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Experience maker and educator of a little leader.

Cambridge, Ma

• Recruited for and managed the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize o Interacted directly with university faculty, staff, and students from across the country to build awareness and encourage applications to the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize o Built partnerships with leaders in areas of collegiate invention and technologyo Collaborated with Lemelson-MIT's Communications Team to develop and execute marketing and public relations campaigns around the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize • Managed the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize awards selection process o Researched, identified, and recruited screeners from industry, private sector organizations, academia, and government o Oversaw research and production of candidate files and maintenance of data management systems o Managed and reported on selection proceedings • Managed the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize winners and finalists o Worked collaboratively with the External Relations Officer and retained public relations firm to prepare publicity for Awards Program activities and winners o Developed and oversaw award winners’ participation in the Lemelson-MIT Program’s annual EurekaFest, including new educational programming • Actively engaged with the collegiate/university invention, technology and entrepreneurship communities nationally o Enhanced the program’s national and international network and works closely with partner organizations • Actively engaged with the MIT invention, technology and entrepreneurship community o Promoted Lemelson-MIT's philosophy and vision in the MIT and invention, technology, and entrepreneurship communities o Developed strategy and programming and managed a budget for MIT invention education initiatives • Managed the Lemelson-MIT Student Prize budget of over $560,000• Managed the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize (Jan 2016 - July 2016)o Oversaw the screening, finalist, and selection process for the 2016 $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize awarded to a mid-career inventor

Cambridge, Ma

• Managed budgeting, staffing, leadership, operational, strategic planning, assessment, and programming initiatives of MIT FSILG Office under the directives of the Division of Student Life• Oversaw operations of 1,800-member fraternity/sorority community comprised of 39 fraternal organizations, based on positive relationships and shared work with students and alumni volunteers• Supervised team of two masters-level fulltime Assistant Directors, program assistant, and practicum student• Developed and managed annual operating budget of roughly $700,000 • Oversaw creation of office strategic goals, tying into FSILG Community and DSL strategic plans• Provided direct support to MIT Association of Independent Living Groups, individual FSILG House Corporations, and alumni volunteers assisting with alumni-focused educational efforts on risk management, hazing, and trends in higher education• Represented FSILG voice as liaison to internal and external stakeholders and builds and maintains productive relationships with city regulatory agencies and boards, neighborhood associations, and nearby colleges and universities• Assisted in conflict resolution and discipline at MIT, including all FSILG student government processes• Served as a back up responder in the MIT Dean On Call team providing after hours and weekend emergency response to the entire MIT community at an interval of every 5 weeks

Cambridge, Ma

• Advised 27 social fraternities comprising the Interfraternity Council (IFC) of about 1000 undergraduate members• Provided direct support to the seven-member IFC Executive Board and individual fraternity officers in organizational leadership, personal leadership development, recruitment, values education, new member education, and risk management • Assisted in coordinating intentional leadership development initiatives via Greek Convention, Greek Week, Order of Omega, Greek Awards Program, community service, alumni development, Independent Activities Program courses, and officer development• Collaborated with Office of Student Citizenship in advising IFC Judicial Committee Chair, facilitating Judicial Committee training, and oversee the IFC Judicial hearing and sanctioning process• Advised over 100 FSILG leaders and alumni volunteers in fraternal values, risk management, recruitment, academics, leadership development, retreats, programming, policy development and implementation• Liaison for Resident Advisors (RA) in fraternities, lend support to RA training and development of RA program• Served as a primary responder in the MIT Dean On Call team providing after hours and weekend emergency response to the entire MIT community at an interval of every 5 weeks• Collaborated with campus partners to plan curriculum and facilitate educational workshops for FSILG Alumni in the Chapter Alumni Risk Management Advisor (CARMA) Program to enhance intergenerational advising and learning

Jacksonville, Florida

• Coordinated incoming international and outgoing domestic study abroad students at the undergraduate and graduate levels• Marketed study abroad opportunities at study abroad fairs, in classroom presentations, and at club meetings • Assisted faculty with trip planning, marketing, and enrollment management of 180 students in 11 short-term programs• Maintained personal relationships with exchange partners in South America, Asia, and Europe• Coordinated incoming exchange applications, visas, housing, and registration for visiting international semester students• Advised nine undergraduate students preparing for outgoing semester abroad exchange programs• Participated in short-term study abroad experience with five faculty/staff and 19 students in Argentina

College Park, Md

• Co-advised the campus programming board, comprised of 22 student directors, in all aspects of program planning and implementation, including co-management of a $425,000 operating budget• Trained, developed, and advised the Promotions Team of student directors for Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, and Communication Systems and directed the usage of the $20,000 publicity budget for print and web promotional items• Oversaw Lectures budget of $38,000 and reviewed talent contracts from agents, in addition to assisting with program logistics• Assisted Special Events Director in planning and implementation of annual 5K race, novelties, and miscellaneous programs• Participated in the annual selection, training, and development of undergraduate program board members

Master Of Education, College Student Development

Activities and Societies: Student Entertainment Events Graduate Advisor, Omicron Delta Kappa, Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority (VP New Member Education, Dance Marathon Chair), Preview Orientation Staff, Cicerones/Campus.