Monet Blakey Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed engaging in person and virtual programming aligned with college admissions and financial aid deadlines for tailored small and large group settings• Provided comprehensive support via individualized meetings, school visits and in person group working sessions to caseload of 60 high school juniors and seniors navigating college application and financial aid process• Analyzed data collected during 100+ student meetings, parent check-in, and counselor partnerships to tailor individualized outreach and programming for caseload• Maintained 50% average open rate for Junior and Senior Bulletin that contains essential information regarding admissions deadlines, scholarship opportunities, financial aid deadlines, upcoming events to PrepNext students and parents• Provided individualized scholarship support for 60 seniors, resulting in 2 Gates Scholarship awards, 8 DC CAP University Partner Scholarship awards, and David Rubenstein Economic Clubs Recipients• Developed PrepNext Guidebook, a guide containing profiles of financially feasible college and universities based on strategic research and analysis of college admissions decisions, institutional aid awarded, and other data from senior class• Foster relationships with parents, school-based staff, college admissions representatives, scholarship providers, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support to PrepNext students• Participated in professional developments trainings to remain informed of best practices in coordination with other CBOs• Collaborate with PrepNext High School and College Success teams to deliver programming that allowed 300 students to transitioning between high school and college

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provided tailored support to a cohort of 50 junior and senior college students pursuing graduation at colleges and universities in the Washington DC metropolitan area• Managed a programming budget of $30,000-40,000 annually - accurately logged transactions and expenses• Advised 300 New Futures alumni seeking employment opportunities via resume development, virtual programming, and interview preparation in individual and small group settings• Implemented data driven targeted interventions to ensure student graduation from bachelor and vocational certificate programs for a cohort of 50 junior and senior college students• Accurately record data collected from 100+ student meetings, admission counselor and external partner check-ins using SalesForce• Processed 200 disbursements of payments from Second Time Scholarship, Emergency/Covid Funds, and additional funding sources for Second Time Scholars and Alumni• Developed programming calendar – incorporating annual events such New Scholar Orientation, quarterly career panels, career development workshops and trainings• Coordinated logistics and provided on-site support for Second Time academic and career development events

Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

• Delivered in person on site support at CollegeTracks Wheaton Office to 225-250 high schools in Silver Spring, MD navigating the college application and financial aid process• Evaluated trends in student engagement, attendance, milestone achievement to improve development of future programming events• Maintained updated records of student academic profiles by coordinating with Montgomery County Public schools and using Salesforce to record data and identify trends • Promoted CollegeTracks family and school-based meetings and college access workshops, to students via social media platforms, radio, and promotional materials• Provided comprehensive support for CollegeTracks services to Spanish speaking students and families as Spanish Speaking team member• Crafted troubleshooting guides for local and tristate scholarships Applications which doubled the number of applications submitted • Provided tailored interventions and supports for 225-250 students through the college search, application, standardized test preparation, financial aid, transition to college processes through workshops and individual meetings.• Managed active database of over 150 scholarships: producing monthly packets and troubleshooting guides for student use.• Individually coached students while submitting scholarship applications – securing $25000 in private funding.• Coordinated and implemented logistics for promotions campaigns for scholarship opportunities, upcoming college admissions and financial aid deadlines on social media.

Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

• Conducted field research focused on the accessibility of healthcare for newly immigrated and asylum seeking clients from various countries in East African in Lewiston.• Designed a survey evaluating the experiences of IRC clients’ as they participated in intake, checkups, and other routine preventative healthcare services received from local facilities.• Administered the survey in conjunction with series of public forums and information sessions to ensure access and understanding of questions• Analyzed results and documented findings in an ethnographic report that summarize methodology and final results

Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

● Supported classroom math lessons by leading small discussions of complex materials● Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions with students● Adjusted aspects of math instruction to ease students’ difficulties with certain concepts

Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

● Developed 8-week series of workshops for middle school students to raise awareness about college and application process.● Provided one-on-one mentoring to caseload of 30 students to promote academic progress and encourage college readiness.● Facilitated hands-on activities and collected data that measured efficiency and progress towards program goals.

Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

• Carried out research pertaining to the experiences of first generation college students according to the guidelines of the Office of Intercultural Education.• Facilitated dialogues and discussions to collect qualitative data from first generation and low income college students.• Conducted statistical analysis, prepared graphs to portray results, and presented findings to deans.

Lewiston/Auburn, Maine Area

●Taught weekly cooking classes to teens at local middle school focused on healthier diets andbasic cooking and kitchen techniques● Assisted in organizing local farmers' market; helped set-up market and aided in presenting“healthy eating” demonstrations● Taught weekly cooking classes for the elderly at local senior citizen home improving seniors' dietsby teaching them to use healthier recipes with limited kitchen tools

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), African-American/Black Studies

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union, Women of Color, Bonner Leader ProgramGraduating in May of 2017

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