Experience

Amtrak OIG

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Auditor Lead

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Senior Auditor

  • Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

• Auditor

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

  -Design, plan, and implement audit methodologies to assess whether Amtrak is efficiently and effectively executing programs and using available resources-Develop audit findings and actionable recommendations for Amtrak management by collecting, evaluating, and synthesizing data; interviewing key officials; and conducting on-site observations-Draft and edit audit reports and other products to communicate audit findings to Amtrak management and the United States Congress



The Ohio State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Assistant, Executive Communications, Office of the President

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

  -Researched and drafted correspondence on behalf of The Ohio State University President Michael V. Drake, MD -Composed background materials and briefings for the president to use when preparing to speak at events, engage with stakeholders, and travel -Prepared biographies and citations to be delivered by the president and provost at commencement ceremonies -Developed messaging-analysis tools and devices to augment office outputs and provide university leadership with thorough and accurate background information for high-profile events -Maintained the filing and public record systems Show less



Ohio Department of Transportation

• United States
• Transportation Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asset Management College Intern

  • Dec 2019 - May 2020

  -Analyzed approximately 30 years of pavement condition data using software, including Visual Basic macros and multiple project management databases, to determine the optimal time to invest public resources in roadway maintenance and rehabilitation projects -Conducted asset inventories and asset condition assessments to support proactive transportation asset management practices and maintain a state of good repair within the State -Reviewed basemap of the Ohio Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS) and reported inconsistencies and abnormalities -Created user guides for internal databases using HTML and Markdown Show less



John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grader - Introduction to Nonprofits, Public Affairs 2150

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  -Assessed and assigned a grade to approximately 300 student assignments based on 6 criteria over the course of the semester -Drafted examples of assignments to assist students in understanding assignment requirements -Assessed and assigned a grade to approximately 300 student assignments based on 6 criteria over the course of the semester -Drafted examples of assignments to assist students in understanding assignment requirements



Federal Transit Administration

• Government Administration
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation Student Trainee

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  -Drafted and edited descriptions of administration-funded programs to be used in statutorily required reports to the United States Congress, which detail the outputs and outcomes of $100 million+ in administration investments -Served on the review panel for the 5339(b) Bus and Bus Facilities program, assessing 46 project applications for funding based on 6 criteria and providing recommendations to the administration on which projects to finance in Fiscal Year 2019 -Analyzed project output data to update the administration’s content through Fiscal Year 2019 on Research Hub, a Department-wide public repository of Federally-funded research initiatives; ensured accuracy and adherence to Department standards -Developed a comprehensive marketing and outreach plan for the $15 million Integrated Mobility Innovation notice of funding opportunity, ensuring the administration received diverse and qualified applications -Created and edited content for the Departments of Transportation and Labor joint online dialogue to be held prior to the end of Fiscal Year 2019, which ultimately seeks to reduce mobility barriers for individuals with disabilities Show less



WTS International

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

• Communications and Marketing Temporary Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  -Implemented a new tracking system to monitor the relationship between the organization and its 20+ corporate sponsors -Compiled and analyzed social media metrics (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram) to ensure stakeholders were being reached effectively -Composed daily news briefs for internal distribution -Implemented a new tracking system to monitor the relationship between the organization and its 20+ corporate sponsors -Compiled and analyzed social media metrics (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram) to ensure stakeholders were being reached effectively -Composed daily news briefs for internal distribution



City of Elgin, IL

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• City Manager's Office Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  -Managed official City social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) -Administered surveys to employees and synthesized the responses to create content for the City’s website, marketing the value and benefits of a career with the City -Developed the content and design of the official City resident guide -Managed official City social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) -Administered surveys to employees and synthesized the responses to create content for the City’s website, marketing the value and benefits of a career with the City -Developed the content and design of the official City resident guide



Bennigan’s

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hostess Server

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  -Welcomed guests in a manner that initiates a positive, personal dining experience -Established rapport with guests to create repeated business -Resolved minor conflicts to ensure the satisfaction of all guests -Welcomed guests in a manner that initiates a positive, personal dining experience -Established rapport with guests to create repeated business -Resolved minor conflicts to ensure the satisfaction of all guests



Cuisine America

• Elgin, Illinois

• Wait Staff

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

  -Managed the setup of receptions, ceremonies and other functions ranging from 30 to 300 guests -Ensured guest satisfaction through friendly service and knowledge of the event and of the region -Trained approximately 10 new employees to cater to guests’ needs -Managed the setup of receptions, ceremonies and other functions ranging from 30 to 300 guests -Ensured guest satisfaction through friendly service and knowledge of the event and of the region -Trained approximately 10 new employees to cater to guests’ needs