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South Bend, In, Us

South Bend, Indiana, United States

- Facilitate academic research on entrepreneurial ecosystems by coordinating with research teams at 3 separate universities, analyzing quantitative data on industry clusters in 731 U.S. counties, and engaging with prospective donors to support strategic development for the Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities.- Conduct feasibility studies in 3 communities, analyzing childcare demand data, researching state and federal policy, and meeting with state administrators to provide innovative childcare solutions in using New Markets Tax Credits.- Supported community development initiatives by reviewing legislature, evaluating 40 community development corporations, and utilizing data visualization software to facilitate strategic, data-driven decision-making.- Organized and facilitated 5 public discussions with residents and business owners by utilizing best practice public engagement strategies to inform the drafting of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).- Identified potential cost savings of nearly $230,000 and carbon emissions reductions of 29,998.45 kg CO2e through quantitative and qualitative data analysis to forecast the impacts of a digital file management system.- Consulted on business and revenue model for a globally-focused nonprofit organization, conducting market evaluation, performing UX testing on their mobile data collection software, to optimize fundraising operations and develop a strategic plan for organizational growth.- Led the grant writing process for multiple affordable housing and community development proposals, including a $5.5 million regional housing grant for the construction of 107 affordable units and a $5 million proposal to establish a community development corporation and community development loan fund.

Mittersill, Austria

- Performed 375+ hours of English language instruction for Austrian students ranging from ages 12 - 22 for the development of their English speaking ability. - Designed and implemented 30+ lesson plans and speaking activities on topics related to American history and culture for groups ranging in size from 5 - 25 students.- Communicated in German with English colleagues at 3 different schools to construct topic-specific lesson plans and customize instruction to meet the skill level of 15 different classrooms.-Provided supplemental English instruction at 2 evening courses for adults ranging between 18-60 years of age to prepare them for the English section of the Matura (standardized final examination for secondary school in Austria) and/or develop practical English speaking skills for professional or recreational use.

Hope, Indiana, United States

Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States

- Managed two collaborative teams of three people to conduct public engagement research, design strategic discussions, and host public forums.-Coordinated with Eleven-Fifty Coding Academy and Wabash College Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship to design and host a virtual event for industry leaders in Montgomery County to present the final report from the 2020 WHIN Technology and Workforce Development Project and discuss workforce technology needs in northern Indiana.- Collected qualitative data and compiled research reports for 4 projects on the following topics: free speech and democracy, pastoral leadership, mental health, and environmental concerns.- Designed and implemented professional development workshops for 11 fellows in collaboration with three Senior Fellows to skills in deliberative discussion design, neutral facilitation methods, and conflict resolution strategies.

Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States

- Partnered with nonprofit coding academy Eleven-Fifty to collect survey research and conduct interviews with 18 companies and organizations in order to map the technology needs of industry leaders in the 10-county Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) region in northern Indiana.- Constructed and presented a background memo to project partners that included relevant historical information, an industry breakdown, education, demographics data for the workforce in the 10-county WHIN region.- Combined qualitative research, data analyses, and other relevant project materials for use in 3 quarterly reports and 1 final research report on workforce development in 10 counties for project partners and grant agencies.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

- Scanned and compiled digital versions of legal files to be uploaded to the iManage database- Moved and sorted boxes of documents to help organize the records room

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Speech Communication And Rhetoric

Activities and Societies: Wabash College Track & Field, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Student Senate, Moot Court, Wabash Democracy and Public.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, German Language And Literature