Grace Cannon
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Detail oriented, recent graduate seeking entry level opportunity. Consistently demonstrates time management, teamwork, willingness to learn and communication skills. Seeking a role within the Public Sector for growth with the ability to make meaningful contributions in Policy and Analysis
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Program Support Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
05.2024 - Current
- Catalogue and calculate data on 2024-2025 DNR budget reports to ensure strategic implementation of budget
- Organize and input grant and hunting program data using ArcGIS and Excel from 2014-2025 for public use and analysis
- Consistently manage 3+ deadline dependent projects to support program unit management
- Process and distribute permits and applications from across Michigan to 13 DNR customer service centers and staff
Lab Leader
JMC Human Rights Data Science Lab
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Conduct open source research, data visualization, and satellite imagery to collect evidence for criminal cases
- Coordinate and present research findings to International Criminal Court, Special Criminal Court of Central African Republic, American Bar Association, CIA, and Department of State
- Generate organizational system for 30+ students to streamline and input research findings
- Direct research projects and working 2-3 student teams to research human rights abuses and smuggling in Libya, Sudan, Philippines, and Central African Republic
Membership and Retention Committee Lead
Sunrise Movement – MSU Hub
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Create and update membership system tracking 20+ member participation and 100+ interested students
- Manage creation of two zines through page design and creation, text writing, and administration
- Plan club events to foster club community and furthering club campaigns
- Rebuild club structure through creation of new club board and responsibilities implemented in 2024 to improve efficiency that has provided leadership uniformity, increased retention, and campus presence
Sustainability and Key Accounts Intern
Traverse City Light and Power
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Engage in local government and utility strategy session to discuss utility implementation, sustainability strategic goals, and project initiatives
- Assist in key accounts program development through initial project planning stages
- Collaborate with University of Michigan’s Catalyst Leadership Circle Fellowship on promoting local sustainability awareness and projects
- Process rebate applications to promote company sustainability strategic goals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
James Madison College | Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2025
Skills
- Advanced: Google Docs, Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint
- Intermediate: ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets
- Research
- Data Organization
- Presentation building
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certified in Responsible Conduct of Research | CITI April 2024
- Certified in Ethics and Protocols of Human Subjects Research | MSU November 2023
Languages
French | intermediate
Websites
Timeline
Wildlife Program Support Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
05.2024 - Current
Sustainability and Key Accounts Intern
Traverse City Light and Power
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lab Leader
JMC Human Rights Data Science Lab
09.2022 - 05.2025
Membership and Retention Committee Lead
Sunrise Movement – MSU Hub
01.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
James Madison College | Michigan State University
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