Experience

FiftyFlowers.com

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Focused on the wholesale division of Farm Exports, I manage our operations team and activities. - Supervise our buyer specialists- Oversee operations: sourcing & procurement, export & shipping logistics- Account manager for B2B clients and active pursuit of new sales opportunities- Manage internal projects

• Sales Representative

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018



American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

  As Research Coordinator at ACOG I managed the Expanded Collaborative Ambulatory Research Network (ECARN), a network of hospitals conducting practice-based maternal-child health studies. In collaboration with medical providers I designed and implemented studies and questionnaires on women’s health and equity. In addition, I analyzed multi-site data that included provider, patient surveys, and health records and authored articles for peer-reviewed journals. As Research Coordinator at ACOG I managed the Expanded Collaborative Ambulatory Research Network (ECARN), a network of hospitals conducting practice-based maternal-child health studies. In collaboration with medical providers I designed and implemented studies and questionnaires on women’s health and equity. In addition, I analyzed multi-site data that included provider, patient surveys, and health records and authored articles for peer-reviewed journals.



Urban Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• UI Associate / Field Interviewer, Justice Policy Center

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  As a UI Associate, I coauthored a report on evaluability assessments and evaluation designs, conducted literature reviews, on international policies to combat trafficking in persons, and conducted qualitative and quantitative data analysis and entry for an impact evaluation. I also conducted field interviews for a project on forced marriages and assisted in a survey for a research project on victim service providers As a UI Associate, I coauthored a report on evaluability assessments and evaluation designs, conducted literature reviews, on international policies to combat trafficking in persons, and conducted qualitative and quantitative data analysis and entry for an impact evaluation. I also conducted field interviews for a project on forced marriages and assisted in a survey for a research project on victim service providers



National Governors Association

• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Consultant

  • Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Process evaluation of state efforts to scale-up evidence-based practices in child welfare.I conducted a literature review, qualitative interviews with state administrations and stakeholders regarding efforts to scale EBPs and analyzed the results in a comprehensive report. Process evaluation of state efforts to scale-up evidence-based practices in child welfare.I conducted a literature review, qualitative interviews with state administrations and stakeholders regarding efforts to scale EBPs and analyzed the results in a comprehensive report.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015

  Dr. Douglas Besharov and Doug Call conduct social policy research, and host international policy conferences. I was the teaching assistant for the Program Evaluation and Cost-benefit analysis graduate level course. I also assisted with the Master of Public Policy program capstone course, establishing governmental clients and managing logistics. Additionally, I have conducted research on workforce development strategies. Dr. Douglas Besharov and Doug Call conduct social policy research, and host international policy conferences. I was the teaching assistant for the Program Evaluation and Cost-benefit analysis graduate level course. I also assisted with the Master of Public Policy program capstone course, establishing governmental clients and managing logistics. Additionally, I have conducted research on workforce development strategies.



Saul I. Stern Symposium "Obstacles and Opportunities: Emerging International LGBTQ Policy Issues"

• Coordinator

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

  The Saul I. Stern Symposium is a student-led conference intended to address an underappreciated policy topic. With two colleagues, I organized the symposium focusing on emerging policy issues affecting LGBTQ persons globally; the sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and, the political rights of LGBTQ persons. The Saul I. Stern Symposium is a student-led conference intended to address an underappreciated policy topic. With two colleagues, I organized the symposium focusing on emerging policy issues affecting LGBTQ persons globally; the sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and, the political rights of LGBTQ persons.



National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Research Assistant for a project focusing on human trafficking along the Arizona-Mexico border. I collected and analyzed court cases of human trafficking incidents in this region, and co-wrote a comprehensive literature review. Research Assistant for a project focusing on human trafficking along the Arizona-Mexico border. I collected and analyzed court cases of human trafficking incidents in this region, and co-wrote a comprehensive literature review.



Polaris (formerly Polaris Project)

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

• NHTRC Call Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Polaris Project is a world leader in the anti-human trafficking movement and operates the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC). I responded to calls, emails and tips on NHTRC hotline, prepared reports for law enforcement / enforcing agencies, and provided program assistance.

• Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Polaris Project is a world leader in the anti-human trafficking movement and operates the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC). As a fellow in the NHTRC, I conducted research on service provision for victims of human trafficking with substance abuse problems, responded to calls and tips on NHTRC hotline and updated the NHTRC library and Midwest referral database. Additionally, I drafted a bill mandating hotline posting with a team of fellows.



The Women's Community, Inc.

• Domestic Abuse Children's Advocate

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

  The Women’s Community is a domestic and sexual abuse emergency shelter and advocacy center. I was responsible for developing and running weekly support groups for children and mothers affected by domestic abuse, and providing supportive and legal advocacy, crisis intervention and other services for children and parents affected by domestic abuse. I developed and implemented domestic and sexual violence preventive curriculum in schools. Additionally I collaborated with community and government organizations through responding to forensic interviews and assisted in preparing grant reports.



Mt. Sinai Congregation

• Youth Advisor

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  NFTY youth groups explore Jewish history and identity and focus on leadership building and community service. I was responsible for advising and helping the youth group obtain goals and fundraising, attending and helping facilitate in quarterly retreats with youth, as well as served as a role model and provide guidance for youth. NFTY youth groups explore Jewish history and identity and focus on leadership building and community service. I was responsible for advising and helping the youth group obtain goals and fundraising, attending and helping facilitate in quarterly retreats with youth, as well as served as a role model and provide guidance for youth.



Everyone Has a Place

• Campaign Organization

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  EHAP was a grassroots campaign that successful reintroduced public transportation to the greater Wausau area. I managed social media, coordinated and assisted in designing materials and displays, oversaw fundraising committees and served as a general point of contact EHAP was a grassroots campaign that successful reintroduced public transportation to the greater Wausau area. I managed social media, coordinated and assisted in designing materials and displays, oversaw fundraising committees and served as a general point of contact



Northcentral Technical College

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Enrollment Services Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Northcentral Technological College is a vocational college offering associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificate programs. I was responsible for assisting students with registration and financial aid, as well as assisting the admission department. Northcentral Technological College is a vocational college offering associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificate programs. I was responsible for assisting students with registration and financial aid, as well as assisting the admission department.



Kwanzaa Community Church

• Evaluator

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  Kwanzaa Community Church co-hosted a conference on trauma and lead volunteer efforts for community restoration after a tornado struck North Minneapolis. I evaluated community responses and goals of the "So, How are the Children? Tornado, Tears & Trauma: A Recovery, Resiliency & Restoration Conference" in a comprehensive report. Kwanzaa Community Church co-hosted a conference on trauma and lead volunteer efforts for community restoration after a tornado struck North Minneapolis. I evaluated community responses and goals of the "So, How are the Children? Tornado, Tears & Trauma: A Recovery, Resiliency & Restoration Conference" in a comprehensive report.



University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Dr. Lauren Martin conducts community-based ethnographic research on sex trafficking and sex work in the Twin Cities. Sponsored by the Minnesota Indian Women’s Research Center, we completed a cost-benefit analysis on prevention programming for girls at risk of trading sex.I wrote a comprehensive literature review and obtained data, and am a co-author on the final article

• Office Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2011

  CEED combines research and community outreach to create stronger policies and programs for child development.I supported and assisted in research, data entry, grants and administrative support for the Center for Response to Intervention in Early Childhood (CRtIEC), and Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ). I was also responsible for administrative tasks including coordinating meetings, collaborating with the financial department and managing departmental and project materials and mailings