Highlights:

Skills:Project Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Agile Methodologies, Consulting

Goal:I aspire to be the catalyst for positive change in people's lives and in organizations. My passions include —but are not limited to— social advocacy, DEI, Project Management, Data Analytics, and Strategy. I am dedicated to using my diverse cultural background and unique perspectives to lead individuals and teams toward success. I'm currently seeking impactful and challenging opportunities that would also promote my professional growth.

Membership:PMI Washington DC Chapter Member

Certification:Project Management Professional (PMP)

Vice Chair 03/2023 - current
The OUT Foundation, Remote, District of Columbia United States
Industry: Higher Education
Vice Chair at The OUT Foundation
? Convene with the board of directors to achieve strategic alignment, make key decisions, and provide expert counsel to leadership ? Implement data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency for a team of 200+ volunteers and 20+ leadership members ? Collaborate with 10+ cross-functional teams to define KPIs and develop reporting frameworks for measuring performance ? Leverage advanced Excel data manipulation techniques to seamlessly integrate, analyze, and visualize data, resulting in a 20% increase in data accuracy and improved insights for strategic decision-making--
Project Manager 11/2023 - current
Amtrak, Washington, District of Columbia United States
Industry: Public Transportation
Project Manager at Amtrak
? Oversee workforce readiness activities for the New Acela program, such as planning, creating, and facilitating training for 4,000+ employees ? Build SharePoint dashboards with 20+ unique Power BI reports to efficiently communicate analytical findings to various audiences ? Create an automated training progress tracking system using SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and Excel Power Query ? Revise and write 15+ program documents, including guides, meeting notes, presentations, risk and strategy artifacts, and Visio flowcharts ? Communicate directly with stakeholders to manage change requests, procurement agreements, program budget and schedule--
Technical Recruiter 07/2022 - 03/2023
Palantir Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia United States
Industry: IT
Technical Recruiter at Palantir Technologies
? Built 30+ data reports and dashboards in Palantir’s Foundry platform and conducted analyses on recruiting data ? Spearheaded a comprehensive campus recruitment program, including career fairs, info sessions, and networking events, leading to a 50% increase in on-campus engagement and a 20% rise in top-tier talent hires ? Conducted 350+ interviews, reviewed 2,000 applications, and sourced 1,000+ leads for competitive software engineering positions, resulting in a 15% increase in interview-to-offer conversion rate ? Hired 20+ software engineers, exceeding quarterly KPIs by 250% and increasing the average offer acceptance rate by 20%--
Chief Operating Officer 06/2021 - 03/2023
The RaYnbow Collective, Provo, Utah United States
Industry: Social Advocacy
COO at The RaYnbow Collective
- Guided the work of 10+ senior leaders, providing operational direction and collaborating with the board to define business strategy - Developed 15+ data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders - Operated 30+ events across the US, with attendees up to 6000+ people, while coordinating 200+ volunteers, vendors, and partners--
Human Resource Generalist 05/2020 - 08/2020
DoTERRA, Pleasant Grove, Utah United States
Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services
Human Resource Generalist at DoTERRA
? Evaluated 200+ applicants in SuccessFactors through screening and interviewing, with a 90% offer acceptance rate ? Wrote and revised 800+ job descriptions for job titles to represent the position and high-caliber candidates ? Reviewed 1,000+ employee survey results to construct a cultural portfolio about the company for upper management--
Agile Coach and IT Project Manager 08/2020 - 04/2022
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah United States
Industry: Higher Education
Agile Coach and IT Project Manager at BYU
? Identified bottlenecks through regular data analysis and implemented corrective actions, resulting in a 25% improvement in process efficiency and a 20% reduction in operational costs ? Managed a program and 5+ full-cycle projects with Smartsheet and Jira, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products ? Established and maintained a robust project documentation system, encompassing project charters, schedules, and status reports, resulting in improved project visibility and accountability, driving on-time project deliveries and minimizing risks ? Facilitated the Agile development process within 3 teams of 10+ people using ServiceNow, fostering a productive work environment--
Project Manager 09/2019 - 12/2019
Stryker, Salt Lake City, Utah United States
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Project Manager at Stryker
• Created and presented 2 training modules to management and new employees with a team of 3 people • Organized 20+ team meetings and interviewed 20+ employees about company culture to assess company strengths and weaknesses--
IT Trainer and Supervisor 07/2018 - 08/2020
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah United States
Industry: Higher Education
IT Trainer and Supervisor at BYU
? Guided the professional and technical growth of a high-performing team of 60+ individuals, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity and a 25% decrease in error rate through targeted training and mentorship initiatives ? Reduced employee turnover by 30% by implementing 10+ initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction ? Developed 15+ training modules using Hickory Training, increasing training efficiency by 40%--

Brigham Young University 01/2018 - 04/2022
Provo, Utah, United States
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Human Resource Management
Minor:Psychology
? GPA: 3.9/4.0 ? Relevant Coursework: Management Information Systems, Org. Development and Change, Managerial Leadership Development ? Societies: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society ? Educational Awards: Dean’s List, Organizational Leadership and Strategy Scholarship, Student Life Scholarship

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