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Charleston, Sc, Us

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Promoted to oversee all programming efforts within the organization including educational school-based initiatives, family and community engagement, and health and wellness. Supervising 3 employees, AmeriCorps VISTA members, and interns. Managing and allocating funds for over 3 million dollars worth of federal grants from the Department of Education.Providing oversight for annual planning of all program budgets to ensure that our efforts support the mission and strategic plan of the… Show more Promoted to oversee all programming efforts within the organization including educational school-based initiatives, family and community engagement, and health and wellness. Supervising 3 employees, AmeriCorps VISTA members, and interns. Managing and allocating funds for over 3 million dollars worth of federal grants from the Department of Education.Providing oversight for annual planning of all program budgets to ensure that our efforts support the mission and strategic plan of the organization. Partnering with school principals to provide direct volunteer and funding support to increase success in Title I elementary schools. Implementing a data management system to record relevant metrics for reporting and ensure overall impact of our work. Show less

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Supporting community health outreach efforts through partnerships with MUSC and Fetter Healthcare to provide access to care within underserved communities. Facilitating and delivering health literacy workshops to community parents and Title I schools. Conducting ongoing evaluations through annual health needs assessments. Participating in the strategic planning process. Managing a budget of over $100k each year. Supporting grant applications by providing impactful measurements to support… Show more Supporting community health outreach efforts through partnerships with MUSC and Fetter Healthcare to provide access to care within underserved communities. Facilitating and delivering health literacy workshops to community parents and Title I schools. Conducting ongoing evaluations through annual health needs assessments. Participating in the strategic planning process. Managing a budget of over $100k each year. Supporting grant applications by providing impactful measurements to support evaluation of ongoing programming efforts. Recruiting over 100 volunteers, 2 AmeriCorps VISTA members, and mentoring 3 college interns. Organizing donation drives for over 1000 basic need items for our families. Show less

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Part-time transition position until starting a full-time role in June 2022.

Through community immersion and interactions with diverse leaders, Leadership Charleston is cultivating leaders and igniting the advancement of the Charleston metro. For 50 years, the Chamber has been offering an intensive and up-close look at the most challenging issues and opportunities facing our region. This year-long program engages our region's brightest leaders in uniquely crafted experiences that inform and engage participants so that they can have a meaningful impact on the future of… Show more Through community immersion and interactions with diverse leaders, Leadership Charleston is cultivating leaders and igniting the advancement of the Charleston metro. For 50 years, the Chamber has been offering an intensive and up-close look at the most challenging issues and opportunities facing our region. This year-long program engages our region's brightest leaders in uniquely crafted experiences that inform and engage participants so that they can have a meaningful impact on the future of our region. Show less

Co-taught an interdisciplinary course focusing on public policy and environmental studies. Developed new curriculum goals and provided timely feedback for student evaluations.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Developed immunotherapy based treatments for pancreatic cancer through independent research projects. Fulfilled grant expectations and translated findings to the scientific community.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Taught introductory physics courses to 2 classes of 30 undergraduate students each semester. Formulated lesson plans, administered exams, and provided report feedback.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Compiled all coursework files for the “Office of Professional Development in Education” to provide public school teachers continuing education classes. Maintained student record databases and kept accurate records of class information. Conducted surveys, registered students, and confirmed credentials. Ensured adherence to all FERPA requirements.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Served an interim position with the Department of Geology during the summer of 2017. Submitted grants and all hiring paperwork for full-time faculty. Managed all social media accounts, ordered supplies, and maintained operation of the Mace Brown Museum of National History.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Organized and integrated important files for the Office of the Registar in their electronic database system. Received FERPA training for handling of student records.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Served with Charleston Promise Neighborhood while working in four Title I elementary schools serving over 500 students. Created the infrastructure to launch a high quality after school program in partnership with Charleston County School District and over 20 outside vendors. Partnered with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment. Researched neighborhood demographics of 15 census tracts and presented findings to the non-profit board. Created… Show more Served with Charleston Promise Neighborhood while working in four Title I elementary schools serving over 500 students. Created the infrastructure to launch a high quality after school program in partnership with Charleston County School District and over 20 outside vendors. Partnered with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment. Researched neighborhood demographics of 15 census tracts and presented findings to the non-profit board. Created a database for all future data collection processes. Provided marketing materials for all events, training, and programs. Show less

Magee Women'S Research Institute, Pittsburgh Pa

Researched genetic factors related to male infertility through Next Generation sequencing techniques by using Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) microarray technologies to analyze over 200 patient samples. Explored the use of mouse models to represent knock-out genes attributed to infertility. Developed a database to house over 2000 genes of interest and of all previously acquired samples, findings, and statistics within the lab. Obtained daily samples from the adjoining hospital for… Show more Researched genetic factors related to male infertility through Next Generation sequencing techniques by using Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) microarray technologies to analyze over 200 patient samples. Explored the use of mouse models to represent knock-out genes attributed to infertility. Developed a database to house over 2000 genes of interest and of all previously acquired samples, findings, and statistics within the lab. Obtained daily samples from the adjoining hospital for research. Recruited couples and families to participate in the research program. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Created a safe living environment for 40 resident students and maintained duty of the residence hall building of over 400 residents. Developed programming of floor and building-wide events each month. Provided marketing through bulletin boards, fliers, and social media. Received extensive training in diversity, leadership, conflict resolution, and health and wellness. Awarded most creative RA.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Tutored students in biology and chemistry courses. Held workshops for students to drop in for study groups and exam prep. Received leadership and longevity awards throughout my time as an undergraduate peer tutor.

Molecular Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics

PhD candidate in the biomedical sciences. Research was focused on novel therapeutics for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and multiple.

Master Of Public Administration And Environmental Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association (GSA), Masters of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA), Masters.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Tri Beta Biological Honor's Society, Carlow University Honor's Scholar Graduate, Mendelian Award for Excellence.