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coursework
training
community service
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Jessica Nash

Chicago,IL

Summary

Resourceful Director offering seven years of experience establishing effective relationship building, collaboration and ministry management. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in conflict resolution and cultural intelligence. Natural leader with strong leadership development acumen

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cultural Intelligence Trainer/Coordinator

Young Life- Chicagoland
01.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced training efficiency by developing and implementing well-structured lesson plans.
  • Boosted employee retention by conducting engaging and interactive training sessions.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Spearheaded the development of new training materials, resulting in higher trainee satisfaction scores.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, saving company time and resources.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to ensure consistent training standards throughout the organization.
  • Optimized existing training programs to better align with company goals and objectives.

Area Director

Young Life
01.2017 - Current
  • Spiritual development, both personal and as a leader, including prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships
  • Leadership development by equipping leaders, committee and staff through volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting
  • Resource development including events, major donor care, public relations, and giving campaigns
  • Direct outreach ministry with teens through mentorship, weekly, quarterly and bi-annual events
  • Ministry support through accounting, administration, communication, data management and strategic planning.

Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant

Avenue Academy of Beauty and Culture
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Registered and enrolled new students
  • Marketed and advertised to potential students, clients and community businesses
  • Managed salon floor services and client transactions
  • Managed phone and email correspondence
  • Communicated daily with students and staff regarding academic progress, events and other school concerns
  • Planned, scheduled and managed school events and activities
  • Managed the school calendar
  • Reviewed resumes and conducted interviews for potential instructors and staff members.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

1st Grade Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans for first grade students six and seven years of age
  • Observe, assess and keep educational files of children in the classroom
  • Communicate with parents on a regular basis and facilitate meetings
  • Collaborate with grade level teacher and administration to accomplish goals and tasks for the classroom
  • Integrate the use of technology into lessons and activities for students i.e
  • Computers and listening centers
  • Identify struggling students and formulate a plan with parents to help students to reach the targeted goals
  • Manage and delegate responsibility to support staff
  • Member of Instructional Leadership Team
  • After-school and Saturday school reading and math teacher for second-fourth grades
  • Work with a team of teachers and staff to facilitate school-wide programs including Black History Month lessons and activities, 'Parent & Me Prom', Field Day and many other activities
  • Cheerleading, Pom Pon and Basketball Team support and coach.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education -

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
05.2007

High School Diploma -

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Chicago, IL
06.2003

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Team Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Program Administration
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Alpha Kappa Mu, Honors Society Inductee
  • Dillard University Presidential Scholarship
  • Dillard University Dean’s List (4 years)
  • National Council of Negro Women Umoja Section, President
  • Dillard University Senior Class Queen
  • National Honors Society High School Graduate

coursework

  • Biblical Interpretation
  • New Testament
  • Kingdom of God & Cultural Intelligence

training

  • 01/2021, 05/2022, DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative (DVULI), Chicago, IL
  • 01/2019, Conflict Resolution- Kingian Principles of Nonviolence- Peace Warrior Training, Chicago, IL

community service

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • New Life Covenant Church Southeast- Outreach Ministry, Young Adult Ministry Leader, Creative Experience, Production Ministry

references

Available upon request

Timeline

Cultural Intelligence Trainer/Coordinator

Young Life- Chicagoland
01.2018 - Current

Area Director

Young Life
01.2017 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant

Avenue Academy of Beauty and Culture
01.2016 - 08.2016

1st Grade Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
04.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education -

Dillard University

High School Diploma -

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

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