About
PATHWAY
Leveraging Data for Human Resources and Administration
There has never been more data about more people than there is today. Organizations—whether they be private corporations, institutions of higher learning, government agencies, or anything else—have both a tremendous opportunity and a great burden when using this data. On one hand, this wealth of information can be used to optimize routine processes, identifying well-performing employees, and create a more equitable distribution of resources. On the other, it can also be used to invade the privacy of others or to unfairly discriminate against entire groups of people. Big data has incredible promise, but it must be used with an eye toward ethics and benefitting as many people as possible.
In my time at Michigan, I have acquired a background in data software skills, knowledge of organizational culture and ethics, and communication skills that make me well-suited for any human resources or administration role. Through my minor, Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, I have used programs like Excel, Access, R Studio, Python, GIS, and Tableau in both academic and workplace settings. In classes like Organizational Wrongdoing and an independent study with Professor Soderstrom, I've learned about what happens when organizations behave unethically and how the way they communicate can highlight good deeds or obscure wrongdoing. I have extensive success in both formal, academic writing and informal writing; I have been able to win awards for my writing in History and write dozens of articles for QMSS' student blog to communicate data science insights.
I graduate in May, 2024. My main interest is in roles in human resources and administration, especially in the non-profit sphere or in higher education. My job experiences include two stints as a social sciences research assistant, a front office assistant, the editor for the QMSS student blog, a supplier integration intern at Volkswagen, and a fire alarm inspector. Any organization that hires me will be getting a proactive worker with excellent communication, attention to detail, and a drive to succeed.
