Data Specialist/Account Manager

• Sep 2023 - Present

Advancement Data Analyst

• Feb 2020 - Sep 2023

I help people collect, maintain and make sense of data.- Create and distribute monthly revenue reports for Advancement Leadership, including revenue by channel, budget to actual revenue, and revenue by gift amount, to inform current and future strategy and budgeting- Develop and analyze monthly acquisition and retention reports, as well as appeal analyses for Annual Giving- Design and analyze data for Midlevel, Major, and Planned Gifts, including monthly and overall annual metrics, program indicators, and revenue- Build and analyze Special Events reports for galas, walks, and leadership/annual events - Create and analyze prospect research tools such as portfolio optimization dashboards and quarterly metrics reports- Developed new monthly reconciliation process with Finance Department that drastically reduced the time and effort from previous reconciliation processes - Supervise and mentor Advancement Services Data Assistant (ASDA); advise ASDA on data hygiene, regular imports from other AHS databases, and process implementation- Build import profiles, manage new processes, and consult on best practices as needed Show less

Advancement Operations Donor Database Administrator

• Jul 2018 - Feb 2020

- Manage daily operations for donor database (Raiser's Edge) including overall database hygiene, business rules, and new database process implementation- Build import profiles and import constituents from other organizational databases, including constituent contact information and most recent organizational engagement- Build queries and exports for direct mail appeals, special event invitations, emails, and other communications to constituents and donors- Reconcile donations with Finance department on a monthly basis; perform annual audit requests Show less

Curriculum Writer

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

• Create engaging and informational interactive learning modules for online undergraduate courses • Research and assign course materials including text books, scientific papers and news articles • Design assessments that test and challenge students’ comprehension of key learning objectives • Create state-wide high school examinations that challenge students' comprehension of knowledge learned in the classroom • Create engaging and informational interactive learning modules for online undergraduate courses • Research and assign course materials including text books, scientific papers and news articles • Design assessments that test and challenge students’ comprehension of key learning objectives • Create state-wide high school examinations that challenge students' comprehension of knowledge learned in the classroom

Treasurer

• May 2017 - Dec 2017

• Managed organization's finances, including budgeting, reimbursements, billing, and donations • Actively participated in monthly meetings, including agenda setting and discussion leading • Managed organization's finances, including budgeting, reimbursements, billing, and donations • Actively participated in monthly meetings, including agenda setting and discussion leading

Director and Process Lead, Survey and Data Collection Committee

• Sep 2015 - May 2017

• Researched, formulated and edited survey questions to assess mental health and wellness concerns among graduate students • Consulted with Big 10 peer universities regarding their respective mental health programs and processes; analyzed commonalities and identified best practices • Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data • Created presentations and led discussions of results and key insights with each key stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and university administration Show less

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2014 - May 2017

• Courses taught: Foundations of Biology Laboratory (Fall 2014; Fall 2016; Spring 2017)• Mentored undergraduate biology majors, presented lecture material and guided more than 100 students through laboratory protocols • Advised on career options, assisted with graduate school and job applications, and provided feedback on cover letters, resumes, and statements of purpose; wrote letters of recommendation• Supervised undergraduate teaching assistants• Collaborated with department faculty members to develop course materials and assessments Show less

Graduate Student Researcher

• Aug 2014 - May 2017

• Focused on the evolution of native Minnesota prairie plant populations and their adaptation to local environments across the state• Developed strong working knowledge of seed collection, source-identified seed protocols, plant growth and maintenance in both greenhouse and field conditions, data collection and statistical analysisLocal adaptation and adaptive capacity of native Minnesota prairie plant populations. Species include black-eyed susans (R. hirta), little bluestem (S. scoparium), and wild bergamot (M. fistulosa). Research experience and skills include: seed collection, seed stratification, germination and growth/care in green house, data collection, field work (planting, measuring, removing from gardens in field), extensive data analysis Show less

Curatorial Assistant

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

• Prepared specimens and organized research collections • Provided tours of collections to students in K-12, undergraduates, and students from underrepresented groups interested in STEM careers • Trained and supervised undergraduate student workers in collection maintenance and specimen preparation • Prepared specimens and organized research collections • Provided tours of collections to students in K-12, undergraduates, and students from underrepresented groups interested in STEM careers • Trained and supervised undergraduate student workers in collection maintenance and specimen preparation

Assistant Tasting Room Manager

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

• Managed tasting room inventory, sales, accounting and transactions • Educated consumers about enology, the winemaking process, and wine tasting in fast-paced, locally owned and operated tasting room • Provided support and direction to tasting room employees • Managed tasting room inventory, sales, accounting and transactions • Educated consumers about enology, the winemaking process, and wine tasting in fast-paced, locally owned and operated tasting room • Provided support and direction to tasting room employees

Adjunct Instructor

• May 2013 - May 2014

• Courses taught: Fundamentals of Scientific Inquiry in the Biological Sciences I (Fall 2013) & II (Spring 2014); Chordate Zoology (Summer 2013)• Participated in STEM education research group to identify new ways to engage students with the sciences• Supervised undergraduate teaching assistants• Collaborated with department faculty members to develop course materials and assessments

Graduate Student Researcher

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

• Investigated the phylogenetics and systematics of New World Leaf-nosed bats (Phyllostomidae)• Formulated original research questions, executed data analysis, and wrote master’s thesis• Publication in preparation

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• May 2011 - Aug 2012

• Developed original research project focusing on the morphology and molecular relationships between unknown species of freshwater mussels (Unionidae)• SCUBA-dove (certified), collected live specimens and data on mussel species and habitat• Learned to pilot pontoons

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2010 - May 2012

• Courses taught: Genetics lecture (Fall 2010) and Biodiversity and Evolution Laboratory (Spring 2012)• Assisted instructor with guiding students through lecture materials and laboratory protocols• Held office hours and prepared and executed review sessions before exams• Graded class assignments

Student Orientation Coordinator

• May 2010 - Sep 2010

• Planned and coordinated events for all incoming students during Orientation Weekend• Collaborated with multiple departments to develop meaningful programming, and acted as liaison between new students and Campus Programs staff• Organized panels of current students, and guided discussions on topics related to attending Macalester

Administrative Assistant

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

• Served as first point of contact for patients and information direction • Oversaw and managed filing system for over 1,000 patients, ensuring confidentiality • Scheduled office appointments and directed other phone calls to appropriate parties • Managed office supply inventory and office equipment maintenance • Recorded and transcribed staff meeting notes • Served as first point of contact for patients and information direction • Oversaw and managed filing system for over 1,000 patients, ensuring confidentiality • Scheduled office appointments and directed other phone calls to appropriate parties • Managed office supply inventory and office equipment maintenance • Recorded and transcribed staff meeting notes