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Saint George, Me, Us

Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Performs data collection and analysis using a variety of analytical tools.• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on program wide performance data for the Office of Child Support. • Interpret and communicate results from various research projects, pilot programs, and initiatives.• Creates visualizations for public audiences.• Assists in federally mandated internal audit.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Oversee and facilitate board meetings and annual performance evaluations of members and Executive Director. • Performs data collection and analysis on various aspects of the organization, including profitability of general operations and net value of fundraising efforts.• Assists in marketing, social media management, and other outreach. • Organizes and facilitates fundraising events and other initiatives.• Assists Executive Director in other day-to-day operations.

Advisor: Dr. Mark Skidmore• Mapped municipal spending fluctuations in relation to population change using ArcGIS and Tableau software. • Conducted research and analysis on the shifting demographics and socioeconomic characteristics of populations within the Detroit metropolitan area, leading to a M.S. thesis and additional publication. T. Connors, L. Reese, and M. Skidmore. (2020). “The Ruralization of Detroit? Implications for Economic Redevelopment Policy”. Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, 15(3), 29-48.• Collected, refined, and consolidated DoD and HUD government financial reports and disclosures to identify budgetary discrepancies that led to a report outlining $21 trillion in missing funds. https://missingmoney.solari.com• Drafted online surveys for NCRCRD small grants within the areas of innovation diffusion for rural development, sustainable communities, leadership development, and entrepreneurial communities as part of the program’s internal monitoring and evaluation.

• Graded and administered course homework and exams for Strategic Management in Agribusiness and Farm Management 1 courses. • Addressed student questions on class material and assignments.

Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Yarmouth, Ma

• Adapted to each classroom environment by utilizing flexible teaching strategies and working cohesively with various staff members.• Gained experience working as a one-on-one aid with students with various mental and physical disabilities.

• Managed a staff of 11 employees and 10 Hall Council members.• Used diversity and inclusion training to facilitate conflict resolution between students, faculty, and campus staff.• Fostered a positive environment and promoted civic engagement among residents of diverse backgrounds. • Created and facilitated educational programs on mental and physical health.• Received RA of the Year Award in 2015.

Master'S Degree, Agriculture, Food, Resource Economics

Activities and Societies: Social Chair in Graduate Student OrganizationThesis: “The Ruralization of Detroit: Implications for Economic.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

Minors in Geographic Informational Systems and Regional Planning. Research assistant: Conducted a nutritional assessment and economic.