Research Institute Post Award Specialist II

• Jun 2020 - Present

Program Planner

• Nov 2018 - Jun 2020

- Initiate new courses and instructors for various subjects within long-standing Continuing Education program - Coordinate and plan class logistics of over 350 classes annually - Write course descriptions for clear, concise, and engaging content that encourages student enrollment- Proof and edit catalog content for print-ready product - Community outreach to find what the community is interested in learning through Continuing Education programs - Planning children's summer camp courses for week-long, intensive program for youths with focus on STEM, creative arts, and life skills - Data entry of course details into Ellucian-based program

Participant

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

- I was chosen as a participant on this unique and prestigious three-week program in order to work alongside key professionals at five of the most significant heritage sites in the UK, identifying and advising practical solutions to crucial issues they are currently tackling- Supported sites such as The Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, Stowe Palace and Number 1 Royal Crescent.- Gained invaluable insight into a range of professional disciplines including building preservation, collections management, interpretation, heritage learning, and visitor behavior studies.

Grant Manager for the Happiness and Well Being Project

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

- Oversee sub-award operations of the $5.1 million Happiness and Well-Being Project which takes an interdisciplinary approach to researching happiness and well-being globally by utilizing experts in the fields of science, philosophy, and theology- Manage budget for all project expenses and events, including processing payments to 21 sub-awardees of the grant- Work in collaboration with funder to review, revise, and interpret grant narratives as needed, including changes to subaward contracts- Track and review all deliverables including book chapters, raw data, and research findings- Analyze all deliverables to provide status reports to the grant funder - Prepare and submit financial reports to Saint Louis University and the grant funder- Process tax paperwork, payments, and negotiate contracts with external vendors - Coordinate and plan events related to the Happiness and Well-Being Project, the largest of which was a three-day intensive conference including 21 lectures, nightly receptions, a large public engagement featuring world-renowned happiness researchers, and coordinating all travel and reimbursements for 100 guests

Office Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2017

- Arrange travel, lodging, and itineraries using Concur Travel for faculty job searches, guest speakers, and prospective students- Process contracts and payroll for all Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Assistants, and visiting Fellows- Track and balance department budget and expenditures- Utilize Microsoft Office systems including Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint- Organize and facilitate scholarship requests for graduate students- Maintain department course schedules, calendar, and room requests- Coordinate with faculty and University Registrar to maintain, revise, and publish course catalog for student enrollment- Process reimbursements and payments for department faculty and SLU guests- Maintain Theology website, social media, and print materials- Plan and facilitate guest lectures and department events- Supervise Federal Work Study student worker- Assist Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in scheduling exams and thesis/dissertation defenses, applying for graduation, troubleshooting account issues, and registering for coursework

Operations Team Lead

• May 2010 - Aug 2014

Customer Service Lead

• Mar 2009 - May 2010

Graduate Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

- Guide interpretive tours through the Historic Daniel Boone Home and adjoining early 19th century village- Lead hands-on programs through historically based activities for children- Organize and deliver summer camp activities for kids ages 8-18 such as building a log cabin, frontier cooking, hand sewing, and frontier games- Research building forensics, artifact preservation, and landscape archaeology to enhance the site and what is known about it- Research 18th and 19th century lifestyle on the Missouri frontier- Maintain the historic home and artifacts therein to ensure continuity of the Daniel Boone legacy- Organize and participate in first-person programs for special events and school programs- Propose exhibit layouts, composition, and artifacts for interpretive center

Embroiderist/Production Artist

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

-Aided customers in garment, logo, and color selections for embroidery, screen printing, and promotional products.-Communication with company suppliers for pricing, time estimates, and proofs for promotional products and garments.-Design and setup of logos for embroidery and screen print to customer specifications including kerning of text, PMS color matching and adjustment of stitch count as well as running and maintaining Brother 1- and 4-head embroidery machines to produce quality product.-Learned color organization and fabric knowledge, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and managing deadlines for customer satisfaction.