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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Administer and manage regulatory compliance reporting for all railroad-related injuries, accidents, and incidents, ensuring adherence to federal transportation laws and regulations.• Assist in the implementation, administration, and management of agency and federally mandated safety programs and plans.• Collect and consolidate notifications and reports on equipment and grade crossing accidents, rail signal failures, false proceed signals, and hours of service violations for submission to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).• Maintain multiple databases to accurately record data on accidents, injuries, and other incidents.• Support the implementation, administration, management, and auditing of safety programs, plans, and reporting functions to ensure regulatory compliance and improve safety outcomes.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Collected, distributed, and archived proposal and award-related documents, ensuring strict compliance with government regulations and internal policies.• Performed comprehensive compliance reviews in alignment with NIH guidelines, reinforcing the organization’s adherence to regulatory standards and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in research practices.• Assisted in managing researcher portfolios, ensuring compliance across all project stages and maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders.• Executed tasks to ensure full compliance with both internal and external guidelines, leading to seamless Principal Investigator submissions free of regulatory issues.• Submitted internal documentation for grants and projects, maintaining meticulous attention to detail to meet all regulatory requirements.• Coordinated pre-award and post-award processes, ensuring all activities aligned with funding agency regulations and organizational objectives.• Managed day-to-day financial transactions for grants and contracts, ensuring precise tracking and reporting to meet compliance standards.• Completed detailed budgeting forms for proposals and awards, guaranteeing alignment with sponsor requirements and internal financial policies.• Monitored both sponsored and non-sponsored budgets, ensuring accurate financial oversight and adherence to regulatory frameworks.• Tracked proposal deadlines, coordinated proposal routing, and ensured timely submissions, maintaining compliance with government and institutional regulations at all stages.

• Acted as the primary liaison to elected officials, public and private entities, community organizations, and state regulators, representing the Public Affairs team at high-level legislative and executive meetings and hearings.• Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with external stakeholders to advance both company and industry-wide objectives.• Compiled and synthesized critical data and news sources for presentations and reports that articulated the company’s and industry’s positions on key regulatory matters.• Designed and implemented electoral strategies to support the promotion of legislative and programmatic initiatives.• Built and strengthened coalitions with external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the company’s programs, projects, and legislative goals.• Collaborated with municipal officials to ensure smooth submissions, reviews, permits, and approvals for company initiatives.• Led briefings for elected officials and community organizations, presenting proposed economic development opportunities and securing support for industry initiatives and projects.• Provided expert guidance to Public Affairs leadership on intergovernmental and stakeholder relations issues that could impact company objectives.• Facilitated public engagement efforts by gathering feedback and integrating public input into briefing materials and talking points.• Monitored and analyzed proposed and enacted legislation and regulations across numerous states and municipalities, particularly regarding their impact on the cannabis industry.• Developed strategic alternatives to legislative measures that posed potential challenges to the company and the broader industry’s interests.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Withdrew due to medical issues.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Collected, processed, and managed grant information from key federal agencies, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Department of Defense (DOD), ensuring strict compliance with federal guidelines that are essential for securing funding and supporting impactful research initiatives.• Led comprehensive compliance reviews of UI Cancer Center grant applications, meticulously ensuring adherence to funding agency requirements. This diligence not only facilitated the successful acquisition of grants but also significantly advanced cancer research initiatives critical to public health.• Collected, surveyed, and analyzed data for all programs related to University of Illinois Cancer Center (UICC) initiatives, providing essential research support that strengthens the center’s alignment with federal objectives and enhances its reputation in the governmental landscape.• Assisted research scientists and principal investigators with applications for federal and foundation grants, preparing publications and conducting thorough literature and grant searches. This support is vital for navigating the complexities of governmental affairs, ultimately driving forward the mission to combat cancer through innovative research.

Chicago, Illinois

• Conducted rigorous analysis of daily project data to ensure the highest standards of quality in data collection, critical for meeting the regulatory compliance requirements of the Department of Defense.• Performed comprehensive quality checks throughout the research study life cycle, including meticulous data verification, questionnaire finalization, and validation of deliverable products, ensuring strict adherence to government standards and best practices.• Analyzed verbatim comments from respondents, providing insights that are vital for assessing healthcare satisfaction while complying with federal regulations governing data privacy and security.• Operated the project help desk to assist respondents, ensuring clear communication and adherence to protocol, which is essential for maintaining trust and compliance within government-funded research initiatives.• Supported senior team members with standard research efforts and specific client requests, ensuring that all activities align with the Department of Defense’s regulatory frameworks and project objectives.• Assisted in the development of reports and client deliverables, emphasizing compliance with governmental reporting requirements and showcasing the project’s alignment with federal healthcare standards.• Identified and reported additional business opportunities to senior staff by recognizing areas of interest to Ipsos and collaborating with colleagues on proposals, thereby enhancing the organization’s capacity to engage in future government contracts and regulatory-compliant initiatives.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provided circulation desk services including but not limited to: directional assistance, general library material borrowing, print course reserves access, I-share and interlibrary loan request pick-up from the hold shelf, equipment and loanable technology lending, copy / print / scan station assistance, and general study room reservation assistance.Managed stack maintenance procedures to ensure collection health, provide space for collection growth, and facilitate a user-friendly stacks browsing experience, including re-shelving, shelf-reading, shelf-shifting, shelf-facing, dusting, call number range relabeling, weeding, and minor book repair. Worked all hours of shifts, including overnights and openings.Conducted security & maintenance checks throughout the Daley Library to ensure patron and employee safety. Additionally, tracked maintenance issues for building services to address. Charged & discharged items while flagging for lost or damaged items. Retrieved requested items from stacks.Delivered requested research materials to UIC Faculty across campus.

Schiller Park, Il

Involved in all department responsibilities, including zoning compliance, economic development initiatives, sustainability initiatives, grants, long and short-range planning, business outreach and various special projects. • Worked alongside urban planners to integrate public transportation into broader community development plans, ensuring efficient and equitable transportation infrastructure.• Participated in mapping and planning transportation networks that aligned with community growth, ensuring accessibility to essential services like Metra & CTA stations and employment hubs.• Conducted research on local transportation needs and trends to inform planning efforts.• Assisted in the development of public outreach materials to engage community members on transportation issues.• Participated in public meetings and focus groups to gather input from residents and stakeholders on transportation projects.• Analyzed transportation policies and proposed improvements to enhance accessibility and sustainability.• Contributed to the creation of reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.• Worked on grant applications and funding proposals to secure government support for transportation improvements.• Assisted in liaising between local government agencies and community organizations to address public transportation needs and concerns.

Greater Chicago Area

● Assisted in Federal Railroad Administration audit preparation● Documented incident reporting information● Gathered field data regarding environmental regulations and compliance● Assisted staff with data entry regarding corrective solutions to safety concerns● Updated safety equipment in railyards and train cars

Greater Chicago Area

● Coordinated invitations to support the development of Energy Initiative programs for supervisor● Received, distributed and screened mail, digital communications, and electronic communication sources● Created content for social media accounts and program website such as weekly video updates, Tweets, Facebook posts, and live streams of events

Greater Chicago Area

● Supervised and mentored crew of 11 employees● Managed on-site data collection and progress monitoring● Managed relationship with Cook County Forest Preserve● Managed crew operations: tool and equipment, work schedule, safety protocols