A dynamic, outgoing, creative business professional seeking employment within a growing, stable organization, where training and development is essential and career opportunity is welcomed. Energetic Community Liaison bringing 25 years of community contribution to fulfill various Community Engagement roles. Strong academic background in Curriculum Development, with a strong foundation in local community resources. Highly skilled in public speaking with aptitude for event coordination and community networking.
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Janat'e "Solar" Ingram
Community Engagement Specialist
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LaBella Associates
Community Outreach Specialist
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
- Surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to the Community impacted by the Re-Connection of the NYS 33 Kensington Expressway Project.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Helped create comprehensive program to meet Local Hire needs.
- Cultivated strong network of stakeholders to the Re-Connection of the Humboldt PKWY community.
Vision MultiMedia, LLC Power 96.5 FM/WUFO 1080 AM
Marketing Executive
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Board Operator
- Commercial Voice Overs
- Creative Copywriting
- Proposal Writing
- Radio Personality/Host
- Coordinate remotes & appearances with PD
- Schedules and Trouble Shoots all station remote broadcast activity
- Coordinate on-air and web contest and prize fulfillment, along with winner database updates
- Operates Station Vehicle (maintenance and upkeep)
- Assist in sales/department training
- Order and inventory all station promotional merchandise
- Contacted in 2011 for the Stations 50/60 Years Celebration - Bison Baseball Stadium
WNY Maritime Charter School
Long Term Substitute - CTE Instructor
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Create lesson plans and assignments
- Instruct students on how to develop certain skills
- Show students how to apply classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
- Demonstrate and supervise safe and proper use of tools and equipment
- Monitor students' progress, assign tasks, and grade assignments
- Discuss students' progress with parents, students, and counselors
- Develop and enforce classroom rules and safety procedures.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies via Hip Hop 101 Course.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Bryant & Stratton College
High School Coordinate
01.2011 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for Student: Recruitment and Retention
- Award for Exceeding All Goals at 150%
- Responsible for building relationships and coordination of enrollment process
- Participates and Coordinates On-Campus and Off Campus Activities
- Establishes relationships and maintain contact with prospective students
- Outbound calls (min 400 dials, 30 plus contacts in Campaign)
- Facilitates Presentations at Schools, Business and Community Events
Education
Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Science from (INS)Curriculum Developer
05.2021
University Overview
- Community Engagement Recipient
- Dean's List Consecutively
Bryant & Stratton College
AOS Degree from Business
08.2004
University Overview
- Dean's List Recipient
- Phi Beta Lambda Member
- Guest Speaker
Skills
- Microsoft Office (all access)
- Google Chrome (all access)
- Social Media Platforms (multiple platforms)
- Campaign Planning
- Sales Promotions
- Pricing Strategies
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Social Media Engagement
- Media Relations
- E-Mail and Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns
- Exceptional Copywriter
- Event Planning
- Media Planning
- Multicultural Marketing
- Cross-Departmental Alignment
- Marketing Program Management
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with The Buffalo Funk Fest Foundation Inc, in the development of Jefferson Ave. Friday Night Lives.
- Documented and resolved how to re-connect a traumatized community which led participants, vendors and wrap around services infusing the concept of Hip Hop 101: Community Engagement. Inclusive of Art, Music and Merchandising
Organization Skills
Organization Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Event Planning
- Problem Solving
- Programming and Promotional Skill Set
Leadership Ability
Leadership Ability
- Teacher of the Year, 2020
- Community Engagement Award From Buffalo State College, 2019 - 2020
- Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo Board Member, 1999 - 2017
- Local Promotions/Marketing Coordinator for the Universoul Circus, 2006 - 2018
- Recognized Youth Advocate in the City of Buffalo
- Recognized Youth Advocate in the State of New York
- MIT Graduate of Evangelism at Trinity Missionary Baptist C.O.G.I.C, 2009 - 2011
- Recognized as The Communities Daughter from the Council of Elders in the City of Buffalo, NY
Public Speaking
Public Speaking
- Take A Solar Moment (Blog on Multiple Platforms)
- Television Host and Guest
- Radio Host, Guest and Board Operator
- MC for Events
- Penn Author of Cast Iron Omissions Memoir (2017)
Community Service
Community Service
- Coordinates Youth Rally for Mayoral/Legislative Candidates 1999 - Current
- Community Strategist (1999 - Current)
- Underground RailRoad Tour Guide and Documentary - The Canal '02
- Stop the Violence" Documentary Participant "Lessons from Homicide, the Buffalo Story"
- Juneteenth Youth Committee Chair (1999 - 2017)
- Author/Poet
- National and International Host/MC (Variety of Cities Across the Country)
Timeline
Community Outreach Specialist
LaBella Associates
10.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute - CTE Instructor
WNY Maritime Charter School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Marketing Executive
Vision MultiMedia, LLC Power 96.5 FM/WUFO 1080 AM
01.2014 - Current
High School Coordinate
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2011 - 01.2015
Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Science from (INS)Curriculum Developer
Bryant & Stratton College
AOS Degree from Business
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