Erika Vallejo
Lansing,MI
Summary
Versatile researcher and educator with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Researcher and Project Manager
Michigan State University
2019.08 - Current
- Carried out 23 informant interviews, which were coded and analyzed in order to answer key research questions for research projects
- Raised ~$50,000 in grant funding from 8 sources
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects
- Created original quantitative dataset of cross-state legislators race, ethnicity, gender, and occupational backgrounds in order to generate new statistical insights in R
- Managed research assistant to help collect and code 2,000+ state legislator occupational backgrounds
- Collaborated and co-authored article for The Washington Post analyzing state legislatures
Course Instructor and Teaching Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
2020.05 - 2024.04
- Instructed four 30-student sections of “Intro To Political Analysis Using R” and helped students learn statistical concepts and methods of quantitative analysis
- Employed open and approachable teaching style across 7 political science courses
- Honored with Graduate Teaching Award by Department of Political Science
Research Assistant
Michigan State University
2019.08 - 2021.05
- Performed statistical and quantitative analysis
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference
Marketing and Program Specialist
Sylvan Learning Center
2015.03 - 2018.05
- Sent out email campaigns, developed yearly marketing calendar, designed flyers and marketing material, and attended community events
- Oversaw various contract programs, developed requests for proposals, and quarterly data reports
- Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators
- Interviewed and recommended teachers for hire
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 2019.08 - 2024.05
Master of Arts - Political Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 2019.08 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX 2011.08 - 2016.05
Skills
Microsoft Office & Excel
Team Collaboration
Data Analysis
Policy-Oriented & Analytical Writing
Grant Writing
Intermediate Spanish Speaking
Timeline
Course Instructor and Teaching Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
2020.05 - 2024.04
Researcher and Project Manager
Michigan State University
2019.08 - Current
Research Assistant
Michigan State University
2019.08 - 2021.05
Ph.D. - Political Science
Michigan State University
2019.08 - 2024.05
Master of Arts - Political Science
Michigan State University
2019.08 - 2021.05
Marketing and Program Specialist
Sylvan Learning Center
2015.03 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2011.08 - 2016.05