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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

September 2005-Present
Research Assistant for Center on Demography of Health and Aging
Designed and carried out a research project on the impact of information technology in healthcare. Tasks included designing a survey and in-depth interview protocol, submission and approval from the IRB, conducting surveys and interviews, transcribing, coding, and data analysis.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Jan 2002-Sept 2004
Project Assistant for Center on Wisconsin Strategy
Evaluated two projects: Milwaukee Jobs Initiative and the Local Child Care Wage Initiative. Conducted research and wrote reports on service sector industries with a focus on the structure of jobs and careers. Created and implemented a survey and interview protocol examining issues surrounding the impact of information technology on medical records and privacy issues.
Resulting Report: Neighborhood Employment Assessment Project

Harry Pavilack and Associates, P.A., Myrtle Beach, SC.

October 2000-August 2001
CIS, website creation/maintenance, and research assistant.
Daily tasks included troubleshooting software and hardware problems, designing and teaching computer courses for staff, and maintaining network. Directed and assisted staff in using the internet as a resource for legal research. Projects included assisting in the installation of a new wireless network,upgrading internet access, and website development and maintenance.

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

August 1998- May 2000
Teaching Assistant for Jefferson Cowie, School of Industrial Labor Relations. Labor History
Developed lesson plans for weekly discussion groups. Led class discussions on the lecture and reading materials. Weekly office hours, extra sessions, and proctoring of examinations. Responsibilities also included all aspects of grading and evaluation of students.
Teaching Award from Cornell

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Summer, 2000
Research Assistant for Lowell Turner, School of Industrial Labor Relations.
Researched case studies for a project that examined instances of cooperation among different social movements which was then used for publication. Read relevant literature and provided summaries and wrote analysis. Publication Using this Research: Reviving the American Labor Movement

LG Industrial Systems, Seoul, South Korea

June 1995- February 1998
Globalization Team Member, Human Resources Department
I assisted in formulating the overseas recruiting program. Designed and implemented overseas orientation programs for the senior executives. Worked with team to formulate and implement criterion for evaluation and promotions. Revised and edited legal contracts and documents pertaining to business with foreign enterprises.

Congressman Bernard Sanders, Washington DC and Vermont

May 1992-June 1995
Legislative Intern, Grant Coordinator, Campaign Office Manager
Started as a legislative assistant in Washington working on labor law reform and later became Grants Coordinator for district office. Facilitated federal funding programs in district, assisted with grant proposal formulation, tracked proposals through system. In 1994 worked in the campaign office and as the Campaign Office Manager. Created and managed the databases, generated direct mail fundraising, reported financing to Federal Election Committee, and supported district offices.
Outsider in the House