Laden Aden

Experienced and reliable professional with a strong focus on customer service. Committed to continuous professional growth and seeking new opportunities to further develop skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Intern,

Make-A-Wish Foundation

• Developed and created in-person and video training for staff and volunteers around cultural competency.
• Researched and wrote grant proposals to fund DEI Council initiatives.
• Researched job boards, publications that reached different audiences for posting open staff and volunteer positions.
• Assisted in evaluating and creating content that features wish kids of a variety of backgrounds.

Undergraduate Project & Research, Children's Minnesota,

Demand of the Cancer and Blood Disorders Infusion Center

• Managed a team of 6 diverse college students by creating a dynamic project management plan, performing check-ins, coordinating deliverables, and facilitating virtual communications.
• Performed project tracking through clear and concise status reports and time management reports.
• Prepared potential budgets and profits for the expansion of oncology and hematological disorders treatment facilities.
• Identified and recommended improvements that are cost-efficient and effective.
• Presented key findings to Children's Hospital Personnel

Food Bank Organizer

Cedar Pizza and Deli

• Delivered food donations to needy families during the pandemic.
• Sorted and organized all food donations according to relative nutritional value and size of family