NaQari Harris
Basehor
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, process improvement, and resource allocation at educational institutions. Adept at fostering customer relations and enhancing program engagement. Skilled in quality assurance, critical thinking, and managing complex projects to drive organizational success. Innovative professional with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, execute strategic initiatives, and achieve performance goals while meeting deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Partnership Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Community College
03.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded recruitment initiatives, attending events and collaborations to boost program engagement.
- Identified system and procedural improvements, offering actionable implementation strategies.
- Partnered with leadership to align organizational goals with long-term strategies and initiatives.
- Documented management directives, providing insights to optimize procedures and workflows.
- Organized partner-focused events to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas, and share best practices among collaborators.
Administrative Assistant
Kansas City Kansas Community College
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining records.
- Managed communication with stakeholders, responding promptly to inquiries and requests.
- Assisted in program implementation, recruiting efforts, and completion paperwork for various.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Supportive Director
Kansas City Kansas Community College
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Directed project management activities, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and reporting.
- Mentored and coached staff to enhance their professional development.
- Created activity templates for youth programming and managed enrollment and billing processes.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Unit Leader
Kansas City Kansas Community College
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed and implemented programming for youth activities, addressing behavioral challenges and fostering engagement.
- Provided guidance to counselors on emotional regulation plans for students with mental and learning disabilities.
- Developed high-performing teams through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Site Director
Learning Club of KC
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Developed and coordinated educational programs for at-risk students, focusing on academic, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges.
- Established community partnerships to enhance resources for students and their families.
Social Work Intern/After-School Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Managed mentorship programs and tutoring services to support student learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS05-2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Customer Relations & Resource Allocation
- Project Management & Quality Assurance
- Behavioral Intervention & Emotional Regulation
- Program Development & Community Engagement
- Communication & Team Leadership
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Microsoft office
- Phone and email etiquette
Timeline
High School Partnership Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Community College
03.2023 - Current
Supportive Director
Kansas City Kansas Community College
07.2022 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant
Kansas City Kansas Community College
12.2021 - 03.2023
Unit Leader
Kansas City Kansas Community College
06.2021 - 08.2021
Site Director
Learning Club of KC
01.2021 - 08.2021
Social Work Intern/After-School Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence
03.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Kansas
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Coffeyville Community College
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