 Created and managed program to train business executives to assess, benchmark, and improve business operations related to internal governance, community relations, employee engagement, environmental footprint, and customer impact; designed and facilitated educational workshops; created internal processes to ensure client’s needs are identified, objectives are agreeable, and program is effective from client’s perspective; assessed client’s progress using data analytics and visualization  Managed business development and market research projects; supervised a team to ensure project delivery is on time and in accordance with client’s needs and company’s strategic vision; met 100% of objectives through effective communication, team leadership, planning, training, and support Managed internal projects related to organizational communication and reporting; implemented improvements based on internal research and industry best practices; designed and implemented client feedback collection and tracking process and service delivery improvements; streamlined communication processes to increase efficiency and productivity in administrative tasks and content development Worked with leadership to identify strategic business challenges, build a partnership development strategy, and implement department’s annual strategic plan; developed and managed strategic partnerships Built internal processes and tools to ensure delivery of high-quality market research insights and timely delivery; developed a defined and consistent project management approach

 Evaluated early-stage startup ventures from proof of concept and validation through growth; assessed the validity, scale, and impact of innovation-driven startups; developed business and operating plans, budgets, and capital expenditures in accordance with company’s investment strategy; conducted and delivered market research and analysis via face-to-face consulting; delivered compelling power-point presentations and hands-on business coaching to achieve client’s goals; enhanced transparency and data-driven focus in new-venture evaluation and due diligence

 Developed and applied skills in project management (team building, human resources, recruitment, network organizing, process excellence, culture building, and technology innovation) to improve the performance of a technology and innovation training center for youth Successfully led a team of 6 to develop and execute a service development plan; achieved strategic objectives by implementing new procedures within organization, on time and within budget Leveraged strategic partnerships to stimulate customer growth; designed and administered process for collecting, analyzing, and implementing customer data to improve programs and increase trust; developed a volunteer recruitment strategy; established operating partnerships with academic institutions

NSEP, BRICS Policy Center, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014  Co-authored a research publication examining innovation in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Changing Universities in the Political Economy of Innovation: Evidence from the BRICS) Investigated innovation management techniques used to direct the commercialization of technology towards strategic problem solving Worked alongside academics and high ranking Brazilian government officials to develop a theoretical toolbox to understand solve innovation challenges; recommended policy improvements and examined innovation management practices related to culture, idea validation, communication, training, and metrics

NSEP, Council for International Education and Exchange, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Jan. 2015 – June 2015  Completed six-course specialization in innovation and community development; GPA 4.0

NSEP, The School for International Training, Fortaleza, Brazil Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2015 Completed five-course specialization in political economy and international relations; GPA 4.0NSEP, The School for International Training, Fortaleza, Brazil Mar. 2015 – Oct. 2015  Planned and executed research project examining efforts to eradicate contemporary slavery in Northeastern Brazil; established research process and methods; collected, transcribed, translated, and analyzed 15 hours of Portuguese-spoken interviews with judges, prosecutors, activists, researchers, journalists, victims, high-level officials, and enforcement officers (Eradicating Slavery: Capitalism and Impunity in Maranhão)

University of Pittsburgh Office of Undergraduate Research, Berne, Switzerland May 2014 – Aug. 2014  Awarded grant to conduct research related to public transportation, environmental sustainability, and energy policy in the Swiss effort to end nuclear energy production

Interning with Congressman Bill Shuster's legislative staff

Manage one of Pitt's largest student organizations (~1,000 members)Work to exceed expectations of University's Greek Adviser and Dean of Student AffairsBudget exceeding $70,000, budget creationCreation of Fraternity Life Scholarship Endowment Oversee operations of Executive Committee and General CouncilCreation of 5 year strategic expansion planTerm Initiatives: Academic Priority, Re-Branding, Accountability, Expansion

Case work with 41st District constituents for State Senator Don White's OfficeAssist with planning of various events - (expositions, dedications/ceremonies, seminars. etc.)

Courthouse Kids Program, Creator/ Director Creation of a free annual educational/experiential program for childrenProposal writing, charitable donation requestsAdvertising and event promotionProfessional communication

Conduct research for Department of MollusksDuties require high level of precision and focus

Manage Executive, Internal Relations, Ritual, and Alumni Relations committeesServe as the head of Judicial BoardWriter of current Judicial Policy Also previously served as House Manager, and Risk Manager, and Pledge Education AssistantLeadership experience among peers

Administrative responsibilitiesFundraising, 11th Annual ARMNET Golf OutingDirector of Community Awareness (grant Writing and program management)Brief preparation, over 200 courtroom hours, some case researching

Program Coordinator, Cerculation ClerkCreation and development of programs for patrons ranging form 3 years old to 85+ years oldDuties require creating and maintaining relationships with patrons, organizational skills, multi-taksing, creation of presentations, press releases, social media marketing, creation of event/program advertisements

Work promotional events for Dick's Sorting Gods, 8 Days a Week Advertising, ChicagoExample of positive personality and congenialityFree lance promotional talent work