Project Management
Eva Gockowski
Chicago,IL
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Years of client services
Work History
Network Associate
Ascender PGH
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support new projects within this entrepreneurial coworking hub.
- Contracted for: Data Analysis by Citizen City. Here summarizing data compiled into a spreadsheet, with concluding analyses.
- Audio Engineering/Theme Song Creation for Toaster Pets Cartoons.
- Research and Development for Smart Futures. Here I conducted research on the psychology behind MBTI and developed a concise test aimed at assisting students in career planning.
Business Development & Communications Manager
Cameroon Football Development
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Social media management and content development for fundraising and education - including the publication of visual communications (newsletters, flyers, infographics).
- Evaluated existing communication strategies and made data-driven recommendations for improvement, resulting in increased overall effectiveness.
- Strategic organizer of internal communications, managing our objectives, and tracking progress electronically.
- Increased media coverage for company announcements through targeted press release distribution.
- Developed compelling content for company website and social media channels, driving user engagement and conversions.
- Lead consultant to C.O.O for fundraising events, platform publications, and supporting donor and collegiate relationships online and in-person.
Guest Teacher
Kokua Education
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Held a long-term position as an Elementary School Art teacher, teaching five K-8 classes per day, which averaged 15-20 students per class. Quickly developed a curriculum, as I was left with no plans for the school year
- Supported the development of social-emotional skills in students through consistent reinforcement of respectful behavior and empathetic communication practices.
- Most recently served as a para-professional for an individual student – monitoring, correcting and tracking behavior; and encouraging greater academic engagement through intentional practice.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational research, trends, and best practices for effective teaching strategies.
Supervisor and Bar Lead
Goddess and the Baker
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Led quality guest management, quality product delivery, and customer and satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintaining a rolling inventory of necessary products, ingredients and retail items.
- Ensured quality control with constant assessments of store cleanliness, food handling techniques, and consistent quality.
- Trained team members to remain consistent to the practiced standards, with a focus on improvement and development.
- Performed surveillance of day-to-day operations, and proactively problem solving for over 400 guests daily.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization by promoting best practices for processes, tools, or technologies.
Assistant Community Educator
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Contributed to city-wide projects and programs for environmental education; coordinating event planning, and event set up, and establishing strong relations with community members.
- Oversaw youth and elderly programming and organization, encouraging community engagement with programming in representation of the Parks Conservancy values online and in-person
- Energetically interacted with children and youth to educate and inspire their curiosity about the natural world.
- Led several nature-based programs meant to uplift youth and elderly community members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics & Philosophy
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2021
Skills
- Educational research
- Student Engagement
- Peer Mentoring
- Ethical understanding
- Logical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge
- Analytical reading
- Philosophy of mind
- Philosophy of language
- Applied ethics
- Customer Service
- Administrative Support
Advocate Leadership
- President, Lothrop Hall Council, 2018-2019, Managed a council of twelve individuals, overseeing affairs for a residence hall of 700 individuals. Created weekly meetings with personalized meeting agendas answering to resident hall requests. Developing and managing events, both internally and external to our residence hall.
- Developer, Beautiful Summit Committee, 2019, Organized an event for over 50 individuals to celebrate and educate on black women's beauty with a small committee of women to begin annually; implemented widespread communications for advertising the event, and for furthermore educating our audience.
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Kokua Education
09.2023 - 06.2024
Supervisor and Bar Lead
Goddess and the Baker
04.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Community Educator
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
05.2019 - 09.2019
Network Associate
Ascender PGH
06.2017 - 09.2017
Business Development & Communications Manager
Cameroon Football Development
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Politics & Philosophy
University of Pittsburgh
Certification
- Project Management Training - November 2023 to February 2024
- Certified Food Safety Manager - November 2022 til 2028
Accomplishments
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Received commendation from ACERO Casas & Passages Elementary principals for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 100 students at Passages Elementary School.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridOn-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Interests
Business Development
Human Development
Policy Development
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