DIAMOND WEAVER
Rochester,NY
Summary
As an MBA graduate, who is an analytical problem solver with talents for leading, team building, excellent customer relations aptitude, and relationship building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to company's success. As an individual committed to applying skills and qualifications to drive a company's growth through teaching, administrative, advocacy, and operation capacities experience. Years of experience working with children, families, databases, project planning, purchasing, finance, and customer service. As a highly committed individual with a hard working mentality to maintain the quality of services and products.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
New York Charter Schools Association
03.2023 - Current
- Launched calendar of engagement activities for members.
- Instituted array of programs and user groups for members.
- Collaborated with community content and development teams to drive improvements to offerings.
- Monitored trends in data and performed A/B testing to deliver increased engagement.
- Supporting advocacy initiatives supporting Rochester area and statewide charter community, including special event planning and execution.
- Attending and speaking on behalf of the Association and charter school sector at various meetings and hearings.
- Convening and setting agendas for monthly Regional School Leader meetings for Rochester-area charter school leaders.
- Creating and maintaining relationships with state and local elected leaders serving Rochester and Monroe County.
- Creating annual community engagement plans, including goals and plans for reporting on those goals.
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with community, school, and other key community groups within Rochester and Monroe County.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums, and community events.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media, and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Led staff development meetings to organize volunteers and members toward unified goals.
- Interviewed members of specific populations to understand and document issues.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls, and canvassing.
Project Manager
Rochester Schools Of Choice Coalition
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects.
Consultant
Prosper Rochester
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
High School Math Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter School
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned, developed , executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and NY's core educational standards.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books with other learning aids.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Assigned, coordinated, monitored performance of work activities for students.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Special Projects Coordinator
Uncommon Schools
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted research and gathered key information for use in upcoming project planning.
- Managed online communications from social media, email, website sources.
- Provided outstanding service to stakeholders, promoting effective and lasting business relationships.
- Edited project documentation for grammar and spelling errors resulting in error-free paperwork.
- Managing multi-million-dollar school budget.
- Owner of school purchasing.
- Owner of school finance using Charter AP, Concur, and Workday.
- Plan, prepared for, and facilitated logistics for parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and awards nights, and staff training.
- Order and manage dispersal of student breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
- Coordinate extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and field trips.
- Facilities management.
- Communicate with key stakeholders, including students, families, and colleagues.
- Assist with state testing compliance and ensure all government and authorizer grant proposals and reports are
completed on time.
Office Manager
Uncommon Schools
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Maintain school-wide information systems for students and personnel information (track missing forms, manage databases, etc.)
- Primary manager of daily student systems (manage student attendance, track school meal compliance, etc.)
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Maintain school inventory system including school supplies, teacher work room snacks, and ordering meals for professional development seminars.
- Plan and support logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed.
- Primary contact for all school's constituents in person, over phone, and via email.
- Communicate effectively with students, teachers, families, trustees, donors, and visitors to ensure welcoming main office environment.
- Implemented new school systems.
- Worked Hybrid/Remote during 2020-2021 school year.
Community Living Instructor
Lifetime Assistance Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Documented each client's progress with respective treatment plan on weekly basis.
- Educated clients on benefits of socialization, proper nutrition, good daily hygiene.
- Assessed each client's needs and crafted individualized and achievable life skills plan.
- Researched local services and activities available to clients with variety of special needs.
- Accompanies and transports individuals on shopping and recreation trips and provides instruction and assistance as needed.
- Provides training and supervision in activities of daily living based on each individual's service plan.
Assistant
Grambling State University- Office Of Admissions
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Answered incoming calls using multi-line phone system, processed requests, relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
- Documented student enrollment, organized, so filed student personal documents.
- Managed front office independently.
Cashier
Wegmans Family Food Markets
06.2013 - 01.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check, credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Contributed to increased customer sales through product knowledge.
- Provided superior customer service
Education
MBA -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY01.2016
Skills
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Office & Teams
- Google Suite
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Analytical Thinker
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility
- Remote Assistance
- CRM Software
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Team Management
- Data Entry
- New Hire Training
Certification
- New York State Childcare Certification
- Effective Communication and Human Relations Training, Dale Carnegie
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Consultant
Prosper Rochester
09.2023 - 10.2023
Community Engagement Manager
New York Charter Schools Association
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Rochester Schools Of Choice Coalition
03.2023 - 02.2024
High School Math Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter School
10.2021 - 06.2022
Special Projects Coordinator
Uncommon Schools
06.2021 - 10.2021
Office Manager
Uncommon Schools
06.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant
Grambling State University- Office Of Admissions
09.2016 - 04.2017
Community Living Instructor
Lifetime Assistance Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2020
Cashier
Wegmans Family Food Markets
06.2013 - 01.2018
MBA -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grambling State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Genesee Community College
- New York State Childcare Certification
- Effective Communication and Human Relations Training, Dale Carnegie
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