courtney moran

senior research analyst

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

research

Skill

grant writing, community outreach, research, editing, teaching, grants, program development, fundraising, nonprofits, data analysis, event planning, non profits, public policy, public speaking, volunteer management, community development, microsoft office, microsoft excel, microsoft word, customer service, leadership, powerpoint, quantitative research, time management, writing, pcr, soil sampling, organic farming, laboratory skills, academic tutoring, peer mentoring, wordpress, social media, ecology, higher education, laboratory, management, statistics, science, google docs, team leadership, mentoring, collaborative leadership, tutoring, biology, event management, r, scientific writing, technical writing, ahrefs, communication, mailchimp, product management, organizational leadership, talent management, design thinking, hubspot, teamwork, diversity and inclusion, cross cultural communication skills, cultural competency

Experience

national science foundation fellow

national science foundation

2011-1 - 2012-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Collaborated with postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in agriculture research as part of a multi-state, USDA-funded, 5-year project. Collected soil and CO2 samples, analyzed physical and chemical properties, reviewed preliminary results, and presented findings to the UIUC and NEIU communities.

blogger

farm together now

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Worked within WordPress CMS. Contributed original optimized content targeted to readership demographics. Investigated and reported on agriculture policy and news, farming practices, and local events.

garden educator

the organic gardener ltd.

2009-1 - 2009-1 · 1 mo

farmhand

henry's farm

2007-1 - 2008-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Worked alongside farmer and small crew planting, weeding, mulching, harvesting, washing, packing, and selling over 650 varieties of vegetables for weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and Evanston Farmers' Market.

chef and assistant pastry chef

j&l catering and special events

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Catered on-site events as Chef and Sous-Chef, duties included inventory maintenance, on-site kitchen strategy, and logistical operations. Co-created all in-house made pastries and desserts.

academic writing tutor

northeastern illinois university

2013-1 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Surveyed organic chemistry laboratory methodology and refined lab protocol. Mentored 54 undergraduate students during 3 semesters in organic chemistry laboratory theory, techniques, and safety measures. Presented on peer-led team learning (PLTL) to Iota Sigma Pi (National Honors Society for Women in Chemistry) and NEIU Academic Symposium.

research assistant

northeastern illinois university

2013-1 - 2013-1 · 1 mo

In collaboration with Northwestern and the Chicago Botanic Garden, analyzed Typha DNA to further wetland conservation research. Wrote comprehensive research paper and presented it to the NEIU community; thesis is on file at Ronald Williams Library. Refined research through the use of open-source bioinformatics software. Performed plant DNA extraction, quantification, and analyses.

senior research specialist

g2 crowd

2017-4 - 2019-2 · 1 yr 11 mos

senior research analyst

g2 crowd

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

market manager and volunteer coordinator

henry's farm

2009-1 - 2017-4 · 8 yrs 4 mos

Recruit, train, and supervise a team of over 25 employees to work at Henry’s stand at the main Evanston Farmers Market. Schedule 7-10 employees for three shifts each week. Develop employee training protocol, organize staff events, and function as liaison between staff and farmer. Oversee weekly set-up, display, restocking, sales, and clean-up of 100’ by 100’ market stall. Supervise customer service and accounting, including check, LINK/EBT, Senior Nutrition Program vouchers, and credit card transactions (POS system). Coordinate with Friends of the Evanston Market (citizen group) and City of Evanston Market Manager to accept LINK, WIC, and SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program) vouchers.