Laura Werthmann Dozal Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Az, Us

Tucson, Arizona, United States

ISTA 116: Statistical Foundations for the Information Age, 2024-Present: course covers understanding uncertainty and variation in modern data: data summarization and description, rules of counting and basic probability, data visualization, graphical data summaries, working with large data sets, prediction of stochastic outputs from quantitative inputs. Operations with statistical computer packages such as R.ISTA 130 – Computational Thinking and Doing, Summers 2021 - 2024. Introduction… Show more ISTA 116: Statistical Foundations for the Information Age, 2024-Present: course covers understanding uncertainty and variation in modern data: data summarization and description, rules of counting and basic probability, data visualization, graphical data summaries, working with large data sets, prediction of stochastic outputs from quantitative inputs. Operations with statistical computer packages such as R.ISTA 130 – Computational Thinking and Doing, Summers 2021 - 2024. Introduction to python: including functions, lists, classes, and logic. Provide computational theory for problem solving with algorithms for a cumulative number of 120 students over two summers. ESOC 211 – Collaborating in Online Communities 2019-2020. focused on what humans do, how they present themselves, and how they do the work of collaboration in online contexts by considering how people create a sense of community, maintain group connections, and cooperate with one another to bring about a particular outcome. Students learn online collaboration skills, and alternative thinking processes on how to approach online communities. introduced digital tools such as Lucid Chart, Adobe Spark, and digital content methods such as user personas, metadata, and SEO. They also learn genre analysis and visual rhetoric.ESOC 300 – Digital Storytelling and Culture, 2020. Focused on how story, audience engagement, narrative structure, and digital mediums have been harnessed to understand how stories are essential to our experience. Students complete projects with elements of community, identity, memory, and perspective. Show less

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Part of the Customer Experience team- Using data science and data visualization to enable better customer insights across departments on campus.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Arizona Serve state member working with the non-profit organization, LSS –SW K-12 Refugee Education Services by helping improve the students’ academic achievement to strengthen and support future career and education goals.Provide assessment and outreach of Tucson schools with large refugee student populations by developing a database to track and identify community resources and partnerships. Used design thinking methods and user experience research for quality… Show more Arizona Serve state member working with the non-profit organization, LSS –SW K-12 Refugee Education Services by helping improve the students’ academic achievement to strengthen and support future career and education goals.Provide assessment and outreach of Tucson schools with large refugee student populations by developing a database to track and identify community resources and partnerships. Used design thinking methods and user experience research for quality performance.Create a sustainable measurement process to identify the impact of LSS-SW Education services based on student survey and school-based data. Produce a report of the year’s work, update Refugee Youth Services Handbook, and share with stakeholders. Keep LSS-SW a primary education resource for the Tucson refugee community.Taught a Microsoft Digital Literacy workshop with 80% passing rated. Created lesson plans and led workshops to help students get better acclimated to using digital files and performing research on the internet. Created a website showcasing student work that expresses themselves and their stories of refugee migration. Helped students with website creation and create a review of communication apps for students and teachers. Show less

Tucson, Arizona Area

Performed market research and analysis for industry innovation using government databases. Created digital content based on search engine optimization (SEO) and other forms of keyword and content analysis. Aided in web development and provide resources on economic, regulatory and policy events in Mexico, U.S., and global trade relations.Conducted field research on the Mexican labor market for the advisory services branch. Provided report editing, and data pre-processing and analysis… Show more Performed market research and analysis for industry innovation using government databases. Created digital content based on search engine optimization (SEO) and other forms of keyword and content analysis. Aided in web development and provide resources on economic, regulatory and policy events in Mexico, U.S., and global trade relations.Conducted field research on the Mexican labor market for the advisory services branch. Provided report editing, and data pre-processing and analysis of research findings. Used industry sources to research economic, regulatory and policy events in Mexico and U.S. trade relations.Worked with SEO, Google analytics and CMS platforms for web optimization. Created content using design and basic principles for blogs, e-books, white-papers, infographics, graphics, and market reports. Spearheaded UX research and design for website re-branding. Including wire-framing, prototyping, testing, surveying, and content creation. Applied digital marketing abilities to enhance SEO content, social media and CMS platforms. Used tools that enable overall content analysis and marketing include Adobe creative Cloud, Hubspot, Wordpress, Microsoft office, Google drive, Tableau, MOZ, SEOToolset, Google ads and Google Analytics Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Applied design consulting to help the marketing, IT, and communications director transition to new platform and highlight the school. Problem solved with coding elements using bootstrap and Drupal platforms. Incorporated data driven thinking to display information and knowledge in a logical and aesthetic manner.

