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TANISHA A. DAMBREVILLE-PIERRE

TANISHA A. DAMBREVILLE-PIERRE

Evanston,IL

Summary

Dynamic nonprofit leader with 18+ years of experience advancing mission-driven initiatives and supporting underserved communities. Skilled in leading diverse teams, fostering strong relationships, and driving strategic partnerships that expand impact. Recognized as a clear communicator, effective facilitator, energetic motivator, and trusted collaborator who strengthens organizational culture. Adept at designing and implementing systems that improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and solve complex challenges. Brings a proven ability to align people, vision, and resources to achieve meaningful results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. MANAGER, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Interise
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Acting member of the senior leadership team at Interise, supporting the development and execution of the organizational strategic plan.
  • Oversaw and led instructor hiring, training, and support for Interise's instructor network.
  • Analyzed evaluation data to continuously improve program quality, and disseminate knowledge.
  • Collaborated with other staff members and organizational partners to achieve specific project goals and programmatic success.
  • Supported the research and development of new products and programs (content and delivery method).
  • Created and facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills and promote best practices for the national network of instructors and program managers, to ensure quality.
  • Managed the team and activities around learning and development, and instructor support.
  • Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
  • Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
  • Oversaw quality assurance efforts to maintain high standards of product and service delivery.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM MANAGER

Interise
03.2017 - 02.2022
  • Consistently managed a portfolio of between 10 and 15 partners, and over $500K.
  • Identified, cultivated, and retained partnerships between Interise, licensees, and partnership institutions through account and relations management.
  • Communicated regularly, and provided ongoing technical assistance for partners to ensure quality delivery of the curriculum, and alignment of strategies and goals.
  • Analyzed evaluation data to improve program quality, and disseminate knowledge.
  • Developed systems, tools, and processes needed to scale the quality of partner support.
  • Facilitated in-person and webinar training sessions.
  • Conducted quality assurance site visits, and produced reports.
  • Managed project timelines and resources for strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborated with a cross-functional team to provide leadership in the planning and execution of Interise's major network events.
  • Coordinated stakeholder engagement through workshops and feedback sessions.
  • Cultivated relationships with community leaders to support program objectives.
  • Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.

STATE AMBASSADOR FOR MASSACHUSETTS

Awaken the Dawn (ATD) - Tent America
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Served as a statewide 'team builder' in connecting, cultivating and empowering a statewide team who trumpeted the message of ATD - Tent America.
  • Oversaw the overall messaging, rallying, vision-casting, and social media engagement for ATD - Tent America for the state of Massachusetts.
  • Engaged churches and ministries to support mobilization of volunteers for ATD - Tent America.
  • Planned and executed regional gathering events for hundreds of people.
  • Secured appropriate documents, permits and licensing to hold Tent America on city property in Boston, MA.
  • Collaborated with Awaken the Dawn National team to think strategically about partnerships and opportunities.
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts for ATD - Tent America and raised over $5,000.

OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS AND LICENSING

Bell Foundation Inc.
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Developed and managed work plans for key partnership team activities.
  • Established processes needed to ensure partner relationships are maintained and BELL program model is implemented with fidelity.
  • Provided technical assistance and supported development of projects and initiatives.
  • Collected and tracked key pieces of information for over 60 partnerships.
  • Facilitated in-person and webinar trainings.
  • Supported modification of BELL professional development materials for application across all partnerships.
  • Collaborated with the assessment and implementation teams to support the completion of annual reporting.
  • Ensured that partners receive communication, resources, and support needed to effectively and efficiently implement the BELL program model.

PROGRAM MANAGER, INNOVATION AND IMPACT

Bell Foundation Inc.
09.2013 - 08.2016
  • Managed organization wide LMS; account management, user creations, reporting and help desk management.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated youth development program called BELL Youth Leaders Fellowship for over 30 Boston area high school students over a three-year period.
  • Established relationships with individuals, community and state organizations to build capacity and provide opportunity for youth program.
  • Managed and mentored high school students to lead, learn and engage in their community with the program end culminating in a youth led community service initiative.
  • Designed and sent out monthly newsletters to over 2,000 network members using Constant Contact campaigns, wrote compelling emails to scholars and community partners and engaged our network through social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
  • Participated in training offerings that provided professional development for youth development.
  • Managed 19 seasonal staff to perform Quality Assurance at BELL; provided training, technical assistance and payroll support.
  • Constructed and distributed online surveys via survey monkey.
  • Effectively managed cross-functional projects with internal departments and provided knowledge dissemination.

