Mariana Pena

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  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

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  RSM

  Jul 2023 - now

  Technology Risk Consultant, Associate