Olivia Benowitz, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

United States

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

• Planned and taught weekly discussion sections for a variety of humanities and social science undergraduate courses, both in person and online. • Graded exams and written assignments.• Designed lesson plans to complement lectures and themes of courses. • Held office hours and one-on-one meetings to help students meet their educational goals.• Offered additional tutoring and mentoring to students who faced additional barriers to learning.• Provided information about accessible alternatives for course reading and writing, including audiobooks, screen readers, dictation programs, and supplementary materials to ensure equitable access to course material.• Fostered an accepting and safe classroom environment while encouraging rigorous discussion, creative expression, and independent thinking.

Berkeley, California, United States

• Assisted Thomas Laqueur, Helen Fawcett Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. • Obtained publication rights for 30+ copyrighted images for "The Work of the Dead: A History of Mortal Remains," an award-winning history monograph.• Edited and optimized image resolution and dimensions for publication. • Created and edited Keynote Presentations for classes, conferences, and academic talks.• Organized school and home office materials, indexed and catalogued books and articles. • Planned and managed a three-day academic conference, including participant invitations, arranging accommodation, planning meals and catering, and technical support.• Provided additional support as required.

New York, New York, United States

• Researched and compiled college application information for over 100 colleges and universities for College Essay Organizer, is a website that streamlines the college essay and application process for counselors, students, and parents. • Updated and maintained the database for College Essay Organizer's website.

New York, New York, United States

• Wrote educational content for A-List Education's proprietary test preparation materials, including math, grammar, and reading comprehension exercises. • Edited and proofread materials prior to publication.

New York, New York, United States

• Privately tutored high school students in test preparation (SSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and AP Subjects)• Provided college admissions advising, essay editing, and general application support to high school seniors applying to college.• Taught classes for non-profit partners that specialize in preparing at-risk youth for college and beyond.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Maintained and monitored a professional environment for young adults in a rigorous year-long training program designed to increase employment opportunities for underserved people aged 18-21.• Taught 43 students in Business Math, entailing mental math skills, basic arithmetic, and calculator use.

New York, New York, United States

• Taught 40+ students from low income and under resourced students living in New York City's Harlem neighborhood in a weekly outreach program.• Gave instruction in SAT preparation and college preparedness, as well as remedial math and grammar skills.

Seattle, Washington And New York, New York

• Suggested and sold beauty, skincare, and fragrance products to clients.• Was highest-rated sales associate in customer surveys for three consecutive months.• Performed beauty services, including event makeup, corrective makeup, skincare services, and makeovers on clients while promoting relevant products and services. • Trained with brand representatives on new product lines in order to demonstrate and promote merchandise to clients. • Built brand loyalty by signing clients up for Beauty Insider rewards program and store credit cards. • Supported operations through analyzing sales data, designing displays, managing inventory, and monitoring quality assurance.

New York, New York, United States

• Assisted the Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events of one of New York City's premiere off Broadway theater companies.• Compiled donor and prospect research for outreach and customized correspondence.• Assembled donor data for previous five years and performed analysis to optimize fundraising.• Planned and oversaw staff and performer events for two off Broadway productions and for the ATC's annual gala.

Greater Boston Area

* Oversaw acquisition, recruitment, and organization of props, facilities, and volunteers for the American premiere of Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More (Boston 2009-2010), an immersive theatrical production. * Trained and managed 200+ volunteers and supervised staff during performances. * Managed front of house including coat check, ticketing, bar staff, and lounge performers. Interfaced with Punchdrunk Artistic team and local technicians during production development, load-in, and strike. * Substituted for lounge performers, managing duties while performing in character.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Responsible for training and supervising 30+ student callers• Organized schedules and designed team-building exercises• Compiled and analyzed fundraising data using SmartCall and Microsoft Excel

Cambridge, Ma

• Used SmartCall software and online donation platforms to call alumni and collect donations• Raised $300,000+ for Financial Aid for Harvard College Students• Maintained 75% conversion rate on pledges (average was 40%)

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted Major Gifts Officers at one of the world's top fundraising universities.• Researched alumni prospects, compiled potential donor dossiers, and drafted fundraising correspondence.

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

• Completed a project on brand/unit analysis at the United Kingdom's first premium brand outlet shopping village.• Analyzed space versus sales by retail segment in 20+ stores, using AutoCad to accurately measure and map store layout and space allocated to sales departments.• Assessed staffing allocation and scheduling to maximize effectiveness while minimizing labor costs.• Monitored promotional signage and pricing to ensure compliance with Value Retail policy.• Assisted the Retail Management and Retail Development teams in daily tasks, including data and sales analysis, correspondence, and scheduling.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), European History

Master Of Arts - Ma, European History

Ab, History And Literature, Dramatic Arts

Activities and Societies: Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club, Harvard College Fund, Crimson Callers, Sabliere Society