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Developed a novel approach to modeling local employer-household dynamics as a visiting research economist at Louisiana State University. Implemented a machine learning model in Python to classify millions of jobs according to the U.S. standard occupation classification system.

Provided leadership and guidance to junior-level staff of an applied economics research group dedicated to a broad range of client-based engagements in the areas of labor, health, regional and environmental economics. Performed complex analysis using statistical programming and GIS software applications. Simultaneously managed multiple projects sponsored by corporations, industry associations, and public sector organizations.Major Accomplishments:• Managed and coordinated daily research operations on a multi-state project consisting of 30 collaborators developing data-driven strategies for economic growth• Recognized as an expert in clean-tech industry developments while advising cabinet-level officials in Louisiana and Mississippi• Led development of a proposal resulting in a $2.3 million grant being awarded to the Louisiana Workforce Commission• Managed the development of Louisiana’s Workforce Longitudinal Data System for reporting employment outcomes of workforce training programs• Initiated the use of a new sampling methodology and statistical model to produce more accurate estimates of key economic indicators• Identified new sources of data enabling innovative and timely economic research• Organized a conference series across two states on recent clean-tech industry developmentsPartial List of Research Topics and Sponsors:• Return on investment of Louisiana tax credits – Louisiana Department of Revenue• Medicaid payments and access to care – Louisiana Department of Health• Workforce supply and demand analysis – Louisiana Workforce Commission• Economic value of coastal land loss – Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority• Business emergency preparedness survey – Louisiana Governor’s Office (GOHSEP)• Economic damages resulting from man-made and natural disasters – Louisiana Governor's Office (GOHSEP)• Growth of the Gulf Coast clean-tech economy – U.S. Employment and Training Administration

Performed a variety of market analysis and policy research supporting the region’s economic development goals.Major Accomplishments:• Developed a framework for tracking local quality of life indicators used by civic leaders to guide policy prescriptions and establish funding priorities• Assisted in the development of short-term employment forecasts for the metropolitan area

Assisted in producing a comprehensive report for the Governor’s Office on the state of the Louisiana economy and its recovery following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.Major Accomplishments:• Completed an analysis of unemployment insurance claims and their impact on the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund

Directed a ten-member team of U.S. Army Corps personnel responsible for monitoring government contractors conducting relief-and-recovery operations following Hurricane Katrina.Major Accomplishments:• Chosen for a supervisory position as one of the district office’s youngest employees• Successfully detected and prevented fraud by a U.S. Army Corps contractor