Direct data operations for world's largest archive of public opinion data. Lead team of 5-6 professional staff and 12-14 undergraduate and graduate student employees.Build new data provider relationships. To date, have doubled the number of contributing data organizations to the Roper archive.Develop archival strategy to support organizational goals. Manage data acquisitions, curation, file format migration projects, and planning for long-term preservation. Find and develop new opportunities for growth and funding. Pursue strategic partnerships to grow the archive. Conceived and contributed to the development of a grant proposal that resulted in a $1.4 million award form the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Initiated and implemented a partnership with OCLC, the first dataset publisher to do so. Developed relationship with the National World War II Museum to promote use of polling data in understanding WWII. Work closely with IT team in development of new archival processing systems and user tools. Worked with IT on 3-year complete rebuild of the archival ingest system, a data provider portal, and a new end-user interface for the archive. Ensured that the metadata schema, workflows, and preservation systems met best archival practices and served the needs of researchers.Create comprehensive documentation for data in collection. Researched and synthesized background materials on historical polling methods to fill information gaps for researchers using pre-1970 data. Plan content requirements for website based on strategic priorities; write content and edit additional material.Maintain certifications, including reviews of policies and procedures. Ensured Roper Center was among first archives to receive the CoreTrustSeal. Represent the archive to the larger data archive community, including IASSIST, Data Documentation Initiative and DataPass. Received best paper awards at IASSIST 2018 and 2019 conferences.

Six-month term appointment in addition to ongoing role as Membership and Communications Director. Prioritized workflow, documented and standardized procedures. Revived dormant data provider relationships. Supervised data manager and processors.

Built robust relationships with data providers, members, users, Cornell University, media, and the larger survey research communityManaged over 275 academic, media, private, and non-profit members for world's largest public opinion data archive.Used webinars and in-person presentations to help users better understand the Roper Center collection.Train users in finding and understanding polling dataProvided journalists with polling data and the context to understand itCreated content for website, newsletter and other materials

Wrote research briefs for Huffington Post and UConn Today to highlight the value of Roper Center data in understanding the history of public opinion. Created content for member newsletter (MailChimp) and organization website (WordPress), including charts, graphics, and text. Worked closely with web developer in conceptualizing new site design, increasing usability and responsiveness. Developed a new research unit to expand the Center's influence and impact.Spearheaded collaborations with media outlets, museums, and other new partners to build the Roper brand.Managed social media strategy and engagement.Trained students in finding, analyzing, and writing about public opinion data. Created infographics to bring attention to underutilized data.

Designed survey questionnaires on high-profile public health topics in collaboration with foundation and media partners including Alzheimer Europe, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and National Public Radio. Determine appropriate sample for research objectives. Analyzed results, including subgroup analysis based on cross-tabulations. Produced reports and presented data to collaborators, highlighting key findings for foundation program strategy, public health communication, and media coverage.Conducted reviews of historical and current polling data on a variety of public health and domestic policy issues as background material for the development of new survey instruments.Researched, prepared and presented briefs for Senior Associate Dean on developing political issues and emerging research data. Prepared effective Powerpoint presentations on the work of the Division and recent research.Served as liaison between Dean’s research program and larger Division. Supported Senior Associate Dean during launch of new organizational division encompassing several existing academic centers, as well as new fellowships, ministerial leadership programs, and multimedia lecture series. Coordinated deadlines. Represented the Dean’s office to the University, funders, collaborators, and journalists. Developed administrative processes for new division. Maintained confidentiality.

Designed national and international telephone survey questionnaires on a wide range of public health and domestic policy in collaboration with media, foundation and government partners, including CDC, FDA, Kaiser Family Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Washington Post and National Public Radio. Participated in the development of over 65 surveys.As part of a technical support project with CDC and FDA, designed rapid-turnaround surveys to gauge public response to health emergencies. Ensured accuracy of data and provided interpretation of results for use by public health officials at the national and state level. Conducted reviews of historical and current polling data on a variety of public health and domestic policy issues as background material for the development of new survey instruments.Wrote press releases designed to maximize media interest in research findings. Wrote grant reports for funders.Coordinated interviews for research director. Designed system for improved collaboration, efficient workflow, and accessible records.Maintained website.

Articles published in the Boston Globe and Culinate.com. Seven years of food blogging.

Provided survey design expertise to NESAWG for national assessment of the SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) grant program. Worked with representatives from SARE regions to write clear and comprehensible survey questions on complex issues for past grant recipients and applicants and potential future applicants.

Provided administrative support to professor, including scheduling, arranging travel, creating Powerpoint presentations, and preparing course materials.Developed website for research group, including creation of a database of more than 400 surveys and 200 publications. Tracked public opinion polls on topics of interest to research group; created weekly reports for researchers.Provided general administrative support to research group.

Oversaw opening of New York office, including standardizing procedures and operations, creating daily trading reports and spreadsheets to analyze performance, training and writing manuals for new staff.Improved efficiency of daily procedures, increased accuracy of transactions, and maximized performance through better data analysis and software utilization.Edited monthly newsletters, translating complex investment information into terms understandable to clients.

Produced and designed French pastries and wedding cakes using traditional methods.Managed and trained a staff of 15.