ANDREW NILES
Galveston,TX
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with over 15 years of experience driving impactful initiatives in social services and development sectors. Proven expertise in fostering strong relationships, implementing administrative best practices, and spearheading sustainable organizational growth. Passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives to empower communities and drive positive change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Student
University Of Washington School Of Law
09.2022 - Current
- International Human Rights Class: Gained comprehensive understanding of international human rights frameworks and their application in diverse contexts.
- Policy and Advocacy Seminar: Provided crucial support in immigration matters, particularly focused on issues concerning detention centers.
- Applied human rights concepts learned in coursework to real-world scenarios, contributing to policy discussions and advocacy efforts.
- Collaborated with peers and faculty to analyze complex human rights issues and develop effective strategies for addressing them.
- Developed strong research and communication skills through coursework projects and seminar discussions.
- Engaged in community outreach activities to raise awareness about human rights issues and promote advocacy initiatives.
- Developed strong negotiation skills through participation in mediation clinics.
Marketing and Business Development Department Lead
Williams Kastner
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Executed practice group RFP / RFI pitches, securing clientele from Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies
- Advised attorneys and practice group leaders on business development leads and client retention strategies
- Managed a $600K+ marketing and business development budget, including expense accounts and sponsorships
- Set strategic engagement metrics and measured ROI for attorney and practice group business development initiatives
- Oversaw firm's marketing and media platforms, including website, social media, client communications, and press releases
- Revised attorney marketing policies to introduce lean expense procedures in compliance with standards
- Tracked / updated firm databases, including membership lists, event sponsorships, and firm recognitions.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO
Washington STEM
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with CEO, C-level staff, Board of Directors, and external partners to manage operations
- Ensured quality execution of STEM projects through effective communication and relationship management
- Coordinated complex calendaring and travel arrangements for CEO and C-level staff
- Administered IT support projects and managed vendor relationships for efficient technical operation
- Assisted in CEO transition plan implementation and current CEO onboarding
- Managed daily, monthly, and quarterly office operations and reports.
Operations and School Administrator / HR Generalist
Spectrum Dance Theater
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Streamlined grant processing, tracking, and recording procedures, providing vital support to the development team
- Efficiently managed donor data and gifts using Patron Manager, ensuring accurate donor acknowledgments
- Developed / implemented a comprehensive retention policy for all financial and confidential documents, enhancing data security and compliance
- Spearheaded the seamless transition of CRM programs from Patron Manager (Sales Force) to Vendini, optimizing data management processes
- Oversaw all business accounts, contracts, and license agreements, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency
- Generated insightful financial reports, dashboards, and data reports, facilitating informed decision-making
- Managed HR policies and procedures, including bi-weekly payroll processing for over 100 faculty and staff members using Paychex Flex
- Reconciled monthly and quarterly budgets, providing essential support to the Spectrum Accountant in financial management and planning.
Program Coordinator, Academic & Student Affairs
University of Washington Bothell
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Coordinated a diverse range of campus events, including lectures, town hall meetings, galas, and staff appreciation events
- Managed vendor relationships and contracts for programs and events, overseeing catering, marketing, and agreements
- Collaborated with faculty / staff to promote diversity training initiatives, including Safe Space training
- Supported the development and implementation of a new Diversity Center (opened in 2020)
- Facilitated travel and reimbursement coordination for the Vice Chancellor and Director of Administrative Services
- Provided back-up support for purchasing and inventory management for the Administration, Planning, and Finance office
- Maintained and updated Academic Affairs and Administration Planning websites using CMS web editing programming
- Assisted with records retention for the office of Administration, Planning, and Finance
- Advised the Diversity Assessment Team on implementing diversity assessments and tools campus wide
- Implemented a streamlined framework for SAEF Grant procedures, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Student Activities Intern
Western Washington University
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Advised and supported TED talks student leaders in organizing the second annual TED talks conference at Western
- Managed a $20,000 event budget, leveraging state funding and donor contributions for optimal resource allocation
- Supervised and coordinated student volunteers to ensure the smooth execution of events
- Participated in cultural competency training sessions for faculty and staff, fostering diversity awareness and education within the university community
- Enhanced the systematic review of risk management procedures for all clubs and organizations
- Implemented comprehensive risk management training programs for student organizations, empowering students to identify and mitigate risks effectively
- Collaborated with faculty and staff on space development initiatives to enhance campus facilities and resources.
Education
M.S. of Jurisprudence -
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, WA06.2024
M.S. in Higher Education, Student Affairs -
Perdue University
West Lafayette, IN06.2015
B.A. in Business Administration -
University of Washington
Bothell, WA06.2011
Skills
- Proficient in the utilization of online management systems: Intranet, Kentico, CMS, WordPress, Sales Force, Doodle, SharePoint, OrgSync, Canva, Icontact, Chromeriver, Wiggio, Drop Box, Box Drive, and Google docs
- Proficient in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Outlook
- Oral communication
- Legal Drafting
- Research
- Contract Review
- Project Oversight
- Client Communication
- Legal Compliance
Certification
- Transnational Law & Practice Certification, 09/16/2022, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA
- Professional Mediation Skills, 10/2023, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA
Community Service
- President, The Court of Seattle Organization, Seattle, WA, 08/2017, 03/2021, Presided over The Court of Seattle Organization, a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving Seattle communities in King and Island counties., Spearheaded amendments to the organization's Operating Guidelines and Bylaws, fostering gender and non-binary inclusivity., Managed an annual budget of $90K, overseeing the distribution of charitable contributions., Directed the development and allocation of scholarship funds for the J.C. Lady Graytop Memorial, benefitting LGBTQ youth., Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of over 20 organizational leaders and volunteers., Co-chaired the ISCSORE Board of Directors, guiding strategic initiatives and operational functions.
- Board Member, Pride Asia Organization, Unknown, Unknown, 01/2019, Present, Contributed as a board member to Pride Asia, an organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQ communities through the lens of the Asian Pacific Islander heritage.
Community Engagement
President
The Court of Seattle Organization
August 2017 – March 2021
- Presided over The Court of Seattle Organization, a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving Seattle communities in King and Island counties.
- Spearheaded amendments to the organization's Operating Guidelines and Bylaws, fostering gender and non-binary inclusivity.
- Managed an annual budget of $90K, overseeing the distribution of charitable contributions.
- Directed the development and allocation of scholarship funds for the J.C. Lady Graytop Memorial, benefitting LGBTQ youth.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to a team of over 20 organizational leaders and volunteers.
- Co-chaired the ISCSORE Board of Directors, guiding strategic initiatives and operational functions.
Board Member
Pride Asia Organization
January 2019 – Present
- Contributed as a board member to Pride Asia, an organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQ communities through the lens of the Asian Pacific Islander heritage.
Timeline
Law Student
University Of Washington School Of Law
09.2022 - Current
Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO
Washington STEM
03.2019 - 11.2019
Marketing and Business Development Department Lead
Williams Kastner
01.2019 - 07.2023
Operations and School Administrator / HR Generalist
Spectrum Dance Theater
01.2018 - 01.2019
Program Coordinator, Academic & Student Affairs
University of Washington Bothell
07.2016 - 06.2017
Student Activities Intern
Western Washington University
10.2014 - 04.2015
M.S. of Jurisprudence -
University of Washington School of Law
M.S. in Higher Education, Student Affairs -
Perdue University
B.A. in Business Administration -
University of Washington