Marchae M. Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Chicago Area

I oversee and ensure high quality of 75 programs to meet the program quality expectations for instruction. In this role, I supervise and coach the program team 3-5 Program Specialists and one College Intern. I assess branch portfolio and lead team efforts to develop, expand or redesign programs based on individual program performance and branch initiatives or goals.►Coached instructors on positive youth development practices. Trained a team of 5 direct, full-time reports on youth development best practices, program quality assessment tool and communication. ►Coached youths on college and career readiness, accountability, responsibility, and communication. ►Increased the male and Latinx enrollment by 1% by developing a teen recruitment strategy. ►Assessed program performance and improved program portfolio by analyzing data, eliminating underperforming organizations, and planning program value based on target groups’ needs. ►Delivered skill improvements for program participants who regularly report feeling more confident and safe in problem-solving, communication, and career and college readiness, whether it is the arts, STEM, or sports. ►Managed parent relations, resulting in improved understanding between all parties.

Greater Chicago Area

I provided support to the District Director of the 16th Congressional Ward. Assisted in maintaining files and records. Providing constituents with resources and support. Prepare remarks for and appear at various stakeholder events on behalf of Senator Collins. Work with organizations to support community-led events.

Greater Chicago Area

I was invited by DePaul University Dept. of Computing & Digital Media to develop curriculum and provide instruction for 10-15 high school students of diverse backgrounds in pursuit of arts, entertainment, and screenwriting careers. I taught screenwriting and provided guidance, coaching, and interviewing skills to students interested in television and screenwriting careers.

Greater Chicago Area

I assisted in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound program aiming to provide extra academic support to pre-college youths. I coordinated Saturday and in-school program services for up to 20 participants. Working with first-generation college students and high school students, I provided academic tutoring and individual support to drive student success. I also served as a liaison with partnering elementary and high schools. ►Drove student engagement and satisfaction by developing Career Symposiums and Field Trips.►Supported 4 instructors by creating and implementing a service-based integrated summer curriculum that included STEAM and a project-based learning components, driving better teaching structure and coherence.

Greater Chicago Area

I assisted in the administration and proctoring of 3,200+ student exams. In this role, I led campus orientation tours for diverse student groups and supported professors in student assessment. I also provided general administrative support to a staff of 9.►Conducted sensitivity training for 50-75 Student Ambassadors and Resident Assistant staff, resulting in improvements in student services and a more inclusive environment.►Increased student success by providing student notetaking services and training students with adaptive technology to help students with varying abilities achieve their learning goals.►Awarded DePaul University's Graduate Student of the Year, Division of Student Affairs, for creating a test proctoring system that streamlined testing for 3,200 students at the Center for Students with Disabilities.

Greater Chicago Area

I managed a fundraising portfolio of over $2.8M and implemented workplace campaign strategies to support the revenue goals of United Way. Reporting to company leadership, I assisted in decision-making by offering expertise on stakeholder relations and potential programs for target audiences. ►Propelled fundraising growth by identifying best practices to build relationships with businesses and the community. Led cold calls, analyzed donor needs, and created strategic initiatives. ►Drove workplace giving and year-round engagement through presentations and public speaking. ►Initiated the first-ever student-led campaign for K8 youths. Students raised $500 in cash and donations.►Increased donations up to $3,000 by developing materials for non-English speaking refugees.

Greater Chicago Area

I ensured grant compliance while developing and implementing a student code of conduct manual and adjudication policy. In close cooperation with community stakeholders and artists, I created a variety of arts programming. I developed and implemented a student programmatic evaluation tool as well as the development strategy and marketing plan for the organization’s 20th Anniversary.►Received a promotion to Development Director within 6 months in recognition of service leadership. ►Supervised staff of 10 program curators, academic instructors, and advocate workers.►Propelled engagement 60% by transforming an open gym program into a structured program with activities for youth ages 5-14, improving student retention and learning outcomes. ►Developed and promoted the lead program coordinator into the executive director of the organization.►Increased in-kind donations as monetary donations by appx. $10,000.

Greater Chicago Area

I wrote and edited content for the organization’s website and newsletters. I also assisted in planning and executing 6 events for the Urban Gateways Junior Board, supervised three interns, and created organizational collateral to support sales efforts. I coordinated schedules for directors and developed and launched iamurbangateways.org.►Prospected 300+ grants for the single largest arts education provider in the city.►Implemented a social media campaign for Facebook that led to a fan base of 400 followers in one year.►Developed Facebook and Twitter marketing plans that led to 50% growth on both platforms in 2 weeks.►Assisted in producing grants that secured over $180,000 in funding.

Lebanon, Illinois

Lebanon, Illinois

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Screenwriting

Master Of Arts Management, Arts In Youth And Community Development

Masters Of Arts Management, Arts In Youth And Community Development

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Speech Communication