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Omofehintola Akinrinade

Omofehintola Akinrinade

Summary

Strategic leader with 7+ years in policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in legislative initiatives, partnerships, and equity-driven policies. Excels in navigating regulations, influencing decisions, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals and drive community outcomes. Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Government Relations Project Manager

Varsity Tutors
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Reason for Departure: Company down-sizing post September 30, 2024 ESSER deadline
  • My role involved the day-to-day operations of the Government Relations department and its related projects, ensuring the successful implementation of virtual tutoring programs across school districts nationwide
  • Developed and implemented strategic policies to expand virtual learning access, ensuring compliance with ESSER, Title I, and Title III funding requirements, and supporting educational equity for underserved communities
  • Monitored and analyzed regulatory and policy developments that affected educational access, translating complex requirements into actionable recommendations for school administrators and stakeholders
  • Developed and maintained efficient workflows for program delivery, ensuring smooth and timely implementation of online learning services
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and educational leaders to support the expansion of digital learning, coordinating training logistics and content delivery
  • Spearheaded federal and state-level policy advocacy efforts to secure funding for virtual tutoring programs, ensuring compliance with ESSER, Title I, and Title III regulations
  • Led legislative outreach, including drafting position papers and testifying at Maryland General Assembly hearings
  • Built partnerships with local education agencies and legislators to advance policies supporting equitable access to online learning resources
  • Developed data-driven reports and policy recommendations to guide district administrators on optimizing federal funding utilization
  • Directed training programs for educators and stakeholders on federal compliance requirements
  • Managed vendor relationships and oversaw contract negotiations to ensure efficient delivery of virtual learning services
  • Contributed to the development and review of policy guidelines, regulations, and informational materials for school districts and Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
  • Utilized statistical and qualitative methodologies to analyze national data and identify school districts requiring virtual tutoring interventions
  • Developed comprehensive project evaluation plans, including data collection strategies, reporting mechanisms, and timelines for Tier 1, 2, and 3 Efficacy Studies
  • Assisted in identifying and implementing evidence-based strategies and interventions to enhance tutor effectiveness for Efficacy Studies
  • Consultant
  • F

Policy Analyst

Department of Education
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • My role involved comprehensive research on the nationwide utilization of ESSER funding, providing policy recommendations to enhance implementation strategies and mitigate learning loss
  • Produced in-depth policy reports and strategic recommendations that guided departmental decisions on K-12 funding and resource allocation, enhancing compliance with federal education standards
  • Conducted extensive policy research on ESSER funding implementation, providing actionable insights to enhance resource allocation and mitigate learning loss
  • Conducted rigorous analysis on legislative and policy issues, identifying potential compliance risks and proposing policies that supported secure and equitable education programs
  • Communicated complex policy updates to cross-departmental teams, simplifying legal language and aligning key stakeholders on new standards and best practices in education equity
  • Provided policy analysis and recommendations to optimize ESSER funding, supporting schools in addressing educational disparities and ensuring equitable resource allocation
  • Prepared detailed reports on federal funding impacts, utilizing data analysis to inform strategies and align educational resources with economic mobility goals
  • Coordinated with educational agencies to assess program outcomes, identifying high-impact strategies for advancing social and economic mobility
  • Developed training materials and guidance for stakeholders, ensuring clarity on policy compliance and resource optimization
  • Monitored and analyzed post-session data to assess changes in the utilization of ESSER funding and identified areas for improvement
  • Developed and distributed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to assist schools and districts in navigating ESSER-related queries
  • Addressed email inquiries from schools and districts, offering timely and informed responses to ESSER funding questions
  • Prepared policy briefs and guidance materials for educational agencies, promoting compliance and enhancing resource allocation to support social mobility
  • Assessed program outcomes and provided insights to guide future funding and policy decisions aimed at reducing learning disparities.

