Experience

FrameWorks Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director for Quantitative Research

  • Apr 2022 - 1 year 9 months

• Principal Researcher

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Senior Researcher

  • May 2021 - Jan 2022

  United States



University of Nevada-Las Vegas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2022

  Created and managed a self-directed and cohesive program of scholarly research. Maintained a 4.0 GPA in graduate-level coursework while managing a research lab with up to 8 undergraduate research assistants. Developed expert skill in research planning and design, advanced research methodology, and complex statistical analyses. Interpreted and disseminated research findings to key stakeholders, conferences, and peer-reviewed outlets. Key Accomplishments: o Successfully developed and… Show more Created and managed a self-directed and cohesive program of scholarly research. Maintained a 4.0 GPA in graduate-level coursework while managing a research lab with up to 8 undergraduate research assistants. Developed expert skill in research planning and design, advanced research methodology, and complex statistical analyses. Interpreted and disseminated research findings to key stakeholders, conferences, and peer-reviewed outlets. Key Accomplishments: o Successfully developed and managed up to 6 individual research projects at any given time o Fostered no fewer than three successful research collaborations at UNLV, and one international research collaboration o Initiated and completed a highly visible community research endeavor with the local school district o Mentored 8 undergraduate students on 4 separate research projects, resulting in poster presentations at regional and national conferences o Served as a social science content expert for a large NSF grant, including psychometric validation and data analysis techniques o Authored or co-authored 17 conference presentations, 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 1 book chapter (to date).

• Part-Time Instructor

  • Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Designed and taught both in-person and online undergraduate courses in Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, and Statistics.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States



Uprise Theatre

• Development and Evaluation Consultant

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  San Diego, California, United States Consulted closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, development, program evaluation, and nonprofit management strategies. Key Accomplishments: o Developed a logic model to summarize key organizational strategies for use by the Board of Directors o Assisted heavily with the development of a general and specific grants letters tailored to (1) mental health and (2) youth justice initiatives o Developed a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation plan for the Uprise… Show more Consulted closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, development, program evaluation, and nonprofit management strategies. Key Accomplishments: o Developed a logic model to summarize key organizational strategies for use by the Board of Directors o Assisted heavily with the development of a general and specific grants letters tailored to (1) mental health and (2) youth justice initiatives o Developed a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation plan for the Uprise Theatre Program, aimed at tracking key metrics over time and continuous program improvement o Partnered with the Executive Director to create a development plan, grant tracking methods, and strategies for sustainable streams of income Show less



Nevada Division of Child and Family Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quality Assurance Specialist I

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Responsible for data analysis and visualization, report creation, and dissemination of results to upper level administrators and community stakeholders. Key Accomplishments: o Analyzed biweekly CDC Household PULSE Survey data, visualizing mental health and economic outcomes over time for Nevada residents vs. the rest of the US o Reconceptualized the DCFS annual statistical report and created visualization templates for seamless data updates

• Planning and Evaluation Intern

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Primarily conducted data analysis and visualization, created reports, and disseminated results to upper level administrators and community stakeholders. Consulted on survey creation and research methods for accurate program evaluation. Key Accomplishments: o Successfully completed analysis of critical FY19 Performance Measures and Audit Review data o Created data analysis plans and instructions for key projects including Annual Performance Measures, Audit Review data, and CDC… Show more Primarily conducted data analysis and visualization, created reports, and disseminated results to upper level administrators and community stakeholders. Consulted on survey creation and research methods for accurate program evaluation. Key Accomplishments: o Successfully completed analysis of critical FY19 Performance Measures and Audit Review data o Created data analysis plans and instructions for key projects including Annual Performance Measures, Audit Review data, and CDC PULSE Household Survey data o Wrangled and visualized key variables from large datasets for use with Nevada state policymakers o Attended workshops on program evaluation, data visualization, and trauma-informed evaluation



