Miriam Williams
Chicago Ridge,IL
Summary
- 5+ years of diverse experience in higher education.
- Strong ability to use critical thinking skills, research, and analysis to solve complex problems and resolve conflicts.
- Initiative in project development and management.
- Experience in working with internationally-collaborative programs, including within the scope of sponsored research.
- Excellent communication skills, with particular skill in professional writing and editing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Materials Research Center, Northwestern
12.2022 - Current
- Worked independently to administer sponsored research projects for the Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS) and all associated grants.
- Conducted research and engaged in complex problem solving to meet the unique needs of an interdisciplinary and internationally collaborative program.
- Managed all procurement, travel, and budgetary processes of NU-ACCESS.
- Facilitated hiring of research staff, including visa arrangement.
- Collaborated both internally and externally to improve process workflows and clarify policy.
Program Assistant, MEM + MBAi
Office Of Professional Education, Northwestern
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Advised and guided students through all aspects of their graduate programs, from orientation to graduation.
- Developed 5+ new business processes to increase efficiency and establish department-wide best practices, including the creation of onboarding sites and collation of training materials for both students and OPE employees.
- Identified and initiated projects to address student concerns to boost successful program outcomes.
- Managed student records, class scheduling, and assisted in the travel and procurement needs for our programs.
- Onboarded, managed, and served as HR liaison for student temporary employees and faculty.
Stockkeeper
Drosophila Stock Center, Indiana University
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored and maintained fruit fly stock health, including the treatment of underperforming stocks.
- Recorded data for use of scientists in stock maintenance.
- Selection and packaging of stocks for shipment to researchers across the globe.
Data Analyst
Melody Music Shop, LLC
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed 4000+ products over three online sales platforms in collaboration with photographer, sales staff, and IT.
- Analyzed and manipulated product data via Excel to update Point of Sale information.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to produce high-quality photos for online listings.
- Assisted in the bookkeeping and accounting for a growing business.
Office Coordinator
School Of Art + Design, Indiana University
02.2018 - 06.2018
- First point of contact for Dean’s Suite.
- Developed numerous procedures for managing travel, purchasing, and scheduling for Kirkwood Hall faculty and staff.
- Handled complex student issues with tact and confidentiality.
- Worked with vendors and managed complex schedules to coordinate events.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Indiana University
Bloomington, INBachelor of Arts - English
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Professional Writing
- Internal and External Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Creative Problem-Solving
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Materials Research Center, Northwestern
12.2022 - Current
Program Assistant, MEM + MBAi
Office Of Professional Education, Northwestern
08.2021 - 12.2022
Stockkeeper
Drosophila Stock Center, Indiana University
02.2020 - 07.2021
Data Analyst
Melody Music Shop, LLC
06.2018 - 08.2019
Office Coordinator
School Of Art + Design, Indiana University
02.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - English
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Indiana University
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