Nicole Morris
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
To merge my public policy knowledge with my data analytic skills to support initiatives dedicated on better informing the general public on key issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Partnerships Project Manager
Philabundance
Philadelphia, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Develop innovative systems to collect and monitor food insecurity data from community members
- Manage special project budgets ranging from $25,000 to $90,000
- Train internal and external staff on food safety industry standards
- Oversee administrative records and archives for Community Partnerships pantry records
- Manage responsibilities of seasonal interns
- Developed project timelines and oversee the execution of project tasks among support staff
- Develop metrics that better inform department operations and decision-making
- Lead execution of bespoke Feeding America intake system among network pantries
- Collaborate with other internal departments to execute organization-wide goals
Research Associate (Remote)
MDRC
New York, NY
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed survey operations for multiple data collection projects
- Monitored project milestones, survey response rates, and budgets to ensure data collection remained in scope
- Wrote professional reports for data collection projects and public-facing dissemination.
- Coordinated recruitment operations at program sites participating in Randomized Control Trials (RCT)
- Provided continuous guidance to multiple MDRC employees through the company's volunteer mentorship program
- Presented on the employment implementation study at the Illinois Department of Human Services Evidence-Based Practices Virtual Conference, August 2021.
- Note: Responsibilities from previous "Research Analyst" position carried over into the current position
Research Analyst (Remote)
MDRC
New York, NY
02.2013 - 05.2021
- Developed and maintained corporate intranet website using Microsoft SharePoint
- Created and maintained department operations and internal presence using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and OneNote
- Coordinate with internal policy area project teams and external survey firms to ensure data collection efforts meet target milestones
Learning Co-Facilitator (Remote, Part-time)
Farm School NYC
New York, NY
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Coordinated with co-facilitator to develop curriculum for capstone project students
- Developed learning materials that supported student projects and peer-to-peer evaluations
- Evaluated and provided feedback on student projects and final written essays
Farm Apprentice (Volunteer)
Queens County Farm Museum
Floral Park, NY
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Supported long-standing farm facility by providing sowing, irrigation, and plant maintenance services
- Fed on-site farm animals based on their dietary needs
- Assisted customers with their purchases at the on-site farm stand
Community Training Specialist
YAI Network
New York, NY
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided employment training to adults with developmental disabilities in community-based settings
- Worked closely with Medicaid Service Coordinators (MSC), family members, and other health care providers to support YAI clients
- Developed annual day habilitation plans for clients
Quality Assurance Project Coordinator
NBTY, Inc.
Ronkonkoma, NY
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Maintained all required departmental documentation in compliance with dietary supplement industry standards
- Coordinated with internal departments and external vendors to ensure quality of raw supplement materials and packaging materials
- Spearheaded special project initiatives such as Kosher and Organic certifications for company products
Education
Certificate - Urban Agriculture & Food Justice
Farm School NYC
New York, NY12.2019
Master of Arts - Data Analytics & Applied Social Research
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.2007
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Applications: SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerAutomate
- Proficient in Qualtrics, Adobe Publisher, Final Cut Pro
- Proficient in bespoke Feeding America Service Insights intake program and online pantry ordering system
Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification - August 2022
- JPSM "Cognitive Interviewing" Certificate - July 2017
- JPSM "Leveraging New Technologies for Understanding Attitudes and Behaviors" Certificate - March 2017
- JPSM "Introduction to Survey Management" Certificate - April 2015
- JPSM "Writing Questions for Surveys" Certificate - March 2015
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer - Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Market Street Community Garden
Timeline
Community Partnerships Project Manager
Philabundance
02.2025 - Current
Research Associate (Remote)
MDRC
06.2021 - 01.2022
Learning Co-Facilitator (Remote, Part-time)
Farm School NYC
10.2020 - 12.2020
Farm Apprentice (Volunteer)
Queens County Farm Museum
02.2019 - 10.2019
Research Analyst (Remote)
MDRC
02.2013 - 05.2021
Community Training Specialist
YAI Network
07.2010 - 01.2013
Quality Assurance Project Coordinator
NBTY, Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2010
Certificate - Urban Agriculture & Food Justice
Farm School NYC
Master of Arts - Data Analytics & Applied Social Research
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
SUNY At Albany
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