Think Dignity

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs & Operations Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  San Diego, CA Managed operations and volunteers for multiple social service programs. Worked closely with Executive Director on daily operations, administration, organizational development, fundraising, communications, and event planning and execution. Created program evaluation procedures and compiled program evaluation data for reporting to funders. Heavily involved with grant writing and submissions. Key Accomplishments: o Developed and managed all aspects of a mobile showers program for the… Show more Managed operations and volunteers for multiple social service programs. Worked closely with Executive Director on daily operations, administration, organizational development, fundraising, communications, and event planning and execution. Created program evaluation procedures and compiled program evaluation data for reporting to funders. Heavily involved with grant writing and submissions. Key Accomplishments: o Developed and managed all aspects of a mobile showers program for the homeless in San Diego County, including creating and implementing policies and procedures o Coordinated and oversaw a major organizational re-branding event o Successfully fostered and maintained community partnerships with citizens, stakeholders, and organizations all across San Diego County and the state of California o Oversaw volunteer training and development o Managed 1 employee for the Fresh Start Showers program Show less



International Association Management, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Governance Services Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  Pensacola, FL Managed all aspects of meeting logistics for the Board of Directors and Board Committees of a large professional association with over 4,000 members. Successfully managed multiple inter-departmental projects simultaneously while consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines. Assisted with conference planning and execution for multiple events. Heavily involved with improving the operations, policies, and procedures. Key Accomplishments: o Effectively implemented and transitioned over 20… Show more Managed all aspects of meeting logistics for the Board of Directors and Board Committees of a large professional association with over 4,000 members. Successfully managed multiple inter-departmental projects simultaneously while consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines. Assisted with conference planning and execution for multiple events. Heavily involved with improving the operations, policies, and procedures. Key Accomplishments: o Effectively implemented and transitioned over 20 individuals to a new online cloud system o Assisted with interviews and hiring decisions for two company positions o Performed quality assurance on existing governance policies and procedures o Headed quality improvement for templates, checklists, policies, and procedures for more efficient operations in multiple departments including Governance, Education, and Membership o Assisted with the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and a Scope of Services database for improved resource management in the following areas: Governance, Membership, Executive, Finance, Fundraising, and Conventions Show less



Emerald Coast Center for Neurological Disorders

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Pensacola, Florida Coordinated all aspects of clinical trial program management. Fostered and maintained excellent working relationships with large pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organizations, and Institutional Review Boards to ensure the future procurement of studies. Regularly assisted department director with contract review, opportunity identification, budget creation, preliminary clinical trial processes, networking, business agreements and negotiations. Highly involved in department… Show more Coordinated all aspects of clinical trial program management. Fostered and maintained excellent working relationships with large pharmaceutical companies, Contract Research Organizations, and Institutional Review Boards to ensure the future procurement of studies. Regularly assisted department director with contract review, opportunity identification, budget creation, preliminary clinical trial processes, networking, business agreements and negotiations. Highly involved in department development and strategic planning. Assisted Director, CEO and physician owners with practice operations management, quality improvement processes, and program development plans. Key Accomplishments: o Revitalized Site Operating Procedures for improved department accountability o Produced budget creation process to streamline study start-up operations and maximize profits o Reviewed multiple study and business contracts for department loss prevention Show less



LGBT Aging Project

• Macro Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  Jamaica Plain, MA Developed and maintained annual conference materials and training reports. Responsible for preparing and reporting Healthy Aging program evaluation data. Planned and executed several fundraising events, including budget management. Organized and conducted research initiatives, including compilation of annual conference attendee feedback. Served as a cultural competency training assistant and gained certification to instruct evidence-based Memory Fitness Healthy Aging course. Key… Show more Developed and maintained annual conference materials and training reports. Responsible for preparing and reporting Healthy Aging program evaluation data. Planned and executed several fundraising events, including budget management. Organized and conducted research initiatives, including compilation of annual conference attendee feedback. Served as a cultural competency training assistant and gained certification to instruct evidence-based Memory Fitness Healthy Aging course. Key Accomplishments: o Received a $100,000 grant from One World Foundation o Received a $5,000 grant from the Eastern Bank Foundation o Successfully coordinated large events from start to finish including the Pride Tea Dance, the Friends and Family event, and the LGBT Elders in an Ever-Changing World 2013 conference o Completed detailed funder research and a fundraising plan for FY 2012-2013 Show less