Experience

Verité

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Grants Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Grants and Research Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022



Vital Voices Global Partnership

• United States
• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Program Coordinator, Human Rights

  • Apr 2019 - Sep 2020

• Human Rights Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2019

• Human Rights Program Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

• Temporary Program Coordinator, Human Rights

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Provided logistical, programmatic, and administrative support for human rights initiatives, programs, advocacy initiatives, and events internationally and domestically, including managing logistics during the planning and execution of the Justice Institute on Gender-Based Violence in Bogota, Colombia• Contributed to the monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures of human rights programs• Monitored and reported on regional discussions and developments in women's rights to inform program strategy and development Show less

• Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of global VV GROW Fellowship and Mentoring programs by organizing, analyzing, and clearly presenting quantitative and qualitative data• Draft weekly internal newsletter highlighting developments in women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship across the globe• Provide logistical support for VV GROW Fellowship in-person regional trainings, including tracking travel, accommodations, and per diem costs for staff, trainers, and participants; compiling physical materials; and formatting and standardizing program content• Conduct in-depth research and report on a variety of topics, including a comparative analysis of Online Learning Platforms to assist in selection of a platform for use with the VV Grow Fellowship Show less



American University School of International Service

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  - Provided research support for project analyzing the Bolivian Foreign Ministry. - Developed, cleaned, and analyzed large dataset to identify trends in staffing, diplomatic relations, and resource allocation. - Copy edited articles intended for journal publication. - Provided research support for project analyzing the Bolivian Foreign Ministry. - Developed, cleaned, and analyzed large dataset to identify trends in staffing, diplomatic relations, and resource allocation. - Copy edited articles intended for journal publication.



PJ Clarke's

• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Economic Affairs Intern

  • Oct 2014 - May 2015

  • Held SECRET level Federal Security Clearance (valid for reactivation through 10/16) • Established positive working relationships with and facilitated cooperation between colleagues in diverse embassy sections, other U.S. government agencies, and Peruvian public and private sector contacts • Researched and reported on a wide array of Peru’s economic and political issues, including the informal economy, trade, corruption, climate change, human rights, women’s empowerment, and IPR, among others • Drafted official cables for policy makers in Washington, D.C. and relevant U.S. missions worldwide, including an in-depth report on forced labor in illegal gold mining operations in Peru • Provided administrative, logistical, and research support to embassy officials for numerous high-level visits and events, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 20) and the Council of the Americas 2014 Latin American Cities Conference • Organized and successfully executed two embassy events attended by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols Show less



L'Etoile & Graze Restaurants

• Madison, WI

• Hostess, Server

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Trained approximately 45 employees to understand hosting duties and customer service techniques • Developed handbook for new employees outlining responsibilities for host and support staff positions • Managed special events by taking reservations, creating seating charts, providing excellent customer service, and assisting staff with complications during event • Trained approximately 45 employees to understand hosting duties and customer service techniques • Developed handbook for new employees outlining responsibilities for host and support staff positions • Managed special events by taking reservations, creating seating charts, providing excellent customer service, and assisting staff with complications during event



Fund for the Public Interest

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Canvasser, Data Entry Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Promoted and advocated for redistribution of agricultural subsidies included in the Farm Bill • Canvassed approximately 75 houses per five hour shift to solicit signatures and financial support • Improved fundraising skills while informing the public about the need to support small farms over large corporate interests • Collected and recorded data for WISPIRG and Wisconsin Environment campaigns • Provided administrative support • Promoted and advocated for redistribution of agricultural subsidies included in the Farm Bill • Canvassed approximately 75 houses per five hour shift to solicit signatures and financial support • Improved fundraising skills while informing the public about the need to support small farms over large corporate interests • Collected and recorded data for WISPIRG and Wisconsin Environment campaigns • Provided administrative support



Stones Throw Supper Club

• Hatfield, WI

• Server

  • Jul 2008 - May 2010

  • Developed excellent communication skills by collaborating with a diverse group of coworkers • Performed calmly and efficiently under pressure by taking on extra duties in times of staff shortage • Utilized creative problem solving techniques to address customer needs and rectify mistakes • Developed excellent communication skills by collaborating with a diverse group of coworkers • Performed calmly and efficiently under pressure by taking on extra duties in times of staff shortage • Utilized creative problem solving techniques to address customer needs and rectify mistakes