Mackenzie Bristow, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Lead UXer on Percipio Product Balanced team- Conduct qualitative and quantitative UX studies on OM Products- Establish practices for research and development for UX OrangeMethod - Develop and deliver UX specific trainings e.g. research fundamentals, case study writing, measures and metrics - Provide train-the-trainer workshops and support

Greater Atlanta Area

• Direct educational program serving 42 distinct clients and 100 clients a year resulting in 20 courses and 10 workshops annually and 4.8/5 satisfaction• Supervise faculty performance and evaluation to improve client satisfaction• Conducted qualitative research including stakeholder recruitment/interviews and surveys to inform program change resulting increased enrollment and a long-term contract with Nanjing University• Built a linear regression mixed effect model leading to improvements in the program assessment rubric• Annually recruit, screen, and schedule participants for assessments• Train individuals to translate rigorous scholarly research for general audiences resulting in improved presentations and clear writing• Lead wrap-around crisis management related to COVID-19 over 60 students researching abroad establishing safe contact and return services

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I was honored to serve as Interim Dean of Students during one of the most challenging times for higher education. I proudest accomplishment was locating the 60+ graduate students spread across the world during the pandemic and either ensuring they were safe or providing them with assistance back home. I also enjoyed crafting and delivering Laney's first remote New Student Orientation.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Independently designed and executed a mixed-methods dissertation project exploring the creation of a new language program between to partner universities located in the U.S. and China. Methods included Nexus Analysis, large-scale survey via Qualtrics, semi-structured qualitative interviews, and ethnographic observation. Recruited and screened participants for all stages of the study.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Designed and conducted qualitative studies using ethnographic methods including case studies and interviews, and critical discourse analysis.Analyzed quantitative language and survey data using SPSS, Excel, and natural language processing tools.Completed Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program for Human Subjects Research (Social Behavioral), Humanities Responsible Conduct of Research, Conflict of Interest, and Research Administrators Conduct of Research.

La Verne, Ca

• Leveraged influence and revenue stream of over 1,000,000 a year to host university to obtain increased access to facilities, client support, and strategic alignment• Supervised and improved quality of employees (7 staff, 27 instructors) through strategic hiring and promotion ( increasing relevant master’s and Certificates by 50%)• Implemented tracking models to introduce efficiencies to calculate future enrollment projections from four days to one• Through survey design and analysis Implemented customer service and public relation activities resulting increased learner satisfaction• Observed client use of housing and implemented restructuring resulting in longer-term booking and increased profit• Lead conflict resolution and mediation for surrounding universities to resolve international learner concerns related to the classroom, cultural adjustment, and daily living

As the Director of the program, I provide leadership for the Center's instructional activities and its residential summer program. My main responsibilities include: -Designing, developing and implementing curricula, electronic resources, and the language lab-Teaching classes-Hiring and supervise adjunct instructors-Conducting course and program evaluations-Advising full-time ESL students -Updating informational and marketing materials for the ESL program -Communicating with faculty, administrators, and various departments on campus. -Testing and place students-Recruiting, developing, and administrating the Summer ESL Program. -Consistent involvement in school activities including admissions and club advisement.

As part of a team I developed and delivered the SGPL Premier Program, an innovative and demanding Content Based Instruction language program developed in conjunction with Harvard Business School (HBS). With in the Premier Program I have responsibility for: -Business Correspondence- a writing course based on HBS Case Studies-Discussion Strategies- an integrated reading, listening, and speaking course-The Premier Challenge a case based team role play focused on the concepts and language of each content module (Strategy, -Marketing, Operations, Leadership) -Content Premier Challenge coordinator and liaison between SHRDC instructors and trainees In addition to the Premier Program I also work in Samsung’s Expatriate and Global Program -Instruct Business Writing, Business English. Presentations, Global English. Listening-Advise trainees on individual countries before they are dispatched abroad

As one of three managers, I was responsible for supervision and development of the program, teachers, and students. I also maintained 10 hours of teaching a week. Additional accomplishments include: -Maintained compliance with government bodies BBVPE, ACCET, SEVIS-Obtained ACCET accreditation for the school. -Transitioned GEOS into a standardized curriculum -Increased relationships with local colleges and increased retention-Established a volunteer program -Taught all levels of IEP, and the TOEFL class

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Applied Linguistics

Ma, Applied Linguistics

Ba, Dance, Languages, Linguistics