ALIYA DRAKE
Largo,USA
Summary
Results-driven project manager with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attendance Manager
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
- Lead daily attendance operations for 2,500+ students, ensuring data integrity, compliance with state regulations, and rapid intervention for at-risk populations.
- Designed and launched Mornings Matter, a culture-building attendance recovery initiative combining incentives, behavioral insights, and community partnerships to reduce chronic absenteeism.
- Collaborated with school leadership to redesign attendance workflows, including a multi-entry digital reporting system that improved family access and reduced reporting delays.
- Built strategic partnerships and coordinated Bowie High’s participation in the Motivating Our Future Summit, providing 300+ students with enrichment in arts, culture, and postsecondary pathways.
- Recruit, train, and supervise attendance staff; implement performance feedback cycles and workflow improvements to increase team efficiency.
- Support school culture as a leader in Couture High, a modeling and empowerment program advancing student confidence, identity, and belonging.
- Champion a human-centered, equity-aligned approach to attendance by integrating well-being, belonging, and wraparound support into accountability structures.
- Led curriculum development and implementation for diverse educational programs.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to enhance teaching methodologies and student engagement.
- Analyzed academic data to drive decision-making and improve overall school performance.
Keyholder & Luxury Sales Professional
VERSACE
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed a million-dollar client portfolio, driving repeat engagement, relationship retention, and brand loyalty across high-end retailers including Versace, Zegna, Bottega Veneta, Rag & Bone, and Proper Cloth.
- Designed and executed VIP experiences, exclusive trunk shows, and client activations to strengthen customer acquisition and increase long-term sales pipeline value.
- Developed and trained staff on a replicable selling ceremony that improved conversion, enhanced client trust, and reinforced a consistent high-touch service model across teams.
- Built 90-day strategic business plans, including nonprofit partnership models at ZEGNA, to align luxury retail with community impact and enhance brand responsibility.
- Leveraged consumer insights and emerging retail trends to inform scalable engagement strategies, ensuring relevance amid shifting technology, AI disruption, and fast-fashion landscapes.
- Served as a subject-matter expert on ethical consumption, community reinvestment, and circular fashion—promoting sustainable practices aligned with Goodwill’s mission.
Communications Specialist
DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Produced communications explaining the accountability framework, school quality measures, and annual performance data for families and stakeholders.
- Developed Parent Guides, Annual Reports, and data-driven publications translating complex academic, demographic, and operational metrics into accessible, user-centered resources.
- Strengthened citywide engagement by designing marketing materials, coordinating event communications, and managing digital campaigns.
- Managed social media platforms to improve public understanding of school performance and expand community reach.
- Created compelling content for newsletters, press releases, and website updates to inform diverse audiences.
- Led crisis communication efforts, developing protocols to address sensitive issues promptly and effectively.
Communications Coordinator
DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided operational and administrative support to the External Affairs team and Executive Director, improving workflow efficiency and cross-team coordination.
- Collected, analyzed, and organized information to support strategic plans, curriculum development, and SMART goals for charter schools.
- Assisted with logistics and execution of community programs, national conventions, and stakeholder engagement events.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Supported internal culture-building and staff–board relationship activities to strengthen organizational alignment.
Education
Project Management Certificate -
Georgetown University
01.2021
B.A. - Strategic Communication & Marketing
Hampton University
01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Bowie High School
01.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Program Design
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Human-Centered Design
- Community Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Client Experience Strategy
- Culture Building
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Scaling Systems
- Agile & Scrum
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Apple iMovie
- Google Workspace
- Data Reporting
- Project Management (Scrum Agile)
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Competency
- Organization
- Strategic Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Team leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Attendance Manager
BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
Keyholder & Luxury Sales Professional
VERSACE
01.2023 - 01.2024
Communications Specialist
DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
07.2019 - 01.2024
Communications Coordinator
DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
06.2018 - 07.2019
B.A. - Strategic Communication & Marketing
Hampton University
High School Diploma - undefined
Bowie High School
Project Management Certificate -
Georgetown University