ERIC M. WASHINGTON
Houston,TX
Summary
Driven Database Specialist with 5 years of proven success designing and implementing workplace solutions. Analytical and skilled in understanding business problems to develop systems that improve functionality. Talented at working effectively in collaborative and self-motivated environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Database Specialist
KIPP Texas Public Schools - Advancement Team
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Administered, supported and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
- Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Worked with staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability.
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines.
- Drafted and organized over 200 acknowledgment letters and tax receipts on a weekly basis to assist Fundraisers and Development Directors with their gratitude campaigns and donor relations.
- Process and fulfill approximately 8 requests a month to export donor information, utilizing an extensive knowledge of Raiser's Edge and Microsoft Excel
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Lead
KIPP Texas Public Schools - Advancement Team
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Liaised with internal communications team to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy.
- Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to stakeholders across organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
- Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Work with two co-leads to schedule and organize monthly DEI-centered keynotes, workshops, and discussions for approximately 40 colleagues across 5 departments.
- Work extensively with Google Forms, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook to organize meeting schedules, draft newsletters, make data-driven decisions regarding future meetings, and create resource archives for the KIPP Advancement Team
C3 Board Member
BYP100
Houston, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Researched potential local, regional and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- As a 12-member team, worked as a C3 board representative for the Chapter Outreach Project, reaching out to 10 chapters across the Continental United States to address concerns on longevity, fundraising, policy, and alignment with BYP100's mission and values.
- Raised a yearly pledge of $5,000+ for BYP100 to assist with funding for future endeavors.
Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum Team Leader
KIPP Texas Public Schools - KCHS
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Developed and implemented 35+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) based lessons that were delivered to 50+ faculty and staff members, and 600+ students during our class homeroom sessions.
ELA Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools (KCHS)
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Earned a final evaluation score of 3.56/4.00 during the 2020-2021 school year.
- Earned an average of 87% favorable responses in a student satisfaction survey throughout 2020-2022
Curriculum Developer and Program Facilitator
BYP100
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Developed a distance-learning curriculum that was presented to 40 participants via Zoom for BYP100's Freedom Forecast School for the Summer and Fall of 2020.
Researcher
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Identified sources of funding to prepare research proposals and submit funding applications.
- Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Drafted a 12-page literature review concerning federal and local funding for the Maricopa Association of Government.
- Drafted a 60-page report detailing transportation strategies to present to Texas policymakers with the intent to utilize a cost-reduction model for statewide infrastructure initiatives that would extend beyond the year 2035.
Academic Advisor
AmeriCorps College Advising Corps
Houston, TX
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on recurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Conducted seminars, workshops and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Appointed as a member of a team of 7 consultants tasked to aid the Taco Bell Foundation in developing effective outreach practices and scholarship provisions for the Taco Bell "Live Mas" Scholarship.
- Coordinated workshops, presentations, and campus visits for over 1,000 high school seniors which lead to over 80% of high school seniors attending a four-year university, with a 72% retention rate.
- Researched scholarship and financial aid providers for high school seniors, therefore aiding students in raising over $7,500,000 in financial aid.
Education
Master of International Affairs - International Affairs
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2016
Skills
- Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Leadership
- DEI Training
- Gender Analysis
- Infrastructure Investment Analysis
- Database Updates
Websites
Accomplishments
- Inducted into the inaugural class of The Memorial Foundation's Social Justice Fellowship Program.
- Earned the Dean's Leadership Certificate and the Medal of Excellence in 2020 from The Bush School of Government and Public Service.
- Earned the J. Malon Southerland Aggie Leader scholarship in 2019 from Texas A&M University.
- Earned membership into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in 2019.
Affiliations
- Freemason
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- BYP100
- Houston Urban League of Young Professionals
- NAACP
Timeline
Database Specialist
KIPP Texas Public Schools - Advancement Team
01.2022 - Current
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Lead
KIPP Texas Public Schools - Advancement Team
01.2022 - Current
Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum Team Leader
KIPP Texas Public Schools - KCHS
08.2021 - 01.2022
C3 Board Member
BYP100
07.2021 - Current
Curriculum Developer and Program Facilitator
BYP100
08.2020 - 11.2020
ELA Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools (KCHS)
07.2020 - 01.2022
Researcher
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
06.2019 - 05.2020
Academic Advisor
AmeriCorps College Advising Corps
06.2016 - 06.2018
Master of International Affairs - International Affairs
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas A&M University
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