Data Science Experience

Environmental Policy Innovation Center – Data Scientist
Feb 2023 - PRESENT

  • Led numerous data analysis projects to produce policy reports, blogs, and data visualizations

  • Implemented data standardization pipelines in R, powering a dashboard displaying drinking water infrastructure spending trends

  • Parsed PDFs using Python and Generative AI, transforming inaccessible data for analysis

  • Authored internal coding guidelines and best practices to streamline collaboration across teams


Massive Data Institute – Research Assistant
JAN 2022 - FEB 2023

  • Identified community water systems with health violations serving disadvantaged communities to help inform how to direct funds to those most in need

  • Collaboratively developed geospatial data tools in Python and harmonized data across disparate geographic boundaries, allowing for new analysis

  • Built an interactive dashboard for exploring and analyzing drug arrest disparities to better inform policing and prosecution efforts


Old Whaling Company – Data Analyst
MAY 2020 - FEB 2023

  • Developed multiple interactive web apps for automating internal processes using R, expanding fulfillment capacity and reducing overhead costs

  • Presented scheduled and ad-hoc reports for eCommerce and marketing performance to founders, increasing internal accountability and transparency

  • Launched new data-driven products and marketing initiatives, contributing to the largest year of growth


College of Charleston – Data ModeleR
MAY 2019 - may 2020

  • Developed initiative using machine learning to identify students at-risk of losing scholarship eligibility to provide supplemental resources in a cost-effective, timely manner

  • Gathered, cleaned, and prepared datasets for analysis using R

  • Designed, trained, and optimized predictive models to improve student retention

  • Presented key findings to launch implementation initiatives to university leadership using Tableau

Education

McCourt School of Public Policy
Expected May 2023

Master of Science in Data Science Public Policy

  • Outstanding Data Science in Public Policy Award Recipient, GPA: 4.0

  • Relevant Coursework: Accelerated Stats for Public Policy I & II, Data Communication, 
Data Ethics, Data Science I, II & III, Data Visualization, Macroeconomics, Natural Resources & 
Energy Policy, Public Policy Process


College of Charleston
May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Data Science

  • Concentration in Business Analytics

  • Outstanding Student in Data Science Award Recipient, GPA: 4.0

  • Relevant Coursework: Advanced Algorithms, Business Analytics, Computer Programming I & II, 
Database Concepts, Data Mining, Linear Algebra, Principles of Artificial Intelligence, 
Statistical Learning I & II, Statistical Methods I & II, User Interface Development

 

Loyola University New Orleans
May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies

  • Concentration in Marketing, Minor in Business Administration

  • GPA: 3.97 (Summa Cum Laude) 

Skills

  • Coding: Python, R, SQL, HTML, CSS

  • Data Science: Data Cleaning, Machine Learning & Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization, Data Analysis

  • Software: Tableau, MailChimp, Google Analytics, Wordpress, Final Cut, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office

Volunteer Experience

  • Pamlen Family Foundation, 2016-present: Served as Compliance and Technology Committee Chairs and Founding Director for a granting foundation dedicated to improving lives through education and rehabilitation

  • McCourt Ambassador, 2021: Contacted prospective students to answer questions and participated in a discussion panel to provide additional insights

  • The Ocean Foundation, 2020: Conducted and presented data analysis for how grant funds were distributed to uncover trends and results from research investments

Additional Experience

Q4Launch - Customer Support Specialist & Marketing Automation Specialist ,
MAY 2017 - May 2019

  • Provided comprehensive and responsive technical support

  • Oversaw automated email marketing campaigns, increasing engagement rates and revenue

  • Managed numerous projects involving multiple departments to streamline internal processes

 

Visitation of Our Lady - Social Media & Communications Coordinator
Feb. 2015 - May 2017

  • Managed all digital communication for three unique Catholic parishes

  • Launched and iteratively improved three websites using Wordpress platforms

  • Created all digital content including photos, videos, graphics, articles, and posts

  

Self-Employed - Freelance Web Designer & Videographer
Dec. 2013 - feb. 2015

  • Built a dozen websites based on client’s brand and unique needs

  • Consulted analytics to inform updates to sites and SEO strategies

  • Filmed, edited, and produced promotional videos for various events and organizations

 

Kanakuk Kamps – Social Media Manager, Production Manager, Counselor
Summers 2011 - 2014

  • Set up, operated, and maintained all audio, video, lighting, and recording equipment

  • Created and shared rich content reflecting the organization’s brand