Experience

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  Indiana university bloomington

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Research assistantship

  • Researched the epidemiology of various STDs and HIV.• Researched the sexual behaviors of incarcerated women involved in the sex trade industry. • Acquired knowledge and experience with the IRB approval process, including completion of the CITI exam. • Utilized EndNote version 5 extensively to compile research articles.

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  Marion county public health department

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Developed research that changed the methods used for outreach programming at Bell Flower Clinic.• Utilized Good Documents to store data collected from demographic and identity-focused surveys.• Utilized SPSS Version 20 to analyze data collected from the demographic and identity-focused surveys to better understand the frequency, average, and varied nature of the information collected. • Developed a poster reporting the results of the data analysis for presentation at the 2014 National STD Prevention Conference in Atlanta and at the 2014 Indiana HIV Update Conference hosted by MATEC. Show less • Created and distributed surveys related to sexual behaviors, identity, and risk level for STDs/HIV for MTF and young black MSM populations to direct future methods of service provision in the Indianapolis community. • Engaged individuals from vulnerable populations, provided educational outreach, and conducted phlebotomy. • Managed HIV/STD testing events at multiple locations in the Indianapolis area. This included conducting HIV/STD testing and counseling. • Trained new outreach team members about testing events and materials. Show less

  • Researcher/Data Analyst

    May 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Outreach Intern

    Jan 2013 - May 2013
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  Indiana university–purdue university indianapolis

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Conducted and implemented Phase 1 Oncology Clinical Research. • Participated in the initiation, management, completion, reporting, and monitoring of complex clinical studies contracted with the Indiana University School of Medicine. • Ensured the clinical trials I oversaw were in accordance with industry Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and maintained Good Clinical Practices (GCP). • Maintained trial coordination and communication.• Managed data entry and monitoring visits. • Coordinated regulatory measures related to each clinical trial.• Assured quality was a top priority for the duration of the clinical trial. Show less • Successfully acquired a $23,000 Community Heath Engagement Program (CHEP) Grant to educate non-native English speakers about targeted health language needed to better communicate with health professionals.• Presented research findings at the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference in Portland Oregon in March of 2014. • Researched and applied to active funding opportunities at the local, regional, and national level. • Oversaw and contributed with submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). • Facilitated proposal submissions, monitored applications procedures and deadlines, and managed proposal budget development. • Facilitated the presentation and publication of all research projects.• Trained new employees about internal and external grant affairs. Show less

  • Clinical Research Specialist

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Grants/Funding Specialist

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Indiana university health

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

  Data analyst

  • Created and managed the Indiana University Health- LifeCare Department Quality Management plan. This included leading and tracking all quality improvement activities for the department. • Served as the chair of the Quality Management Subcommittee of the Indiana Ryan White Planning Council. In this role, I led the creation of the Ryan White Services Program Medical and Non-Medical Case Management Training Manual. • Led the development of the Indiana 5-year HIV & STD Integrated State Plan. • Completed the following Six Sigma Trainings: LEAN, A3 Thinking; and I participated in one Rapid Improvement Event. • Provided oversight for client insurance application processing and billing reimbursement.• Fostered positive relationships with federal, state, and county-level funders.• Aided in new community partnerships and managed all outreach events. • Assisted with data entry and analysis which led to revenue increases and programmatic advancements.• Served as the liaison for community-based committees and coalitions. Show less

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  Damien center

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Director of grant management and quality improvement

  - Successfully acquired over $20 million in federally funded grants over the course of 3 years. - Developed programmatic changes to the Damien Center federal program income (340B) program- changes that led to an annual net revenue increase of 150% each year for 3 years. - Fostered positive relationships with federal, state, and county-level funders affiliated with Damien Center.- Oversaw all federal grant writing, budget development, qualitative/quantitative data reporting, and monitoring visits. - Created and managed the Damien Center Quality Management plan. This included leading and tracking all quality improvement activities in the organization. - Collaboratively created program outcomes for all departments in the agency. - Hired, trained, and managed employees in person and remotely. - Served as the agency HIPAA Officer, including ensuring all staff were trained in HIPAA compliance annually and at hire. This included conducting security assessments and implementing risk mediation techniques. - Served as the chair of the Damien Center Strategic Plan Committee. This included developing performance metrics for all departments and service lines. - Created and led the Damien Center Policy and Procedures Committee, a committee that ensured all policies, procedures, and training manuals are evaluated by a committee of staff at inception and annually. - Created and led the Damien Center Quality Management Committee, a committee created to inform and engage stakeholders with the quality improvement activities occurring throughout Damien Center. Show less

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  Indiana university health

  Apr 2022 - Sept 2023

  Development officer

  - Serve as a representative of the IU Health Foundation. - Develop and execute donor-centric major gift strategies. - Qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts ($25,000 and up) in support of the organizational fundraising priorities and other identified initiatives. - Actively solicit major gifts towards the $3.1 Billion campaign for IU Health to construct a new Academic Health Center. - Acquire philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, or private foundations. - Implement strategic solicitation plans that incorporate donor engagement processes and individual metrics in line with IU Health priorities and goals, including substantial projects that will change the face of healthcare in Indiana. - Serve as the development liaison to multiple programs and departments including community health, population health, and behavioral health in the Indianapolis metro area and hospitals within the Adult Academic Health Center. - Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 major gift prospects and donors. - Solicit gifts at the major gift level through meetings, calls, and correspondence in order to obtain and/or increase donor contributions for IU Health Foundation and identifying new prospects for cultivation. - Record metrics for accountability and evaluation in Raiser’s Edge NXT. Show less

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  Hatch

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Vice president of development

  - Led all local and national fundraising, development, and volunteer initiatives- Created and executed the overall fundraising strategy for the organization- Developed a dedicated Major Gifts, Foundations, and Planned Giving Program- Professionalized the current Annual Giving Society- Created tailored stewardship plans and growth strategies- Established donor policies and procedures- Developed materials and resources that aid in fund development- Led the brainstorming, execution, and delivery of all gift proposals- Assisted with the development of a database to store donor prospects, funders,and other key stakeholders Show less

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  Gleaners food bank of indiana

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director of corporate and foundation relations