Resume

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University | M.S. Data Science |2024-Present

University of Michigan | M.S. Information Science | 2019-2020

Grand Valley State University | B.A. Literature and Language | April 2017

Research Associate | Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Consulting Services | Grand Rapids, MI | April 2023-present

Optimized data warehousing and processing using PostgreSQL, creating dynamic visualizations with R, and publishing interactive dashboards for public access
Utilized Python libraries (NLTK, NumPy, Pandas, cpi) to meticulously clean and analyze federal grant reporting data; collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data workflows, resulting in a 30% increase in processing efficiency
Engineered R scripts to efficiently access and refine US Census Bureau data through the Tidycensus API and transformed raw data into structured datasets, generating actionable demographic insights that informed strategic reports and proposals
Performed comprehensive quality assurance on people data for public dashboards, identifying and rectifying errors prior to publication; Documented QA processes on GitHub, fostering team collaboration and knowledge sharing
Analyzed survey and interview data using MAXQDA, generating frequencies, writing summaries and narratives, and incorporating insights into reports
Authored influential articles on trends in philanthropy for our center's journal, driving significant increases in web traffic and earning frequent references and recognition within the philanthropic community

Library Manager | Cook Library Center | Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities | Jan. 2022-Aug. 2022

Managed the CLC library catalog and database, developed community-oriented organization schemas for tracking and deaccessioning library materials
Responsible for the administrative oversight of programming, including scheduling, and onboarding contract staff and volunteers
Developed lesson plans and instructed classes of 8-15 students ages 5-16 on the basics of circuitry, diversity and careers in STEM, and computational thinking

Adjunct Instructional Librarian | University Libraries | Grand Valley State University | Aug. 2021- Dec. 2021

Taught information literacy sessions; planned, adapted, and recorded data about these sessions
Conducted research consultations with students, and assisted students throughout the research lifecycle
Provided administrative support for the first-year writing program and core departmental work by developing and maintaining online learning objects to empower student learning

Data Services Assistant | Deep Blue Data | University of Michigan | Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021

Processed datasets deposited into Deep Blue Data to identify curations needs, while also assisting with metadata, record auditing, and standardization to ensure accessibility long-term
Recommended processes and systems for the organization and documentation of data sets by analyzing their structures and formats; ensured that metadata was applied to data sets to facilitate their preservation, discovery and reuse
Authored communication materials, workflows, tools, and resources to support user engagement with Deep Blue Data's services, and modified the organization's website in HTML, pushing updates to the GitHub repository

Building trust by assuming the best of everyone, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment where every team member’s contributions are valued and encouraged
Committed to leveraging data-driven methodologies to uncover and scale compelling insights, continuously improving our approaches and products to benefit the organization
Proficiency in qualitative research methods and ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives ensures that insights are accessible and impactful for non-technical audiences