Sandra Carr Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Gary, Indiana, United States

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (ODEMA) monitors and promotes Indiana University Northwest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by the development of programs and activities designed to create awareness around these issues both on campus and within the northwest Indiana community. The Diversity Specialist will: *In.

Merrillville, Indiana, United States

Responsible for providing administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner to the CEO of this social services agency.

Greater Chicago Area

• Contracted as the Assistant Director for Gary Alumni Pathway to Students (GAPS) under a limited granted funded opportunity.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of a youth-based program entitled, Building Opportunities for Student Success (BOSS). The BOSS Project served two high schools and two junior high schools.
• Launched Virtual Career Days to over 1200 students in partnership with teachers, staff, and principals within the Gary Community School District; Junior Achievement of Chicago/NWI, GAPS alumni, and volunteer career.
• Trained by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development as a case manager and career advisor to use The Indiana Career Connect (ICC) System to enroll students in the BOSS Program.
• Provided training and support of ICC System to GAPS staff

Provided career coaching to assist clientele with career exploration. Used assessment tools such as Clifton StrengthFinder and Interest Profiler to determine personal characteristics, skills, and interests through remote one-to-one interviews, and self-reflection exercises. Provided assistance with resume writing and recommended job search platforms like.

King Of Prussia, PA

• Responsibilities included the development, implementation, and administration of programs that promote diversity and inclusion for American College faculty, professional staff, students and client companies
• Coordinated and managed the annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals with an on-going goal to increase attendance, awareness, support, and revenue.
• Provided thought leadership and process implementation for The College’s Double by 2027 diversity initiative.
• Cultivated relationships with the media, especially Black media sources, corporate businesses within and outside of the financial services profession, and with other colleges and universities (especially HBCUs), to.
• Determined the appropriateness of introducing other diversity and inclusion initiatives (i.e., diversity roundtable) and considering the unique needs of partner organizations and the profession
• Represented The College, and presented diversity-related issues at conferences, professional associations, and business meetings.

Bryn Mawr, PA

• Developed and managed a series of strategically located alumni tour events to cultivate and involve alumni with The College, drawing 10% increase in attendance annually
• Coordinated alumni networking programs to build relationships with alumni
• Presented at events to update alumni on college happenings
• Ensured that alumni participation and involvement in alumni-sponsored activities are recorded as involvement codes in TAC’s campus-wide database.
• Supported other affinity activities as directed, e.g. alumni, receptions, etc.
• Developed surveys and gathered feedback from attendees at each event

Bryn Mawr, PA

Supported the Center's research, awareness (PR), education and operational activities. Project manager for Women’s Leadership Academy, securing $254K in sponsorship revenueProvided support of stakeholder relations (e.g., State Farm, Advisory Board): and the development of strategic alliances furthered The Center’s mission.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Instructor-Provided classroom-style training on entrepreneurial income opportunities
• Volunteer Consultant-Provided fundraising/marketing expertise in the development of their Capital Campaign

• Managed the public relations and fundraising efforts for this children’s organization dedicated to helping fulfill the dreams of medically fragile and abused children
• Cultivated relationships with foundations, donors, corporations such as the Phillies Charities and Genuardi’s Family Market to secure financial support
• Served as spokesperson on regional radio public affairs programs and at civic community events
• Increased Sunshine's presence in print and television which attracted new donors resulting in over $100,000 in contributions
• Coordinated walk fundraising events in which revenue increased annually
• Secured media coverage from television stations locally and throughout the country

• Ensured the success of an interactive after-school program for children at risk
• Directed and coordinated activities of tutoring staff
• Maintained cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and administration

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Provided leadership for a 27-year-old grassroots social change organization
• Leveraged new resources and reduced City of Philadelphia charity contract budget by $42,000
• Worked with the Board to develop, monitor, evaluate and implement the budget and other responsibilities of the Center
• Supervised, hired and evaluated staff
• Maintained relationships the Center's fundraising workplace campaign partners
• Co-managed the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn's Way Campaign with United Way of Southeastern PA

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Managed the City of Philadelphia Employees' Combined Campaign- a citywide municipal fundraiser which annual raised over one million dollars in contributions
• Supervised the campaign logistics to provide 27,000 employees an opportunity to donate to the charity of their choice. Worked with creative team to develop synergetic Campaign materials to improve the branding of.
• Developed advertising and PR programs using print media, presentations, press, brochure, videotapes, public service announcements, and direct mail campaigns
• Worked with the steering committee consisting of City managers and non-profit representatives for strategic planning and oversight of the City charity campaign
• Coordinated public kick-off events for 500 employees and a volunteer thank you reception.
• Organized and facilitated training for City employee volunteers

• Developed and implemented communications and fundraising strategies for BABUF
• Raised over $100,000 annually through management of charitable campaigns
• Designed and facilitated community education/outreach to increase awareness of the health crisis
• Raised $3,500 from Bay Area congregations for television PSA for health awareness campaign
• Supervised the design of a new interactive website and online giving method

Master Of Science - Ms, Integrated Marketing Communication

Activities and Societies: Honors graduate

Master Of Science In Management, Emphasis On Leadership

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism

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