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Somerville, Ma, Us

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed and managed enrollment pipelines from initial inquiry through to final enrollment, ensuring streamlined processes and effective student engagement.• Conducted over 1,700 student consultations, averaging more than 150 conversations per month, to facilitate admissions and address student needs.• Enhanced and revised technical documentation for the 2024-2025 file review process, improving accuracy and efficiency.• Contributed to an 8.1% increase in overall applications through targeted strategies and engagement initiatives.• Provided dedicated support to non-traditional transfer students across both in-person and virtual modalities, enhancing their transition experience.• Represented Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at the 2024 Yankee Dental Congress, showcasing the institution and engaging with prospective students.

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

• Collaborated with the Director of Graduate Admissions and the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) to execute a comprehensive graduate recruitment plan.• Acted as the primary admissions contact for both GSAS applicants and GSAS departments, ensuring clear communication and support throughout the admissions process.• Leveraged Technolutions Slate CRM to track and analyze admissions data, optimizing data-driven decision-making.• Organized and led virtual and onsite events, including tours and information sessions, enhancing prospective student engagement.• Represented Tufts University at graduate fairs across the US, promoting the institution and connecting with potential applicants.• Managed social media communications in collaboration with the GSAS Marketing team and Tufts social media team, boosting institutional visibility.• Processed graduate applications in coordination with academic departments, ensuring timely and accurate data handling.• Created and executed targeted email campaigns to effectively reach and engage prospective graduate students.

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Oversaw operational communications calendar; wrote queries, drafted emails and texts, scheduled and sent communications• Managed departmental data using Slate CRM; reviewed transcript submissions, updated student records• Provided customer service to applicants over phones and email• Supervised undergraduate work-study employees

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted with supervision of graduate assistants and work-study student employees• Managed Olark live text chat information service by responding to applicant inquiries• Responded to high volume of email inquiries daily and provided resources & information to prospective students • Processed applications, updated and filed applicant materials in ApplyYourself CRM• Conducted ad-hoc research on new communications platforms to improve capacity for applicant inquiries

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Increased Vote Share: Boosted first-choice votes by 30.2% compared to the 2017 campaign, marking the largest support increase for any incumbent candidate in the 2019 election.• Enhanced Digital Infrastructure: Upgraded campaign’s digital tools using leading software platforms including NGP VAN, Slack, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Trello to streamline operations and communication.• Spearheaded Fundraising: Exceeded previous fundraising benchmarks by 27%, leading successful fundraising campaigns and events.• Managed Campaign Team: Recruited and led a team of paid field staff and dedicated volunteers, coordinating door-to-door outreach across all neighborhoods in Cambridge.• Developed Communications Strategy: Created and executed comprehensive campaign communications, including email marketing campaigns and social media content, to engage and inform voters.• Organized Fundraising Events: Planned and managed logistics for 13 fundraising events and campaign house parties, enhancing community engagement and support.

Boston, Massachusetts

• Carried out research projects and performed due diligence• Represented DSG at legislative hearings and industry conferences• Assisted with managing social media and social networks for major clients• Monitored media and current events to keep staff and clients informed on political developments• Assisted with reception, including greeting guests, managing mail and answering phones

Greater Boston

Took on a number of creative contract gigs in retail and food services during this time, including the following:• Retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop for the online store of Viva Oaxaca, a Boston-based virtual Mexican folk-art import business• Assisted noted Boston-based activist Phil Saviano with boosting social media visibility on LinkedIn

Everett, Massachusetts, United States

• Delivered cans and kegs of craft hard apple cider to accounts throughout Massachusetts• Represented Artifact brand to business owners and chefs, speaking from experience on the product's unique qualities and broad appeal• Assisted with warehousing and canning duties as needed

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Utilized OSINT collection methodologies to compile information on individuals and organizations in a web database designed to study Al-Qaeda-inspired terrorist offenders • Simultaneously completed Brandeis Politics Department internship coursework focused on developing academic research and public presentation skills• Coded data into SQL database using a codebook which considered more than 50 variables• Contributed to research that appears in “Western Jihadism: A Thirty Year History” written by Dr. Jytte Klausen and published by Oxford University Press

Boston, Massachusetts

• Worked with the Blue Lab team to create strategies to help first time candidates from marginalized backgrounds succeed in Boston area elections• Conducted in-depth opposition and policy research to support clients• Managed clients' social media strategy • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decision making• Canvassed for clients both over the phone and door to door as part of a team capable of speaking to thousands of potential voters per day

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed MailChimp database• Researched potential donors and prepared dossiers for director of development• Transcribed journalistic interviews

Washington D.C.

• Carried out in-depth research and prepared memos on issues faced by constituents that informed legislative efforts and strategic decision making on issues such as healthcare data security and intellectual property• Took the lead role of a team of interns on a large scale project that involved organizing and digitizing over 5,000 physical documents in order to modernize record keeping• Represented the office at hearings and briefings• Gave tours of the capitol to special guests

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