Mindy Goldstein
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Experienced with coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution. Track record of implementing process improvements and achieving project milestones. Leads with empathy in order to inspire others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Human Rights Institute, Kean University
09.2021 - Current
- Develops programs related to the mission, including Mental Health Awareness, Voting Rights, Disability Justice, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy for 13,000 students campuswide
- Trains and manages a diverse staff of student workers, interns and volunteers to facilitate approximately 35 events per academic year
- Identifies and books Human Rights activists and keynote speakers throughout the year
- Assists in developing content and format for large conferences and round table discussions
- Researches and applies for one time and long-term grants to help support ongoing programming
- Maintains excellent relationships and collaborates with stakeholders and donors
- Creates comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed
- Achieved significant increases in program attendance by launching targeted outreach campaigns
Program Manager
The Voting Squad, Kean University
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinates multi campus civic engagement program to register new voters across three campuses (13,000+ students)
- Manages student voter outreach teams
- Created voter rights educational video for classroom distribution
- Placed second in the NJ Ballot Bowl, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Received grants from All In Democracy, Rock the Vote, and National Voter Registration Day, approximately $10,000 annually
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
Store Manager
GAP/ The Children's Place
04.2012 - 01.2020
- Served as Training Manager to incoming store managers in the district.
- Oversaw multiple locations during short-term management vacancies.
- Successful in both start-up and turn-around management roles.
- Led start-up and grand reopening of 3.2 million dollar location.
- Achieved highest shrink reduction regionwide, 2012-2016.
- Responsible for staffing, training, and corrective action of all team members.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Treasurer
Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization
02.2016 - Current
- Board Member of a grassroots organization committed to political, social, economic, and environmental justice.
- Certified by New Jersey ELEC as a political committee treasurer.
- Manages all finances for progressive legislative candidates.
- Supports fundraising efforts for organizational needs.
- Facilitated Piscataway's first Mental Health forum and raised $2,400 for National Suicide Prevention.
- Planned Piscataway's first PRIDE picnic.
- Planned and managed annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Happiness Studies
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ05-2027
Master of Public Administration - Non-Profit Management
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Training and development
- Relationship building
- Community outreach
Certification
- Treasurer Certification, New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission
- Safe Zone Training Certified, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity
- Certificate of Completion- Bonner Institute, Teaching Social Justice
- Trauma Informed Basic Psychological First Aid- The International Trauma Center
Community Work
Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization
Treasurer, 2016- Current
- Board Member of a grassroots organization committed to political, social, economic, and environmental justice.
- Certified by New Jersey ELEC as a political committee treasurer.
- Manages all finances for progressive legislative candidates.
- Supports fundraising efforts for organizational needs.
- Facilitated Piscataway's first Mental Health forum and raised $2,400 for National Suicide Prevention.
- Planned Piscataway's first PRIDE picnic.
- Planned and managed annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Human Rights Institute, Kean University
09.2021 - Current
Program Manager
The Voting Squad, Kean University
09.2021 - Current
Treasurer
Piscataway Progressive Democratic Organization
02.2016 - Current
Store Manager
GAP/ The Children's Place
04.2012 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Happiness Studies
Centenary University
Master of Public Administration - Non-Profit Management
Kean University
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