Sara Sundaram
East Lansing,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in compliance investigations at Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Proficient in data analysis using SPSS and skilled in effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate within teams and adapt to fast-paced environments, driving successful outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
12.2023 - Current
- Work in the Audit, Compliance, Fraud Investigation Unit to investigate and compile supporting documentation for investigations
- Make contact with informants, housing agents, landlords, tenants, etc
- To gather additional information needed
- Utilizing internal and external resources such as: LexisNexus, CLEAR, EIV, ICHAT, OTIS, JDW to gather supporting documents
- Use analytical and research skills to compile data relevant to any participant violations and make informed decisions based on that information
- Sit in on hearings with the Compliance Agents to assist if needed
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Research Assistant
ADJust Labs
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed data entry tasks of the Youth Level of Service (YLS) forms for the Juvenile Risk Assessment Team (JRAT) at the Ingham County 30th District Court.
- Utilized SPSS for data entry and data analysis.
- Created an individual project about 'Substance use and its relationship between types of crimes committed by juveniles and crime severity' using data obtained in the court.
- Committed 4 hours every week to data entry and additional 2 hours for project tasks.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
Novi, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children aged 15 months- 13 years to provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to improve communication, social, and daily living skills in children with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
Research Assistant
Michigan State University
East Lansing, USA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Examined how teams worked together in a physical space to coordinate and solve problems
- Applied knowledge of experimental design to run trial experiments
- Used teamwork skills to communicate for experiment set up, take down, and instructions
- Collected 'participant' data by observation and recording via the use of a tablet to measure their teamwork, communication, and navigation skills
- Dedicated five hours every week to meet and run trial experiments
Crew Member
Chipotle
Novi, USA
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed guest requests such as complaints, questions and inquiries and appropriate decisions based on the requests and inquiries.
- Learned the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes to ensure everything is running smoothly.
- Ability to be flexible in job roles when needed
- Maintained approximately 30 hours a week while enrolled as full-time student.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Conflict resolution between coworkers or customers.
Education
Michigan State University -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI03.2025
Farmington High School -
Farmington High School
Farmington Hills, MI05.2021
Skills
- SPSS analytical software
- R-studio
- Interpersonal skills
- Compliance investigations
- Research methods
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Data entry
Affiliations
MSU Cold Case Unit (Club member) September 2022- Present
- Applied prior CJ knowledge to analyze given facts and create a profile for potential suspect(s).
- Used analytical skills to determine credibility of facts, witnesses, and evidence.
- Used that credibility to communicate ideas and profiles with peers.
- Met every two weeks for one hour.
o American Criminal Justice Association (Club member) September 2022-Present
- Improved professionalism outside the classroom by gaining knowledge from guest speakers.
- Practiced active listening when guest speakers were presenting.
- Communicated with other members about career pathways, job prospects, and internships.
- Met every two weeks for one to two hours.
o University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum(UURAF) April 2023 and April 2024
- Two time undergraduate research presenter under Profesor Mahesh Nala (2023) and ADJust Labs (2024).
Languages
Hindi
Professional
Marathi
Professional
Timeline
Assistant
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
12.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
ADJust Labs
04.2023 - 04.2024
Research Assistant
Michigan State University
09.2022 - 02.2023
Crew Member
Chipotle
02.2021 - 07.2021
Michigan State University -
Michigan State University
Farmington High School -
Farmington High School
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