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Erin F. Rams

Evanston,IL

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

District Administrator

Rotary District 6440
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Planned and managed Rotary District 6440's calendar of events, meetings, district governor club visits and training seminars
  • Updated and maintained the district's website and applicable computer systems and apps
  • Created fliers, bulletins newsletters and handled mass communications sent to entire district
  • Established positive relationships with leadership teams and club presidents to provide assistance for district processes, programs and technology applications
  • Coordinated and managed all virtual meetings for the district and set-up of Zoom accounts for each club in the district
  • Provided support service to district members on technical issues, events, district programs and procedures.

Board Member

Foundation 65
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Works with fellow board members to set policy and make decisions in accordance with carrying out Foundation 65's mission in supporting the arts & literacy programs for the school district
  • Directs and guides the organization while serving on a standing committee
  • Votes on policies and programs in order to allocate funds within District 65 schools
  • Fundraising Committee Member: Co-Chair of the My65 Benefit
  • Secures venue and plans entire event for the foundation
  • Obtains sponsorships, raffle donations and monetary donations
  • Creates and oversees a Host Committee that networks with contacts within the community to assist with obtaining sponsorships, donations and raffle items
  • Exceeded fundraising goal by over $16,000 for the 2018 My65 Benefit.

PTA Silent Auction Fundraiser Co-Chair

Walker Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Directed development efforts soliciting private and corporate donations
  • Planned and managed event, including budgeting, venue selection and marketing
  • Achieved high donor participation response exceeding fundraising goal.

PTA Secretary

Walker Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Recorded, reviewed and disseminated monthly PTA meeting minutes
  • Participated in decision making of the PTA Executive Committee and implemented policy and procedures
  • Assisted with various school and PTA events or activities.

PTA Newsletter Committee Chair

Walker Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Developed, published and distributed biweekly electronic newsletter to school community
  • Created, printed and distributed various media relating to school functions.

Full Time Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)

CICS Ralph Ellison High School & Chicago Public Schools
04.2010 - 07.2011
  • Utilized WIDA's state concept standards for ESL (English as a Second Language) students
  • Served as permanent Sub for Regular and Bilingual Education classroom.

Spanish Teacher (High School)

CICS Ralph Ellison High School & Chicago Public Schools
02.2009 - 07.2011
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans in sync with curriculum for Spanish 1 and 2
  • Instilled concepts of the Spanish language by introducing interactive activities
  • Used structural methods and materials appropriate for instruction success
  • Assessed students' accomplishments and incorporated techniques to strengthen weaknesses
  • Initiated and moderated Spanish Club for Spanish 1 and 2.

Production Manager

Scribes, Inc.
03.2006 - 09.2008
  • Revamped order processing system and trained staff support
  • Scheduled and oversaw all incoming orders
  • Purchased all materials and supplies needed for order processing
  • Managed production & shipping teams
  • Maintained relationships and managed accounts for all clients
  • Served as liaison to Sales and Marketing Team.

Senior Fiduciary Associate

The Northern Trust Company
04.2004 - 03.2006
  • Opened accounts on the trust system, collected assets, initiated and coordinated all operational duties associated with a new trust estate account
  • Gathered and delivered information to the tax division for preparation of tax returns
  • Assisted the administrator in client servicing and monitors the production of reconciliations, audits, and plans of divisions
  • Interacted with partners in personal trust management and external contacts, such as attorneys and beneficiaries, to process estate trusts
  • Chosen to mentor new partners, as well as newly hired manager, and elected to participate in several special asset projects
  • Exceeded all monthly quotas and was promoted to Sr
  • Associate after 1 year.

Sales/Customer Service

Quinlan & Fabish Music Company
07.2002 - 04.2004
  • Worked in musical instrument sales and leasing
  • Translated and explained lease contracts to Hispanic families
  • Customer service with individual and institutional accounts.

Translator (Internship)

Asociación SIDA Contigo (AIDS Organization)
06.2001 - 08.2001
  • Translated health and legal documents from English to Spanish
  • English language tutor to children with AIDS
  • Professional interaction among parents and staff.

Education

Master of Arts in Secondary Education -

National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois

B.A. in Spanish -

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University of Seville
Seville, Spain

Timeline

District Administrator

Rotary District 6440
02.2019 - 07.2023

Board Member

Foundation 65
07.2017 - 08.2019

PTA Silent Auction Fundraiser Co-Chair

Walker Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2018

PTA Secretary

Walker Elementary School
08.2014 - 08.2018

PTA Newsletter Committee Chair

Walker Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2016

Full Time Substitute Teacher (Grades K-12)

CICS Ralph Ellison High School & Chicago Public Schools
04.2010 - 07.2011

Spanish Teacher (High School)

CICS Ralph Ellison High School & Chicago Public Schools
02.2009 - 07.2011

Production Manager

Scribes, Inc.
03.2006 - 09.2008

Senior Fiduciary Associate

The Northern Trust Company
04.2004 - 03.2006

Sales/Customer Service

Quinlan & Fabish Music Company
07.2002 - 04.2004

Translator (Internship)

Asociación SIDA Contigo (AIDS Organization)
06.2001 - 08.2001

Master of Arts in Secondary Education -

National Louis University

B.A. in Spanish -

University of Iowa

University of Seville

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