Hi, I’m
Charnae Ware
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Served as a dynamic public administration professional with extensive experience in community affairs, regulatory strategy, and community engagement. Proven track record of fostering partnerships between government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to drive positive social change and enhance service delivery. Adept at strategic planning, program development, and team leadership, with a passion for advocating for underserved populations and addressing community needs. Skilled in budget management, grant writing, and policy analysis, with a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion across all initiatives.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
Community Affairs Manager
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and executed strategic volunteer engagement plan, resulting in a 30% increase in participation
- Pioneered the integration of AI technology, making the City of Atlanta the first city and state affiliate organization to utilize AI for a citywide litter study
- Secured grants from various foundations, enabling the organization to expand its presence in the community through targeted initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops and presentations on key topics relevant to target audiences, enhancing knowledge-sharing among stakeholders.
- Create comprehensive reports on community affairs activities, providing valuable insights to senior management for decision-making purposes.
- Led a team of coordinators to execute high-quality community events, promoting positive brand image and fostering goodwill among stakeholders.
Impact Strategies
Public Policy Follow
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain organized electronic filing systems for efficient access to critical documents and resources.
- Develop strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration on policy initiatives.
- Conduct policy research and comparative analyses to identify best practices, ultimately informing the development of more effective policies for the community.
- Drafted a petition, presidential pardon letter, and social media campaign for an advocacy project.
Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works
Executive Director
10.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Created and managed the 'Peachy Clean and Green' marketing campaign, to address public concerns, which resulted in a 20% increase in community participation
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to execute strategic plans, resulting in a 35% increase in project success rate
- Revamped the organization's logo and overhauled the social media strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in follower engagement.
St. Francis Hospital
Marketing Communications Coordinator
10.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Coordinated effective placements of media announcements, billboards and print ads for maximum effectiveness and exposure.
- Led marketing and event coordination, to boosting brand awareness and leveraging market insights
- Managed social media and public relations achieving a 90% success rate in maintaining positive media coverage
- Played a key role in executing events, boosting attendee engagement by 40% and enhancing public relations impact by 50%
- Represented organization with media outlets and general public, conveying consistent messages to support objectives and positively spin current events.
- Conducted market research and analysis, identifying key trends that enhanced marketing strategy effectiveness by 20%.
Education
UCLA School of Law
Master of Legal Studies
05.2026
Columbus State University
Master of Public Administration
05.2022
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Arts Communication
05.2018
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- PR strategy development
- Community Engagement
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Government relations
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Emory University, 01/23
References
- Ebony Jefferson, City of Atlanta, gramt97@gmail.com
- Tamara Hicks, Mentor, tamarahicks25@gmail.com
Timeline
Community Affairs Manager
City of Atlanta Department of Public Works
10.2022 - Current
Public Policy Follow
Impact Strategies
02.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Columbus Consolidated Government Public Works
10.2019 - 03.2022
Marketing Communications Coordinator
St. Francis Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2019
Columbus State University
Master of Public Administration
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Arts Communication
UCLA School of Law
Master of Legal Studies
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