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C R E AT I V I T Y | L E A D E R S H I P | R E L AT I O N S H I P S

KEY STRENGTHS…………………………………………….
• Strategic optimizer
• Holistic problem solver
• Empathetic leader
• Passionately curious

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE……………………………
• Burns & McDonnell – Change Management – January 2021 – Present
o Built technology people change management as a service capability within IT
o Establish an IT Change Champions group to help champion change across our organization
o Execute security, data governance and digital transformation change strategies that maximize
employee adoption and minimize resistance
o Lead a team of 5 to support IT change management, communication and training execution
• Burns & McDonnell – IT Communications, May 2019 – January 2021
o Spearheaded communication for multiple companywide IT change initiatives
o Designed and launched a more intuitive and transparent IT intranet page
o Demonstrated ability to improve IT visibility through IT portal banner creation, consistent voice
and companywide monthly IT slides
o Established a growing digital community of Engineering Technologists
o Built and documented IT communication processes
• USA Boxing – USA Boxing Fitness Marketing, spring 2019
o Defined and initiated a fitness boxing program to be implemented into boxing gyms
o Communicated with top executives and fitness instructors across the nation
o Created slides, flyers, handouts, and social media posts
o Presented at the Western Qualifiers for USA Boxing in Reno
• Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce – Marketing Intern, summer 2018
o Researched and documented information on Chambers across the country
o Compiled details for the 2018 Leadership Exchange
o Collaborated on Workforce Development strategies
o Wrote articles about upcoming Chamber events for multiple newsletters
• Dance Gallery – Staff member, 2013 - 2019
o Assisted studio director with management, including marketing, scheduling, and communications
o Mentored two teams who became national champions
o Choreographed and coached a team to win 4th overall at a national competition
o Led 23 out of 25 groups to finish in the top 10 in various categories at a regional competition

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS………………………………………
• Prosci Certified Change Practitioner - 2022
• New Horizons Thinking with Critical Insights Certification - 2020
• The University of Hong Kong International Study Abroad Program 2016

E D U C AT I O N … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .
• University of Kansas
o B.A., Business Marketing and Advanced Chinese Language minor