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My number one goal is to be more of a help than a burden. I always strive to solve problems on my own first before asking someone to step in and assist. I like helping my team by taking unnecessary tasks off their plates. I am also a big team player and believer in loyalty. I don’t give up easily, on goals or people, and I am eager to help foster strong relationships and morale.
I LOVE data. One of my favorite parts of vacationing is my planning spreadsheet. I was the kid who grew up making PowerPoints and spreadsheets for fun. I love learning new ways to use existing data to meet my needs better and finding new tools to visualize it. I’m a quick learner when it comes to new software and data solutions, and I eagerly teach myself the best way to deliver the results my team needs.
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I was once asked during an interview:
If you had to describe yourself using the parts of a bicycle, which part would you be?
I love these types of questions that really make you think! It’s a question I’ve not forgotten since, and one I often come back to.
For me, I think I’m the chain. I may not be the most flashy part of the bicycle, certainly not the first one that comes to mind when visualizing it, but I’m essential to functioning.
The chain is what brings all the disparate parts together. It keeps the wheels in sync with the pedals and ensures you’re moving forward. In essence, I want to be the piece that keeps the wheels on. I enjoy being the go-to on my team for problem-solving and quick answers.
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I have always had a passion for learning. I was the weird kid who loved going back to school at the end of the Summer. I have an immense curiosity and a desire to answer every question that pops into my head. In college, I discovered my enthusiasm for education as a natural extension of my curiosity. Museums and public history became places where my knowledge of random historical facts was useful for the first time, beyond trivia!
What I’ve found in my professional journey is how to marry my passion for accessible, unique educational opportunities and my skills with data sets. I didn’t know that this was where I was going to be, but it is a perfect intersection of my talents and interests. Wherever I go next, I want to keep finding ways to utilize these skills to help others learn more, tell important stories, and access a deeper understanding.