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

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..
• Developed, advertised and recruited for Temple Jeremiah’s summer teen service trip to Costa Rica for eleven teens

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

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 on.

Education record