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Lisa Pratt

Chicago,IL

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director, Alumni Innovation

Teach For America - Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - Current
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
  • Piloted cross-departmental projects to achieve successful delivery of new initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.

Director of Leadership Development

Teach For America
Las Vegas, NV
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Established metrics and organization methods for training and team check-in sessions.
  • Organized, scheduled, ran and evaluated leadership seminars, workshops and self-paced trainings.
  • Managed budget, schedule and performance of programs and identified and drove countermeasures for projects with budget and time challenges.
  • Collaborated with outside parties to deliver educational experiences that met learning objectives.

Program Manager

American Red Cross
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.

Family Readiness Support Assistant

Department Of The Army
Schweinfurt, Germany
02.2010 - 07.2015
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
08.2019

Master of Science - National Security Studies

American Public University System, Charles Town, WV
11.2013

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Program Management
  • Business Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Program Optimization
  • Gathering Research
  • Strategy Development
  • Project Management

Timeline

Managing Director, Alumni Innovation - Teach For America - Chicago
06.2018 - Current
Director of Leadership Development - Teach For America
06.2018 - 08.2021
Program Manager - American Red Cross
08.2014 - 07.2016
Family Readiness Support Assistant - Department Of The Army
02.2010 - 07.2015
University of Nevada - Las Vegas - Master of Arts, Curriculum And Instruction
American Public University System - Master of Science, National Security Studies

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancement

Affiliations

  • Teach For America
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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