Experience

JOINT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Research, Data & Evaluation Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Progressive Turnout Project

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Representative

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -Canvas voters by going door-to-door to discuss election plans -Encourage infrequent voters to vote in November election -Exercised flexibility when program shifted due to COVID concerns -Assisted in planning virtual events related to voter registration and voter turnout -Maintained positivity during program shift, difficult times, and particularly while speaking with voters -After program shift, spoke with voters over the phone and encouraged them to vote -Recorded relevant… Show more -Canvas voters by going door-to-door to discuss election plans -Encourage infrequent voters to vote in November election -Exercised flexibility when program shifted due to COVID concerns -Assisted in planning virtual events related to voter registration and voter turnout -Maintained positivity during program shift, difficult times, and particularly while speaking with voters -After program shift, spoke with voters over the phone and encouraged them to vote -Recorded relevant data and took notes regarding conversations with voters for organization's quasi-experimental studies and to ensure data integrity -Requested voters make tangible, written commitment to voting in November -Educated voters about local candidates and issues -Wrote thank-you cards to voters after in-person or phone conversations -Developed and wrote letters to voters across the state to encourage voter turnout -Actively participated in daily remote meetings with team and supervisor to receive updates, share new information, and advise one another -Worked remotely in home office Show less



Vital Research

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Remote Field Interviewer

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -Called potential study participants -Recruited potential study participants by encouraging participation -Scheduled in-person interviews with study participants -Documented all records of contact with potential participants -Built rapport with participants at start of interview -Recorded all interview answers in company-provided tablet -Participated in biweekly meetings with remote supervisors -Maintained organized records of potential and attempted contacts -Worked… Show more -Called potential study participants -Recruited potential study participants by encouraging participation -Scheduled in-person interviews with study participants -Documented all records of contact with potential participants -Built rapport with participants at start of interview -Recorded all interview answers in company-provided tablet -Participated in biweekly meetings with remote supervisors -Maintained organized records of potential and attempted contacts -Worked from home effectively and efficiently in home office Show less



The Resource Exchange, Inc.

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Research Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - May 2019

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Analyzed data using SPSS as needed • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized results for various people and departments within TRE • Developed and maintained partnerships with other organizations in Colorado Springs and El Paso County • Wrote manuscripts (alone or with the team) to report research results intended for publication in academic journals • Completed human subjects training • Assisted in writing research protocols and Institutional Review Board (IRB)… Show more • Analyzed data using SPSS as needed • Conducted literature reviews and synthesized results for various people and departments within TRE • Developed and maintained partnerships with other organizations in Colorado Springs and El Paso County • Wrote manuscripts (alone or with the team) to report research results intended for publication in academic journals • Completed human subjects training • Assisted in writing research protocols and Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications for studies to be conducted • Collected data via focus group, interview, and/or surveys • Recruited research participants • Created presentations and posters for disseminating research at conferences • Presented results to laypersons in other TRE departments or at conferences • Submitted manuscripts for publication in academic journals Show less



ComCor, Inc.

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

• Case Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Interviewed clients and developed case plan • Provided support services and crisis management for clients • Conducted weekly meetings with clients to monitor client progress and ensure any service needs were met • Acted as a liaison between client and other agencies, case managers, parole officers, and other community organizations (when release of information specified this was allowed) • Prepared for and participated in meetings and staffings to discuss clients, strategies… Show more • Interviewed clients and developed case plan • Provided support services and crisis management for clients • Conducted weekly meetings with clients to monitor client progress and ensure any service needs were met • Acted as a liaison between client and other agencies, case managers, parole officers, and other community organizations (when release of information specified this was allowed) • Prepared for and participated in meetings and staffings to discuss clients, strategies, rules and regulations, and new laws, statutes, etc. • Documented interactions with clients • Updated and maintained client files both electronically and on paper • Encouraged clients to comply with program requirements • Worked with clients to problem solve issues such as employment, transportation, and medical and/or substance abuse treatment • Verified clients’ employment and work schedules • Collected and reported statistics Show less



CaptionCall

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Communications Assistant

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2018

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Trained and managed profile in Dragon Naturally Speaking • Consistently scored highly on company-wide metrics • Dictated phone calls verbatim • Was highly detail-oriented to ensure calls are dictated verbatim • Maintained positive attitude in the workplace • Multitasked when necessary • Completed optional professional development



Matrix Center

• United States
• Information Technology & Services

• Matrix Center Intern

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  UCCS - Colorado Springs, CO • Created email for sending evaluations to presenters of previous conference • Developed contact list of schools within ten-hour driving radius of conference location • Sent emails and faxes using contact lists • Maintained office order and cleanliness • Answered phones and referred callers to relevant points of contact • Participated in conference calls and took notes of important points



The Scribe (UCCS Student Newspaper)

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Wrote editorials, articles, and filler pieces relevant to the student community at UCCS • Researched articles, people, and statistics to back up claims when relevant • Interviewed people when relevant • Adhered to strict deadlines for submitting pieces • Suggested stories to cover in future issues • Developed rapport with university officials and employees who were likely to be frequently used as sources • Compiled article research documents • Responded to editors’… Show more • Wrote editorials, articles, and filler pieces relevant to the student community at UCCS • Researched articles, people, and statistics to back up claims when relevant • Interviewed people when relevant • Adhered to strict deadlines for submitting pieces • Suggested stories to cover in future issues • Developed rapport with university officials and employees who were likely to be frequently used as sources • Compiled article research documents • Responded to editors’ critique in timely fashion • Synthesized research to write editorials, articles, and filler pieces relevant to the student community at UCCS Show less