- Analyze strategic areas of regional interest regarding business investment and regional vitality. - Identify current and emerging issues related to regional success and key industry sectors and develop data-driven recommendations to address these issues. - Develop strategies for attracting and retaining businesses and talent - Provide subject matter expertise and present results of research - Manage information systems such as software systems, online resources, databases, electronic files, and physical documentation. - Manage research intake, processing, and organization through Salesforce - Supervise analysts and interns in research projects

Allegheny Conference on Community Development | Sep 2016 - Apr 2021

Market Research Analyst

- Fulfill requests for information regarding regional issues such as business environment, occupational or demographic trends. - Analyze strategic areas of regional interest regarding business investment and regional issues - Present research on topics of regional interest to internal and external audiences - Monitor and disseminate regional business issues and news of interest to inform regional business context/environment

Flyspace Productions | May 2016 - Jul 2018

Operations Assistant

N/A

People's Gas Holiday Market | Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

Vendor Assistant

*Seasonal work at the People's Gas Holiday Market operated by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership* Assist customers, complete sales transactions and goals.

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh | Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project Assistant

*Extended Internship* - Manage planning and outreach for Small Business Resource Fairs and special events, growing attendance by 70% - Develop new connections and outreach strategies for promotion of programs and events - Update Business District Profiles using ESRI data - Complete in-depth research for special projects such as the Next 3 Days program, the 2015 URA Tax Increment Financing Report, and the Innovation Roadmap website - Find and publish content for LaunchPGH(Winner of International Economic Development Council Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award) - Prepare and edit copy and content for web publication - Contribute to digital architecture committee to update webforms, applications and organizational flow

California Pizza Kitchen | Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

Community Brand Ambassador and Front-of-House Staff

As a Community Brand Ambassador, I extended guest relations beyond the in-store dining experience to local community events through fundraisers and marketing outreach. While in-store, I staffed various front-of-house positions, interacting directly with guests to create a memorable and fun dining experience.

Duquesne University | Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

Commuter Assistant

- Assist freshman and transfer commuters integrate with the Duquesne community - Plan monthly social programs - Communicate with students to create relationships and assess development - Promote the Office of Commuter Affairs around campus

Duquesne University | Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Study Abroad Advisor

- Advised students considering study abroad opportunities - Assisted in developing social media, promotional and event strategies - Organized student applications and documents

Vibrant Pittsburgh | May 2014 - Aug 2014

Community Outreach and Inclusion Intern

- Created resources for diverse communities living in or relocating to the greater Pittsburgh region - Contributed in weekly staff meetings - Assisted in event planning and execution

Autism Speaks | May 2013 - Aug 2013

Field Training and Development Intern

- Maintained internal and external communication materials - Researched process improvement/learning management solutions - Assisted in facilitating webinars - Coordinated two fundraisers

My Education

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), graduated Cum Laude in Integrated Marketing Communication, International RelationsDuquesne University | 2014

Occasional Arts Student University College Dublin | 2013

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