Kate Pellegrini

Creative and versatile professional with demonstrated large-scale project management and research acuity. Dedicated problem-solver equally as comfortable in data analysis as in communications work.

Organizational Change Manager
Poetico Dance Collective | Philadelphia, PA | January 2019 - present
- Wrote grants resulting in successful non-profit development; organize delivery of charitable donations - Spearheaded data-backed strategic planning effort that led to 250% member growth since 2019
- Conduct comprehensive biannual assessments to gauge evolving member needs and solicit feedback
- Lead monthly meetings to workshop upcoming projects and manage participation of 25+ members
- Partner with venues, musicians, photographers and schools for success of 10+ productions to date

Data Analyst
Resource Systems Group Inc. | Remote | January 2022 - August 2022
- Led survey-based data collection projects for public transportation clients including the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) and Chicago's Regional Transportation Agency (RTA)
- Configured and maintained comprehensive timeline and budget ($10K+) for each survey project
- Trained and managed 30+ subcontractors at a time to ensure quality survey collection during fielding - Cleaned, analyzed, and organized data using SQL, R, SPSS, Excel, Qualtrics, and Canva
- Wrote and presented final client reports, including significant results and data-backed recommendations - Assisted with internal satisfaction and performance surveying efforts on behalf of leadership, including writing survey questions, tracking and compiling data, and presenting findings to key stakeholders

Administrative Assistant
University of Pennsylvania Penn Parents Department | Philadelphia, PA | August 2019 - January 2022
- Managed all donor solicitation and stewardship for 10,000+ current parents, past parents, and alumni
- Executed 14 regional Welcome Receptions, 4 virtual Webinars, and 2 high-level donor events each year - Organized most successful annual Giving Day to date, surpassing $300K goal to net over $450K
- Led parent engagement project that yielded unprecedented 89% approval from constituency
- Partnered closely with campus administration, departmental leadership, and third-party vendors alike
- Managed departmental budget, including coordinating with vendors and creating and tracking POs
- Prepared presentations for senior leadership; won award for most effective presenter in department

Research Assistant
University of Portland Psychology Department | Portland, OR | May 2016 - August 2016
- Developed and executed multiple research projects with Psychology Professor Louisa Brad
- Conducted extensive research and co-authored final paper on effects of moral licensing
- Presented research at annual Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) conference in San Antonio, TX in January 2017

M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University;
B.A. in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College