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Supporting international development organizations in digitizing and securing their data collection processes

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

• Led a team of developers in interactive daily Scrums, bi-weekly Sprint Retrospectives, and weekly client status meetings
• Facilitated Google Ventures’ Design Sprints to generate project requirements, goals, and risks from stakeholders
• Consistently assessed the effectiveness of company processes and instituted vehicles for data-driven process improvements
• Collaborated with developers, technical leads, business administrators, and consultants to achieve project goals
• Conducted clear product demos to potential clients
• Assisted with hiring and training new staff in Agile Software Development methodologies

China

• Designed and implemented weekly English and cultural presentations for 720 students
• Developed effective PPTs and digital marketing campaigns
• Built trust with local partners and negotiated community project parametersEditor in Chief, GEWE Voices:
• Directed team of 7 in monthly idea generation and production of written and artistic materials
• Revitalized publishing of quarterly digital journal about Gender Equality and Women' s Empowerment (GEWE) in ChinaFounder, Glow:
• Created and spearheaded women's empowerment organization for over 30 women aged 19-21

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Fostered community among 40 students from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and years in school.
• Led community meetings, mediated conflicts between residents and roommates, and assisted them with personal and academic issues.
• In the capacity of a Living the Language French RA, facilitated French speaking on the floor and created French activities for the residents in the program.

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Co-founded Rosie (now Operation Period), a 501c3 nonprofit organization which provides individuals in need with free feminine hygiene supplies (tampons, pads, etc).
• During the first year, built partnerships with at least 10 local companies, secured $20, 000+ and donated 5, 000+ feminine hygiene supplies
• Prepared for, conducted, and maximized efficiency of monthly board meetings and weekly team meetings
• Collaborated cross-functionally with other executive team members
• Acted as one of the key ambassadors with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitated project execution by managing grant proposals

Eugene, Oregon, United States

• Initiated contact and followed up with prospective study abroad students to encourage program participation
• Delivered 30 presentations per term to various campus audiences ranging from one to one conversations to large lecture halls of 300+ students
• Aided in the planning/facilitation of several campus-wide events such as the Study Abroad Fair
• Performed general office tasks such as filing paperwork and entering confidential data

Eugene, Oregon Area

• During internship, co-founded University of Oregon branch of the No Lost Generation Initiative.
• Advocated and fundraised for young refugees' access to education
• Co-lead the organization of film screenings, educational panels, and the creation of a life size model refugee tent exhibit
• Became the first No Lost Generation student group to petition to create scholarships for refugees. The petition garnered 3,000 signatures, 10 letters of support, and $15,000 in funding at the time of my graduation.

Budapest, Hungary

• Boosted research on democratic development for project proposals
• Produced new projects and wrote successful grant proposals for non-profits based in Hungary, Moldova, Georgia, and Serbia
• Drafted and edited calls for proposals and grant applications.
• Prepared approved implementation-plans & budgets, logistical preparation of events(travels, accommodations, etc.) for international conferences.
• Assisted with the financial management of all project related costs.Projects:
• Creation and expansion of e-governance in Georgia

Budapest, Hungary

• Researched current issues relating to cultural relations policy
• Wrote articles about key international topics for the monthly e-journal, the Human Rights Issues series, and general research papers.
• Aided with event development and support such as international conferences and other public relations events.
• Collected information and data analysis for ICRP Online ResourcesPublications examples:-Poor Hospitality (an article about how the poorest countries are doing the most to aid refugees)-Conflicting Conventions (a review.

Lyon, France

• Instructed 60 French high schoolers focalizing on the improvement of their English oral and comprehension skills.
• Generated creative lesson plans and led students through discussions and group activities about politics and culture.
• Observed considerable qualitative improvement in their ability to communicate in English.

Eugene, Oregon Area

• Liaised with local businesses to fundraise for ISA events
• Welcomed and engaged international students with the UO community, encouraged diversity and inclusion.
• Received internal recogntion during first week of working at the organization due to exceptional effort to create partnerships

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics, International Studies

Activities and Societies: • Global Scholars French Immersive Program • Co-founder of No Lost Generation UO • International Student.

Economics And International Studies, Sophomore Year

Studied abroad with a focus in economics and international relations • All courses taken in French