Education
M.Ed. Leadership and Organizational Performance, expected May 2014 Vanderbilt University – Peabody CollegeB.S. Economics & Minor Health, Summa Cum Laude, August 2012 Middle Tennessee State University
GPA: 4.0
Professional Experience
Vanguard Health Systems, Nashville, TN (June 2013 – August 2013) Talent Management Intern- Identified, partnered and built relationships with vendors and external consultants to deliver appropriate development solutions to the organization
- Developed strategic and workforce plans for Vanguard’s Ambulatory Care Clinics
- Designed instructional guides and materials for management training sessions
- Supported HR directors in leadership development, employee engagement, change management, succession planning, and program development
- Assisted in research for a federally funded, randomized-control trial investigating problem-solving and computation skills of second-grade students
- Tutored and test 2nd grade math students at Metro Nashville Public Schools
- Contributed to the development of future tutoring protocols
- Gathered data and created reports for Valley Investment Initiative (VII) program participants and their economic and power system impact
- Assisted in the preparation and analysis of annual certifications for the VII program
- Developed social media tactics, marketing collaterals, mailings, and draft articles to support marketing strategies, communications programs, and website
- Completed department award entries, including the research, development and formatting for International Economic Development Council, Business Facilities and Site Selection Awards
- Shadowed and assisted Community Development staff in community preparedness trainings
Leadership & Activities
Nashville Predators (2013-2014) Dancer American Association of University Women (August 2011 – present) Mentor and Leader- Advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research
- Raise funds for local and national scholarships