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Lauren Peters

Arlington,VA

Summary

George Washington University graduate student specializing in international development and gender policy, with strong skills in database management, grant writing, and project management. Seeking an internship in international policy to gain hands-on experience and actively contribute to transformative initiatives that advance equity and justice on a global scale.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Database Administrator

Metropolitan Family Services
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed a comprehensive CRM database, overseeing constituent giving records totaling $20 million in private donations. Initiated and maintained donor acknowledgment processes to enhance donor engagement and recognition. Conducted regular data cleaning to ensure the accuracy and reliability of records, improving overall database integrity. Created detailed daily and monthly reports to track giving trends and provide insights for strategic decision-making. Collaborated closely with the private grants team to obtain necessary audit documentation for the finance team, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Development and Executive Assistant

Metropolitan Family Services
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Administered the CRM database of the Howard and Evanston Center: managed 8,000+ constituent giving records, initiated donor acknowledgments, created weekly and monthly reports, and communicated with team and donors to resolve account discrepancies.

Office Administrator

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created and enforced a new patient intake process spanning multiple database platforms, which included a step-by-step staff checklist, physical filing system, and resource guide.

Mortgage Loan Post Closer

GreenState Credit Union
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Audited financial and legal documentation to ensure policy compliance and made necessary additions, corrections, and redactions
  • Simultaneously, coordinated with attorneys, title companies, mortgage loan teams, and real estate agents.

ESL Teacher

Aquincum English-Hungarian Bilingual Primary School
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Planned, organized, and instructed core English curriculum for over 100 students, focusing on verbal and written communication.

Education

Master of Arts - International Development Studies

George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Business Human Resources

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2019

Skills

  • C-Suite Level Assistance
  • Concur
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Database Administration
  • Galaxy Volunteer
  • Hootsuite
  • Little Green Light
  • Mailchimp
  • MS Office 365
  • Raiser's Edge 7
  • Raiser's Edge NXT
  • Social Media Management
  • System Testing

Volunteer Experience

  • Illinois Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar, 06/2023 - 06/2024
  • Galaxy Volunteer Database Administrator, 05/2020 - 12/2020
  • New City Neighbors Student Tutor, 09/2018 - 12/2018

Timeline

Development Database Administrator

Metropolitan Family Services
05.2023 - 07.2024

Development and Executive Assistant

Metropolitan Family Services
07.2022 - 05.2023

Office Administrator

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
07.2021 - 06.2022

Mortgage Loan Post Closer

GreenState Credit Union
09.2020 - 04.2021

ESL Teacher

Aquincum English-Hungarian Bilingual Primary School
09.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - International Development Studies

George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Human Resources

Calvin University
Lauren Peters