Experience

University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager I

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I've had the pleasure of continuing to work with the Office of University Initiatives, where I formally held a Graduate Research Assistant position.I support diverse University Initiatives projects, such as Family Friendly Initiatives, Flexible Work Arrangements, and Campus Safety. Responsibilities include implementing and tracking project plans, conducting literature reviews and benchmarking against other universities, summarizing findings, coordinating with stakeholders, drafting communications and reports, and designing graphics.Two examples of deliverables I've completed include the Emergency Procedures Poster and the Wildcat Safety Guide in support of the University's Campus Safety efforts. Both projects were in collaboration with other members of the office and input from various departments across campus. Special focus was placed on making these documents accessible and relevant to all University of Arizona campuses. The Emergency Procedures Poster was featured in local news at Tucson.com and the Wildcat Safety Guide can be found at the University's Office of Public Safety website. Show less

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  I began this role as a COVID Graduate Research Assistant, providing operational support to the Office of University Initiatives, the Public Health Advisory COVID Team (PHACT), and COVID Response Team. My responsibilities included aiding the University's continuous response to the COVID-19 pandemic by collecting data from diverse sources, analyzing trends, and translating findings into actionable insights to guide immediate mitigation efforts.I later transitioned into a general Graduate Research Assistant for the Office of University Initiatives to continue to support various projects with research, benchmarking, data assessment, evaluation, writing, and graphic design. Show less



Project SHARE

• Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Certified Application Counselor, Outreach Coordinator

  • Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  I began this role as a Students Helping Arizona Register Everyone (SHARE) volunteer. I received training and a license to be a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) to guide uninsured Arizonans through health insurance enrollment. I evolved into the role of Outreach Coordinator, enabling me to further SHARE’s mission in reaching the uninsured population. I identified opportunities for SHARE to connect with community members and answer questions about health insurance coverage. Furthermore, I recruited and managed volunteers for SHARE's outreach events, while also overseeing the procurement of outreach equipment and coordinating various other event-related responsibilities Show less



Kyah Rayne Foundation

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

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Over the summer of 2022, I completed my MPH internship with the Kyah Rayne Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing food allergy awareness and education and increasing Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EAI) availability. I successfully managed the registration, tracking, and certification of schools for the EAI School Surveillance and Medication Program (SSMP) across Pima and Maricopa counties. Through tailored training programs, I facilitated the adoption of Kyah's EPICourse, a free online epinephrine training, and extended virtual epinephrine training to schools and food establishments. Additionally, I designed graphic materials for a social media campaign aimed at promoting Kyah's EPICourse, contributing to its widespread recognition. For my MPH internship deliverable, I drafted a white paper about increasing EAI availability and promoting safe food handling practices for restaurants and other food establishments. Show less



Arizona Serve

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AmeriCorps VISTA Team Leader

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  I served a second term of AmeriCorps VISTA service as a VISTA Team Leader with Arizona Serve to manage the incoming cohort of VISTA members. I guided members through their year of service, conducting regular check-ins and reviewing their monthly reports. Additionally, I facilitated team meetings and leadership trainings and helped organize various projects and events such as guest speaker series and other volunteer opportunities.Subsequently, I assumed a vital role in the recruitment of the next VISTA member cohort. This involved evaluating applicants, conducting initial interviews, and collaborating with host sites for further evaluation. My role included facilitating a seamless matching process between applicants and host sites, ensuring a mutually beneficial fit. I maintained a well-structured applicant database and tracked placement statuses. Furthermore, I took charge of updating the Arizona Serve website with timely position listings and removals. Show less

• AmeriCorps VISTA

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  I completed a year of service with AmeriCorps as the Diabetes Care Coordinator VISTA with Arizona Serve. I coordinated with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and El Rio Community Health Center to serve the Tucson community. My primary project was to organize and manage monthly food distributions using donated food from the food bank at El Rio clinic locations. This included volunteer recruitment and management, community outreach and event advertisement, and navigating through various policies for food procurement and safe food handling during distribution. As a secondary role, I assisted in various nutrition, wellness, and chronic disease management classes. Show less



Englewood Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nutrition Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2019

  As a nutrition assistant at Englewood Hospital, I gained valuable experience in working in a hospital setting, patient interaction, handling confidential information, and following safety protocols. I effectively managed patient meal selections based on their prescribed diets, catering to various requirements such as diabetic, heart-healthy, and renal diets. I maintained the highest level of confidentiality when accessing patient records through our electronic health record systems. I ensured adherence to safety protocols, which included accurate patient identification, proper sanitization between rooms, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. My commitment to excellent customer service extended to both hospital patients and visitors. Furthermore, I played a key role in maintaining seamless operations by generating kitchen food-production reports for the preparation of patient meals. I assumed additional roles as needed including working as part of the call center team to field and direct questions during a period where we switched EHR systems from McKesson to EPIC. I also assisted with supervisory duties such as staff scheduling when our supervisor was out on medical leave. Show less



Fiesta Banquets

• Waitress/Bartender

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2017



City Green

• Clifton, New Jersey

• Urban Agriculture Intern

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  City Green is a non-profit, organic urban farm cultivating education in the food systems, nutrition, and environment for children, adolescents, and adults. City Green also promotes food security for all through a myriad of programs such as the Dig In program which facilitates the growth of urban gardening in food insecure areas. As an intern, I helped lead workshops, cooking demos, and worked on the Veggie Mobile, which was a mini mobile grocery store serving the cities of Passaic, Paterson and Clifton. I also learned about sustainable organic urban farming by working on the farm planting, weeding, and harvesting foods. Show less



Bogota Golf Center

• Bogota, NJ

• Cashier

  • Sep 2011 - Feb 2013

  Maintained clean front desk and lobby area Answered phone calls Handled scheduling of parties Provided customer service and helped resolve issues Handled cash transactions Maintained clean front desk and lobby area Answered phone calls Handled scheduling of parties Provided customer service and helped resolve issues Handled cash transactions



Kumon North America, Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Jr. Kumon Teacher/ Grader

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2011

  Performed data entry of students' grades Graded homework, assignments, and tests Organized and kept a record of students' progress Facilitated learning numbers and letters for kindergarten and preschool students Performed data entry of students' grades Graded homework, assignments, and tests Organized and kept a record of students' progress Facilitated learning numbers and letters for kindergarten and preschool students