Naomi Looper Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

In this new role, I will work with the BBYO teams and programs in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Designed and implemented remote leadership training programs for over 100 teens nationwide• Spearheaded and enacted communication and information gathering exercises with outgoing URJ staff members to preserve institutional knowledge during a time of change• Co-created and developed communication strategy for NFTYx, NFTY’s new remote programming platform

Deerfield, Il

• Ensured the long-term viability of NFTY Chicago by overseeing and designing the region’s events, calendar, budget, program offerings, marketing, website, recruitment, and retention• Assisted with management and supervision of 1,000 campers and 250 staff members in a fast-paced environment• Built and oversaw OSRUI’s staff week training and supervised unit heads and staff members• Increased middle school participation in NFTY Chicago by 400% by creating and implementing an ambassador program focused on leadership development and peer-to-peer recruitment• Directed fundraising workshops and initiated website for NFTY Chicago’s annual mitzvah project, Camp CAR, which resulted in a 150% increase in fundraising • Consulted and provided guidance for professional staff at 20 congregations to strengthen and innovate their individualized youth engagement strategic plans• Launched social media strategy and programming, including virtual middle school hangouts, song leader trainings, and daily e-chugim for OSRUI and NFTY communities during the COVID-19 pandemic• Established and implemented year-long leadership development curriculum and coached teen regional board to cultivate skills such as time management, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer mentorship

Northfield, Illinois

• Engaged over 250 youths (ages 0-18) in innovative and engaging Jewish programming throughout the year• Oversaw a 500% increase in the number of children and teens engaged in youth programming• Directed five independent youth groups, with each group holding monthly or bi-monthly events • Developed programs to engage families and create lasting relationships within the community • Partnered with youth-focused organizations in the Chicago area, including other Jewish organizations, to create strong programs that enhance the entire Chicago Jewish community and promote interfaith dialogue. Including, among others, NFTY, JCUA, Springboard, and the Society of American Bosnians and Herzegovinians (SABAH)• Developed, advertised and recruited for Temple Jeremiah’s summer teen service trip to Costa Rica for eleven teens• Managedall booking and logistics for events. Worked with 30+ vendors in the area for events and manage contracts• Operated annual Purim carnival. Implement a sponsor program through which over $2,000 were raised. Mobilize a team of 80 youth volunteers (ranging from 5th-12th grade) who plan, design, and run the carnival• Corresponded with parents about upcoming events with mail merge, Constant Contact, and Salesforce• Operated Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook for all youth groups • Created all marketing materials for youth programs • Hired and mentored over 20 chaperones

Oconomowoc, Wi

• Managed the unit's daily schedule, coordinated special events and field trips, communicated with parents, and supervised 25 staff members and over 240 campers• Facilitated staff meetings, staff programs, and conducted bi-weekly staff evaluations• Collaborated with facility members to create an enriching Jewish experience for the campers• Worked with the OSRUI senior staff to coordinate the unit's schedule and create all-camp programming • Initiated the building of a Beit T'filah with the campers and staff members

Madison, Wisconsin Area

● Empowered teens to be leaders and strengthen their Jewish identity through engaging programs● Mentored the nine-person teen youth group board through emails, monthly meetings and Shabbat dinners● Enhanced teens’ connection with the community by partnering with local youth groups in a pluralistic manner● Managed the youth web page ● Created and oversee the annual youth budget ● Organized annual fundraiser; in 2014, raised approximately $2,000 through a dinner and live auction● Increased participation of members in regional programs by 350% and increased board membership by 150%● Oversaw all aspects of the high school trip to the Religious Action Center’s L’Taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C., including logistics, budgeting, recruitment, and post-trip engagement

Madison, Wisconsin Area

611 Langdon Street, Madison, Wi 53703

• Coordinate with Hillel professional staff members and students to plan and lead Jewish holiday services and celebrations at Hillel.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Collaborated with peers to create constitution and mission statement• Organized five successful fundraisers that raised over $800 for an interfaith school in Israel • Coordinated donations and sales for events from 20 local companies, donors, and participants • Corresponded with 15 volunteers, eleven bands, contractors, and public speakers for battle of the band’s fundraiser• Researched and wrote eight grant requests. As a result, in 2014 SAIN raised 80% of its budget from grants

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Engaged new and uninvolved students in Jewish Life on campus at Hillel through youth group and camp connections• Helped to create a great Jewish community on campus• Collaborated with other UW Hillel interns, organizations and campus-wide leadership• Coordinated and execute youth group and camp-style programs for Jewish students on campus

Skokie, Il

• Participated in professional development workshops that enhanced career skills• Worked with Rabbi and Director of Religious Life by assisting elderly residents with religious and spiritual needs and taught four classes on Jewish history and traditions• Conducted and transcribed approximately twenty interviews with residents about their life and Jewish identity

975 University Ave, Madison, Wi 53706

• Demonstrated exceptional customer service by fulfilling hundreds of customers’ request per hour • Collaborated with fellow team members to create a supportive and unified work environment

Masters In Jewish Professional Studies, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Jewish Studies And International Studies

Activities and Societies: The University of Wisconsin-Madison Hillel, Social Action Israel Network

Jewish Leadership

A leadership gap year program between high school and college in Israel. During the program I lived and either worked or studied.

Education record