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Arlington, VA, US

• Consult clients and provide mentorship through the college admission process; Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data about college admissions policies, procedures, and trends
• Develop application strategies and provide recommendations to meet client deliverables; Hold weekly strategy meetings, formulate individualized process plans, track client progress, and provide status updates to.
• Engage in client outreach by preparing presentations, writing blog posts, and participating in client-focused events about academic portfolio development and college admissions strategies
• Oversee academic and personal development plans for first-generation American students and council students and parents on a bimonthly basis
• Design and write 80+ hours of standardized testing and humanities curriculum, including instructional packets, assignments, and evaluation materials
• Provide individual and group instruction for standardized test preparation and humanities subjects

Austin, Texas

• Designed and wrote 90+ hours of American History curriculum, including lectures, slide decks, writing assignments, quizzes, and exams
• Conducted in-person and remote lectures for approximately 100 students per semester
• Utilized a variety of instructional strategies tailored to the needs of a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Evaluated student progress and provided clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations
• Established and applied criteria for evaluation; utilized Blackboard LMS to track performance and assess outcomes
• Remained current in the field through professional development activities

Austin, Texas

• Edited educational and marketing content drafted by subject matter experts in Chennai, India
• Created training materials for product users and third-party partners
• Maintained consistent tone, style, and formatting across internal and external communications
• Advised product teams on curriculum structure, planning, and pedagogic strategy

Muscatine, Iowa, United States

• Worked in partnership with policy program officers and foundation staff to manage domestic and international events pertaining to nuclear security, human protection, and climate change
• Conducted event-site research; managed budgets, vendor and supplier contracts, technology, and communications
• Worked on-site at events
• Coordinated with external collaborators on all aspects of programming activities that pertain to event planning
• Worked with program officers to understand the substance and goals of their activities so as to be able to advise them on event logistics

Austin, TX

• Conducted independent archival and field research in Namibia, Lesotho, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
• Synthesized qualitative data to evaluate popular protest mediums and nationalist movements in 20th century Sub-Saharan Africa
• Collaborated with faculty and staff in academic and professional training on research projects, curriculum design, and instructional and assessment materials
• Trained students in critical analysis of domestic and international issues; provided feedback to improve their argumentation and writing skills
• Established and applied criteria for evaluation; utilized Blackboard LMS and Canvas LMS to track performance and assess outcomes

Austin, Texas Area

• Organized and coordinated 250+ participant international conference
• Managed vendor relations, budget, marketing, communications, volunteers, support staff and onsite logistics
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for transportation, lodging, catering, and special events
• Collaborated with conference sponsors to develop conference theme and topics
• Organized panels, created panel titles, and recruited subject matter experts to chair panels
• Compiled and edited presenter materials, advertisements, and informational materials into 200+ page program

Remote

• Collaborated with faculty and staff in academic and professional training on research projects, course design, and instructional materials
• Trained students in critical analysis of domestic issues; provided feedback to improve their argumentation and writing skills
• Established and applied criteria for evaluation; utilized Moodle LMS to track performance and assess outcomes

Austin, TX

• Pitched, researched, and reported stories for Texas Public Radio
• Cultivated relationships within Texas state and Austin city governments
• Collaborated with local businesses, non-profits, and advocacy groups to promote awareness of economic and philanthropic issues
• Developed public relations skills and utilized broadcast media to raise public awareness of local, state, national, and international issues

Orlando, FL

• Assisted graduate and undergraduate writers of various disciplines in identifying and addressing global issues in their academic and professional writing assignments

Orlando, FL

• Corresponded with contributing authors, reviewers, and benefactors; edited articles and book reviews for publication
• Compiled indexes for individual volumes and maintained a comprehensive index of content and contributors
• Provided general administrative assistance; answered phones, filed documents and drafted memorandum

Orlando, FL

• Catalogued and organized donated items and documents and digitized them into searchable collections
• Engaged in community outreach and public history projects through exhibits and presentations
• Maintained collections of rare books and art

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

Activities and Societies: History Graduate Council, Graduate Africanist Organization

Master’S Degree, History

Bachelor’S Degree, History & Political Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta