Irene Stephenson Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

In this role, I led database management efforts, enhancing accessibility and usability for improved organizational efficiency. Acting as a liaison to committees, I fostered seamless communication and collaboration. With meticulous attention, I ensured the accuracy and compliance of the association's self-audit. I managed financial transactions, including dues payments and vendor invoicing, with precision. Additionally, I coordinated conference calls and maintained the society calendar, showcasing strong organizational skills and adaptability.Key Accomplishments:● Used the data pipeline to analyze the society’s fellowship program. The analysis aimed to understand why members who qualify for fellow status do not choose to become fellows. Analysis led to a 75% increase in fellow applications and additional support for individuals from backgrounds that are underrepresented among fellows.● Managed a database of 2,400 members and over 10,000 contacts. Pulled data for staff to optimize the society’s programs.● Implemented a system to remove all duplicates from the database and prevent future duplicates.● In my role as staff liaison to the Organization Partnership Committee and the Industry Connections Committee, I streamlined how the organization tracks its over 100 partnerships, worked on a system to rank and prioritize partners, maintained relationships with current partners, and developed relationships with organizations and industry partners that support the strategic plan created by the board.● Used HTML to make updates to the organization’s website.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

As head teacher, I developed enriching programming for school-age children and oversaw virtual learning for kids in childcare during the pandemic. I prioritized the safety of both children and staff throughout all activities. Additionally, I supervised assistant teachers and efficiently managed shift logistics, including communication with other sites and handling time sheets. In this role, I developed strong communication, attention to detail, and leadership skills.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Working closely with grant recipients and key stakeholders engaged in the opportunity youth sector I analyzed the current state of support for Opportunity Youth in Milwaukee and developed strategies that help Opportunity Youth re-engage with either school and/or the labor market.Key Accomplishments:● Assessed the impact of over $1 million in grants from five prominent funders, leveraging analytical insights to gauge success and drive future strategies.● Conducted thorough research on successful initiatives, policy developments, and critical factors influencing youth dropout rates and unemployment, contributing valuable insights to inform decision-making and program development.

Galesburg, Illinois

Student Senate, the student governing body, manages over $500,000 in student funds to be allocated to student organizations, represents the student body on faculty committees, and holds subcommittees anf weekly general assembly. As Vice President I manage attendance and all disciplinary matters. I mentor the first year representatives and assist chair people with running their committee. I also work on my own project to assist in housing accommodations for students.

Peoria, Illinois Area

Galesburg, Illinois

Chair committee that manages student sustainability fund of $75,000 and review all policy relating to sustainability on campus. Additional duties include bi weekly meeting with faculty and staff sustainability committee, weekly meeting with faculty technology committee, weekly meeting with Student Senate General Assembly and weekly meeting with Executive CommitteeAccomplishments include switching schools use of plastic straws to paper straw (an initiative our food services company Bon Appetite took to the rest of their schools), organized Earth Day 5K, marketing campaign to increase awareness of sustainability fund, sustainability fund application made available online and passed several sustainability fund requests

Chair of student committee that manages all things food and dining related. Primary job was to act as the liason between the student body the dining services staff. Additional duties include weekly meeting with faculty executive committee, weekly meetings with faculty institutional planning and priorities committee, weekly meeting with Student Senate General Assembly and weekly meeting with Student Senate Executive Committee.

Cook, clean and work cash register in a fast food environment

Reno, Nevada Area

Worked Closely with crew of 5 on habitat restoration projects including removal of invasive pinyon pine and juniper and building fences around aspen stands in ranching areas. Camped on land that we worked on. Required commitment to effective communication with crew and project managers.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Environmental Science And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Student Senate: Dining Services Chair 1 year, Sustainability Chair 1 year, Vice President 1 year; Varsity.

Community Nature Conservation In Indonesia, Natural Resources And Conservation

Key topics of study include conservation strategies, principles and practices of sustainability and conservation biology, habitat.

Certificate, Data Analytics

This intensive 24-week data analytics program focused on practical proficiency in Excel, Python, JavaScript, SQL databases, and Tableau..