Avery Thurston

Organized and dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision, either independently or with a team. Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service across multiple professional settings. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.

• Committee Member, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Vadis (current employer), Leading initiatives to revise training materials with inclusive language, championing equitable policies and programs while fostering open dialogue through workshops and events.Facilitating the development and delivery of interactive training modules on LGBTQ+ terminology, pronoun usage, and allyship strategies.
• Publication, Goh, J. X., Kort, D. N., Thurston, A. M., Benson, L. M., & Kaiser, C. R. (2019)."Does concealing a sexual minority identity prevent exposure to prejudice?"Social Psychology and Personality Science, 10(8), 1056-1064.http://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/mz29wOpen Access Link: https://psyarxiv.com/mz29w/download?format=pdf
• Maintained accurate records of customer interactions, ensuring timely follow-up on leads and potential sales opportunities.
• Collaborated with other team members to achieve monthly sales targets consistently.