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Boston, MA, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Developed and presented a growth strategy, built with 11 team members, that identified and addressed operational inefficiencies (i.e. suboptimal financial management), using strategic planning skills to produce a 35%.
• Managed the financial and operational needs for 16 major events with a combined budget of $300,000+, implementing risk mitigation and compliance strategies as necessary to ensure on-time execution and maximize value.
• Oversaw deliverables for 7 teams and 250+ staff, leveraging project management and human resources skills to raise operational efficiency across the organization by 24%.
• Facilitated strategic partnerships with 50+ organizations and administrators to build events attracting 200+ attendees on average.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Publications:"The Big Dig Down Under: How the WestConnex Project Broke Sydney" (November 2024)"Ko te reo te taikura o te whakaao marama: An Analysis of Linguistic Inequity in New Zealand’s Healthcare Industry" (April 2024)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted 40+ students by employing crisis intervention and conflict resolution measures, improving resident satisfaction.
• Ensured the well-being of 2,400+ residents during 24-hour shifts, demonstrating high resource and time management skills.
• Organized educational programs by collaborating with 36 team members and campus partners, boosting engagement by 40%.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Enhanced financial strategies across Australia by identifying KPIs in ambiguous datasets, increasing team efficiency by 15%.
• Developed corporate strategies to address challenges created by governmental actions through policy research and SWOT analyses, presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences in clear presentations with.
• Constructed dynamic financial models, pivot tables, and operational dashboards with Excel, Tableau, and Power BI, enhancing reporting efficiency and forecasting strength; included suggested actions in presentations to.
• Leveraged AI tools to predict business risks amid expected market trends, integrating machine learning insights into corporate strategy presentations, improving decision-making speed by 20%.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Conducted extensive research and written analysis of (1) international economic affairs during wartime and (2) protection of journalists during periods of international conflict.
• Coordinated with delegates and staff members to promote strong discussion and resolution proposals.
• Analyzed staff and delegate performance through extensive feedback and team management measures.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Moderated discussion for a public transportation & urban planning committee.
• Curated an extensive report covering the history, community desires, and current plans for the committee.
• Promoted delegate satisfaction by delivering thorough feedback of their performance.
• Assisted Secretariat and delegates in ensuring conference safety and security.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Recruited and led a team of 10 directors and 100+ staff to execute a four-day conference with 450+ attendees from 3 continents.
• Directed all aspects of conference operations, including negotiations for venue contracts exceeding $100,000 in value, item sourcing and procurement, staff hiring and training, social media outreach, and attendee.
• Built financial models with Tableau and Excel to optimize resource allocation and expand the event’s profit margin to 30%.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Coordinated registration for 400+ attendees from 40+ schools, increasing attendance by 12% and revenue by $10,000+ YOY.
• Arranged events, lodging, and transportation for delegates, in coordination with local Boston businesses.
• Managed a $50,000+ budget, including sponsorships from local businesses, securing $10,000 in additional profit year-over-year.
• Moderated the creation of a partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
• Optimized attendee communication channels to quickly field concerns in a client-first manner, cutting response time by 15%.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Created a comprehensive plan for conference attendees to follow, adjusting course as necessary.
• Coordinated with conference advisors to accommodate attendees while ensuring compliance with conference policies.
• Collaborated with a team of 12 persons to deliver quick content turnaround, using Photoshop and Excel skills to expedite the process.
• Responded to committee needs willingly; accepted an unexpected promoted position and performed beyond expectations.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Leveraged statistical software (R, Python, Excel) to analyze data for a collaborative and comprehensive economic report used to advise city officials on industry expansion strategies, contributing to the growth of a $2.
• Performed in-depth interviews with 20+ stakeholders and firms in the Boise arts industry, using strong communication skills to gather critical data about business trends and needs; included findings with robust policy.
• Collaborated with six cross-functional departments to propose 4 new data-driven policies and investment strategies.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Created a business news section and onboarded five reporters and editors to report on financial markets and trade patterns.
• Supervised a team of 8 editors and 60+ staff on station projects, raising talent acquisition by 15% and talent retention by 30%.
• Supervised hiring and onboarding for more than 20 staff, including interviews, talent assessment, training, and team placement.
• Edited more than 40 stories, radio spots, and packages nightly according to AP Style guidelines.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed a team of 14 reporters, correspondents, and editors to plan, create, and air 15-20 hard news stories per show.
• Edited extended feature packages, supporting reporters' creativity and analysis skills while using Audition, Logic Pro, and similar audio production programs.
• Collaborated with fellow directors to streamline the hiring process for new reporters, resulting in faster recruitment and extended staff retention.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Wrote, edited, and published news stories for daily radio broadcasts, working alongside a team of writers.
• Moderated the completion of all stories, packages, and scripts with strict deadlines.
• Anchored evening news broadcasts with studio expertise, reaching thousands of listeners in Boston and beyond.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Arranged interviews and coordinated production efforts for 12+ podcast episodes per year.
• Expanded production results by 20% YOY with increased efficiency and larger production packages.
• Collaborated with hosts, directors, and fellow producers to create a forum for international relations discussions; interviewees included Boston University International Relations students, professors, current and.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Arranged and revised news reports, guiding a team of over 30 on-camera talents and 20 additional production staff.
• Built daily news TV shows: designed VJs, directed live shoots, and lead post-production operations using Adobe Premiere.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Authored news stories for local and national sections.
• Built a daily news show that airs on local television stations, complete with breaking news, feature stories, and sports.
• Obtained valuable reporting, technical, VJ, recording, and studio production experience inside the newsroom.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Created radio spots and self-guided feature stories, reaching over 100,000 listeners in three states; increased web viewership.
• Relayed broadcasts of National Public Radio’s "All Things Considered", serving as a local program host.
• Edited stories with fellow reporters and hosts; verified information prior to airing, using approved fact-checking methods.
• Employed database tools (SQL, Tableau) to conduct research, analysis, and reporting for 17 hard news and feature stories.

Meridian, Idaho, United States

• Worked alongside church staff to increase consistent youth attendance by 40%.
• Ensured a safe environment for all youth, alongside a group of directors and volunteers.

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Directed scrimmages for various speech and debate formats, adhering to specific needs.
• Planned district, regional, and nationwide tournaments.
• Won two State Tournaments in the same year for the first time ever, with a record 80% advancement rating.
• Prepared qualifiers to the 2021 National Tournament – a record 37% of overall team.
• Marketed team to incoming students, increasing enrollment by 48% in one year.

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, United States

• Developed community- and professional-level presentations, assisted in the Project SPARK admissions process, and organized supplies for distribution to schools across Connecticut.
• Directed statewide conferences and conventions put on by Project SPARK.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Economics

Completed in a joint BA/MA program within the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics, Political Science, And Data Science, Third-Year

Activities and Societies: WTBU Radio (2021-); Boston University International Affairs Association (2021-); Model United Nations Team at.

Economics

Took classes at the College of Western Idaho for transfer credit to Boston University. GPA: 4.0

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Captain of Bishop Kelly Speech and Debate - Captain of Bishop Kelly Ski Team - National Honor Society - Campus.