Ashala Jones
New York,New York
Summary
Dedicated writer and cultural producer seeking opportunity in community engagement work as well as a means to cultivate support for BIPOC youth. Motivational leader with strong communication, organizational and creative planning abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
EYALP
Brooklyn
12.2023 - Current
- Manages data and achiever files and program's resource inventory in administrative office and Learning Center sites in support of staff and program function
- Held one on ones with Achievers to track with their academic goals
- Worked alongside instructors to workshop lessons for Achievers. Worked along instructors to create programs that reflected educational units
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures
- Supports organization by overseeing social media influence as well as planning programming that will educate and enrich achievers.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
Program Specialist
The School of the New York Times
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Established company duty and round policy
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives. Interviewed and recommended team members for hire
- Supervised staff of 30 employees and developed improvement plans
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Coordinated events for school with population of 500 students by means of reaching out to vendors and organizations outside of the company.
Resident Assistant
SUNY At Purchase College
Purchase, NY
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving conflicts within community.
- Organized social events for residents to foster a sense of community and belonging, resulting in increased resident retention.
- Improved communication between residents and management through consistent updates and informative newsletters.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Increased participation in residence hall activities by creating engaging promotional materials and advertising campaigns.
President of Students of Caribbean Ancestry
SUNY Purchase College
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members including events and weekly meetings
- Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement
- Formulated and enforced club rules, regulations and policies
- Trained and guided executive board members to help them achieve personal and professional goals
- Met with campus officers on behalf of SOCA
- Oversaw proper use of 5,000 budget.
Program Counselor
The School of the New York Times
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided clear instruction to teenaged students to ensure safety
- Resolved conflicts that arose between students by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants
- Lead excursions around New York City with students to various locations
- Lead team of Program Counselors and developed group norms so that we worked together cohesively
- Created events that educated and enriched over 100 teen-aged students
- Mentored students in regards to their college journey.
- Provided individual support to students, addressing any personal or behavioral issues that arose during the program.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, contributing to memorable summer experiences for students.
Education
Baccalaureate - Creative Writing
SUNY Purchase College
Purchase, NY05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Event Planning
- Team building
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Presentation Design
- Reconciling
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
EYALP
12.2023 - Current
Program Specialist
The School of the New York Times
05.2023 - 07.2023
Program Counselor
The School of the New York Times
05.2022 - 08.2022
Resident Assistant
SUNY At Purchase College
08.2021 - 05.2023
President of Students of Caribbean Ancestry
SUNY Purchase College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Baccalaureate - Creative Writing
SUNY Purchase College