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Jonathan Seals
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic and data-driven leader with expertise in program development, grant management, data infrastructure, and nonprofit operations. Proven ability to design, launch, and scale program pillars while integrating mental health support, educational outcomes, and impact measurement. Skilled in leveraging CRM systems, data analytics, and stakeholder reporting to secure funding, improve participant outcomes, and ensure program sustainability. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and providing executive-level support in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Director of Data Infrastructure & Executive Assistant
The MAAFA Redemption Project
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the education and mental health program pillars, designing curriculum and tracking participant progress through customized data metrics.
- Collaborate with mental health consultants to develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, ensuring holistic support for fellows.
- Secure and renew grant funding by preparing and presenting progress reports, impact metrics, and outcome data to grantors.
- Manage grantor relationships through meetings and detailed progress updates.
- Build and scale program offerings from inception, establishing robust data collection systems for all program pillars to measure effectiveness and ROI.
- Oversee all technology infrastructure, including CRM optimization, website management, and social media strategy.
- Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to leadership, including calendar management, meeting preparation, stakeholder communications, and drafting executive briefings.
- Oversee fellow development, facilitate workshops, and provide hands-on leadership to ensure program continuity, responsiveness, and success.
Tech Consulting
Digital Freedom
, U.S.
04.2023 - Current
- Provide technology consulting and CRM implementation for small businesses and nonprofits, focusing on scalable data management and workflow automation.
- Develop client websites and digital strategies to support organizational growth and digital transformation.
Membership & Data Analyst
The Economic Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Enhanced membership systems through Salesforce automation and data hygiene, improving operational accuracy and member engagement.
- Conducted benchmarking and gap analyses to drive membership growth and support strategic decision-making.
- Organized high-profile events and managed the new member onboarding process, including peer mentorship program oversight.
Program Coordinator
Dominican University
River Forest, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Forged community partnerships with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to expand university outreach and internship opportunities.
- Developed qualitative and quantitative metrics to assess program success and inform continuous improvement.
- Contributed to grant writing and funding proposals, supporting community-focused initiatives and program sustainability.
Data-Leadership Lab Intern
Quant Accountability
Virtual
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Created data collection tools and dashboards to translate raw data into actionable insights for leadership.
- Completed Leader 193 leadership certification, integrating strategic planning and emotional intelligence into data-focused projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Informatics
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2021
Skills
- Grant Writing & Reporting
- Program Development
- Impact Metrics
- Stakeholder Communication
- Funder Relations
- Data Visualization
- Impact Measurement
- Trend Analysis
- Salesforce Automation
- Dashboard Development
- KPI Tracking
- Salesforce (Classic/Lightning)
- Dynamics 365
- Zoho CRM
- HubSpot
- Tableau
- Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Workshop Facilitation
- Mentorship
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Calendar Management
- High-Level Reporting
- Meeting Coordination
- Stakeholder Liaison
- Administrative Oversight
- Treatment Plan Coordination
- Outcome Tracking
- Participant Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Care Models
- Data infrastructure
- CRM implementation
- Data analytics
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Time management
Certification
• Business Management Essentials Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• Project Management Essentials Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• AI Prompting Essentials Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025, 5 PCU Credits
• Misinformation & Disinformation Training, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• Leadership Foundations - Practitioner, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• Project Management Essentials Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• AI Prompting Essentials Certified, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025, 5 PCU Credits
• Misinformation & Disinformation Training, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
• Leadership Foundations - Practitioner, Management and Strategy Institute, 2025
Publications
- Boost & Build Business - Dominican University Magazine, https://www.dom.edu/magazine/fall2023/boost-build-business
- Partnership with Dominican Approved - Oak Park Journal, https://www.oakpark.com/2020/10/28/partnership-with-dominican-approved/
Volunteer Leadership
- America Needs You - Fellow (2018-2020)
- DU's Service In The Streets, Come To The Table, Spring-Break Service Immersion
- Oak Park Public Library's Tech Time Drop-In
Skills
Grant Writing & Reporting, Program Development, Impact Metrics, Stakeholder Communication, Funder Relations, Data Visualization, Impact Measurement, Trend Analysis, Salesforce Automation, Dashboard Development, KPI Tracking, Salesforce (Classic/Lightning), Dynamics 365, Zoho CRM, HubSpot, Tableau, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Mentorship, Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Calendar Management, High-Level Reporting, Meeting Coordination, Stakeholder Liaison, Administrative Oversight, Treatment Plan Coordination, Outcome Tracking, Participant Progress Monitoring, Collaborative Care Models
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Salesforce (Classic/Lighting)
Dynamics 365
Zoho CRM
Hubspot
Tableau
Excel
Languages
English
Native language