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SKILLS PROFILE
· Interests: Peace & Conflict Resolution, International Relations & Development, Gender Equity, and Policy
· Skills: Project Management, Communications & Outreach, Public Relations & Writing, Leadership, Event Coordination
· Technical Proficiencies: MS Office, Content Management Systems, Squarespace, Google Analytics & Social Media
· Current Coursework: International Order & Security, Peacebuilding, Women, Development, and Politics
EDUCATION
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
Master of Arts, International Relations, Expected: May 2021
Concentrations: International Security, Conflict Studies, and Contentious Politics; Human Rights, Environment, & Law
Arcadia University, Glenside PA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Major: International Relations, Minor: Anthropology, May 2016
Study Abroad / International Education
Semester at Trinity College School of Law Dublin, Ireland, 2014
Field Study on the Russian Diaspora; Latvia, Estonia, & Russia, 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BallotReady, Chicago, IL
Electoral Fellow, March 2020 – Present
· Head of Partnerships program connecting small organizations to BallotReady resources.
· Designed, built and implemented digital media infrastructure that consists of social media, bi-weekly newsletter, BallotReady resource landing page design, and voter engagement programs.
· Led an intern team to effectively accomplish the roll out of marketing projects across multiple departments.
· Acted as steering committee representative for National Voter Education week coalition.
· Liaised with major social media platforms on coordination and execution of product rollouts.
Office of the Mayor, Chicago, IL
Scheduling & Advance Associate, May 2019 – April 2020
· Executed events, effectively coordinated logistics, and maintained the Mayor’s schedule.
· Created and presented briefing material to the Mayor in regards to policy and logistics.
· Interfaced with press to optimize relationships and event success.
· Planned and executed Mayor’s first out of state trip to US Conference of Mayor’s roundtable with 2020 Presidential Candidates.
Arena Partners, Chicago, IL
Development Manager, September 2017 – May 2019
· Served as development manager for an integrated event and marketing agency that specializes in strategy, development and execution for brands, non-profits, and event properties.
Assignment: Mayor of Chicago Transition Team, March 2019 – May 2019
· Created project management infrastructure for 5 working groups of 200+ professionals in various fields.
· Facilitated the execution of physical deliverables presented to the Mayor and public.
· Lead event design, execution, and production for the opening event of inauguration weekend with over 400 attendees.
Assignment: Up2Us Sports Spin to Break the Cycle Event, September 2018 – February 2019
· Provided strategy consulting on citywide sports partnership for regional sponsors.
· Created and designed deck materials to leverage conversations with both legacy and new donors.
· Consulted on and assisted in design of strategy to evangelize legacy donors and increase engagement.
Assignment: Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration, September 2017 – August 2018
· Directed $11 million over a yearlong campaign and lead the relationship with 60 plus donors such as; Toyota, United, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America.
· Designed and executed weekly pipeline reports and update calls to Development Committee members representing executive leadership and board members of all three organizations.
· Lead in the identification of new corporate, foundation, and individual donor prospects.
· Curated online giving platform for Eternal Flame of Hope Monument that attracted donors from 5 continents and over $421,000.
· Assisted with project management of Eternal Flame of Hope Monument.
· Event lead for donor activation zone of 22,000-person event.
Marshall & Associates, Chicago, IL
International Business Manager, September 2016 – September 2017
· Create marketing, branding, sales, and instruction material for product line
· Manage international importation process: testing, shipping schedule, documentation and logistical scheduling by retailer
· Facilitate sales team process on pricing, sales meetings, line reviews and distribution of product
Princeton Strategies, Philadelphia, PA
Associate, September 2015 – August 2016
· Served as associate for full service-consulting firm that offers advisory and embed-staffers in management, fundraising, and field organization to political campaigns.
Assignment: Director of Finance, Dave Cole, NJ-2, June 2016 – August 2016
· Designed and managed candidates call time and quarterly fundraising goals.
· Coordination and execution of events.
Assignment: Deputy Campaign Manager, Jarrod Solomon, PA HD-202, September 2015 – May 2016
· Office management and organization of day to day operations
· Successful chief executioner of Election Day strategy and field organization and recruitment.
ACADEMIC RESESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
Graduate Researcher, MA Thesis Project, October 2020 – Present
· Examining IR topics and the distribution of aid with a feminist lens, hoping to better understand the gaps that are created in societies during post-conflict reconstruction by the international community and make recommendations to close these gaps.
Arcadia University, Glenside PA
Undergraduate Researcher, BA Thesis Project, January 2016 – April 2016
· Authored: “Liberal Peacebuilding Theory: The Afghanistan Story”
Research Assistant, Dr. Amy Widestrom, September 2015 – May 2016
· Analyzed, organized, and synthesized 40 years of drug conviction data; Supported in creation of surveys
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
· Social Media (HubSpot), May 2020
· Content Marketing, Growth-Driven Design (HubSpot), January 2019
· Inbound (HubSpot), December 2018
· Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century: (Coursera), July 2017
OTHER EXPERIENCE & ACTVITIES
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Vice President, Social Coordination on Graduate Council, August 2020 – Present
· Create and implement yearlong initiatives around large social events with COVID-19 planning considerations.
· Plan and execute events for entire Graduate student body population; Create memorable experiences that last a lifetime.
Women Employed Advocacy Council, Chicago, IL
Member, October 2017 – Present
· Attend meetings to further equity initiatives; by supporting fundraising efforts, post card writing campaigns for statewide legislation, and advocacy initiatives around women and minorities.
· Recently helped pass “No Salary History Bill” and the law gradually increasing minimum wage to $15 by 2025.
The Bloc, (non-profit), Chicago, IL
Volunteer, September 2016 – September 2018
· Supported the design and initial branding of the organization in its infancy; Supported fundraising efforts.
· Designed, supported, and executed an internship program at place of work (Marshall Associates)
The National Political Science Honor Society, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Co-President of Arcadia Chapter; September 2015 – May 2016
· Organized events, social engagements, and voter education resources for fellow Political Science students and larger student body.
· Held monthly meetings. Recruited and processed applications
National Society of Leadership and Success, Philadelphia, PA Chapter
Member, November 2014 – May 2016
· Completed application and training within the nation’s largest leadership honor society.
· Membership included continued leadership trainings and virtual conferences while in undergraduate status.