About Me

BYU MPA Candidate 2023 | Passionate About Problem Solving and Empowerment
Marissa Stapley Professional Photo

Educational Background

  1. Master of Public Administration, Brigham Young University, Graduation April 2023
  2. Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Brigham Young University, Graduated April 2019

Skills

  • Excel (Data Analysis/Modeling, VBA)
  • R (Statistical Analysis)
  • Qualtrics (Survey Creation/Data Management)
  • Tableau (Fundamentals)

Experience

  • BYU GoodMeasure Student Analyst, Asian Association of Utah, Refugee & Immigrant Center, September 2021-December 2021
    • Executed a regression analysis using R, analyzing 4 key program outcomes
    • Co-authored a 36-page report and presented findings to 4 major organizational stakeholders
    • Identified measurement weaknesses and recommended research-based improvements
  • Front Desk Manager, BYU University Advisement Center and Academic Support Office, September 2019-August 2021
    • Connected over 60 students per week with in-office advisors and diverse resources across campus based on individual needs
    • Recruited, hired, and supported a team of 5-6 student employees, providing training in customer service, student interaction, and office and university policy
    • Designed and implemented a comprehensive training program for front desk employees to facilitate career growth
    • Researched strategies for inspiring advisement sessions through surveys, interviews, and focus groups
  • Parent Time Facilitator/Supervisor Intern, The Academy for Child Advocacy and Family Support, April 2019-April 2020
    • Supervised 3-5 visits and 5-10 exchanges between non-custodial parents and children each week to enable family interaction
    • Intervened on 1-2 visits per week, applying conflict resolution strategies to provide a safe and secure environment for parents and children
    • Interviewed children about parental interactions to record sincere and accurate impressions from each child
    • Documented all visits, exchanges, and interviews to potentially be utilized in court
    • Trained new interns on proper supervision approaches, documentation procedures, and interview
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