MPA Graduate and Development Associate

Posted on: 2016-06-30

Education

Master of Public Administration            

Fels Institute of Government: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA

Expected, Summer 2016                                                                                                             

 

Graduate Certificate Nonprofit Administration

Fels Institute of Government: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA

 

Bachelor of Music in Piano, magna cum laude

Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton NJ

 

                                                                                                          

Professional Summary

 

·Experienced in project and event management; organizing small to mid-scale events, including concerts, board meetings, and managing complex projects and workflows

·Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships, serving as liaison to organization partners, board members, and performing artists

·Adept at working collaboratively: possess strong conflict resolution skills, providing exceptional customer service, and volunteer management experience

·Strong communicator, responsible for timely and efficient website updates and e-blasts

 

Professional Experience

 

Research Assistant                                                                                                        November 2015-March 2016

Next Stop, Democracy!, Philadelphia, PA

 

Box Office & Administrative Assistant                                                                                June 2014 - August 2015

Marlboro Music Festival/PCMS, Philadelphia, PA & Marlboro, VT

 

Associate Piano Faculty                                                                                                 September 2010 - June 2015

Settlement Music School, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Interim Residency Coordinator                                                                                          April 2014 – October 2014

Penn Medicine Department of Occupational Medicine, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                    

 

Summer Reading Instructor                                                                                                June 2010 - August 2011   

Institute of Reading Development, New Brunswick, NJ                                 

                      

Additional Skills & Activities

 

  • Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP): Board Prep Cohort 2016
  • Women of Fels Graduate Student & Alumni Board: Programming Chair
  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund: Peer Review Panelist
  • Microsoft Office Suite