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Education
Skills
Certification
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Caniesha Washington

Caniesha Washington

Crofton,MD

Summary

Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in high stakes program management and stakeholder engagement. Led initiatives improving department operational efficiency and communications through strategic process enhancements. Skilled in building relationships and ensuring confidentiality while supporting executive operations. Proven ability to deliver successful outcomes in fast-paced environments with strong and creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager, Campaigns Department

Popular Democracy
Washington, DC
09.2019 - Current

Organized departmental administration, communication, and procedure to enhance operational effectiveness. Collaborated with Campaign Co-Chiefs on the Senior Leadership Team to align diverse campaign initiatives. Facilitated department and team projects, convenings, and meetings to promote strategic objectives.

  • Implemented strategic process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing communication and efficiency within the department.
  • Established best practices for managing successful, complex projects.
  • Organized and coordinated administrative operations for a twelve-team campaign department

Lead Program Specialist, Fair Practices Departmen

American Federation of Government Employees
Washington, DC
03.2007 - 09.2019

Promoted department and organizational objectives by collaborating with AFGE National Officers and committees. Coordinated programs with National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices to promote civil, human, and workers' rights.

  • Managed logistics for training events and meetings, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Drove community relationship campaigns by collaborating with national leadership and external organizations.
  • Conducted research on program initiatives, as requested by the Vice President. Represented Vice President in meetings as necessary or requested.
  • Provided administrative support through the preparation of presentations, reports, budget analysis, and essential documents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Towson University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

Program and project management

Operations and logistics

Process optimization

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Creative problem solving

Strategic planning

Attention to detail

Data analysis

File organization

Document preparation

Event coordination

Budget management

Meeting facilitation

Adaptability and flexibility

Professional demeanor

Certification

  • Certificate | Diversity and Inclusion for HR | Cornell University
  • Training | Managing to Change the World | The Management Center
  • Training | Event Management Certificate Program | George Washington University

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager, Campaigns Department

Popular Democracy
09.2019 - Current

Lead Program Specialist, Fair Practices Departmen

American Federation of Government Employees
03.2007 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Towson University