Lauren Anderson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic, mission-driven manager, with over a decade of experience working in educational project management, non-profit operations, and team engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Scholarship Programs
Big Shoulders Fund
01.2022 - Current
- Direct project work and business operations of a portfolio of 70+ scholarship programs, collectively disbursing over $8.5 million in funding
- Designed and implemented comprehensive staff training initiatives, aligning skill development with role requirements to optimize team proficiency and performance
- Lead cross-functional team strategic initiatives, including developing the conception and execution of user-friendly interface to enhance accessibility
- Designed and implemented targeted family and student training programs.
Assistant Director of Scholarship Administration
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Directed the administration of sponsored scholarship programs, totaling more than $40 million/year
- Managed staff workflow and directed project assignments
- Lead onboarding program for hired staff
- Partnered with cross functional team to supervise development of full update of company operating systems
- Prepared and executed company-wide operations calendar.
Scholarship Administration Coordinator
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with Executive Director to oversee staff workflow
- Created new on-boarding procedure for new hires, resulting in improved staff productivity
- Supervised the creation of corporate-sponsored awards totaling more than $20 million/year
- Assisted in preparation and organization of monthly operations calendar.
Scholarship Administration Staff
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Provided excellent customer service to prospective student candidates, parents and school officials
- Reviewed and assessed scholarship applications, and participated in selection of scholarship winners
- Conducted scholarship program services for sponsored programs consisting of over 1,200 applicants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
05.2012
- Graduated Cum Laude, with High Honors
- Member of Golden Key International Honors Society
- Minor: Dance
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Strategy and Innovation
- Non-profit Management
- Business Operations Management
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) -Project Management Institute (In Progress - Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024)
Timeline
Director, Scholarship Programs - Big Shoulders Fund
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Scholarship Administration - National Merit Scholarship Corporation
08.2017 - 12.2021
Scholarship Administration Coordinator - National Merit Scholarship Corporation
01.2015 - 07.2017
Scholarship Administration Staff - National Merit Scholarship Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2014
Loyola University Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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