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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Special Service Area 27 Management & Administration: Create and administer an annual budget of ~$1 million; manage annual contracts ranging $5,000 - $90,000, including RFP process, negotiations, and contract revisions; execute the workplan of 6 committees and task forces; fulfill City of Chicago reporting requirements and permitting. • Placemaking: Collaborate with vendors, sponsors and government stakeholders on complex construction projects, including the Lakeview Low-Line; ideate and execute creative projects, including community gardens, seating areas, and neighborhood decor; manage public art initiatives, including artist relations and the execution of 6 new pieces of public art.• Economic Development & Programming: Develop and administer 6 rebate programs and 1 grant program to incentivize digital, health and security investments; execution of shop local campaigns to stimulate the local economy; management of the Belmont Theater District, Chicago’s largest theater district; planning and execution of sponsor events.

Chicago

• Global Expansion & Development: Identified target regions and established organizational presence in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa; formed 6 new affiliate Chapters around the world, including local legal incorporation; increased number of events by 80% over a 2-year period• Global Leadership Management & Engagement: Managed initiatives and engagement of global volunteer base (250+ individuals); led design and implementation of new engagement structure to increase membership ROI and engagement; oversaw progress on several technical publications, from conception to production; managed organizational governance• International Logistics, Meeting & Event Planning: Planned all aspects of international meetings among organizational leadership (ranging 10-175 people), including onsite execution; group travel; logistics; crafting agendas; budgeting; cost negotiation; venue contracts; assisted in planning onsite execution of international conferences (1200+ people) and local events

Chicago, Illinois

• Meeting & Event Planning: Planned and executed local events, meetings, and fundraisers, including marketing; branding; promotion; crafting agendas; producing and distributing meeting minutes• Media, Productions & Reporting: Performed quantitative data analysis to identify trends in campaign spending across Illinois; produced weekly summary reports on data findings for external parties; designed event collateral (flyers, programs, PPTs); wrote and produced post-event reports for external audiences• Fundraising & Development: Increased revenue streams through grant and funding research; coordinated regular mailings and outreach to entire donor base; built relationships with key stakeholders to ensure continued financial support and overall engagement

Austin, Texas

• Attended and reported on high-level hearings among government bodies and decision-makers within the sectors of energy, environment, water, and healthcare• Worked efficiently and thoroughly to produce reports and briefs summarizing hearing outcomes for clients, with a fast turnaround time

Austin, Texas

• Supervised two different after school programs for at-risk students: grades K-5 and 6-12• Supported development of English language skills to non-native English speakers• Implemented lesson plans and activities to increase mental capacity and academic performance• Planned and executed regular field trips, events, and activities to encourage community collaboration and engagement, staying within budget

Sydney, Australia

• Coordinated and provided onsite support at marketing events• Provided research on the use of social media as a tool to widen scope of the company brand bothlocally and internationally

Austin, Texas

• Completed tasks in payroll, scheduling, budgeting, and office management• Provided facility and performance management logistics and support• Catered to the needs of individual performers in order to ensure an exceptional experience

Master Of Science (M.S.), International Public Service, 3.85

Use of statistics, research methods, and economics to analyze international development, global policy, and global humanitarian affairs.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations & Global Studies

Graduated May 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & Global Studies and minors in European Studies; Eastern European.

International Relations, French

Completed courses in European Politics and Art History taught entirely in French.