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Pittsburgh, Pa

Remote

Remote

Used R programming language to categorize and analyze market dataAnalyzed consumer survey responses using R and Excel to provide insight for e-commerce business unitConducted comparative quantitative research on 6,200 competitor products to enrich data provided by third partiesCreated TOPOJSON map file from ZIP3 data using GIS software to map metrics to business regionsGenerated reports for cross-functional stakeholders on market trends, consumer trends, and sales volumeCreated realtime self-service dashboards with Power BI to address needs of stakeholders across sales, business operations, forecasting, and marketing business units

Cambridge, Ma

Developed and strengthened Jetpac’s civic engagement programs, including identifying strategic opportunities for growth and success, as well as managing challengesDirected recruitment and mentorship of Public Service Fellowship ProgramDirected statewide campaign that achieved its goal of a securing ballot access for a record number (5) of constituent community members on MA Primary Election ballotLed voter registration and vote by mail campaigns in coordination with nonpartisan partnersOversaw data analysis project to identify 45,000 constituent community votersMaintained voter, donor, and prospect databases of 15,000 peopleDeveloped relationships with elected officials and key stakeholders in communities across the country to leverage support for visibility, fundraising, and mission-related activitiesSupported Executive Director and advisory boards in fundraising and development efforts; in coordination with the Executive Director, represented Jetpac in tables, coalitions, and meetings with allies and national partnersIdentified potential Fellows for Public Service Fellowship and oversee their onboarding, enrollment, and progress through the programExplored opportunities to expand existing organizational capacity into electoral and independent expenditure realms

Cambridge, Ma

Co-founded 501(c)(3) & 501(c)(4) nonprofit to inculcate civic engagement with constituent community and create a pipeline of political candidates and civic leaders.Recruited, trained, and advised over 40 candidates for public office from constituent community as part of a campaign to increase their political representation.Initiated and maintained a first of its kind campaign to research and track Muslim incumbents and candidates in the U.S., culminating in the Annual "Changemakers Report" in collaboration with a coalition of national organizations.Managed team of 3 paid staff, 8 seasonal interns, and a fluctuating but engaged volunteer base. Created and maintained institutional relationships with stakeholders including donors, grant funders,and both for-profit and nonprofit strategic partnersScaled organization budget and met operational needs from $40,000 to $220,000 over 3 years.Raised over $350,000 over a 4 year period through relational fundraising and grant applications.Developed relationships with media and secured positive national placements as the primaryspokesperson.

Cambridge, Ma

Candidate won with most votes of 26 candidates for 9 open seats in a ranked choice election. Our campaign was the only one to win election on the first ballot countDevised campaign strategies to meet month to month fundraising, identification, and persuasion goalsCoordinated messaging and field activities for a slate of 5 progressive candidatesSet and managed campaign budget of $79,000Managed team of 20+ volunteers and staffDirected GOTV efforts with data-driven strategy to activate targeted demographic groups

Cambridge, Ma

Researched, drafted and edited legislation for City Council and State Home Rule PetitionsAssisted constituents with affordable housing access and applications and immigration process requestsNetworked and built relationships with non-profits, community groups, and neighborhood stakeholders as part of issue based advocacy campaignsManaged social media channels, including copy writing, content strategy, and content curationResearched and wrote articles for blogs and local media placementManaged diverse team of interns to meet their goals

Norfolk Island

Devised short- and long-term policy options to meet stakeholders' needs regarding a complex legal issue concerning sovereignty, judicial review, and the right to self-determinationExpanded policy aims to an international law level. Drafted memoranda concerning the application process for the UNHRCResearched issues pertaining to Australian Constitutional law domestic remediesDrafted, submitted, and monitored Federal Information Requests. Analyzed complex information and data.Prepared summaries of legal arguments and case law

Residential security team leadEvent, hospitality and property securitySite specific training and drafting of specific safety protocolsIdentification and event managementMonitoring of CCTVFirst Line Management, First Aid, and Fire Prevention trained.

Dunedin, Otago

As Acting Deputy Master at the University of Otago's second oldest Hall of Residence I undertook Senior Management responsibilities, with an emphasis on administration and pastoral support for the College. I instituted the 2014 academic support programme, recruiting tutors for a wide variety of tertiary courses for our students. I was supervisor of the 8 person submaster team, secretary for the Senior Common Room, and I deputized for the Master when needed.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

LL.B. Accredited as a Juris Doctor equivalent by Foreign Credential Evaluations, an AICE endorsed member. Advanced coursework.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Linguistics

Coursework in writing for the professions, communication studies, and comparative linguistic analysis.