Suzanne Valentine, PhD

Experience

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  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2023

  Conducted developmental and copy edits on two chapters of the in-house textbook. Copy edited student writing for publication in textbook.Proofread and indexed an edited collection for publication.Compiled a literature review for research on internet research ethics and collaborated with research heads. Compiled historical and textual research to tell a cohesive story with theoretical analyses. Wrote a clear and accessible narrative about complex historical and cultural themes, over 270 pages.Managed a multi-year project Coordinated with stakeholders.Secured over $61,000 in grants and fellowships. Mentored new instructors and provided actionable feedback after observation.Collaborated with new instructors on learning design.Provided project management support for administrators and helped coordinate staff training meetings. Designed English, rhetoric, and writing curricula educating over 300 students using clear and concise materials to make complex topics accessible. Managed groups of 20-35 students at a time through a variety of circumstances including transitioning to online learning in 2020. Edited and provided developmental feedback to hundreds of writers.

  • Editorial and Research Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Researcher

    Aug 2017 - May 2023

  • Mentor

    Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Instructor

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
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  Talking Fast Podcast

  Sept 2021 - now

  Podcast Co-Host

  Produced weekly episodes and used content systems to increase production and marketing efficiency leading to exponential growth.

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  Champaign County Mental Health Board

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Intern

  Designed a program assessment survey for community members who receive services for developmental disabilities to determine new funding opportunities for CCMHB. Designed a program evaluation survey for youth summer program participants and staff to inform funding decisions of CCMHB.Analyzed resulting data in collaboration with board members to determine funding opportunities.

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  Sandia National Laboratories

  Jul 2023 - now

  Policy and Procedure Analyst