Experiences and Skills 

My experiences at Skidmore have given me a large range of skills 

Critical Thinking & Social Theory

  • Multi-layered analysis of race, migration, identity, and power
  • Application of theory to real-world questions
  • Interdisciplinary theoretical grounding
  •  Strong writing skills

Courses: Sociological Perspectives, Intro to Anthropology, Power & Violence, Ethics for Anthropology, Environmental Sociology, U.S Immigration and Shifting Color Lines

Data Collection, Organization, Processing, and Research Design

  • Census data analysis
  • Coding qualitative interviews
  • Ethnographic fieldwork & Pacific research ethics
  • Full research plan design
  • Mixed-methods analysis

Courses & Projects: US Immigration and Shifting Color Lines, Sociological Research Methods, Statistics for Social Sciences, Ethnographic Research, Samoa ISP, Tennessee Hometown Analysis

Media, Storytelling & Creative Production

  • Audio editing & podcast production
  • Documentary film editing
  • Multi-perspective narrative weaving
  • Interviewing for media
  • Presenting findings visually and aurally

Courses & Projects: Migration & Diaspora Podcast, Intro to Doc Film, Storytelling: Screen & Space

Other Skills I have gained 

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Technical Skills

  • Audio editing (Audacity)

  • Film/video editing (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere)

  • Qualitative coding

  • Census & demographic data analysis

  • Research design & methodology

  • Grant writing & budgeting

  • Data storytelling & visualization basics

  • Project organization & workflow management

Core Strengths

  • Cross-cultural communication

  • Adaptability & collaborative work

  • Analytical thinking

  • Ethical decision-making

  • Interviewing & interpersonal skills

  • Creative problem-solving

  • Narrative construction

  • Public speaking & presentation design

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