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
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
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