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Ventura, Ca, Us

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Norfolk, Virginia

In this position, I am responsible for ensuring operational management and sustainability. I coordinate resources from both our youth and adult programs to create a wholistic and compelling program for our community. My responsibilities range from logistical and administrative support, to development and grant writing, to program evaluation and strategic planning. One of my biggest accomplishments at Sail Nauticus has been creating a strategic planning process for our department, which we have used extensively for our after-school program, Sail Nauticus Academy. This process has resulted in a growth of our data collection and analysis, and has resulted in Sail Nauticus being recognized by US Sailing as the leading center for data collection in the Mid-Atlantic region. Additionally, it has created a growth culture within the organization, and as such we are consistently looking for new and innovative ways to expand our reach within the community.This position has allowed me ample opportunity for growth, and has allowed me to gain and refine skills in project management, strategic planning, critical thinking, and creative problem solving.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

As the Office Administrator, I created the accounting and administrative systems still in place at Sail Nauticus today. I set up and grew our social media accounts, which have now become our biggest marketing resource. Additionally, I developed the Sail Nauticus brand, and built a large portfolio of marketing resources that resulted in a 90% growth in our membership program between 2014-16.

Greater Memphis Area

At Memphis College Prep, I participated in a 10-week fellowship through Education Pioneers focused on developing the school's data-driven culture. I was the project manager for researching and implementing the new Illuminate DNA data platform to provide a more wholistic view of student academic success. In addition, I provided logistical and operational support by implementing new accounting systems and refining their after-school programming. Additionally, I participated in a 13-person cohort of top graduate students and emerging leaders as part of EP's 2017 Summer Fellowship. I attained leadership, networking, and education industry as part of the professional development program offerings, and participated in an impactful research project focused on black male teacher pipelines in the state of Tennessee.

Fort Eustis, Va

• Cultivated and demonstrated a broad understanding of the United States Army to successfully provide strong customer service to all center patrons• Provided administrative and clerical support, including research and database management, to the center director • Acted as the primary point of contact for all phone and walk-up inquiries by answering questions about the USO, demonstrating a strong understanding and articulation of the mission of the organization

• Led a service-oriented group of five people in organizing chapter-wide and campus-wide events, such as community prayer nights, service projects, and twice-annual outreach events• Worked among a larger executive team to analyze chapter needs and assess financial and community resources in meeting those needs

• Recruited, organized, and supervised a team of fifteen students to assist in the planning and implementation of a campus-wide Christian apologetics forum• Directed and advised all financial planning and fundraising, publicity, content selection, and community awareness• Marketed and developed awareness of the forum through print and online publicity, as well as social media use• Coordinated all logistical aspects to include building arrangements and audio/visual needs• Gained financial support through written and oral proposals while cultivating and maintaining long-lasting donor relations• Created and maintained a timeline of necessary actions while keeping all individuals accountable to strict deadlines• Coordinated follow-up and created a vision to establish the forum as an annual campus event

• Assisted potential new members in the initiation and membership process of the fraternity. • Worked with eleven other members to plan pledge meetings, social events, and service events. • Met with new members individually for interviews in order to fulfill their requirements and make them aware of the standards and expectations of the fraternity. • Made concessions when necessary for members struggling with requirements and worked closely with those members who needed assistance in finishing their pledging requirements.

• Assisted in the organization and implementation of summer conferences, camps, and events. • Worked closely with other Conference Services staff and conference participants to ensure smooth, efficient, and productive events that reflected the professional reputation of the College• Staffed the Customer Information Desk to effectively provide direct assistance to conference attendees • Provided personal service and hospitality to guests while attending to their personal and professional needs

Master’S Degree, Public Administration

Activities and Societies: MPA@UNC Fellow

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy And Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, The Veritas Forum at the College of William & Mary, Alpha Phi Omega Service.

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