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Aisha Shadeed

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated Program manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, Proficient in using complex decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organizations success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance program functionality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Impact Manager

City Year Chicago
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the successful implementation of whole school and class service model.
  • Navigate complex situations with ease, ensuring compliance while advancing the organization''s objectives.
  • Inspire ACMs to embrace a culture of power and idealism
  • Develop comprehensive reporting systems for tracking project metrics, enabling action planning, and informed decision-making.
  • Lead strategic planning efforts for long-term organizational growth and expansion, ensuring continued success.
  • Streamline operational processes increasing overall efficiency while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
  • Enhance program impact by implementing data-driven strategies, monitoring systems, and conversations.
  • Develop strong relationships with schools leaders and staff to ensure alignment of goals and successful outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with my teams and external partners, ensuring timely updates on progress and maintaining transparency throughout all stages of implementation.
  • Champion diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Conduct regular evaluations of programs and initiatives to measure their effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
  • Train ACMs on learning and development content, enhancing classroom performance.
  • Establish team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Define clear targets and objectives and ensured execution

Program Manager

Junior Achievement Of Chicago
04.2021 - Current
  • Meet or exceed fiscal year goal of ensuring 1,030 classes and 20,169 students participant in 1 or more Junior Achievement experience.
  • Network with 100's of Chicago Public School, Private, and Charter school educators, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Train educators on Junior Achievements Financial Literacy, Work readiness, and Entrepreneur curriculums in preparation for classroom instruction.
  • Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in order to maximize impact of Junior Achievements implemented curriculum's.
  • Establish and maintain over 50 partnerships with fortune 500 companies to recruit internal volunteers to contribute to students professional insights and personal experiences.
  • Liaison between Chicago Public Schools and Fortune 500 volunteers.
  • Maintain events calendar and scheduling of program delivery.
  • Submit data for class verification in customer relationship management system by deadline.
  • Assist in execution of JA fundraising events.
  • Increase public awareness of Junior Achievement programs through presentations, press releases, and electronic media.
  • Other duties as assigned.

AmeriCorps Program Lead

University Of Illinois, UIC - Center For Literacy
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with host sites to establish onboarding objectives.
  • Coordinate 100+ incoming program requisitions and applications.
  • Explain program resources policies, procedures, standards and regulations to AmeriCorps Member.
  • Maintain computer and physical filing systems.
  • Verify timekeeping records and handle any discrepancies.
  • Maintain payroll verification by calculating, collecting and entering data.
  • Organize and oversee special service and event projects.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in all AmeriCorps related situations unless abuse, neglect or threats are identified.
  • Apply communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.


Volunteer Resource Program Lead

University Of Illinois, UIC - Center For Literacy
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Assisted with evaluation of 100+ AmeriCorps applicants credentials via interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Onboarded AmeriCorps members to program host site.
  • Directly, and indirectly supervised over 70 AmeriCorps members in a 4 year span.
  • Coached members through unexpected challenges and barriers.
  • Facilitated constructive feedback conversations.
  • Verified timekeeping records and closely monitored the completion of members 1710 hour service requirement.
  • Assisted AmeriCorps members with setting appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
  • Helped AmeriCorps members develop organizational, time management and curriculum study skills to maximize effectiveness.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Trained members to implement service within their host site and communities.
  • Developed daily and weekly tasks and communicated clear and concise directions to AmeriCorps members.
  • Provided ongoing professional trainings to ensure AmeriCorps member growth and development.
  • Performed quarterly evaluations and reviews to assess members progress and areas of growth.
  • Assisted members with life after service plans prior to the completion of their 11 month service term.
  • Developed and maintained 65+ community partnerships.
  • Liaised between Center for Literacy and other non profits and community based organizations.
  • Developed and enhanced pre-existing curriculum by incorporating current trends and data into standard volunteer management curriculum.
  • Fulfilled center wide volunteer coordination duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.


National Service Member - AmeriCorps

University Of Illinois - Center For Literacy
09.2014 - 10.2017
  • Facilitated volunteer management and parent engagement workshops to over 300 Head Start and Nonprofit Organization professional.
  • Completed clerical tasks, such as: answering and returning phone calls, copying and scanning documents, creating and registering participants, and meeting space setup and breakdown.
  • Tracked program progress and demographic information through Monthly Reports.
  • Served as programs Disaster Corps member.
  • Assisted with fundraising, event coordination, and planning for special service projects.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Malcolm X College
12.2005

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Planning
  • Schedule Coordination
  • MS Office Applications
  • Data Collection
  • Training and Development
  • Social Media Platforms

Timeline

Impact Manager

City Year Chicago
02.2023 - Current

Program Manager

Junior Achievement Of Chicago
04.2021 - Current

AmeriCorps Program Lead

University Of Illinois, UIC - Center For Literacy
02.2021 - Current

Volunteer Resource Program Lead

University Of Illinois, UIC - Center For Literacy
11.2017 - 02.2021

National Service Member - AmeriCorps

University Of Illinois - Center For Literacy
09.2014 - 10.2017

Associate of Arts -

Malcolm X College

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