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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• Led the company’s compliance effort to attain Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3• Planned and facilitated interactive, online company-wide bonding events • Wrote project documentation, measurement reports, audits, etc

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 • Developed weekly confidence building and career development training material

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• Promotion of human rights and rule of law in Serbia• Equipping women in Moldova with the economic means to escape domestic violence

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 of the 2016 US Presidential Conventions)

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