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Quran Howard

Washington

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at The Aspen Institute, excelling in events planning and major gifts management. Proven track record in enhancing program strategies and fostering team collaboration. Adept at grants writing and leveraging Salesforce to optimize operations, driving impactful outcomes in leadership development and community engagement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Associate

The Aspen Institute
08.2024 - Current
  • Successfully planned, managed, and executed three seminars, ensuring seamless delivery and a high-quality experience for participants
  • Coordinated team retreats to foster collaboration and strengthen team dynamics, ensuring a high-quality staff experiences and measurable outcomes in leadership growth
  • Contribute to long-term program strategy, aligning fellowship objectives with The Aspen Institute's mission to foster values-based leadership

Program Associate

The Aspen Institute
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Designed and implemented the program's first donor contribution database, enhancing the tracking and management of past and future gifts
  • This includes generated gift agreements, and liaised with philanthropic vehicles to coordinate payments
  • Conducted monthly audits of email communications, filtering unwanted messages and maintaining organized, professional correspondence with fellows

Program Coordinator

The Aspen Institute
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with the coordination of annual seminars and supporting the Senior Program Associate
  • Planned team retreats and incorporating public service opportunities into team culture
  • Facilitated the update of programmatic resources, by revamping the Henry Crown Fellowship Program manual, ensuring it remains a critical resource for the team

Community-Campus Partnerships Coordinator

Miami Dade College
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Pioneered new outreach strategies, revamped onboarding procedures, and optimized website content, significantly expanding iCED's community engagement reach within the College's student body.
  • Developed outreach tools, strengthening partner connections and communication.
  • Fostered community-campus partnerships, streamlined internal processes, and developed outreach tools, enhancing iCED's service network and operational efficiency.

Site Coordinator

AmeriCorps VISTA
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Streamlined processes and policies to enhance student services, managed food pantry operations, and implemented community garden, benefiting hundreds of students.
  • Spearheaded food pantry operations and community garden initiatives, directly enhancing student support services and contributing to improved academic outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Howard University
Washington, DC
06.2024

Skills

  • Grants Writing
  • Major Gifts Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Events Planning
  • Concur
  • Salesforce
  • Google Workspace

Volunteer Experience

  • Aspen Institute Men of Color, Affinity Group Co-Chair
  • Verde Milenio Foundation
  • Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
  • Cathedral International

Timeline

Senior Program Associate

The Aspen Institute
08.2024 - Current

Program Associate

The Aspen Institute
01.2024 - 08.2024

Program Coordinator

The Aspen Institute
11.2021 - 12.2023

Community-Campus Partnerships Coordinator

Miami Dade College
02.2020 - 06.2021

Site Coordinator

AmeriCorps VISTA
09.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Howard University

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