Danielle Smikle
30 Maryland Ave
Summary
Strategic program and operations professional with expertise in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to execute high-impact community programs while coordinating systems and managing data in fast-paced environments. Experienced student success coordinator dedicated to developing comprehensive strategies that enhance educational achievement and provide exceptional support. Resourceful career counselor adept at aligning educational paths with career goals, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
College & Career Counselor / Student Success Coordinator
The Academy Charter School
Uniondale
09.2020 - Current
- Led coordination of college and career readiness initiatives, overseeing planning, execution, and performance tracking to enhance student engagement.
- Managed collaboration between administrators, faculty, students, and families to align on academic milestones and support student success.
- Oversee student data systems and reporting across multiple platforms (PowerSchool, Renaissance, Freckle, MyOn, Star360).
- Developed structured processes for documentation tracking and follow-up systems, resulting in improved completion rates.
- Provide onboarding and technical training to staff and students on digital learning systems.
- Support planning and logistics for school-wide programs and fundraising initiatives, coordinating vendors and budgets.
County Legislature Candidate
Board Of Elections
Nassau County
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led outreach and engagement strategy managing volunteers and event coordination.
- Oversaw scheduling and operational planning across concurrent initiatives.
- Adapted campaign strategy based on performance data and community feedback.
State Assembly Candidate
Nassau County
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed campaign operations including outreach strategy, volunteer coordination, and event logistics.
- Managed cross-functional workstreams aligning messaging, field operations, and scheduling under tight timelines.
- Oversaw community engagement initiatives and public event execution.
Insurance Information Coordinator
Miller & Milone P.C.
Uniondale
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Processed and audited 125+ insurance records weekly across major hospital systems, ensuring compliance and data accuracy.
- Managed high-volume CRM workflows (150+ records weekly) maintaining confidentiality and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-platform claim processing and resolved discrepancies with domestic and international providers.
- Tracked claim status updates and streamlined documentation processes.
Education
Certification Software Engineering Immersive -
General Assembly
07-2022
BA - Political Science, Communication Studies
Canisius University
05-2019
Skills
- Program Management
- Operations Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
- Data & Systems Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Event & Logistics Planning
- CRM & Reporting Systems
- Microsoft 365
- College readiness
- Career counseling
- Outreach strategy
Leadership Experience
- State Assembly Candidate, Nassau County, NY, 01/01/23, 12/31/24, Directed campaign operations including outreach strategy, volunteer coordination, and event logistics., Managed cross-functional workstreams aligning messaging, field operations, and scheduling under tight timelines., Oversaw community engagement initiatives and public event execution.
- County Legislature Candidate, Nassau County, NY, 01/01/24, 12/31/25, Led outreach and engagement strategy managing volunteers and event coordination., Oversaw scheduling and operational planning across concurrent initiatives., Adapted campaign strategy based on performance data and community feedback.
Timeline
County Legislature Candidate
Board Of Elections
01.2024 - 01.2025
State Assembly Candidate
01.2023 - 01.2024
College & Career Counselor / Student Success Coordinator
The Academy Charter School
09.2020 - Current
Insurance Information Coordinator
Miller & Milone P.C.
07.2019 - 09.2020
Certification Software Engineering Immersive -
General Assembly
BA - Political Science, Communication Studies
Canisius University