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San Francisco Bay Area

• Designed, executed, and analyzed over 10,000 survey responses to evaluate product impacts and participant engagement; Managed survey campaigns with an 80% response rate.• Conducted data assessment, cleaning, and merging of primary and secondary data sources in SAS and R. Data sources include web analytics data, survey data, and qualitative data.• Built a multilevel logit model to analyze causes of attrition, leading to an increased retention rate of 10%.• Utilized statistical techniques such as principal component analysis and difference-in-difference estimation to analyze stakeholder satisfaction, and performance drivers, which informed client decision-making.• Developed a latent growth model to predict participant growth trajectory, reported results, and made recommendations to increase program intake.• Defined and developed SQL queries to provide data extracts.• Designed dashboards and data visualizations with Excel and Tableau to present to external stakeholders.• Conducted comprehensive research on industry trends, and market dynamics to develop analytical frameworks.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Conducted research design, development, and implementation of evaluation testing through the employment econometrics and statistical techniques.• Utilized LASSO to build a machine learning model, predicting success of program implantation, leading to the expansion of the program internationally. • Managed data cleaning of large-scale datasets (20,000 participants) through the utilization of Stata and Excel.• Performed in-depth literature reviews and background research to inform and support evaluation designs.• Led focus groups and semi-structured interviews with over 40 participants.• Utilized text-mining tools to find trends within over 400 transcribed interviews. • Provided oversight and leadership to local partners in performing quantitative and qualitative data collection, coordinating training sessions for data collectors, training data quality observers, and assisting other data quality assurance efforts.• Partnered closely with project teams in the development of reports and data visualizations that shared results and analysis.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement, leading to a 5% reduction in annual operational costs.• Aided in analyzing quality audits, statements audits, and other initiatives.• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annually general ledger reconciliations; prepared monthly payroll processing.• Charted the preparation and development of project financial reports for monthly internal project review process, as well as performing analysis into the project’s financial condition.• Handled the evaluation and filing of financial documents, coding of accounting entries for data processing, and posting of daily receipts and payments.• Created dashboards to track financial metrics and provide real-time insights for senior management team members, leading to improved data-driven decision-making.

Italy

•Spearheaded all aspects of the development and implementation of evaluation plans for the Caritas International Refugee Resettlement Program.•Effectively administered in-person surveys in cooperation with program participants and staff to assess program quality.•Carried out the entry, maintenance, and analysis of program-related data through the accurate and proper utilization of Excel and Stata.•Provided oversight and leadership to local partners in performing quantitative and qualitative data collection, coordinating training sessions for data collectors, training data quality observers, and assisting other data quality assurance efforts.•Partnered closely with project teams in the development of reports and data visualizations that shared results and analysis.•Handled program logistics, including travel arrangements, program budget, and communication with local agencies.•Provided support for data collection and documentation of statistical methods, including sampling and compliance. Writes and reviews statistical and methodological memos, reports, and updates.

Master Of Science - Ms, Development Economics And International Development

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Managerial Economics