Experience

Anne Arundel County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Library Associate - Severna Park Library

  • May 2022 - Present

  Severna Park, Maryland, United States

• Virtual Services Specialist

  • Dec 2020 - May 2022

  Annapolis, Maryland, United States



The Center: Mission Outside the Box

• Development & Reporting Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Higher Education and Nonprofit Administrator

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Higher Education and Nonprofit Administrator (UCLA Facilities Management, Annenberg Space for Photography, Other Temporary Roles) -- Los Angeles, CA / DC Metro Area • Served in two long-term temporary assignments via Robert Half / OfficeTeam (higher education operations and museum education design), along with numerous short-term temporary assignments in the DC metro area after relocating from California • Assisted in the creation of new content and training strategies for tour guides… Show more Higher Education and Nonprofit Administrator (UCLA Facilities Management, Annenberg Space for Photography, Other Temporary Roles) -- Los Angeles, CA / DC Metro Area • Served in two long-term temporary assignments via Robert Half / OfficeTeam (higher education operations and museum education design), along with numerous short-term temporary assignments in the DC metro area after relocating from California • Assisted in the creation of new content and training strategies for tour guides working an upcoming exhibit • Coordinated recruitment and onboarding process for custodial and grounds staff Show less



Loyola Marymount University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant / Research Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - May 2019

  Los Angeles, CA • Graded student papers and projects for Masters level courses (Assessment & Research Methods) • Co-edited book chapters and articles with the course professor and provided feedback on curricula



Los Angeles Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Research Analyst

  • May 2014 - Feb 2019

  West LA College (Culver City, Los Angeles) • Spearheaded data gathering, reporting and decision-making activities of the Student Learning Outcomes Committee and the Assessment Committee in addressing accreditation and student equity issues • Acted as an ambassador for utilizing campus data and moving towards a culture of evidence-based practice • Analyzed enrollment management, program viability, grant outcomes and other barometers of campus effectiveness such as the Districtwide Student Survey



Jerusalem Foundation

• West Coast Coordinator

  • 2013 - 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Contributed alongside West Coast Director to programs, events and fundraising related to the three priority areas of the foundation (culture, coexistence and community vitality)



Loyola Marymount University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Fellow - Collaborative on Research in Education (CORE) and Prof. Martha McCarthy

  • 2013 - 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Assisted three founding professors in gathering best practices of similar research centers nationwide • Provided editing of manuscripts along with research of legal resources related to cyberbullying and educational leadership preparation programs



The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Researcher, Caring for Jews in Need Dept.

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area

• (Temporary) Executive Secretary

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area Assisted Director of Entertainment Division with the Campaign Department in hosting events, setting up meetings with potential and current donors, doing prospect research and other administrative duties as called for.



Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food Drives Coordinator / Development Assistant (Temporary)

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Strategized best practices to better operationalize the food drives process with other departments • Guided partner organizations through the process of organizing food drives • Acted as a primary point of contact and food bank representative for diverse donors, including schools, religious congregations, private companies and civic institutions, among others • Facilitated daily mailings and other communications concerning fundraising, events, etc. •… Show more • Strategized best practices to better operationalize the food drives process with other departments • Guided partner organizations through the process of organizing food drives • Acted as a primary point of contact and food bank representative for diverse donors, including schools, religious congregations, private companies and civic institutions, among others • Facilitated daily mailings and other communications concerning fundraising, events, etc. • Maintained accurate, up-to-date records on donors, supporters and other constituencies Show less



Tufts University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant for Prof. Bernard Simonin

  • May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Remote • Collaborated with virtual team on large-scale project dealing with ‘nation branding’/public diplomacy • Created blog / twitter postings (sites.tufts.edu/peitho) related to embassy & non-state actor initiatives • Collected & organized information as part of survey of leaders on these issues & subsequent publications

• Teaching Assistant - 2 classes (Globalization & Social Change and Wealth, Poverty, & Inequality)

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Greater Boston Area • Ran group meetings with students engaged in community placements to process what they are learning and what their concerns are • Conducted office hours for students with questions about content, essays, and career concerns such as majors or internships • Graded assignments, including essays, journal entries and longer research papers

• Teaching Assistant - Introduction to Peace & Justice Studies Class

  • 2009 - 2012

  Greater Boston Area • Organized discussion groups and answer questions during all biweekly classes, alongside professor • Assisted in the development of syllabi and course content • Conducted office hours for students with questions about course content, essays or majoring in PJS • Graded essay exams and upcoming group visualization assignments

• Student Assistant (Half-time)

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Greater Boston Area • Matched students with alumni according to their interests and handled heavy correspondence load • Researched university programs that share Fletcher’s focus on emerging markets • Organized logistics for student orientation week, including Catering, room scheduling, etc.

