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Makeeta Birdsong
Los Angeles,CA
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Workforce Development Training, Project Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
7
Certification
3
Honor Awards
Work History
HappyHer Events & Entertainment Co.
Owner, Event Manager & Designer
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Book, plan, execute, and design special events for clients, providing event management, decor, and equipment rentals as needed.
- Host signature events, workshops, and retreats.
- Coach and assist women and minority-owned small businesses and startups with strategic planning, branding, marketing, and business launches.
- Scheduled private rentals at HappyHer House mixed-use event space for meetings, coworking, and short-term stays.
US Green Building Council CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Training Manager
09.2021 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Strategically planned annual training schedule, booked instructors, and developed course outlines, marketing copy, and email templates for outreach and sales.
- Built Learning Management System, curated a portfolio of 32+ professional development sustainability courses + K-12 education workshops, and managed attendee certificate distribution.
- Coordinated and posted training events online, promoted via email campaigns, and delivered 120+ virtual and in-person training sessions for over 3000+ local, national, and international professionals who were entry-level, skilled tradespeople, and students.
- Managed 30+ Interns, a virtual Career Center, and a team of 5, ensuring successful weekly job postings and hosting quarterly virtual career fairs featuring 8+ green employers for 150+ job seekers per event.
LA Job Corps Center - Management Training Corp.
Career Transition Readiness Instructor
09.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Managed a rotating caseload of 40+ students, providing career readiness and soft skills training while advocating for work-based learning opportunities, services, and resources.
- Coached and assisted with placing over 300 students to secure employment, admission to college, military or advanced training, and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Led a high-level project resulting from COVID-19 to quickly transition the Career Readiness program to a virtual learning platform. Revamped, created, and built a 52-assignment curriculum online course and branded worksheets for virtual or in-person instruction.
LA Job Corps Center - YWCA Greater LA
Student Government Coordinator
08.2011 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Streamlined communication between student government committees by implementing efficient coordination strategies.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven analysis techniques, informing future policy proposal decisions.
- Conducted weekly onboarding leadership training for a diverse group of new students and supervised 150+ student government officers and 7 executive branch student-led committees, while ensuring engagement of weekly committee and monthly meetings with Sr. Management and staff to address student proposals and grievances.
- Planned and executed 95% of special events, including bi-annual elections, receptions, and Job Corps Youth 2 Youth violence awareness and prevention week.
- Managed all fundraisers and weekly operations of the student store including merchandise and event supply purchases, monthly reconciliation of donations, sales, and expenses.
- Oversaw a $20K+ student budget that supported incentives, activities, and events.
Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts from Small Business Entrepreneurship
08.2019
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts from Marketing & Public Relations
08.2018
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts from Retail Management
06.2018
Skills
- Orientation Sessions
- Training Solutions Development
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Materials Organization
- Financial Management
- Training Materials and Documentation
- New Employee Orientation
- Schedule Coordination
- Project Management
- Presentation Materials
- Leadership Training
- Video Conferencing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- User Assistance
- Program Management
- New Hire Onboarding
- Program Implementation
- Courseware Development
- Training Logistics
- Schedule Management
- Coaching and Development
- Record Videos
- Orientation Procedures
- Incentive Initiatives
- Resource Coordination
- Curriculum Design
- Online Training
- Team-Building Activities
- Participant Recruitment and Placement
- Orientation Sessions
- Orientation Sessions
- Orientation Sessions
- Improve Job Skills
- Business Administration
- Motivational Speaking
- Program Support
- Develop Training Programs
- Special Needs Clientele
Certification
- Envision Sustainability Professional, Institute of Sustainability Infrastructure (Pending 2024)
- LEED GA, USGBC-LA (Pending 2024)
- Decarbonization and ESG Fundamentals, USGBC-LA/Brightworks Sustainability - Nov. 2023
- LEED Documentation Strategies, US Green Building Council-LA - Oct. 2023
- LEED for Cities and Communities, National US Green Building Council - Jun. 2023
- Green Professional Construction Management, USGBC-LA/Urban Green - Dec. 2022
- Green Professional Sustainability Fundamentals of Building Green, USGBC-LA/Urban Green - Dec. 2022
- Fundamentals of Successful Project Management, Skill Path Seminars - 2014
- Excelling as a First-Time Manager or Supervisor, Skill Path Seminars - 2013
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam Prep, New Horizons - 2008
- Microsoft Office Professional, New Horizons - 2008
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Timeline
Training Manager
US Green Building Council California
09.2021 - 08.2024
Career Transition Readiness Instructor
LA Job Corps Center - Management Training Corp.
09.2019 - 08.2021
Owner, Event Manager & Designer
HappyHer Events & Entertainment Co.
10.2018 - Current
Student Government Coordinator
LA Job Corps Center - YWCA Greater LA
08.2011 - 04.2019
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts from Small Business Entrepreneurship
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts from Marketing & Public Relations
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts from Retail Management
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