Research Assistant

• Aug 2023 - Present

Swim Instruction Coordinator

• Sep 2022 - Present

Managed the UVA REC swim lesson program, directing a team of 30 youth and adult swim instructors while coordinating operations; performed performance evaluations to guarantee high-quality swim lessons for 300+ participants; skillfully recruited and trained new swim instructors through interviews and inservice sessions, maintaining instructional excellence and program efficiency.

Aquatics Supervisor

• Aug 2022 - Present

Supervised aquatics staff and administer audits to communicate expectations; collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatics programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations; liaised between Aquatics Manager and lower-level employees to enforce policies and convey feedback; trained staff in operational procedures.

Research Assistant, Virginia Institute of Development in Adulthood

• Aug 2022 - Present

Gathered comprehensive behavioral and medical data through participant interviews and health visits; ensured data integrity by meticulous transcription and organization of participant interactions; managed 25 years of behavioral data using SPSS and SAS; chosen for a Distinguished Majors Thesis on intergenerational parenting. PI: Dr. Joseph Allen Gathered comprehensive behavioral and medical data through participant interviews and health visits; ensured data integrity by meticulous transcription and organization of participant interactions; managed 25 years of behavioral data using SPSS and SAS; chosen for a Distinguished Majors Thesis on intergenerational parenting. PI: Dr. Joseph Allen

Junior Data Scientist

• May 2023 - Aug 2023

Utilized advanced statistical techniques for meticulous analysis of CBP data for over a million migrants at the southwest border, identifying predictive factors for extended custody and informing operational enhancements. Played an active role in government proposal development. Applied discrete event simulation expertise using JaamSim to support a TSA project. Utilized advanced statistical techniques for meticulous analysis of CBP data for over a million migrants at the southwest border, identifying predictive factors for extended custody and informing operational enhancements. Played an active role in government proposal development. Applied discrete event simulation expertise using JaamSim to support a TSA project.

Research Intern; Anxiety, Stress, and Relationships Lab

• May 2022 - May 2023

Conducted extensive data collection from 250+ diverse participants, applying advanced statistical techniques in SPSS, such hierarchical regression, for insightful analysis across two projects. Presented findings at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s 2023 Conference, contributing to broader understanding of anxiety, stress, and relationships.PI: Dr. Keith Renshaw

Research Intern, Developing Minds Lab

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Innovatively crafted a game program using PsychoPy and Python for a children's working memory study, streamlining data organization and management, resulting in heightened result analysis efficiency; adeptly marketed the lab and its studies to engage participants; devised comprehensive experiment protocols, reporting procedures. Awarded a $2,000 research stipend.PI: Dr. Sabine Doebel

Swim Instructor

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

Swim Instructor

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Prepare safe and effective swim lessons for children and adults, conduct and manage group swim classes, identify student ability through observational analysis, and communicate areas of improvement.

Lifeguard

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Research Assistant, Early Social Development Lab

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Developed a Python-based game program to test participants and streamline data organization, significantly improving data collection accuracy; executed studies involving UVA undergraduates and children, fostering engagement; facilitated educational experiences for families and participants through study exhibits; meticulously prepared research materials, ensuring seamless participant visits and contributing to a streamlined research process. PI: Dr. Amrisha Vaish Developed a Python-based game program to test participants and streamline data organization, significantly improving data collection accuracy; executed studies involving UVA undergraduates and children, fostering engagement; facilitated educational experiences for families and participants through study exhibits; meticulously prepared research materials, ensuring seamless participant visits and contributing to a streamlined research process. PI: Dr. Amrisha Vaish

Research Assistant

• Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Conducted comprehensive research on COVID-19 pandemic policies by scrutinizing government databases and analyzing official communications; skillfully assessed, cleaned, planned, and coded data using Qualtrics, contributing to insightful public policy analysis. PIs: Dr. Cindy Cheng & Dr. Luca Messerschmidt Conducted comprehensive research on COVID-19 pandemic policies by scrutinizing government databases and analyzing official communications; skillfully assessed, cleaned, planned, and coded data using Qualtrics, contributing to insightful public policy analysis. PIs: Dr. Cindy Cheng & Dr. Luca Messerschmidt

Assistant Swim Coach

• May 2017 - Mar 2020