Rachel Shanahan

Experience

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  State of Massachusetts

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  John William Ward Fellow

  • Worked in the Executive Office of Administration and Finance for Undersecretary Rachel Madden within the Governor’s Cabinet serving as both as a research fellow as well as a liaison for clients and constituents• Overhauled and reviewed over 500 statutes during my fellowship to promote the governor's regulation reform initiative • Met with public officials to learn about their involvement in the public sector, including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and Massachusetts Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren Show less

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  Bikes Not Bombs

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2017

  Youth Instructor

  • Supervised campers ages 12 to 18 in learning basic mechanics to build their own bicycles from recycled parts• Led bike rides, performed safety checks, blocked traffic, and fixed any flat tires for youth bikers during rides throughout the city• Improve personal and group progress of youth participants through advancing the mission of the organization of effecting social change through bike riding

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  Porter Cafe

  May 2018 - May 2020

  Busser/Waitress

  • Improved my customer skills, organizational qualities, and ability to thrive in a hectic environment• Cleaned tables, served food, and assessed any concerns to facilitate a positive meal experience for each customer during their visit• Facilitated brunch through taking inventory and setting tables, waiting on customers during morning shifts, and preparing dining areas for service through setting and cleaning tables.

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  Brigham and Women's Hospital

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Research Trainee

  • Led Institutional Review Board application for project that analyzed trends between multiple sclerosis and trauma for female patients in 2 outpatient clinics• Presented information to supervisor, Dr. Maria Houtchens, to gather feedback for constructing a 15-question survey that gathered relevant patient information using a confidential and sensitive framework• Compiled project resources using Excel to outline and write a 10-page proposal for #MeTooMS project

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  Emory University

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Transcribed and checked over 50 different child-parent interviews as they read different stories to better understand the effectiveness of STEM learning in preschool books• Cleaned and wrote over 1500 lines of R code to transform qualitative data into an easily manipulated format• Wrote a 160-line R program that calculated the sum of correct responses in undergraduate STEM surveys and returned a pass/fail rate to be used as a blueprint for a much larger database • Arranged appointments for tutees using the online Slate scheduling system and facilitate each session focusing on tutee concerns• Assist Emory undergraduate students in their preparation for upcoming tests and classes in their current studies of Italian & Statistics (QTM) during 60-minute scheduling slots

  • Research Assistant

    May 2020 - Dec 2020

  • EPASS Tutor

    Aug 2018 - May 2020
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  ADVANTAGE NURSING CARE

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Companion

  • Provided personalized care, assistance, and emotional support to 5 different clients at different hospitals and home settings improving upon my direct client contact skills and communication• Recorded vitals, prepared meals, and ran errands to benefit the overall health and demeanor of each client

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  Apparel Impact Institute

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Sustainability & Supply Chain Intern

  • Provide support and critique in building a sustainable sourcing strategy for client• Construct and present informational decks for client based on cutting edge research and best practices in ethically sourcing apparel & footwear• Explore green alternative methods to general production processes

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  Insight Sourcing

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Identify 7-figure savings opportunities for clients across Marketing, Apparel, Private Equity, and Logistics• Support RFI process for scaling a multi-million dollar sustainable apparel company through certification and capability evaluations of co-manufacturers and fabric mills• Lead internal digitization effort of company infrastructure through process automation using agile methodologies and Alteryx• Built two separate applications to calculate Scope 1-2 carbon emissions and Scope 3 emissions following GHG sustainability methodology• Manage certification process of diverse suppliers for large Private Equity company Show less

  • Associate

    Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  • Analyst

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
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  Agentry PR

  Feb 2023 - Feb 2023

  New York Fashion Week Assistant

  • General assistance to designers and PR team in the production of New York Men’s Day and Melke shows• Assisted designer in tacking, steaming, and dressing models for Bulan New York at NY Men's Day show• Ushered photographers in and out of front and back of house during pre-show preparation at Melke

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  PatBO

  Feb 2023 - Feb 2023

  New York Fashion Week Assistant

  • Assisted PR team with ushering and facilitating the arrival of models, packing the FW 23 collection, and general show preparation

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  PatBO

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Market Week Intern

  • Supported Wholesale team by facilitating presentation of the SS24 collections, managing the showroom, and dressing models

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  Voiz Academy

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Sustainability Analyst

  • Certified as an Sustainability Analyst during a eight-week real-world training program• Learned a tool-kit for analyzing the impact of product life cycles across environmental and social factors• Worked independently to decipher opaque information about ESG fund materials, processes, and governance

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  PVH Corp.

  Mar 2024 - now

  Environmental Impact Coordinator

  • Biodiversity (SBTN)• Circular Transformation (Circular Design, Supplier Textile Waste, Circular Business Models)• Sustainable Product (Materials & Packaging)• Benchmarking