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
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Audio editing (Audacity)
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Film/video editing (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere)
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Qualitative coding
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Census & demographic data analysis
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Research design & methodology
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Grant writing & budgeting
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Data storytelling & visualization basics
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Project organization & workflow management
Core Strengths
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Cross-cultural communication
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Adaptability & collaborative work
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Analytical thinking
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Ethical decision-making
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Interviewing & interpersonal skills
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Creative problem-solving
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Narrative construction
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Public speaking & presentation design
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