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Sacramento, California, United States

• Design infographics that reflect equitable education and policy data, work flows, and processes and distribute them to clients and stakeholders.• Assist with qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis - ie. reviewing survey protocols, cleaning attendance data, and administering surveys in Qualtrics. • Assists with qualitative and quantitative research analysis - ie. downloading and cleaning survey data, data management and organization, preparing data… Show more • Design infographics that reflect equitable education and policy data, work flows, and processes and distribute them to clients and stakeholders.• Assist with qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis - ie. reviewing survey protocols, cleaning attendance data, and administering surveys in Qualtrics. • Assists with qualitative and quantitative research analysis - ie. downloading and cleaning survey data, data management and organization, preparing data for analyses, conducting descriptive analyses, coding qualitative data, and collecting background material for reports.• Plan and layout documents - ie. proposal requests, memos, reports, etc. - by implementing UX thinking and abiding by ADA guidelines via InDesign and Figma.• Collaborate with clients, partners, and team members by being receptive to feedback and providing recommendations based on ADA compliance and UX knowledge. Show less

Sacramento, California Area

Bryan Allen Events is a boutique events agency that has organized reputable corporate events for organizations like Adobe, Domino Data Lab, and Gilead.______________________________________________________________________________________• Analyzed various complex problems on a daily basis and proposed multiple solutions that were presented to the owner of the company.• Designed, wrote, and edited over a dozen SOP’s using UX writing concepts as well as filmed/edited instructional… Show more Bryan Allen Events is a boutique events agency that has organized reputable corporate events for organizations like Adobe, Domino Data Lab, and Gilead.______________________________________________________________________________________• Analyzed various complex problems on a daily basis and proposed multiple solutions that were presented to the owner of the company.• Designed, wrote, and edited over a dozen SOP’s using UX writing concepts as well as filmed/edited instructional videos via Loom. • Collaborated with events and operations teams, clients, and consultants to maintain amicable, working relationships. Show less

• Provided exceptional candidate experiences by communicating clearly, empathizing, and requesting feedback to improve current and future experiences. • Collaborated with 4+ recruiters and hiring managers to streamline interview processes that better the overall hiring experience.

Davis, Ca

• Maintained high-levels of detail and accuracy while processing student enrollment/applications for all 50+ Faculty-led Programs: Summer/Internships Abroad, Seminars Abroad, Quarter Abroad. • Communicated with and advised students, parents, and faculty, by email and phone, on a daily basis regarding specific/general program questions and concerns. • Supervised student assistants and assign tasks as needed. • Increased Summer Abroad Internships by about 14% from 2016 to 2017 by… Show more • Maintained high-levels of detail and accuracy while processing student enrollment/applications for all 50+ Faculty-led Programs: Summer/Internships Abroad, Seminars Abroad, Quarter Abroad. • Communicated with and advised students, parents, and faculty, by email and phone, on a daily basis regarding specific/general program questions and concerns. • Supervised student assistants and assign tasks as needed. • Increased Summer Abroad Internships by about 14% from 2016 to 2017 by marketing UC Davis' faculty-led programs at various study abroad fairs throughout the state of California, as well as on UC Davis' campus. • Presented to students about embracing their identity before and after their study abroad program.• Prepared daily and weekly reports monitoring program numbers, payments, and student documents - passports, disciplinary records, transcripts, etc. • Partnered with the LGBTQIA Resource Center to manage the creation of an educational, interactive online map highlighting UC Davis and UC-wide programs and in-country LGBTQIA laws and resources.• Co-presented at the Region XII NAFSA Conference discussing identity before, during, and after a student's study abroad experience. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Compiled research of new host companies and presented information to Program Officers and Director to determine program feasibility; ensured that training is coherent with participants’ educational/professional experience.• Conducted initial screening of and telephone interviews with new host companies to ensure compliance with J-1 visa regulations and company policies. • Ensured high quality and consistent customer service to all clients by monitoring deadlines and maintaining… Show more • Compiled research of new host companies and presented information to Program Officers and Director to determine program feasibility; ensured that training is coherent with participants’ educational/professional experience.• Conducted initial screening of and telephone interviews with new host companies to ensure compliance with J-1 visa regulations and company policies. • Ensured high quality and consistent customer service to all clients by monitoring deadlines and maintaining regular communication with clients. • Educated clients (participants, host companies, attorneys) in regards to the purpose of the J-1 visa, the organization and federal regulations, and application process by providing informational resources and scheduling meetings for questions and answers. • Trained new employees in regards to J-1 visa policies and company regulations by providing actual scenarios and the resources/tools to achieve successful outcomes; reviewed completed work; answered and asked questions. Show less

• Completed preliminary reviews of participant applications and CVs/resumes; conducted interviews with international participants via telephone/Skype calls to determine English proficiency. • Responded daily to and solved participant, employer, and lawyer questions/ concerns.• Prepared and distribute program information packages containing confidential, government issued documents. • Processed participants’ information into online databases (SEVIS, APS, etc.).• Assist various… Show more • Completed preliminary reviews of participant applications and CVs/resumes; conducted interviews with international participants via telephone/Skype calls to determine English proficiency. • Responded daily to and solved participant, employer, and lawyer questions/ concerns.• Prepared and distribute program information packages containing confidential, government issued documents. • Processed participants’ information into online databases (SEVIS, APS, etc.).• Assist various departments of the company (accounting, business development, marketing, etc.). Show less

Hershey, Pa

• Problem solved questions/concerns and communicated with patients, doctors, nurses, and other administrative staff.• Selected to instruct staff on the processes of scanning and quality checking private, medical documents as the clinic transition from paper to electronic files.• Created and edited clinic newsletter as co-chair of the Education Committee.

User Experience Academy

UX Academy Bootcamp: January 2021 - October 2021 UI Design Short Course: November 2020 - December 2020 UX Foundations Course: August 2020.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Honors In Major, Spanish, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: - Phi Sigma Iota - Phi Beta Delta

Education record

Study Abroad opportunity through Arcadia University where I studied Variations of Spanish, Geography, Grammar, Art, and more. My.

Master'S Degree, Anthropology