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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Demonstrated exceptional time management and customer satisfaction skills while working remotely, consistently exceeding performance metrics. Stayed current on industry trends to enhance professional value and effectively meet diverse client needs. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate usability, functionality, and design of new features and programs, contributing to successful product launches.

Starkville, Mississippi, United States

During my tenure as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, I actively contributed to several federally funded research programs:1. FishFirst! Zambia: Engaged in analyzing data from focus groups in Zambia to understand the challenges faced by women and children involved in fish harvesting and trading. Evaluated survey data to identify strategies for empowering fishers and sellers.2. Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab 3.0: Collaborated on developing ComFA (complementary Food for Africa) to reduce food disparities by 30% by 2050. Established partnerships with local Zambians to facilitate the creation of ComFA+Fish, enhancing household diets and children’s growth.3. Innovation to Impact (i2i): Contributed to devising a market strategy for introducing dry fish powder to combat malnutrition and anemia in low-developed countries. Fostered relationships with producers at national, district, and village levels to ensure affordability and profitability.4. Mississippi Department of Human Services: Conducted interviews with over 218 childcare providers in Mississippi, gathering data for the Market Rates Survey. This data will inform Childcare Certificate Reimbursement Rates for 2025.5. Gender Responsive Aquaculture/Fisheries Development Assessment: Participated in designing an online course for SIL University and contributed to the publication of four technical briefs. Developed surveys and achieved a 50% increase in survey completion rates in Wave II, while reducing gender-related disparities by 35%. Working towards equal access to resources, land, and technology for women in low- and middle-income countries, with a potential impact on ten million people globally.

Biloxi, Ms

Responsible for generating sales by providing the customer with an exceptional shopping experience and expected to role model AEO values and AEO Customer First behaviors in all actions.

Pass Christian, Mississippi, United States

Plan scheduled activities that are educational and entertaining, conduct health and safety tests, greets parents/visitors at center, in charge of data collection and input, and maintains electronic and hard copy files in an organized manner, administers standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of youth, maintains equipment, work area, youth files/records, taking attendance.

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Responsible for all mixers in McKinney’s and all off campus activities, coordinating event logistics and details with various vendors both on and off campus, tasked with surveying the needs, interests, and wants of the SHC student body and providing programs that support these ideals.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Data Analytics

Psychology, Minor In Business Management And Marketing, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Delta Delta Delta: Beta Mu-Vice President of Chapter Development and Programming, Catholic Campus Ministry.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, Freshman

Activities and Societies: Outdoor track and field, SpringHillian Ambassador, Diversity and inclusion committee

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Mu Alpha Theta, Beta, Distinction, Franciscan LEAD, Boys and Girls Club Qatar Center Youth of the Year, Apex.