Policy Analyst and Project Manager

Guidehouse Inc
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Strategic leader with 7+ years in policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Skilled in legislative initiatives, partnerships, and equity-driven policies
  • Excels in navigating regulations, influencing decisions, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals and drive community outcomes
  • Reason for Departure: Recruited by former MarylandCAN employer, Jason Botel (former assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education), to assist with building out Varsity Tutors’ Government Relations Department

Small Business Administration, Project Manager

12.2022 - 06.2023
  • My role involved managing a call center of over 500 agents, overseeing the implementation of b
  • F

Policy Analyst and Project Manager

06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Strategic leader with 7+ years in policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Skilled in legislative initiatives, partnerships, and equity-driven policies
  • Excels in navigating regulations, influencing decisions, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals and drive community outcomes
  • Est practices to enhance engagement with lenders administering COVID relief funds, driving improved outcomes and service quality
  • Interpreted federal COVID relief grant programs to align call center operations with strategic goals and enhance service outcomes
  • Directed the implementation of federal grant programs, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and operational transparency
  • Reviewed data integrity and compliance within agent reports, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective action plans to meet federal program standards
  • Provided training and support to agents on federal policy updates, promoting secure and consistent handling of sensitive information across SBA-funded programs
  • Reviewed data integrity and compliance within agent reports, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective action plans to meet federal program standards
  • Provided training and support to agents on federal policy updates, promoting secure and consistent handling of sensitive information across SBA-funded programs
  • Developed targeted performance improvement plans for agents scoring below 75%, driving overall service quality enhancements
  • Conducted data analysis to evaluate program success, using findings to optimize service delivery and support economic stability
  • Tracked and reported on program outcomes, ensuring transparency and alignment with SBA’s mission to promote economic resilience
  • Tracked and presented weekly agent retention data to key stakeholders, providing insights to inform workforce management strategies
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new Personally Identifiable Information (PII) tool, serving as a foundational step towards a larger, more advanced call-assistive technology solution
  • Client: Department of the Navy, Scrum Master, My role involved reviewing and operationalizing the Navy’s ServiceNow backlog to support the implementation and security of its inventory data, ensuring effective management and safeguarding of critical assets
  • Developed and enforced data security policies for ServiceNow, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense protocols and maintaining data integrity across platforms
  • Trained and supported Navy personnel in secure data management practices, reducing potential risks and ensuring compliance with DoD standards
  • Collaborated closely with DoD and technical teams to ensure system updates aligned with cybersecurity policies, protecting the Navy’s operational data
  • Acted as a liaison between OPNAV, NAVSUP, and developers to facilitate clear commun
  • F, Strategic leader with 7+ years in policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Skilled in legislative initiatives, partnerships, and equity-driven policies
  • Excels in navigating regulations, influencing decisions, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals and drive community outcomes
  • Ication and accurate submission of technical requirements
  • Oversaw user provisioning and access management for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
  • Developed security protocols in alignment with the NIST framework, strengthening data protection and compliance with federal standards
  • Coordinated cross-departmental teams, facilitating communication to ensure policy alignment and operational efficiency within data management systems
  • Created training and support materials to standardize practices, promoting user engagement and enhancing policy adherence across teams
  • Developed enterprise-wide templates, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, and training materials for ServiceNow, promoting best practices in inventory management., Strategic leader with 7+ years in policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Skilled in legislative initiatives, partnerships, and equity-driven policies
  • Excels in navigating regulations, influencing decisions, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals and drive community outcomes
  • Ensure progress towards equity goals
  • Produced high-impact digital campaigns and policy reports addressing employment equity, leveraging communication strategies to amplify national awareness, analogous to SPLC’s outreach goals
  • Built coalitions with nonprofits, legislators, and educators to advocate for systemic change, promoting equitable opportunities for marginalized communities
  • Crafted comprehensive RFPs and rubrics, ensuring alignment with project objectives and equity-focused outcomes
  • Organized quarterly meetings with the YES Project Steering Committee and key stakeholders to drive collaboration and monitor project deliverables
  • Built coalitions of nonprofits, educators, and legislators to advance shared policy goals and secure grants for community programs
  • GradNation Campaign
  • My role involved running a social and digital campaign, researching policies, and organizing convenings geared towards improving high school graduation outcomes
  • Led the GradNation campaign, crafting content and strategies to drive a nationwide increase in high school graduation rates to 90%
  • Led a nationwide campaign to improve high school graduation rates, employing data-driven strategies and multi-stakeholder engagement to achieve goals
  • Designed professional development webinars and resource materials, fostering nationwide collaboration on equity-centered educational policies
  • Synthesized complex education policy data into accessible briefs and reports, a transferable
  • Developed a report release strategy that led to the highest media coverage in the campaign’s history, with 14 national and 8 local media placements, and over 200 attendees at the webinar
  • Created and facilitated a professional development webinar on student re-engagement, reaching 3,000 registrants and over 1,000 attendees
  • Co-created an FAQ and guidance document for school leaders to manage high school operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring continued educational support
  • Co-led cross-functional working groups, including the DEI Task Force, to improve decision-making, build cross-team relationships, and foster clear communication between staff and leadership., Strategic leader with 7+ years in policy advocacy, project management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Skilled in legislative initiatives, partnerships, and equity-driven policies
  • Excels in navigating regulations, influencing decisions, and fostering collaboration to achieve goals and drive community outcomes
  • Conducted community outreach to promote safe and inclusive educational environments, gathering data that informed policy recommendations for local schools
  • Developed and led training workshops on effective policy advocacy, equipping community members with skills to safely and confidently engage in local policy discussions
  • Collaborated with local government representatives to drive policy change, building trust with community stakeholders and ensuring transparency in communications
  • Advocated for community-focused improvements in housing and education, fostering partnerships to address systemic disparities.

