Madeline O'Brien
University of Iowa
Iowa City
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Editorial Assistant
1 Year- Review manuscript submissions for empirical rigor to uphold journal standards
- Prepare reports for the editor summarizing manuscripts for review or desk rejection
- Improve communication and outreach of the journal by creating engaging social media posts
- Provide constructive feedback to authors on manuscripts
- Manage internal correspondence between reviewers and authors to maintain an efficient publishing schedule
Graduate Teaching Assistant
3 Years- Assisted in course preparation and material of online course sites, syllabi, and in-class assignments
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions, lectures, and simulations of real-world politics to enhance student understanding of course content
- Evaluated student assignments by providing constructive feedback to support students' academic growth throughout the course
Bookseller
7 Months- Guided customers in finding titles, offering tailored recommendations, and facilitating product orders
- Resolved customer concerns and provided a positive shopping experience
- Processed transactions efficiently and demonstrated knowledge of the store's online sales systems
- Researched current literary trends and ordered new titles for the history, children's, and literary sections of the store to increase sales
- Improved store appearance by restocking shelves and keeping store displays organized and visually attractive
Site Educator
2 Years 3 Months- Advocated the mission to preserve, interpret and promote Dakota County History
- Guided visitors through the Sibley and LeDuc Historic Sites, enhancing understanding of its complex past
- Supported event coordination during after-hours programs to ensure smooth operations. answering questions
- Researched state, local, and site history through multiple diverse perspectives
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science
Master of Arts - Political Science
- 3.81 GPA
Bachelor of Arts - History
- Awarded Jane M Pederson & Ronald E Mickel History Scholarship
- Awarded Miller Prize for Outstanding History Papers
- 3.98 GPA
Skills
Programming Languages and Software
Data analysis
Stata
R
OMEKA-S
Otter.ai
Timeline
Graduate Editorial Assistant
University of Iowa
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble Bookstore
12.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Site Educator
Dakota County Historical Society
04.2021 - 07.2023Read More
University of Iowa
Ph.D. from Political Science
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University of Iowa
Master of Arts from Political Science
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor of Arts from History
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