Work and Educational Experience

Education

Master in Interdisciplinary Studies, Graduated June 2019
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR

Primary research focus in Psychology with a secondary focus in Music
Thesis: The Role of Musical Training in Emotion Regulation
B.S. in Psychology and Music, Graduated June 2014
Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR

Graduated summa cum laude
Research capstone: The Relationship Between Musical Training and the Experience of Emotion in Music

 

Experience

Visitor Services Shift Supervisor, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia; Philadelphia, PA — March 2022-present

  • Conducts guided tours of a historical Japanese exhibition house and garden

  • Assists in after-hours members-only nights and other special events on-site

  • Maintains the house and garden through periodic cleaning and preservation work

  • Educates school groups on Japanese culture and history through special programming

Manager/Barista, Rogue Valley Roasting Co.; Ashland, OR — July 2018–Sept. 2020

  • Collaborated with owner in composition and potential implementation of employee handbook

  • Assisted owner in weekly banking and stock management

  • Trained 10+ new hires in operations and brand customer service philosophy

  • Lead team members in providing a consistent product and excellent customer service

Visual Associate, JCPenney; Bend, OR — Sept. 2016–Sept. 2017

  • Planned and executed sets independently as outlined by the company

  • Directed support team in setting merchandise

  • Generated revenue through creative use of visual design

Sales Associate and Window Covering Specialist, JCPenney; Bend, OR — Nov. 2014–Sept. 2016

  • Spearheaded designated department and worked closely with management

  • Exceeded credit and sales goals expected by the company

  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the product by assisting customers with making purchases

 

Skills

Data Analysis | Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and Design | Data Collection Interviewing | Transcription | Survey Generation | Visual Merchandising | Team Management | Leadership | Problem Solving | JavaScript | Public Speaking