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EXPERIENCE

Work spanning student events, audience-focused communication, and detailed scientific research.

Sep 2024 — Present

Ann Arbor, MI

Transfer Student Event Coordinator

University of Michigan — College of LSA

  • Serve as an energetic campus representative, coordinating transfer event schedules to keep programming aligned with University goals and clear, consistent communication.
  • Contribute to event recaps and timelines that drive continuous program improvement.
  • Collaborate on program development and event facilitation for smooth, impactful execution.
  • Coordinate internal communications across staff and departments, managing incoming calls and timely follow-up on requests.
Sky presenting research opportunities to transfer students in a campus event space
Introducing new students to research opportunities on campus
Sky with the transfer student welcome team holding Maize, Blue, Hail, and Victors signs
Welcoming new students to Michigan
Sky and two student team members at the Transfer Student Center
Building community at the Transfer Student Center
Sky with the transfer student event team after a campus program
Collaborating with campus partners on student programming

Sep 2024 — May 2025

Ann Arbor, MI

Social Media Assistant — Dr. Lenette Jones Lab

University of Michigan School of Nursing

  • Developed and executed content strategies on Black women's healthcare disparities, aligning platform trends with lab goals.
  • Independently researched, curated, and distributed news, peer-reviewed studies, and lab updates to grow the lab's online community.
  • Worked one-on-one with the Principal Investigator to ensure accurate distribution of lab updates, scientific data, and community events.

May 2024 — May 2025

Ann Arbor, MI

Research Assistant — Dr. Kevin Jones Lab

University of Michigan Medical School

  • Set up lab procedures and used detailed optogenetic techniques to conduct data recordings.
  • Built proficiency in Excel for data management and analysis, and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations.
  • Partnered with the Principal Investigator on optimal research practices and budget.
  • Co-authored and published two peer-reviewed articles on the brain's prefrontal cortex.

I AM:
READY TO WORK

Open to internships and opportunities in marketing, communications, public relations, and event strategy.

skyevans@umich.eduNew York, NY