• Student Assistant (other Half-time)

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Greater Boston Area • Matched students with alumni according to their interests and handled heavy correspondence load • Researched university programs that share Fletcher’s focus on emerging markets • Organized logistics for student orientation week, including Catering, room scheduling, etc.



UCLA Anderson School of Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Pioneers Summer Graduate Fellow

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Designed curriculum and syllabus for a new College-to-Career fellowship program to support first-generation college students via 2 weeks of skills training / career exploration and 8-week internships • Gathered qualitative research data from over 90 program alumni using focus groups, phone interviews and an online survey to determine how best to design a new program • Created a marketing strategy (emphasis on social media) to recruit students & partner organizations



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Intern - Summer Grants Funding (Field Experience Program)

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Greater Boston Area • Managed application queries/communications, student reporting & selection committee coordination for the David Rockefeller International Experience Grant • Publicized the grant opportunity to current students using social networking and other strategies • Conducted research on best practices for increasing access/equity using targeted funding



Institute of International Education

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Program Administrator

  • 2007 - 2009

  New York, New York • Oversaw grant life cycles for Ford Global Travel & Learning Fund and China Medical Board and, during first year, Partnership for Higher Education in Africa and Hewlett Travel & Learning Fund • Managed all responsibilities for 2009 Freeman-ASSIST Internship Award program, including recruitment, selection, contracts, payments, reporting and grantee communication • Contributed to application management & selection process for Rockefeller Foundation-sponsored Bellagio… Show more • Oversaw grant life cycles for Ford Global Travel & Learning Fund and China Medical Board and, during first year, Partnership for Higher Education in Africa and Hewlett Travel & Learning Fund • Managed all responsibilities for 2009 Freeman-ASSIST Internship Award program, including recruitment, selection, contracts, payments, reporting and grantee communication • Contributed to application management & selection process for Rockefeller Foundation-sponsored Bellagio Residencies program for Scholars and Creative Artists Show less



Race with Purpose

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2008

  New York, New York • Authored detailed program coordinator training manual for future use beyond inaugural season • Recruited individuals to support weekend charity marathon training runs at team water stations • Managed volunteer data & fund raising details to build a strong network for fledgling non-profit



New York Road Runners

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Team for Kids Program Coordinator - NY Metro

  • May 2006 - Dec 2006

  New York, New York • Acted as first point of contact for diverse professional and business client base of 1000 runners (more than double the previous training season) to ensure quality of experience • Oversaw all correspondence, including dozens of phone calls and over 100 emails per day • Contributed to ‘virtual community’ experience via biweekly newsletters and website updates • Supported client fund raising efforts, including party planning, letter campaigns, auctions, etc •… Show more • Acted as first point of contact for diverse professional and business client base of 1000 runners (more than double the previous training season) to ensure quality of experience • Oversaw all correspondence, including dozens of phone calls and over 100 emails per day • Contributed to ‘virtual community’ experience via biweekly newsletters and website updates • Supported client fund raising efforts, including party planning, letter campaigns, auctions, etc • Planned weekly events requiring supply inventory, and recruitment & supervision of volunteers • Conducted extensive evaluation of all program components following the 2007 training season Show less



Easy English Training (EET) & Only English

• English Instructor & Tutor

  • 2005 - 2006

  Shanghai City, China • Developed lesson plans, judged student progress, and evaluated each student’s proficiency level • Taught English corners and Beginner to Advanced classes with students of all ages, class sizes of 2-50 • Tutored students independently to prepare them for TESOL, high school & college exams, and professional development opportunities • Edited extra credit writing assignments for students outside of school to encourage motivation



Mustard Seed (now Remix)

• Sales Associate

  • 2002 - 2005

  Bethesda, Maryland Assisted in day-to-day operations of busy new and resale clothing store in Bethesda, MD, including manning the register, pricing clothing, managing customer questions and comments, etc.



Women for Women International

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Donor Relations Assistant / Intern

  • May 2002 - Dec 2002

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Researched best practices for donor appreciation to increase the effectiveness of the sister sponsorship program operating in seven post-conflict regions • Maintained database of contributors and enterprises undertaken by post-conflict region beneficiaries • Attended professional development seminars on Women and Development • Tracked correspondence between contributors and recipients and assisted in mass mailings



National AIDS Marathon Training Program

• Summer Site Assistant (and Participant)

  • May 2002 - Nov 2002

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Coordinated volunteers, water stops and other logistics for runners training for October Marine Corps Marathon with our program