Experience
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U-Haul Phoenix, Arizona
Internal Audit Analyst August 2020 to Present
· Identified operational trends and concerns from detailed and logical analysis in Excel
· Created summaries of findings and recommendations for review/action by management
· Trained new employees and co-workers on analysis in Excel
· Created detailed and user-friendly training materials for multiple audit sections
· Updated and enhanced department’s U-Haul University e-learning course
· Updated Databricks tables and Tableau dashboards to increase useability and add necessary data
Phoenix Public Library Phoenix, Arizona
Early Literacy Outreach Specialist August 2016 to August 2020
· Presented 300 plus programs to the community on a yearly basis
· Observed staff and delivered written and verbal feedback based on assessment results
· Analyzed assessment commonalities and trends to improve training processes
· Co-created curriculum and implemented system-wide
· Educated professionals at statewide conferences
Association for Supportive Child Care – Quality First Tempe, Arizona
Bilingual Assessor February 2015 to January 2016
· Composed detailed reports containing assessment information
· Documented results and entered reports into assessment computer system
· Conducted assessments of early childhood environments
The Traveling Storytime Phoenix, Arizona
Storyteller - Owner March 2014 to January 2015
· Communicated and networked with community professionals and the public
· Planned and conducted programs
· Created positive relationships with clients
Arizona Partnership for Children Mesa, Arizona
Parent Educator January 2013 to March 2014
· Determined client eligibility and entered updates, results, and reports into database
· Researched, organized, and maintained current resources
· Educated clients on resources and made referrals during client meetings
City of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona
Caseworker I August 2007 to February 2012
· Managed a caseload of up to 80 clients
· Trained interns and volunteers
· Interviewed candidates as a participant on an interview panel
Education & Skills
Master of Education in Learning Design and Technologies In progress Arizona State University
Bachelor of Social Work Magna Cum Laude Arizona State University
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SQL, and Tableau
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