Used the predictive analytics software, SPSS, to create multiple databases to observe content and survey records. Worked with Microsoft access, excel, and other data and information software to apply critical thinking and analysis for research. Created annotated bibliographies on a specified discipline, edit papers, and reformat references.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Applied quality assurance, web design, and some experience for multiple website projects. Worked with social media platforms to market different IEF programs. Created blog, email, and social media content, and implemented themes, plug-ins, and other web layout accessories for consistent campaign management. Helped facilitate conferences and organize panels. Used video communication platforms for conference presenters.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Implemented website development, quality assurance and redesign. Audited and managed website content for transition to Drupal platform. Coordinated with staff for Drupal training and social media initiatives. Researched “Tech Trends,” and current art news. Coordinated with team and staff using Hootsuite for social media strategies. Worked on multiple projects simultaneously. Worked with and created meta-data for SEO. Used Google Analytics to optimize user experience and present findings in… Show more Implemented website development, quality assurance and redesign. Audited and managed website content for transition to Drupal platform. Coordinated with staff for Drupal training and social media initiatives. Researched “Tech Trends,” and current art news. Coordinated with team and staff using Hootsuite for social media strategies. Worked on multiple projects simultaneously. Worked with and created meta-data for SEO. Used Google Analytics to optimize user experience and present findings in webmaster meeting. Horowitz-Fraud Minority Scholar. Show less

Landeggar Program Of International Business Diplomacy, Georgetown University

Developed and organized Blackboard content. Aided in web development, page content build-up and editing; used Drupal as a CMS platform. Created PowerPoint presentations, weekly digests, spreadsheets, and bibliographies for program faculty and staff. Collaborated with professors and faculty to develop and organize lesson plans, program events, and course assignments.

El Paso, Texas Area

Presented to, tutored, and worked with students to enable and prepare them for a future of post-secondary education. Applied effective interpersonal skills and team work ability to enhance company goals and procedures with peers. Understood information being taught, and communicate with students on appropriate subjects.

El Paso, Texas Area

Created technical and professionally formatted documents to help progress client's career. Specializing in Professional and Federal resumes. Utilized technical writing skills to personalize and enhance client work experience. Interviewed clients and performed exceptional interpersonal communication skills, research job positions. Created specific documents to enable a more successful future for the client. Logged daily and weekly sales report, and provide essential administrative and… Show more Created technical and professionally formatted documents to help progress client's career. Specializing in Professional and Federal resumes. Utilized technical writing skills to personalize and enhance client work experience. Interviewed clients and performed exceptional interpersonal communication skills, research job positions. Created specific documents to enable a more successful future for the client. Logged daily and weekly sales report, and provide essential administrative and customer service abilities. Show less

Empowered young Latinas through media and technology, and also help them with their writing skills, image and overall self esteem as a person.Held after school clubs in housing authorities around El Paso to enable a greater want for a successful future.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Information Science/Studies

Activities and Societies: Computational Social Science Certificate, 2022 Data Science Ambassador- 2021 – 2022 Data Carpentries Instructor.

Master'S Degree, Communication, Culture, And Technology

Activities and Societies: CCT Tech Tour, Car Barn Labs, Media Fest

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Language And Literature, General