Morgan Wilderman
Middletown,CT
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in project coordination and strategic planning honed at Capital Workforce Partners. Excels in team leadership and problem-solving, driving impactful change and fostering key partnerships to advance organizational goals. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Capital Workforce Partners
06.2021 - Current
- Convened Hartford Youth Program Providers every six weeks to discuss policy and practices related to workforce development and work-based learning youth program expansion in Hartford.
- Fostered collaborative working environment among team members that encouraged knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem solving.
- Conducted monthly relationship building sessions with members of Work Based Learning Network (WBLN) to discuss thoughts, concerns and be a source for expertise on current practices.
- Led development of Results-Based Accountability Rubrics for use across WBLN Membership to evaluate youth on competency attainment.
- Repaired and strengthened the organization's relationship with the Hartford Public School System to bring WBL Competency evaluations into the classroom.
- Helped in successful planning and organizing of the Work Based Learning Network Website
- Met monthly with the Office of Workforce Strategy to provide updates on Hartford WBL progress.
- Provided both public and private grant writing support and assistance in CWP strategic related initiatives pertaining to youth programs
- Organized grant and data tracking system for youth program grants.
- Enhanced network efficiency by implementing proactive monitoring and maintenance strategies.
- Resolved conflicts between company policies and partnerships'' goals effectively while balancing both parties'' interests.
Strategic Coordinator and Facilitator
Capital Workforce Partners
06.2020 - Current
- Managed the Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative (HOYC) and facilitated discussions around Opportunity Youth engagement strategy.
- Helped to expand the Youth Leadership Program which taught Hartford youth essential professional development and leadership skills.
- Managed HOYC Website by adding articles and editing articles as well as providing communication updates to the collaborative.
- Helped in the initial creation of the 211 Youth Navigation Tool by collecting agency information, providing feedback from both Young Legends and HOYC Members.
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
Policy Intern
Travelers Institute
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Helped in successful planning and organizing of educational symposiums on distracted driving by creating program agendas, welcome posters and designing invitations for the events.
- Designed giveaways for the national educational series on distracted driving.
- Managed the website by adding and editing articles as well as creating and formatting new webpages.
- Participated actively in regular staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and perspectives on ongoing projects and team objectives.
- Assisted in coordinating events, such as panel discussions or workshops, promoting dialogue around important policy topics.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when reviewing documents for accuracy before submission or distribution.
- Developed strong professional relationships with stakeholders, working together to identify key needs and priorities within the community.
- Provided general administrative support as needed, such as scheduling meetings or organizing files, contributing to overall team efficiency.
Policy Intern
The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Completed research on the criminalization of people experiencing homelessness in the United States.
- Drafted special reports on the victimization of the homeless.
- Wrote key monthly updates to publish on their “In Just Times” newsletter.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to gather valuable input on proposed policies, utilizing feedback effectively during revisions.
Nonprofit Staffing Intern
Workplace Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Created a database of CT Chambers of Commerce that will hire low-wage workers for temporary employment positions.
- Helped make phone calls to individuals in need of employment offering them temporary positions.
- Managed and organized client resumes on the CTHires website for the company.
Legal Intern
Attorney General State of CT
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Wrote Memorandums on Class-Action Lawsuits for the Assistant Attorney General.
- Filed Public Inquiries for consumers put at risk of consumer fraud.
- Completed legal and investigative research for potential class-action lawsuits.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
Grassroots and Advocacy Intern
National Coalition for the Homeless
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Collaborated on advocacy projects for the homeless and authored donation letters.
- Researched policy for the Bring America Home Act.
- Helped manage the National Day of Action for Housing by securing space, recruiting local non-profits to participate, writing fact sheets for the day of action.
- Evaluated success metrics from past campaigns applying lessons learned towards continuous improvement strategies aimed at future advocacy efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to create compelling content for social media platforms, increasing online visibility and reach.
Education
Masters of Public Policy -
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Human Rights, Latin America/Latino Studies
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA05.2018
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Partnership Development
- Social Media Marketing knowledge
- Proposal Writing
- Project Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation Design
- Data Analysis
- Exceptional Research Skills
- Problem Solver
- Website Development
Accomplishments
Completed the Hartford Workforce Leadership Academy
Activities
- Office of Admission, Alumni Interviewer, Fall 2018-Present, Interview prospective students for upcoming classes, providing recommendations for admittance to the College of the Holy Cross.
- Office of Career Accessibility, Mentor, Winter 2023-Present, Meet weekly with college youth to discuss post-college opportunities.
- Trachtenberg Public Policy Journal, Blog Writer, 09/2018-05/2020, Writing on current policies on various issues such as education, homelessness, environmental policy.
Awards
- Fulbright Finalist for Madrid, Spain
- College of the Holy Cross President’s Award for Community Service
- Proclamation from the State of Connecticut General Assembly for Community Service
- Political Science Honors, Sigma Pi Alpha
- Washington D.C. Program—Thesis: America’s Orphans
- College of the Holy Cross Honors Thesis Program for Political Science—Thesis: Federal Judges and Social Policy: Fractured Foster Care System
- Jesuit Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu
Timeline
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Capital Workforce Partners
06.2021 - Current
Strategic Coordinator and Facilitator
Capital Workforce Partners
06.2020 - Current
Policy Intern
Travelers Institute
05.2019 - 06.2020
Policy Intern
The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
01.2019 - 04.2019
Nonprofit Staffing Intern
Workplace Inc.
12.2017 - 08.2018
Legal Intern
Attorney General State of CT
05.2017 - 08.2017
Grassroots and Advocacy Intern
National Coalition for the Homeless
01.2017 - 04.2017
Masters of Public Policy -
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Human Rights, Latin America/Latino Studies
College of The Holy Cross
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