ALUMNI OUTREACH COORDINATOR/TRAINING COORDINATOR

Bell Foundation Inc.
04.2010 - 08.2013
  • Researched and organized numerous educational opportunities for BELL alumni society database.
  • Assisted in organizing alumni society events for community engagement and exposure for scholars.
  • Managed event logistics for year round staff trainings held nationally for up to 400+ people at a time.
  • Coordinated team travel and managed expenses and reporting.
  • Provided administrative support for the program team; curriculum development, training and evaluation.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Greater Boston
06.2009 - 01.2010
  • Planned lessons and implemented academic, enrichment and social lessons/activities.
  • Managed the classroom and led class discussions for elementary and middle school students.
  • Organized site-wide parent meetings and holiday gatherings.
  • Chaperoned hundreds of children on numerous field trips across Boston metropolis.

CORPS MEMBER/RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

City Year Boston
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Collaborated with a team of ten corps members to execute educational and enriching programming to over 700 middle school students in Boston inner city public school.
  • Partnered with a Boston Public School teacher daily to assist with classroom management, lesson planning and facilitation for Dance and AVID class.
  • Coordinated and lead transformative service events around greater Boston involving light construction, painting and landscaping.
  • Lead local and national outreach efforts with numerous high schools, colleges and community partners to recruit 150 corps members for City Year Boston.
  • Supervised six corps members in the planning and facilitation of open houses as well as other administrative duties for the recruitment department.
  • Performed Master of Ceremony duties at National City Year conference (Cyzygy) for over 2,000 City Year Staff members and acted as lead and supporting roles in National City Year commercials.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Godly Woman Culture
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - 10.2025
  • Directed operations for a multi-day women’s conference (300+ attendees, 55+ volunteers).
  • Oversaw end-to-end conference logistics, and hosted day one of the conference.
  • Managed a 55-person volunteer network across different functions of event support.
  • Developed master run-of-show schedules with detailed minute-by-minute breakdowns to align speakers, hosts, and production crews.
  • Coordinated vendor management.
    Established communication protocols for walkie-talkies, chat groups, and private team channels, ensuring clarity and confidentiality.
  • Partnered with leadership to manage special guest and VIP host experiences, including backstage and hospitality logistics.
  • Ensured quality assurance and contingency planning across teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.

INTERN MANAGER

Stop & Shop
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Managed the customer service desk and ensured a positive work climate in front store.
  • Monitored and achieved daily and weekly departmental goals.
  • Performed cash, credit card and check transactions daily along with stock orders and inventory.
  • Supported schedule management.

RADIO PERSONALITY

Choice 102.9 FM Radio
09.2005 - 12.2005
  • Co-hosted a weekly radio show called 'Hot Blazing Sundays.'
  • Collected and organized current event data to develop and prepare discussion topics for each show.
  • Prepared and conducted interviews with external guests; local and international Caribbean celebrities.
  • Managed the incoming calls and responded to callers concerns, comments, and questions.

Education

MS - COMMUNICATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
EVANSTON, IL
01.2020

BS - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
BOSTON, MA
01.2017

AA - COMMUNICATION

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOSTON, MA
01.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Learning management systems
  • Google Workspace tools
  • Survey design and analysis
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Telecommunications platforms
  • Nonprofit management
  • Project and program management
  • Training, development, and facilitation
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Team building and leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Quality assurance
  • Partnership cultivation and management
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Event planning, operations, and hosting
  • Volunteer leadership
  • Voiceover

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending time with family
  • Ministry
  • Public speaking
  • Outdoor activities

Affiliations

  • Board Member, Operations Director for Godly Woman Culture
  • Volunteer Team Culture Director, The Tabernacle Chicago
  • Parent Volleyball Coach, King Arts K-8

Certification

  • Business Development Certificate, Cambridge College, May 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Godly Woman Culture
03.2025 - 10.2025

SR. MANAGER, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Interise
02.2022 - 10.2024

STATE AMBASSADOR FOR MASSACHUSETTS

Awaken the Dawn (ATD) - Tent America
06.2017 - 09.2018

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM MANAGER

Interise
03.2017 - 02.2022

OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARTNERSHIPS AND LICENSING

Bell Foundation Inc.
05.2016 - 02.2017

PROGRAM MANAGER, INNOVATION AND IMPACT

Bell Foundation Inc.
09.2013 - 08.2016

ALUMNI OUTREACH COORDINATOR/TRAINING COORDINATOR

Bell Foundation Inc.
04.2010 - 08.2013

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

YMCA of Greater Boston
06.2009 - 01.2010

CORPS MEMBER/RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR

City Year Boston
09.2007 - 06.2009

INTERN MANAGER

Stop & Shop
05.2007 - 08.2007

RADIO PERSONALITY

Choice 102.9 FM Radio
09.2005 - 12.2005

MS - COMMUNICATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

BS - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

AA - COMMUNICATION

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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