Experience

Academic Impressions

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Dec 2020 - Present

• • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

• • Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Founded the company's first-ever Research Team to provide deeper insights and greater direction for our internal teams on trends, priorities, challenges and best practices across our various areas of focus in higher education. Established processes, team metrics, goals, and initiatives for the first two years of the team's existence. Grew the team from three to five staff in this time period and worked towards greater integration of the Research Team into the greater Program Development Team and into the company at large. I also conducted my own extensive research in the areas of Student Success, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management. Show less

• • Aug 2014 - Oct 2017

  Researched, designed, developed, and executed 40+ in-person conferences and workshops and over 80 online trainings for the company's Enrollment Management domain area. Developed a strong foundation of content knowledge within enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, retention, and marketing & communications. Recruited and worked with subject matter experts in the development and presentation of trainings. Built a network of research and speaker contacts, cultivated meaningful relationships, and routinely managed complex projects. Provided formal mentorship and support for other individuals on the team. Show less

• • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Researched topics related to higher ed marketing & communications and enrollment management and designed webinars resulting from findings. Participated in larger Program Development Team activities and company meetings. Successfully met the goals of a rigorous 90-day training plan.



Office of Student Affairs, Josef Korbel School of International Studies

• • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Managed the booking of classrooms and other venues within the Josef Korbel School; Coordinated with faculty, staff, student groups, and other constituents to prevent scheduling conflicts; Responded to requests in a timely manner; Provided support for Student Affairs events and logistics; Collaborated with the Director of Student Affairs to ensure smooth execution of New Student Orientation and other annual events.

• • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

  Managed the circulation of electronic and print communications internally within the Josef Korbel School; Advised students on school policy and procedures or connected them with appropriate resources on campus; Provided high-level administrative support for Student Affairs staff.



WorldDenver

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Researched and planned programs for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of State; Facilitated the engagement of meaningful public diplomacy and professional exchange between international visitors and members of the Denver community; Staffed and attended WorldDenver networking and fundraising events. Researched and planned programs for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of State; Facilitated the engagement of meaningful public diplomacy and professional exchange between international visitors and members of the Denver community; Staffed and attended WorldDenver networking and fundraising events.



The 1010 Project

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Partnerships Coordinator

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Co-organized the organization's major annual event Shop for a Cause, using a variety of outreach techniques ranging from print media to electronic communications; Managed donor relations by generating weekly reports, sending thank-yous, and maintaining regular communication; Wrote blog posts and text for email and social media campaigns about our partners in urban and rural Kenya; Collaborated with Director of Operations and Executive Director regarding the organization's current branding and messaging strategy. Show less



International Institute of Connecticut

• United States

• Medical Casework

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Co-coordinated medical appointments and care for 60 newly-arrived refugees in the Bridgeport area; Interpreted and translated French, acting as a key liaison between French-speaking clients and other service providers; Organized first-ever transportation orientation sessions, leading to clients' newfound ability to successfully navigate the Bridgeport transportation system; Upheld standards of professionalism and confidentiality regarding clients' personal information Co-coordinated medical appointments and care for 60 newly-arrived refugees in the Bridgeport area; Interpreted and translated French, acting as a key liaison between French-speaking clients and other service providers; Organized first-ever transportation orientation sessions, leading to clients' newfound ability to successfully navigate the Bridgeport transportation system; Upheld standards of professionalism and confidentiality regarding clients' personal information



Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts

• Office Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Arranged and moderated the annual campus-wide International Photo Contest, including publicity, collection of submissions, and judging; Reworked the Center's Alumni Database, providing staff with up-to-date alumni contact information; Edited professional and academic documents for the Center before printing and circulation Arranged and moderated the annual campus-wide International Photo Contest, including publicity, collection of submissions, and judging; Reworked the Center's Alumni Database, providing staff with up-to-date alumni contact information; Edited professional and academic documents for the Center before printing and circulation



La Direction de l'Accueil, de l'Intégration, et de la Citoyenneté

• Stagiaire

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Conducted research on immigration and integration policy in the European Union; Synthesized research into a 40-page comparative report, including policy summaries for each country and a series of reference tables; Evaluated orientation sessions for newly-arrived migrants in France and provided suggestions for improvement; Updated online database for the European Integration Fund, resulting in newly-digitized, paper-free records Conducted research on immigration and integration policy in the European Union; Synthesized research into a 40-page comparative report, including policy summaries for each country and a series of reference tables; Evaluated orientation sessions for newly-arrived migrants in France and provided suggestions for improvement; Updated online database for the European Integration Fund, resulting in newly-digitized, paper-free records