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Greater New York City Area

Chicago, Il

Part of the Department of Labor, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the primary government agency tasked with collecting and publishing data on the state of the United States economy.• Serve as the public face of BLS for a variety of constituents among the general public; interact positively and promote the objectives of the agency and program to a variety of different people• Contact selected businesses to explain the program, address any concerns, and collect the data necessary for the International Price and Producer Price Indexes• Perform analysis of collected data to identify and correct any errors or discrepancies prior to entry into tracking system, including contacting business representatives for clarification• Prepare end-of-survey reports to provide a synopsis of collection experiences and recommendations for survey improvement• Coordinate logistics of schedule refinement, travel for data collection, and data submission for central tracking system

New York, Ny

The mission of the Gemstone Acquisition department is to acquire loose colored gemstones and pearls of extraordinary beauty for use in Tiffany jewelry.• Conducted business analysis and created forecasting reports for product mix to guide purchasing • Compiled and analyzed data on department operations, including inventory, in-process memos, open orders, off-line business, and as-needed ad-hoc reports• Systematically received new merchandise, purchased graded merchandise, shipped inventory to manufacturing teams as needed, and prepared inventory and invoice reports for vendorsCreated weekly and monthly reports, including Priority Lists, Off-Line Demand, and Open POs

Chicago, Il

Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic grocer. The marketing specialist is responsible for creating strategies to help increase company awareness, attract customers to the store and generate sales.• Developed event marketing and community outreach programs, including utilizing sponsorship and partnership opportunities to create effective programs• Generated media exposure through press releases and media alerts to achieve consistent presence on broadcast and in print, in addition to maintaining the store’s website and bi-weekly e-newsletter.• Planned and executed the store’s charitable donation distribution program, including Community Support days and the Gift Card fundraising program• Maintained and managed annual marketing, donations, promotions, and classroom budgets totaling $60,000

Chicago Cares is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for individuals and businesses to improve the Chicago community through participation in group volunteer programs designed to address Chicago's most pressing needs. The Service Events department coordinates service projects for annual events with as many as 8,000 participants as well as custom corporate volunteer opportunities for up to 800 people.• Established and maintained partnerships with social service agencies through Chicago, including the Chicago Public School system, the Chicago Housing Authority, and the Chicago Park District• Managed the project development process: conduct site visits, assign volunteer tasks, determine supply requirements and expenses, assign volunteer leadership and maintain communication with site representatives• Lead volunteers at corporate projects; recruited and trained approximately 350 Project Site Managers to lead volunteers at annual event project sites• Conducted post-event logistical tasks including tracking of evaluations, creating invoices and expense reports, and providing post-event feedback to sites, volunteers, and corporate partners

Paraguay

The Peace Corps is an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship. Volunteers serve 2-year terms of service in underdeveloped countries. They live at the level of the people and work with local leaders to educate and promote sustainable community development techniques.• Directed and supported community development activities related to the protection of sanitary water sources and maternal & infant health• Facilitated a 20-family community commission to plan and implement a brick-oven project• Trained and supervised 8 elementary teachers and 160 students in oral hygiene and intestinal parasite prevention techniques• Collaborated with 6 high school teachers to prepare and conduct self-esteem, sexual education, and STD & HIV/AIDS awareness programs for 120 enrolled students• Conducted numerous secondary projects, including the establishment of a Social Pharmacy at the community Health Post, English instruction, Creative Writing classes, and adult education classes

Master Of Arts, Economics

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Political Economy And Development

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology