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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

Researching people, what they do and why they do it, preferably (but not necessarily) quantitative-based work.

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Work history

Center for Economic Research June 2005 to May 2009
Research Assistant

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How would you describe your time at Center for Economic Research?

Responsible for background research for a Nobel-winning economist, including: library and internet based data, interviewing state officials, academic, government, non-profit, and other databases. Also proof-read grants and other writings and standardized documents to style guides.
Lab School September 2004 to December 2005
Librarian's Assistant

How would you describe your time at Lab School?

Shelved books and shelf-read. Also helped with book prep and fixing as well as administrative tasks.
Macalester College September 2003 to December 2003
Teacher's Assistant

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How would you describe your time at Macalester College?

Responsible for working with incoming first year students in an Asian Studies class, particularly in teaching writing and editing. Also co-taught several classes.
Macalester College September 2002 to May 2004
Box Office Assistant Manager

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How would you describe your time at Macalester College?

Sold tickets to 6+ theater and dance performances. Managed cash accounts and supervised student workers. Also aided in publicity for performances.
Sherman Library June 2001 to August 2003
Librarian's Assistant

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How would you describe your time at Sherman Library?

Aided patrons and staff in finding materials. Supervised shelving, book shifting, and shelf reading student workers. Worked directly with Art History faculty on the topic of new journals. Responsible for journal archival database project.

Education

University of Chicago - Graham School January 2009 to the present
Integrated Marketing Certificate
University of Chicago October 2004 to August 2006
MA in the Social Sciences

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How would you describe your time at University of Chicago?

MA thesis: "LiveJournal is a Conversation With the World": An examination of the effects of interpersonal communication on personal blogging.
Macalester College September 2000 to May 2004
Honors BA in Women and Gender Studies

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How would you describe your time at Macalester College?

Honors Thesis: When Jane Grows Up: A Look at How the Sexual Lessons of Girlhood Impact College-Aged Women

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