Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue's Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering working with Engineering Students on Engineering programs with an emphasis on Community Service (EPICS). Currently leading Purdue undergraduate students in Imagination Station (encouraging young students in central Indiana to study STEM based careers), Deaf Kids Code (helping those who are deaf or have hearing impairments learn computer science or other STEM based skills), and the Indiana School of the Blind & Visually Impaired (an organization that helps makes inventions for those who are blind or visually impaired live a happier life).

Summer Internship

• Maximized Square’s revenue through the development of coordinated sales strategies & financial initiatives through Salesforce Customer Relationship Management, Salesloft, & Mailchimp• Sourced local businesses & conducted product demonstrations explaining the value of Square’s payment processing while collaborating with engineering on custom demonstrations tailored to each business

Collaborated with multiple departments in order to get done work more efficiently to ultimately satisfy client needs on payroll, timekeeping, & human resource softwareGathered data from competitors to contact C-level Executives & identify key decision makers on payroll decisions to obtain additional revenue (45% increase) for Paylocity

Oversaw daily business operations for emerging tech startup. Managed multiple product development initiatives simultaneously & generated revenue by driving the full sales cycle• Collaborated with UX, engineers, & customers to define customer journey, wireframes and features • Fully involved in project management, research, talent acquisition, creative design, production management, software development & product launch• Managed up to $2M of transformational Data Management globally dispersed initiatives• Assertively marketed products via social media achieving over 400,000 app downloads• Negotiated with manufacturers and handled international shipping logistical and shipping concerns • Oversaw on-time delivery of DW and Salesforce engagements (Waterfall and Agile Scrum) while achieving profit margins, client relationships, and stakeholder expectations• Reduced program development costs by 40% between 2015 & 2017 while improving product quality and customer satisfaction through enactment of improved subcontractor review and bidding processKey Successes Include:• Operational Efficiency: Reduced program development costs by 30% between 2015 and 2016 while improving product quality and customer satisfaction through enactment of improved subcontractor review and bidding process.• Marketing Success: Achieved over 400,000 app downloads through shrewd and targeted social media marketing.

As the #1 revenue generator for the organization’s call center engagement team, I lead over 70 individuals, and oversee 24 direct reports daily. I carefully train and direct each associate in order to drive successful fundraising efforts and we have achieved record breaking outcomes throughout my tenure. The account management aspect of my position includes the maintenance of an extensive donor database, prospect research, financial reporting, donor cultivation, and phone-driven marketing campaigns. This position also allows me to create donor-targeted sales approaches and techniques which have proven very successful. Key Successes Include:• Skilled Fundraiser: Highest ranked fundraiser (#1 of 70) in contributions generated and monthly and yearly revenue performance. Exceeded intake goals for 2012, 2013 and 2014. • Key Revenue Generator: Brought in 410% more in annual financial contributions than average fundraiser. • Managed over $4M for university program enhancements, scholarships, & equipment upgrades.

This was my first marketing role and I was responsible for harnessing student attention in order to promote the company’s products and generate awareness about capabilities. Through product demonstrations and utilization of side by side comparisons, I was able to drive sales and engage new customers. A Key Success Included:• Team Contributor: Instrumental in aiding team with achieving top 3 ranking for marketing success out of 25 participating institutions.