Curriculum Vitae
RELATED EXPERIENCE
VOLPE, THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CENTER, Cambridge, M Communications Assistant (Communications Department) 03/2014 – 03/2016
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Interviewed internal colleagues and wrote articles based on their prominent technical transportation research initiatives that were used to promote and inform stakeholders of the cutting-edge research done in the transportations sector
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Created and adapted weekly Volpe Voice newsletter using a web-based email creation software package, GovDelivery, and myriad content from multiple departments such as human resources, ombudsmen, legal team, and the Director’s office
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Administered division SharePoint site by creating, updating, and editing communications information such as the director’s calendar, center-wide alerts, and calls for research submission
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Supported and promoted the use of digital media (YouTube, stock photos, videography) by teaching best practices to staff who were interested in making their content more stimulating for clients
AUCKLAND, LTD Auckland City, New Zealand
Undergraduate Marketing Associate 08/2006 – 12/2006
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Coordinated semiannual revenue leakage survey and analyzed resulting data to decrease revenue loss
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Designed and assembled “Sketches Around the World,” an exhibit showcasing art by 9-11-year-olds from 20 countries representing the positive effects of public transportation on the environment
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Produced a 161-page manual used to train staff working on board commuter trains
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Developed train schematics from scratch for use in training programs
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Redesigned office filing system to facilitate ease of access
CURRENT EXPERIENCE
MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF PROFESSORS (UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON), Boston, MA, Administrative Assistant 04/2018 – Present
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Build Access queries to find/fix missing or incomplete data regarding tenure track and non-tenure track faculty
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Manage data generated by human resources and payroll to create a comprehensive view of membership
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Build and maintain a complete manual of instructions for employees to reduce workload
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Communicate monetary changes to union members to ensure accurate accounting
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Accurately track member dues payments
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
MICROELECTRONICS, INC. Cambridge, MA
Sales/Service Associate (Operations Division) 06/2004 – 12/2012
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Assessed customer needs to provide best experience and product options and led them from question to ensure their confidence in the MicroCenter brand
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Provided customers with specific information leading to correct product purchase by soliciting their budget, familiarity with computers, and level of skill.
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Organized, categorized, and distributed daily inventory of computer products valued at $1 million
EDUCATION
EMERSON COLLEGE, Boston, MA
M.A. – Integrated Marketing and Communications, 2012 – GPA 3.94
BOSTON UNIVERSITY Boston, MA
B.A. – Human Geography, 2003 – GPA 3.03
VOLUNTEERING
ZOO NEW ENGLAND, Boston, MA 11/2021 – 03/2022
INTERFAITH SOCIAL SERVICES Quincy, MA 09/2017 – 03/2020
WGBH PBS, Volunteer, Boston, MA 03/2010 – 03/2015
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WGBH Craft Beer Festival, Water Runner
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Taste of WGBH Food and Wine Festival, Chef Liaison
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Design Squad Nation Day at the Museum of Science, Actor
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WGBH Classical Cartoon Fest, Actor
WBUR Fall Pledge Drive, Volunteer, Boston, MA 08/2012 – 09/2012
Mission Works, Math Tutor, Boston, MA 02/2011 – 03/2011
Physicians for Human Rights 03/2012 – 05/2012
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
SPSS
ArcGIS
RESOLVE
Vocus PR
MailChimp
WordPress
GovDelivery
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
ResourceSpace DRM
Convio LUMINATE CRM
WIX Web Site Builder
MS Office & SharePoint
CORE COMPETENCIES
Delegating
Mentorship
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Rapport Building
Creative Thinking
Data Visualization
Strategic Planning
Idea Development
Analytical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Verbal Communication