Amber Ray

Dedicated Community Outreach Coordinator with over 7 years of experience in underserved communities by working directly with with local Headstart centers, and advocating for our award winning online software learning program at Waterford Upstart.

Working as a Family Education Liaison during the first pilot program in Mississippi back in 2018 taught me valuable lessons that carried with me over the years. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals that benefit our young scholars through our early learning program.

Enthusiastic and positive team player with over 7 years of experience in devising successful media strategies and orchestrating special events. Worked directly with the Events team during our pilot program in Mississippi at Waterford Upstart during my tenure as a Family Education Liaison.

Creative Social Media Manager with over 9 years of experience in managing social media platforms and executing social media strategies across social platforms. Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.

Maximizes productivity by leveraging CRM tools and technologies.

Meticulous in managing and carrying out special events by arranging for media presence, composing written documents, booking photographers, reserving event venues and preparing eye-catching graphics.

Highly adept in authoring speeches, press releases and marketing materials.

Enthusiastic and positive each day and can read a room and speak with anyone. Ready to help our team achieve company goals. I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities and projects with a positive attitude.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure the position as the Regional Vice President of Community Engagement.

Successfully Increased community awareness and support for the organization's mission and goals as a Family Education Liaison with Waterford Upstart.

Helped organize Waterford Upstarts community events and end of year graduations during our pilot program that had a positive impact on the community and our Headstart centers.

Over 7 years of experience from working at Waterford Upstart and other community engagement careers in building a diverse and inclusive community engagement team and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Successfully contributed to the overall success and growth of the organization through effective community engagement strategies with our pilot program at Waterford Upstart.

Developed and implemented evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and making data-driven improvements during my tenure at Waterford Upstart.

Received positive feedback on a weekly and monthly basis and recognition from community members, and partners for the impact of community engagement efforts during my tenure at Waterford Upstart.

Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets during my tenure at Waterford Upstart.

Collaborated with team members during our pilot program in the development of our Mississippi Pilot to improve customer satisfaction and retention.

Dance Fitness Instructor- meets weekly with families and children using outreach and marketing tactics to help families and children achieve their health and fitness goals through fun fitness.

Engages in weekly outreach efforts in my community to advocate for health and wellness in families.

Manages social media handles advocating health, wellness and educational resources for underserved communities.

• Outreach coordinator - leader for health and wellness in families and children in Mississippi
• Licensed Zumba Kids Instructor
• CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Bachelors Degree - Jackson State University