Emily M. Wharton
About Emily M. Wharton
Emily M. Wharton is a Technical Proposal Specialist at Mathematica Policy Research, where she has worked since 2015. She has a diverse background in stage management and production, having held various roles in theater and academia, and possesses strong technical skills in proposal writing and compliance.
Current Role at Mathematica
Emily M. Wharton serves as a Technical Proposal Specialist at Mathematica Policy Research since 2015. In this role, she leads a team of writers, subject matter experts, and designers to create polished and compliant proposals. She has developed and implemented best practices for technical proposal writing and compliance, enhancing the quality of submissions. Her expertise ensures that proposals meet necessary standards and requirements.
Previous Experience in Theatre Production
Emily M. Wharton has extensive experience in theatre production. She worked as a Production Assistant at Hartford Stage from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she served as a Stage Management Apprentice at McCarter Theatre for four months in 2009 and was a Production Stage Manager at Rutgers University for 11 months in 2008. Additionally, she was a Stage Manager at Harvard University from 2004 to 2006 and worked with The Princeton Festival as Run Crew in 2007.
Educational Background
Emily M. Wharton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and history from Tufts University, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at Rutgers University, where she obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background supports her diverse skill set in both technical proposal writing and theatre production.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Emily M. Wharton possesses expertise in both Mac and PC platforms, along with proficiency in software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. She is certified in Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures accessibility compliance in proposal documents. Her technical skills enhance her effectiveness in her current role at Mathematica.
Work History Prior to Mathematica
Before joining Mathematica Policy Research, Emily M. Wharton worked as an Executive Secretary at the same organization from 2013 to 2015. She also held a position as Shift Lead at Peet's Coffee & Tea from 2003 to 2006, where she developed leadership skills. Her diverse work history spans various roles that contribute to her current expertise in technical proposal writing.