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CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Solution Associates
Staff Consultant (November 2007 – Present)
Brookline, MA
*Wrote and edited grant proposals; Researched potential funding sources for clients; Managed redesign of client website.
Forum of Bible Agencies International
Consultant (May 2006 – Present)
Woburn, MA
*Researched HIV/AIDS programs in Africa in preparation for October 2007 Symposium; Produced two major papers and collected data for distribution to symposium speakers and participants; Summarized event evaluations and proceedings for follow-up report.
Bright Hope International
Consultant (July 2006 – August 2006)
Pignon, Haiti
*Evaluated three economic development projects in Haiti; Designed study and interviewed local pastor/project supervisor, committee members, and beneficiaries; Reported findings to sponsoring organization; Recommended next steps, resulting in continued funding and livestock supply to projects.
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton
Consultant (October 2007 – Present)
Hopkinton, MA
*Reviewed and revised church emergency response procedures.
Wellesley College
Consultant (November 2007 – Present)
Wellesley, MA
*Assisted Professor Stephen Marini with research in early American religion.
ADDITIONALÂ PROFESSIONALÂ EXPERIENCE
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University
Research Assistant (2005 – 2007)
Cambridge, MA
*Analyzed relationship between private voluntary organizations and USAID. Co-authored forthcoming book on history and current state of international humanitarian groups in U.S. Interfaced with faculty advisor and web developer to coordinate production of online course guide, used by students interested in interdisciplinary study of religion.
Harvard University Government Department
Teaching Fellow (Fall 2006)
Cambridge, MA
*Facilitated discussion section of 20 students for course on Religion and International Politics; Evaluated student work.
Carat Brand Experience
Speaker Placement Specialist (2004 – 2005)
Boston, MA
*Researched conferences and trade shows to identify potential speaking opportunities using internet, event industry publications, and technology periodicals. Monitored and responded to Call for Paper deadlines on behalf of technology executive clients. Wrote and edited recommendations for clients to use speaking engagements as part of their overall marketing and thought leadership plans. Leveraged speaking engagements to increase client visibility and achieve marketing objectives.
Fleet Bank
Sales and Service Representative (2003)
Newtonville, MA
*Clarified bank policies and procedures in response to customer inquiries; Conducted account-opening process for new customers.
Giving Back Fund
Program Associate (2002-2003)
Boston, MA
*Researched philanthropic projects as requested by organization’s president. Coordinated logistics of office move and supervised set up of new space, interfacing with vendors to keep move on budget and on schedule.
Sojourners Magazine/Call to Renewal
Director of Communications (2000 – 2001)
Washington, DC
*Negotiated with editors to place organization’s first op-ed in New York Times. Placed additional op-eds in Washington Post and other print, online media. Maintained and expanded database of press contacts. Made successful pitch calls and fostered relationships with national media. Interfaced with senior staff to promote executive director’s speaking schedule. Proposed and supervised implementation of online press room. Wrote and edited press releases, assembled press kits. Collaborated with senior staff on strategy to increase visibility and position organization as national voice.
WCVB-TV
Writer (1997 – 2000)
Boston, MA
*Researched and wrote eight to nine stories daily, meeting constant deadlines in face-paced environment. Synthesized information from wire copy, interviews, assignment desk and other sources and summarized in conversational manner for wider audience. Interfaced with producers, engineering staff, and video editors to bring stories to broadcast. Wrote copy, gathered video, and supervised video editing for two nightly topical promotion spots. Trained and supervised three to four interns at a time in busy newsroom.
WBUR Public Radio
News Intern (Summer 1997)
Boston, MA
*Attended press conferences, State House hearings, and other news events; Conducted phone interviews; Wrote stories for broadcast.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
International Rescue Committee
Boston, MA
Volunteer (2005)
*Public Relations and Event Promotions
Bright Hope International
Pignon, Haiti
Volunteer (March 2005)
*Led team of 12 people for building project in Haiti
Sojourners Internship Program
Washington, DC
Intern (2000-2001)
*Lived in community with eight other interns for one year inner-city experience
Wellesley College Multifaith Council
Wellesley, MA
Representative (1998-1999)
*Participated in council that seeks to communicate across religious, ethnic, and cultural lines and convey those skills to the outside world
The Wellesley News and Wellesley Magazine
Wellesley, MA
Staff Writer (1997- 1999)
*Wrote stories for Features and News Sections and published personal essay in alumnae magazine
First Congregational Church
Hopkinton, MA
Youth worker (1997-1998)
*Participated in youth program as leader for summer service projects to Paterson, NJ, and Dominican Republic
EDUCATION
Wellesley College
BA in Religion
September 1995 – May 1999
Wellesley, MA
Harvard University
Master of Theological Studies in Religion and International Development
September 2005 – June 2007
Cambridge, MA
SKILLS
Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Project Management
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