Laura Gibbons
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grassroots Tenant Advocate
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom (HCJF)
2024.11 - 2026.09
- Managed hotline providing support to tenants and low wage workers, facilitating access to resources and assistance.
- Assisted attorneys by building spreadsheets, preparing documents, and coordinating meetings with clients to streamline case management.
- Organized the Leadership Committee; Led meetings and phone banks.
Research Assistant
Institute of Education on Human Rights (IREHR)
2021.08 - 2024.01
- Maintained and categorized files to ensure easy access and retrieval of information.
- Researched and wrote articles.
- Constructed two databases to track and categorize legislative data. One tracked and categorized 1,532 pieces of legislation. The other listed state legislators and representatives that sponsored or cosponsored specific bills.
- Scraped membership data from Facebook groups and organized it into a comprehensive spreadsheet for analysis.
- Attended meetings and documented key discussions to provide project managers with relevant insights.
- Answered the phones and aided other IREHR members to locate pertinent information.
- Posted and organized “IREHR Clips” to the organization’s website.
Barista
Broadway Cafe
2016.09 - 2024.01
- Cultivated customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Supervised a small team to ensure efficient operations.
- Completed tasks in a timely manner; making drinks, washing dishes, re-stocking, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Economics
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, MO2021-01
Skills
- Basic GIS mapping and other visual data analytics like Tableau
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OneNote
- Google Workspace
- Experienced with Slack and Teams
- Document management systems
Accomplishments
UMKC Symposium 2019
Original article cited by Kansas City Star
Timeline
Grassroots Tenant Advocate
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom (HCJF)
2024.11 - 2026.09
Research Assistant
Institute of Education on Human Rights (IREHR)
2021.08 - 2024.01
Barista
Broadway Cafe
2016.09 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Economics
University of Missouri Kansas City