Education
University of Illinois | M.S. Library & Information Science
University of Illinois | B.S. with Distinction in Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois | B.A. with Highest Distinction in Sociology
Academic Experience
Michigan State University | Physical Sciences Librarian
- Manage and select items for the Library’s Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy collections
- Provide instruction on the use of library resources for Physics and Chemistry courses
- Teach and provide technical support for EndNote, SciFinder, and LaTeX
- Create original instructional materials including guides and videos on the use of STEM library resources
Slavic Reference Service | Outreach and Engagement Graduate Assistant
- Led outreach and engagement efforts on behalf of the SRS including webinars
- Managed social media accounts and created original content
- Updated webpage and manage online registration of events
- Provided reference services for faculty, scholars, and students seeking information in our subject area
- Provided library instruction for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and visiting scholars
- Increased our social media following by 522%
University of Illinois Press | Strategic Taxonomy Practicum Student
- Examined and adjusted subject term classifications for UI Press articles held in JSTOR
- Collaborated directly with JSTOR as part of the UI Press strategic taxonomy team
- Analyzed usage data to determine the effects of subject term changes
- Created data visualizations
International and Area Studies Library | Graduate Hourly
University of Illinois Sociology Department | Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Transcribed, coded, and analyzed interview data from the Englewood Black Mother’s Research Project
- Processed data with Atlas.ti and IBM SPSS software
- Collaborated with a team to create relevant public policy solutions to community problems raised in interviews and surveys from the sample
University of Illinois College of Business | Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Transcribed and analyzed data for a marketing research project on the topic of belonging
Professional Experience
Museum of the Grand Prairie | Doris K. Wylie Hoskins Archive for Cultural Diversity Intern
- Catalog and digitize archival items related to the history of the African American community in Champaign County, Illinois
- Assist in the creation of an updated finding aid
Personal PAC | Event Assistant
- Organized and maintained the organization’s donor database
- Assisted with the planning and execution of the organization’s yearly luncheon
Guaranteed Rate | Wellness Coordinator
- Developed and executed health and wellness initiatives for Guaranteed Rate employees
- Composed materials for the employee recognition program and various other internal communications projects
- Created an employee resource guide for the company’s intranet
- Coordinated volunteer and community outreach initiatives on behalf of the company
University of Illinois | Sonified Sustainability Festival Intern
- Promoted and planned a sustainability-themed arts programs in the 2015-16 academic year
- Created a social media presence and campaign
- Gained the support of 18 community organizations as event partners
Skills
- Experience with Python & SQL
- Experience with XML, HTML, CSS, and jQuery
- Proficiency with IBM SPSS, ArcGIS
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite
Professional Associations & Service
- American Library Association (ALA)
- iSchool Student Advisory Board
- University of Illinois Senate Committee on Information Technology