Eyni Jama
Aurora,CO
Summary
As a highly motivated and experienced project facilitator, peer educator, and cultural liaison coordinator, Pursuing a career working in higher education. Specialize in supporting minority students to meet their academic goals while advocating for their right to respect and a sense of belonging inside the classroom. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team- and individually-motivated settings. Highly organized and detail-oriented with great multitasking and task prioritization skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Eagle Zone Program Assistant
Eden Prairie Schools
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Managed approximately 20-30 students inside the classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety as well as documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead program to address pertinent issues.
- Established rapport with student and their families through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
Member and a Speaker
Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau (CRSB)
02.2017 - Current
- Regularly available for professional bookings and speaking engagements, sharing story and personal experiences as a resettled refugee and first-generation college student (Featured Speaker 2019 Denver Women's March).
- Connected with attendees through empathetic listening and genuine responses during Q&A sessions.
- Expanded professional network through active participation in industry conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Lead-Facilitator
Aurora Civic Conversations and Regional Equity Project
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted and documented approximately 15-20 individuals in one-on-one interviews and participated in community outreach events
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement among team members by modeling adaptability and openness to change.
- Facilitated successful project completion by providing guidance on goal-setting, time management, and problem-solving techniques as well as fostering mutual respect, active listening, and support within groups.
Artist Organizer/Culture Liaison
Trust for Public Land
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained clear communication channels between all parties involved in the event planning process, ensuring timely updates and issue resolution.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach approximately 15-20 refugee families in the community.
- Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from refugee community, leading to increased engagement from community.
Cultural Diversity Officer & Peer Educator
Center for Identity & Inclusion -University of Colorado Denver
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Championed diversity initiatives within the department, promoting an inclusive work environment where all employees & students felt valued and respected.
- Counseled 30+ minority/first-generation college students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, making proper choices to stay focused, and adjusting to college life while developing their skills and advancing in their careers.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue while collaborating with relevant departments on campus to address these needs proactively.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Sociology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05.2023
High School Diploma -
Hinkley High School
Aurora, CO05.2018
Skills
- Profession with Google Platform and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams)
- Data Entry, and Spreadsheet Management
- Organizational planning and Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution & Problem Solver abilities
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Cultural Sensitivity
- Public Speaking & Customer Service
- Community Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multilingual (Somali & English
Certification
- Certificate in Families & Social Welfare, 2023
- Certified Peer Educator, 2023
- TRIO Student Support Services Certificate, 2023
- Excellence Award - Center for Identity & Inclusion, 2023
Henna Artistry
I utilize my henna skills as a form of beautification, cultural expression, and a way to celebrate important moments in life. I do henna as a communal activity that brings people together and fosters social bonds.
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Eagle Zone Program Assistant
Eden Prairie Schools
11.2023 - 08.2024
Lead-Facilitator
Aurora Civic Conversations and Regional Equity Project
07.2022 - 07.2023
Artist Organizer/Culture Liaison
Trust for Public Land
05.2022 - 06.2023
Cultural Diversity Officer & Peer Educator
Center for Identity & Inclusion -University of Colorado Denver
08.2021 - 05.2023
Member and a Speaker
Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau (CRSB)
02.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Art - Sociology
University of Colorado Denver
High School Diploma -
Hinkley High School
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