Jessica Glidden
Native Governance Center
Lino Lakes,MN
21
years of professional experience
Results-driven Program Manager with expertise in administrative organization, budget coordination, and strategic planning. Demonstrates proficiency in developing and implementing workflows that enhance operational efficiency. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, communicating complex ideas clearly to foster teamwork and innovation. Focused on delivering high-quality services that meet the unique needs of diverse program areas.
Work History
Program Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Manage program expenditures to align with the budget, grant funding requirements, and organizational sustainability goals.
- Collaborated on program evaluations by gathering participant satisfaction data and assessing program impact through developed surveys and established metrics.
- Managed program expenditures to ensure alignment with budget, grant funding requirements, and support organizational sustainability goals.
Indian Education Coordinator
2 Years 2 Months- Delivered direct services and support to students, families, and staff to enhance educational experiences.
- Developed instructional materials and coordinated educational content while integrating technology into culturally relevant instruction.
- Managed program budget and oversaw expenditures, applying for and leveraging grant opportunities to maximize resources.
Administrative Coordinator
1 Year 11 Months- Managed technology and tracking systems, establishing policies and procedures for smooth office operations.
- Organized, prepared, and stored information in physical and digital formats, ensuring easy access and retrieval.
- Coordinated daily administrative operations, ensuring smooth workflow across departments.
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems to optimize resource allocation and event planning.
- Managed communication between faculty, staff, and parents to enhance collaboration and engagement.
General Manager
13 Years 1 Month- Oversaw daily operations to enhance efficiency, informed tactical and strategic decisions, and managed processes within budget constraints.
- Fostered an environment encouraging continuous growth and development while strengthening collaborative relationships to achieve organizational success.
- Led operational strategy to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Directed team training initiatives to improve staff performance and engagement.
- Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in increased profitability across operations.
Education
Certificate of Applied Tribal Sovereignty
Skills
Technical Skills: Relationship building
experience with Tribal communities
strategic planning
problem solving
office administrative support
and project management.
Problem-solving
Project management
Detail-oriented
Program evaluation
Timeline
Program Manager
Native Governance Center
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Indian Education Coordinator
Hopkins Public Schools
04.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Administrative Coordinator
Shakopee High School
05.2018 - 04.2020Read More
General Manager
GolfZone LLC
04.2005 - 05.2018Read More
Normandale Community College
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Shakopee High School
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Tribal Sovereignty Institute-University of Minnesota Duluth
Certificate of Applied Tribal Sovereignty
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Awards/Activities: Received a “Radical Leadership” award for my leadership and impact in the Native community. I served as an AIPAC chair for 8 years and now serve as a volunteer non-voting member. Graduate of Rockwood Leadership Institute- cohort 5.
- Software Experience: G Suite, Salesforce, Monday.com, Slack, Canva, BambooHR, Zoom, Microsoft Teams.