Graduate Students of English (GSE) 2014 - 2015, College English Association annual.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Philosophy (Dual Major)

Worked full time and went to school full time to study history, culture, logic, critical thinking, social issues, and writing.