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Durham, NC, US

Tapped to assume leadership of a critical department following the unexpected departure of the former director. Successfully supported 87 high school seniors throughout their college application process and developed a comprehensive four-year program utilized with all 204 Upper School students and parents.Strategic InitiativesAnalyze data to produce board.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Recruited to serve on the Senior Staff team and manage 200+ TK-12 prospects annually with detailed data collection for monthly board reports and a robust application system that supported a holistic and quantifiable review process.Took enrollment from 514 to 558 in one year and managed waitpools in more than four grades for the first time in the school’s.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Transforming Leaders is a 5-month intensive cohort. Graduates join 1100+ Goodmon Fellows across the Triangle. Topics covered include Building an Equitable Learning Community, Intentional Value-based Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Courageous Conversations, Giving/Receiving Feedback, High-Performing Teams and Trust, Polarity Management, Handling.

Chapel Hill, NC

Hired to manage the application system, data collection, and assessment process for 2,000 applicants annually from across the world. Maintained relationships with high school counselors, parents, students, semifinalist and finalist committee members, University faculty, Foundation staff, and Trustees.Launched the program’s first online application.

Chapel Hill, NC

Created a strategic plan for alumni engagement for The Carolina Covenant program through an environmental assessment and SWOT analysis using qualitative and quantitative research techniques.Surveyed programs across the country along with Covenant scholars and alumni to identify best practices under the guidance of the Director of Scholarships and Student.

Durham, North Carolina

Managed over 200 volunteers, assisting with training and scheduling. Recruited and supported new volunteers and staff members. Worked with the Family Ministry Pastor and Children's Ministry Director to create a safe and effective environment for over 200 children and volunteers each week.

Durham, North Carolina

Identified, recruited, and trained 400 volunteers; created the Volunteer Leadership Council. Organized volunteer appreciation events and led volunteer orientations. Coordinated special events, projects, social media posts, and direct services to families. Facilitated community partnerships with UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, Volunteer Match, and other area.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Facilitated and managed a structured faith community liaison program with churches throughout North Carolina to inform and empower them to raise awareness within their congregations about incarcerated mothers and their children. Facilitated fundraising projects at various sites throughout the year to benefit building renovations and program development..

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Formalized structured volunteer and church liaison programs, serving as the link between volunteers and staff. Streamlined record-keeping and communications efforts. Planned and organized monthly events for both fundraising purposes and rallying support for families and children in need. Assisted with foster care and adoption orientations and training.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Collaborated with Teach for America staff to develop and execute a detailed strategic plan aimed at recruiting 2007 corps members. Implemented effective marketing and networking strategies, to produce a high-visibility publicity campaign. Planned and executed high-impact visits for Teach for America staff, corps members and alumni. Employed strong.

Oak Brook, Illinois

Assisted in projects benefiting the LEAD campaign and Women’s Opportunity Fund, both aimed at empowering women as entrepreneurs across the globe. Updated portions of the organization’s website and created the LEAD campaign webpage. Researched the disproportionate effects of poverty on women and children.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Gained hands-on experience in the interdisciplinary research currently occurring in the social sciences. Used organizational skills in filing paperwork and surveys from which data was processed, utilizing basic principles of survey research. Developed and applied technical and communication skills to project management.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Managed data entry for college recruitment, player and coach registration, sponsor and corporate patron donations. Collaborated with volunteers in hosting various tournament events. Helped facilitate marketing efforts through program advertising, tournament mailings, press releases, ticket sales, and marketing. Assisted players, fans, coaches, and parents.

Master'S Degree, Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society member College of Education and Human Development Peer Advisor Graduate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology, Anthropology, Religion

Activities and Societies: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, Student Activities Committee, Teach for America Campus Campaign Manger.

Study Abroad Semester, Anthropology

The program was focused on cultural anthropology and I conducted field work in local pueblos through Museos Comunitarios de Oaxaca.