Experience

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  Workforce intelligence network

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

  WIN's mission is to create a comprehensive and cohesive workforce development system in Southeast Michigan that provides employers with the talent they need for success. WIN is a collaborative effort between ten colleges, six MichiganWorks! Agencies and regional economic development partners.At WIN, I work directly with the senior director of research and other research team members on a variety of projects. Highlights include:Collaborate and assist with the Research Director and other WIN staff to complete data requests from partners; completed over 100 specialized requests during FY 2015.Contribute to management and completion of various research and consulting projects including:- WIN Quarterly Reports – 17 reports for various counties/regions in Michigan produced for board members, totaling 2,700+ pages of workforce analysis annually. Reports provide regional education and workforce leaders with real-time labor market data to make future-thinking decisions.- Workforce consulting for national manufacturing research institutes such as LIFT (Lightweight Metals), IACMI (Advanced Composites), and NextFlex (Flexible Electronics).- Consulting projects with regional organizations such as the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.Generated a unique cost of living index; demonstrated Ann Arbor’s ability to offer competitive wages in high-demand, high-skill occupations relative to major metropolitan areas around the nation for Ann Arbor EDO.Created and presented labor market data presentations for regional and national conferences; fostered awareness for present labor issues.Instructed colleagues in monthly training sessions in order to strengthen team data analytic capabilities.Present “how-tos” on pulling and analyzing labor market data during quarterly "Learning Network Meetings;" improved participant’s abilities to assist clients (students, job seekers, companies) in making data-driven decisions. Show less

  • Research and Policy Analyst

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Junior Research and Policy Analyst

    Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  • Research and Policy Intern

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Worksystems, inc.

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

  Research and data analyst

  - Independently produced data and text for State of the Workforce, Opportunity Youth, and four target-sector reports in 2018; updated labor market data enables regional stakeholders to better understand strengths and weaknesses present in the economy and make future-thinking decisions - Co-managed scope, schedule, and budget for Collaborative partnership with Worksystems COO- Oversee and organize bi-monthly meetings for the Research & Analysis Committee, a bi-state group of researchers primarily in workforce/economic development and government; meetings encourage regional collaboration and foster discussion on how to address similar data/research obstacles facing each organization.- Devised an I-Trac (customer database) Global Report in cooperation with IT team to maximize data availability to program teams; substantially decreased time devoted to manual data pulls and aggregation for research team, role evolved from I-Trac to labor market data focus.- Forged stronger partnership with Oregon Employment Department economists on data projects, reports, and presentations; ensure uniform messaging about state of the labor market, further promoted and enhanced reliability of Worksystems as a source of data in the region- Addressed labor market issues via presentations at conferences, board meetings, and local organizations; fostered awareness of gaps present despite strong labor market and demonstrated unique ability to present complex, data-heavy information in a fun, engaging manner Show less

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  Lightcast

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Senior consultant - skills team lead

  As a Senior Consultant on the Community Insights team I lead, manage, and author multiple projects simultaneously. While Workforce Development Boards and Economic Development Organizations represent many clients, I have worked with a broad array of clients, including Native American Tribes, business councils, and local government. Some of my main duties include:• Lead strategy, prioritization, and execution of Emsi Skills-related projects; have become a subject matter expert in a variety of workforce issues including equity gaps, workforce development program planning, labor market supply/demand analysis, and career pathway development• Conduct quantitative analysis using labor market, Census, and survey data for client projects and external marketing/PR purposes including blogs, comprehensive research reports, and dashboards; contributing to promotion of innovative solutions to complex workforce and economic issues• Frequently engage with sales, customer service, product, and marketing teams to scope and price projects, support software client data needs, and publicize unique data requests from major news networks; foster a collaborative cross-functional atmosphere enhancing Emsi’s brand and reputation for stellar support• Conduct on-site presentations (virtual as of 3/2020) for diverse audiences, including the Census Bureau’s Opportunity Project Summit, workforce development boards, the Cities of Atlanta and Columbus, and statewide economic development conferences• Collaborate with the VP of Consulting and team members to scope out, build, and deliver customized and standard reports that draw conclusions from data, surveys, and on-the-ground information• Respond to RFPs, develop and write scopes of work, execute awarded proposals, manage client relationships, and serve as lead on multiple projects simultaneously• Drive product development through innovative strategies and methods of presenting labor market information Show less

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  Deloitte

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  Human capital consultant

  Lead project delivery support team for Human Capital Analytics Hub - leverage Deloitte's data lake consisting of job postings, social profiles, and other labor market data to help clients understand hiring trends, skills gap assessments/benchmarking, and talent acquisition strategies including location strategies. Global Bank Tech-First StrategySupported manager in developing comprehensive skills taxonomy for global tech workforce consisting of ~55,000 employees, including professional, managerial, and technical skillsLeveraged HCAH data lake to complete a market analysis comparing client postings to bank and tech competitors to inform roles and skills of importanceDeveloped skill definitions and five-scale proficiency descriptions for 37 skills encompassing professional, managerial, and functional/technical capabilitiesRegularly presented market analysis findings, taxonomy updates, and co-led working sessions with clientTraveled onsite to work directly with Executive Director at client to build comprehensive implementation guide for managers responsible for mapping tech workers into new leveling structureDeveloped initial mapping criteria for mid-career levels and collaborated directly with client leadership to enhanceServed as liaison for multiple workstreams to ensure implementation deadlines were successfully met Regularly met with HRBPs to provide implementation updates and establish consistent communications to the ~1,000 global managers responsible for mapping Show less

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  Jpmorgan chase & co.

  Jun 2023 - now

  Senior associate, job architecture product management