Associate Specialist, Newborn Screening and Genetics

• Apr 2020 - Present

Applicant Specialist

• May 2018 - Jan 2020

- Utilized strong attention-to-detail skills to analyze student transcripts - Conducted detailed research of application requirements for each university - Maintained strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (students, colleagues, and university partners) and conducted quarterly meetings to discuss issues, concerns, or changes - Owned the entire student application process by auditing every document the student submits in Salesforce, communicating errors or additional documentation needed to our Admissions team, and creating packages for our university partners to review - Used excel to calculate student GPAs - Created reports and maintained dashboards in Salesforce that track the number of applications submitted, documents uploaded, and applications completed - Served as the subject matter expert on my team, answering questions and liaising between the staff and management - Created a comprehensive training process for new hires and trained multiple peers in the intricate program requirements of our 10 universities - Maintained professionalism and accuracy during high-pressure deadline seasons Show less

Development Associate

• Feb 2017 - May 2018

- Steward donors to higher levels of giving by crafting thank you letters, appeal letters, and creating the recurring giving and #GivingTuesday campaigns - Cultivate and coach peer-to-peer fundraisers by creating year-round strategic plans that include detailed outreach, activation, and stewardship strategies - Dedicate time to building relationships with donors and fundraisers through phone calls and one-on-one meetings - Support the Director of Development by acting as the first point of contact for low-level donors and fundraisers, creating donor profiles, designing direct mail pieces, and inputting all donations into Classy and Salesforce - Aid the Chief Operating Officer by creating the Development budget for the year, forecasting the expenses and income for each program - Spearhead the implementation of Salesforce across the organization - Co-chair the annual fundraiser by managing a Steering Committee of six people, acquiring auction items, and applying for grants Show less

Freelance Marketing Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Nov 2016

- Aided the Marketing Director by planning events to showcase luminaries to prospective agents - Created and scheduled email blasts to journalists through Constant Contact - Engaged with users on all social media platforms - Created spec sheets and sizzle sheets in Indesign - Wrote and sent out press releases and scheduled follow-ups with journalists - Managed the Marketing Director’s calendar by acting as a go-between for photographers and the company, scheduling phone calls and one-on-one meetings Show less

Teacher's Assistant

• May 2015 - Aug 2016

- Worked with my fellow teachers to create lesson plans and foster a creative and energetic environment for my students - Adapted to the changing nature of the environment by switching classrooms every few months and working with different teachers - Worked with my fellow teachers to create lesson plans and foster a creative and energetic environment for my students - Adapted to the changing nature of the environment by switching classrooms every few months and working with different teachers

Administrative Assistant

• Jun 2014 - May 2015

- Served as the first point of contact for all visitors, answered phone calls, and responded to emails - Maintained the calendar for the Director of Development, scheduling meetings and occasional travel - Collected, tracked, and deposited all donations to the organization and created detailed reports for the Finance Manager - Edited appeal letters, designed direct mail pieces, and wrote thank you letters - Helped to plan the annual gala and Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest - Owned the website and social media platforms, crafting blog posts and social media posts Show less

Development and Communications Intern

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

- Interned as an assistant grant writer, researching and drafting grant opportunities - Maintained a schedule of key dates and activities for the Assistant Director of Development - Tracked donations in Salesforce - Acted as a mentor to the students that Year Up supports, tutoring in reading and writing - Interned as an assistant grant writer, researching and drafting grant opportunities - Maintained a schedule of key dates and activities for the Assistant Director of Development - Tracked donations in Salesforce - Acted as a mentor to the students that Year Up supports, tutoring in reading and writing

Associate Editor-in-Chief

• Apr 2012 - May 2013

- Led weekly Editor Board meetings and aided the editors in their layout, design, and management process - Lead Social Media Manager, running the Twitter and Facebook touch points by promoting stories/events going on at the school, and responding to student engagement - Managed $10,000 budget generated through ad sales - Planned and managed execution of on-campus events related to journalism - Used InDesign and Photoshop to design the layout for the front page - Responded to and resolved any staff and administration conflicts by conducting one-on-one meetings Show less

Student

• Sep 2009 - May 2013

Liberal Arts Honors Program Liberal Arts Honors Program

Marketing And Public Relations Intern

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

- Set up and managed movie screenings for journalists - Answered phones, checked email accounts, and managed the intern schedule - Acted as a runner at the Hamptons International Film Festival, supporting FRANK staff and clients - Set up and managed movie screenings for journalists - Answered phones, checked email accounts, and managed the intern schedule - Acted as a runner at the Hamptons International Film Festival, supporting FRANK staff and clients