Project Manager

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • My role involved running CFPB's Project Management Office, overseeing the monitoring of ongoing IT projects and ensuring new initiatives were aligned with business objectives while remaining within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
  • Provided comprehensive project management support to 50 stakeholders, including tracking milestones, managing action items, maintaining project and resource schedules, and overseeing action item logs
  • Led project operations for IT initiatives, ensuring compliance with data security standards and enhancing workflow efficiency across CFPB teams
  • Managed data integrity protocols, creating training materials and operational guidelines that supported secure project management practices
  • Coordinated project logistics across departments, facilitating collaboration on data security and compliance initiatives
  • Supported cross-departmental training sessions on IT policies, simplifying complex compliance requirements for broader team understanding
  • Analyzed project metrics and created reports, using data insights to drive improvements and support informed decision-making
  • Developed standardized workflows for IT operations, supporting project management consistency and improving process adherence
  • Streamlined government processes through business process improvement initiatives, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness
  • Managed Jira project entries, ensuring accurate data entry and conducting quality assurance to maintain project integrity
  • Facilitated workshops aimed at helping project managers define and achieve quarterly departmental goals, fostering alignment with organizational objectives
  • Developed training programs to educate team members on policy compliance and best practices, reinforcing operational efficiency.

Project Manager

Aspen Institute, Society
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Program
  • Leadership for Educational Equity, Public Policy Fellow, Reason for Departure: 10-month fellowship
  • My role involved finding the intersection between best practices in the classroom and culturally responsive teaching to inform national convenings around educational equity
  • Assisted in the planning, execution, and evaluation of Aspen convenings focused on educational equity and policy reform
  • Supported convenings by managing client schedules, curating invite lists, preparing agendas, briefing materials, talking points, and documenting meeting minutes
  • Facilitated discussions on policy reform with national leaders, gathering insights to inform Aspen’s recommendations on education equity and digital access.

Project Manager F

Education

Master of Education - Secondary Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

American University

Skills

  • Windows
  • Agile (SCRUM)
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Visio
  • PowerPoint
  • SharePoint
  • Outlook
  • MS Project
  • JIRA
  • Teamwork
  • Basecamp
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • NIST Framework

Certification

  • MSDE Teaching Certificate, Special Education, 12/01/17
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Volunteer Experience

  • Rosedale Library, Storyville Reading Center, Reading and story time lead, 2021
  • Baltimoreans for Educational Equity (BEE), Member, 2015-2017
  • AmeriCorps VISTA, Reading Tutor, Jefferson Middle School Academy, 2014

Publications

  • Why Investing in Jobs For Young People Can Boost Economic Recovery, 07/08/20, https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/people/omofehintola_fito_akinrinade/?sh=53ed1e61151b
  • The Impact Of COVID-19 On Youth In Foster Care, 07/23/20

Timeline

Government Relations Project Manager

Varsity Tutors
01.2024 - 10.2024

Policy Analyst

Department of Education
06.2023 - 01.2024

Small Business Administration, Project Manager

12.2022 - 06.2023

Policy Analyst and Project Manager

06.2022 - 12.2022

Policy Analyst and Project Manager

Guidehouse Inc
06.2021 - 01.2024

Project Manager

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
06.2021 - 06.2022

Project Manager

Aspen Institute, Society
09.2017 - 07.2018

Project Manager F

Master of Education - Secondary Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

American University

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