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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Managed and analyzing data through the agency’s Salesforce database, creating reports for staff, directors, the board, funders and other stakeholders• Coordinated the agency’s data practices at large, including training staff on data entry and searching, collaboratively updating and communicating best practices and troubleshooting technical difficulties• Drafted an updated manual for staff to use and understand the agency’s database• Created interactive dashboards for staff and directors to monitor real-time data for the agency’s progress toward goals• Supported the agency’s asset mapping and evaluation efforts

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Promoted to the role of Data and Evaluation Coordinator after nearly two years at the agency• Organized the Friends of Rose Park, supporting a resident-lead group in ways including gaining fiscal sponsorship through partnership with a nonprofit and planning community events and outreach• Managed the implementation of a community-based, collaborative arts project through a $5,000 grant to address reckless driving in Milwaukee• Surveyed residents on topics including crime & safety, drug prevention and community advancement• Lead residents and community partners to become involved in projects and programs to advocate for neighborhood safety and improvement

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Conducted outreach to homeless individuals living near Marquette in need of food, basic supplies and resources• Aided community members in need by distributing food commodities to families and individuals across greater Milwaukee• Wrote a $5,000 grant to help fund programming and supply purchases for The Farm, a small-scale, urban farm operation benefiting families' nutrition education needs

Milwaukee, Wi

• Published two stories via the Cedar Rapids Gazette (Gannett), one covering water quality issues and water technology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin• Researched water quality issues to support a team of journalists covering approaches to water technology in Milwaukee and nutrient reduction in the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico• Developed investigative reporting skills, including filing Freedom of Information Act requests, reviewing government documents and interviewing government officials • Produced an audio broadcast from key interviews about Milwaukee’s Cryptosporidium crisis

Milwaukee, Wi

• Led undergraduates in learning and applying research concepts in both qualitative and quantitative measures• Collaborated with other instructors to develop lesson plans for leading course discussions• Served as a resource to students learning to conduct research

Brookfield, Wi

• Published two stories, one which profiled test plots used by an equipment dealer• Edited content for publication across five magazines and websites affiliated with Lessiter Media, a publisher in the agriculture industry• Collaborated with five managing editors and members of the production staff to produce and refine content for publication• Acquired basic knowledge of html and content management systems

Ketchikan, Ak

• Spearheaded the organization of an art shop for youth artists to create and market their artistry to customers• Coordinated efforts among volunteers and youth participants to draft a business plan and seek community partnerships to advance the art shop• Engaged the broader community of Ketchikan through presentations at local schools, organizations, and on public radio

Thorne Bay, Ak

• Managed community outreach on behalf of Thorne Bay Public Library, issuing flyers, newsletters, and other communications to raise attention to new and existing library services• Coordinated the development of new youth and adult library programming• Collaborated with city and statewide entities to gain information and resources for library advancement• Researched for and developed seven grant applications for community development proposals, two of which were approved, totaling $7000

Denver, Co

• Collaborated with team members to design a floor plan meant to increase efficiency, flow and sustainability in a 60,000 square foot warehouse space owned by Habitat for Humanity• Led 10 team members by serving as a point of contact while implementing the design for a floor plan in Habitat’s warehouse space• Coordinated and facilitated service learning programs, offering team members time to reflect on and engage deeply with their service activities in a communal atmosphere

Des Moines, Ia

• Programmed a volunteer-generating project by identifying a community need, organizing resources and recruiting volunteers, and executing service designed to fulfill the identified need• Acquired knowledge of natural resource utility and sustainability while serving full time in a team-based operation to construct safe and functional natural resource-related designs

Gaborone, Botswana

• Collaborated with the director and participants of a high-profile, African arts studio to create an original cultural performance, commenting on Botswana’s HIV epidemic• Managed community outreach to raise awareness of Moratiwa Productions and involvement at Gaborone’s largest annual arts festival, the Maitisong Festival• Produced original, qualitative research on cultural aspects of the performance and its commentary on social issues present in Botswana and across Sub-Saharan Africa

Wisconsin Dells, Wi

• Ensured a safe, fun camping environment for disabled campers in respite care by remaining flexible and prioritizing campers’ needs• Collaborated with staff to resolve conflicts and advance sense of community and effectiveness of camp operating procedures over a 300-hour service term

Ripon, Wi

• Identified educational needs of college students seeking help with editing papers and projects and mentored using various methods to span a diverse college population• Built on communication skills by reinforcing studying, research, writing, and other professional skills among students, and by collaborating with course instructors• Modeled as a positive and supportive figure to students seeking assistance with their studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication (Journalism)

Activities and Societies: Student Intern with the O'Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, Teaching Assistant for Research.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Tutoring and Mentoring, Research in the Humanities and Fine Arts, AmeriCorps Service, Theater, Semester abroad.