Mariana Pena

Mariana Pena

Research Assistant

location of Mariana PenaChino, California, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technology Risk Consultant, Associate

  • Education

    • University of California, Riverside

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Psychology 4.0

      Activities and Societies: RA at the KIND Lab & Psi Chi Honor Society member Honors programDeans List: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Chancellor Honors List 2020, 2021, 2022

    • University of California, Riverside

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Business Administration, Information Systems 3.95

      Activities and Societies: President of Internal Affairs - ALPFA Deans List: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Chancellor Honors List 2020, 2021, 2022

    • DON ANTONIO LUGO HIGH SCHOOL

      2015 - 2019

      Activities and Societies: President of The National Honor Society Valedictorian

  • Experience

    • University of California, Riverside

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
      Research Assistant

      -Recruiting participants by leveraging social media, curated unique content taking social and visual cues into consideration which ultimately led to > 100 participants, and ensured deliverables complied with IRB policy-Analyzing Qualtrics surveys by conducting qualitative candidate evaluations in an effort to identify ideal participants for a research study and mitigated anomalies within dataset prior to exporting onto local excel files -Facilitating an open dialogue amongst research applicants by translating study criteria for Spanish-speaking participants to help families become well-versed, acclimate to the process, and increase participant retention Show less

    • GREATER RIVERSIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Program Evaluator

      -Directed interviews with previous cohort participants, collected and analyzed feedback data, strategized intuitive and innovative marketing approaches to improve program quality and delivered recommendations -Evaluated industries within the Inland Empire by conducting a comparative analysis to establish a benchmark, identify market trends, and prepared a deliverable outlining a hands-on approach reaching a broader audience-Restructured the organization’s business strategy by implementing pre-made templates to streamline processes and strengthened outreach by creating awareness around entrepreneurship for small business owners Show less

    • ALPFA, Inc - Association of Latino Professionals For America

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
      • President of Internal Affairs

        Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
      • President of Internal Affairs Intern

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
    • RSM US LLP

      Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
      Technology Risk Consultant

      - Performed IT General Control testing of access management, change management, and IT operations (such as backups, restorations) pertaining to many varieties of IT application environments- Assisted clients in achieving third-party assurance over client control environments through SOC reporting and ICFR reports -Documented and tested clients’ processes and controls for design and operating effectiveness

    • RSM

      Jul 2023 - now
      Technology Risk Consultant, Associate
  • Licenses & Certifications