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Boston, Ma, Us

Remote

o Designed and taught a Recruitment, Selection & Retention course to undergraduate students, educating them on the processes involved at different stages of an employee’s cycle through an organization.o Spearheaded a grant-funded DEI research project, hiring and training undergraduate research assistants in data collection, to explore, analyze, and present data highlighting the influence of demographic variables on career success.o Employed statistical analysis to analyze data from a research project, exploring the influence of employees’ fairness perceptions on fostering a positive workplace culture, to proffer data-driven recommendations that enhance organizational climate and resolve workplace challenges.

Center For Teaching & Learning

o Managed logistics and data analytics for development workshops for faculty and staff involved in student learning assessment, enhancing their teaching effectiveness.o Employed data-driven tracking to monitor and evaluate trainee progress in student learning assessment certification program, ensuring program completion and measuring improvement across specified competencies.o Utilized statistical and trend analysis on webinar and conference feedback to drive continuous improvement in educational content and delivery, aligning with strategic learning objectives.

Niles, Illinois, United States

o Audited employees’ health benefits enrollment to verify enrollment in appropriate insurance plans and ensure accurate payment of premiums to vendors.o Collaborated with Global HR and Local HR teams to analyze and present competitive rewards packages in benefits brochures for 7 Asian locations, enhancing recruitment and employee retention through targeted communication strategies.o Developed and optimized user guidelines for navigating ADP (HRIS), leveraging data insights to enhance user experience and streamline HR operations, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.o Researched and documented amendments to family and medical leave laws across 20 states in which offices are located, to ensure legal compliance and maintain competitive employee benefits.

Evanston, Illinois

o Leveraged advanced analytics on data from the City’s Equity and Empowerment study to assess and enhance residents' access to city services, identifying key areas for program improvement and influencing policy decisions.o Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies that increased crossing guard retention rates by 30% over the school year, significantly reducing turnover and recruitment costs.o Conducted a comprehensive analysis of 5 years of citizen police complaint reports, assessing the fairness and thoroughness of investigations, and proposing recommendations to enhance procedural integrity.

Lincolnwood, Illinois

o Developed job safety analysis for water and sewer units to ensure compliance with department’s safety expectationso Coordinated with department’s divisions in assessing capital needs and developed cost estimates for capital improvementso Supported the Public Works Department to diagnose infrastructural needs and appropriately match with available grants

Greater Chicago Area

o Assisted the audit team with 401k plan testing for a hospitality client to ensure compliance with federal regulations against discrimination in the administration of plano Worked with experienced recruiting team in researching, identifying and matching potential candidates that match PwC’s values

Graduate Coursework, Organizational Behavior & Leadership

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Public Administration Students Association,Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants (IAMMA)

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting, Minor: Management

Activities and Societies: - Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity - African Christian Fellowship, Secretary - International Leadership.