Communications ● Public Relations ● Inclusive Programming
To organize, collaborate, and disseminate information, as a pragmatic and inclusive leader, with problem-solving, education, and communication skills I acquired from engineering, teaching, customer service, management, and medicine, promoting a progressive work environment focused on education, wellness, and justice
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"MJ's leadership is dynamic and proactive, and can be described as agile: she is not domineering, rather consistently solicits input in order to continually adapt and improve, based on available resources." - Letter, 2002
I present information as an improvement to client services and employee health, and focus on professionalism, which can be akin to the components of a good soeech (right).
Elements of good management, including speaking strategies
I am highly motivated and can make things happen, facilitating success by networking through all aspects of product development
Collaborative
Realistic
Supportive
Resourceful
Approachable
Proactive
Positive
Dedicated
Growth mindset
Creative
2023 Skills Day
Education and Communications
Human rights, social justice, accessibility
Environmental Justice
Improving individual and community well-being
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Examples:
Audience-appropriate communication
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction: education
Closed Loop Communication: healthcare
Conflation and overload: grouping things together incorrectly
Proficiency in utilizing AI and vetting sources
See:
With a rounded edge and several corners nearby, using the word "corner" was a point of confusion and potential conflation in assembling our new raised garden
I present new information as improving our client support and the efficiencies of our teams.
I use data and assessments for my programming and leadership that I outline in Psychometrics, such as adoption theories.
Also see Assessments for Formative and Summative assessments
Instructional Design: ADDIE, EL, PBL
"MJ is respectful, kind, and accepting to everyone. She is understanding and knows how to connect with people in positive ways." Letter, 2022
Data Literacy: communicating scientifically with data
C++, Java, html
Quality Assurance
Software: MS, Google, and Adobe suites; ShortCut, Jira, Notion, Confluence, Slack, Miro, Atlassian
Assemble, Inc. Internship
References:
Eric Tucker, Assemble, Inc.
Jay Jones, Atypical AI
Masters of Science in Teaching
Thesis: An Assessment of Ninth Graders’ Use of Graphs and Explanations to Communicate Scientific Ideas
I have ten years of proactive and direct communication, engaging curriculum, service projects, and excellent relatability (see Letter)
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Monitor & Control
Closure
"MJ is attentive to detail, always looks for improvement, and is proactive and curious. I find her contributions and ideas to be highly valuable!" - Letter, 2022
In healthcare, I followed procedures for a sexual harassment claim, and then built subsequent training around appropriate forms of play, which had noticeable, positive impacts and improved morale.
See Just Culture
2022 Skills Day
In my current, volunteer Executive Assistant role, I manage public relations such as social media and video productions.
I adjust for audiences, and promote and consider social and environmental impacts.
My minor was in Environmental Ethics, and I do some work in Environmental Justice.
I analyzed ACT scores, identified reading comprehension as a common thread for improvement, particularly among BIPOC students, and developed and delivered a remedial curriculum, resulting in a 17% increase in test scores among 150 students.
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One of my first paid positions was with Turning Point Youth and Family Development as an Intern Executive Assistant, where I updated the safety and emergency manuals for the main office as well as the youth residences
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Experiential Learning tracking system example: Physics Standards Targets and Assessments (STA)
For bicycle service
Taking in the customer's complaint
Shaping the order into a defined set of services that we offer
Providing a comprehensive estimate
Made work orders easier and faster
Increased our ability to accurately and fairly be compensated for our time spent on service
Improved communication between "front" retail staff and "back" service staff, including contued training and updates
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“MJ continually expressed positivity and encouraged collaboration, generally improving morale." Letter, 2024
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