#Cat Greim
Chicago, IL
ccgreim@gmail.com
412-721-7317
##Iridescent
Iridescent is a science, engineering, and technology education not-for-profit organization that empowers underrepresented children to become self-motivated learners and inventors. I work primarily on Curiosity Machine, our open-ended, project-based learning program and online platform that that inspires students, families, and teachers to solve science and engineering problems together.
####Curiosity Machine Product Manager *January 2015 - present* - Lead web development for Curiosity Machine's shift to a membership-based earned-income model, working with the program team to define a vision, build new features, and iterate toward a platform that better supports educators in the classroom - Manage agile process and workflow for Curiosity Machine web development team, from determining feature scope to task priorization to acceptance testing new features - Analyze platform use data and develop user research practices to better advocate for users and inform product strategy - Communicate plans and progress to the Iridescent team through feature narratives, development updates, platform demos, and feature release notes####Curiosity Machine Head of Online Community
June 2014 - December 2014
##ChicagoQuest
When CICS ChicagoQuest (CQ) opened in Fall 2011, its learning model focused on game-like learning, systems thinking, and design thinking, with an emphasis on technology integration, digital media production, and collaboration skills that prepare students for the 21st century. I joined the team in the summer of 2011 as a recent graduate and supported CQ's opening and development during the school's first 3 years.
####Strategic Partnerships Coordinator July 2012 - May 2014
####UChicago Public Interest Program (UCPIP) Fellow
June 2011 - May 2012
##Writing & Editing Experience
- Communications Lead at Corner Farm Chicago [Spring 2014 - present]
- Copy Editor for Octodad:Dadliest Catch [Spring 2013]
- Communications Manager for Woodlawn Collaborative at University of Chicago [Fall 2010 - Spring 2011]
- Managing Editor at Euphony Journal [Spring 2009 - Fall 2010]
- Freelance Copy Editor at Dorrance Publishing [June 2008 - August 2009]
##Education
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in English, June 2011