Danait Berhe
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Seasoned and results-oriented professional with a proven track record of successfully leading, managing, and implementing youth centered programs partnering with community, nonprofit, and education institutions. Highly skilled in multitasking and leveraging educational and professional background to analyze program challenges and develop innovative solutions. Strong education equity advocate with a passion for driving long term positive change in the community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager
School On Wheels, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and researched existing corporate and community partnerships while identifying strategic leads for potential collaborations. Successfully followed up with leads to generate interest and expanded partnerships.
- Nurtured and strengthened valuable existing relationships with local corporations, community organizations, and nonprofits to expand services, reach, and impact.
- Collaborated with the Development and Marketing team to actively contribute to the success of organization-wide events, including Back to School, 30th-anniversary Gala, and Winter Wonderland Events, with a focus on achieving financial goals.
- Completed several academic resource distribution operations by collaborating with the Development and Marketing team as well as Regional team to positively impact many of our students.
- Enhanced visibility and awareness of the School on Wheels mission and students supported through active participation in community events.
Regional Manager
School On Wheels, Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Led and supported 10 regional team members in establishing new partnerships and maintaining existing strong partnerships with a focus on both student and volunteer recruitment efforts.
- Led weekly meetings with regional staff to review progress, address challenges and drive timely task completion.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align outcomes with organizational objectives.
- Monitored and analyzed performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help team members evolve and grow.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Regional Volunteer Coordinator
Schools On Wheels, Inc.
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Recruited, screened, matched, managed, and retained volunteer tutors from the community to support students that experienced homelessness in South LA and surrounding cities.
- Collaborated with student support coordinator, leadership, program, volunteer engagement, marketing and development team to strategically implement various initiatives and projects that resulted in supporting over 1000 students.
- Participated in and worked closely with various SOW committees to brainstorm creative ways to improve in-house policies, procedures, resources and resolve issues.
- Served as the official ambassador and advocate, delivering impactful speeches and conducting outreach efforts at various community events.
- Successful organized and lead volunteer appreciation events, and volunteer trainings to improve volunteer support, engagement and network.
- Managed, trained, coached, and evaluated 7 interns, and 10 on-site Tutor Coordinators that strengthened our partnership with colleges, and shelters, as well as provided a sense of support to our volunteers.
Program and Volunteer Manager
EveryBody Wins! DC, Power Lunch Program
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed 4 Power Lunch Program schools in the District of Columbia serving 425 1st – 5th grade participating students, and 585 professional volunteer reading mentors
- Recruited, trained, and matched volunteer mentors and ensured the student served goal was achieved
- Supervised, supported, trained and evaluated multiple on-site EW's school staff
- Collaborated with and supported the program management team on strategic project planning, implementation and evaluation
- Compiled and submitted detailed weekly and monthly reports to management team
- Developed positive relationships, and maintained a clear line of communication with board members, organizational contacts, school administration, teachers, and parents
- Created and maintained accurate database records for all constituents for the 4 Power Lunch Program sites through the EWorks! System
- Worked closely with other EW marketing and development staff to support annual fundraising gala; developed/ revised marketing materials and fact sheets; and participated in donor events
- Organized and coordinated 5 successful End-of the-Year celebrations; facilitated literacy enrichment activities by collaborating with the Red Skins and Care First Blue Shield; as well as supported multiple book donation and distribution projects.
Senior School Coordinator
EveryBody Wins! DC, Power Lunch Program
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Supervised and facilitated the reading sessions of 132 professional volunteers and 91 1st – 5th grade students reading below grade level in a mentoring program designed to promote the love of reading
- Trained, supervised and shadowed new school coordinators assigned to participating schools located in District of Columbia and Northern Virginia
- Assisted Program and Volunteer Coordinator with recruiting and orienting new professional volunteer mentors from the surrounding community to maximize students served by program
- Resolved program challenges by conducting internal program audits and recommended program modifications
- Liaised between school administrators, teachers, parents, and volunteer mentors to resolve particular student issues and maintain excellent relationship.
School Coordinator
EveryBody Wins! DC, Power Lunch Program
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Supervised and facilitated the reading sessions of 90 professional volunteer mentors and 91 1st – 5th grade students reading below grade level in a mentoring program designed to promote the love of reading
- Effectively and efficiently utilized program resources, program space, and reading time
- Updated and maintained personnel database that tracked the status of over 90 mentors and 68 students that participated in the program.
Volunteer Teaching Mentor
Higher Achievement Program
09.2010 - 03.2012
- Taught and supervised after-school math class to 6 sixth-graders from at–risk communities; utilized a rigorous curriculum designed to build skills that students can use outside the classroom and improve grades.
Project Coordinator and Office Manager
Televate LLC
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Provided administrative and project coordination support to telecommunications engineering teams instrumental in the planning, development and implementation of the National Capital Region's 700 MHz Regional Wireless Broadband Network (RWBN) for the District of Columbia
- Created and maintained project data, tracked invoices, expense reports and timesheets.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Social Foundations for Education
University of Virginia
Falls Church, VA12.2013
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (B.S.) -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2007
Skills
- Community Partnerships
- Team Management
- Fundraising
- Advocacy
- Volunteer Management & Engagement
- Training & Evaluation
- Database Management
- Resource Management
- Strategic Planning
Certifications Trainings
National Council for Behavioral Health - Youth Mental Health First Aid (Certificate)
Center for Non Profit Management
- Diversity and Inclusion: New Approaches to Organizational Success, 2017
- Public Speaking: Presenting Your Cause, 2018
- Leading Multigenerational Teams, 2019
- Advanced Supervising for Success, 2020
Skills Language
Technology
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Google Suite, & Salesforce
Language:
- Fluent in English and Amharic
Timeline
Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager
School On Wheels, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Regional Manager
School On Wheels, Inc.
07.2019 - 03.2023
Regional Volunteer Coordinator
Schools On Wheels, Inc.
03.2017 - 07.2019
Program and Volunteer Manager
EveryBody Wins! DC, Power Lunch Program
08.2015 - 08.2016
Senior School Coordinator
EveryBody Wins! DC, Power Lunch Program
08.2013 - 07.2015
School Coordinator
EveryBody Wins! DC, Power Lunch Program
08.2011 - 07.2013
Volunteer Teaching Mentor
Higher Achievement Program
09.2010 - 03.2012
Project Coordinator and Office Manager
Televate LLC
08.2006 - 12.2009
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Social Foundations for Education
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (B.S.) -
George Mason University