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Tyra Powell

Queens,NY

Summary

Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Civic Engagement Programs

12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented community outreach initiatives to increase civic participation and awareness among diverse populations
  • Collaborated with local government agencies and non-profit organizations to create partnerships that enhanced program effectiveness and reach
  • Led workshops and training sessions to educate community members on civic rights, responsibilities, and resources available to them
  • Managed a team of volunteers and staff to execute events and campaigns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.

New York City Civic Engagement Committee- Borough Assembly Facilitator

11.2023 - Current
  • Engage community members to break down ideas from the people of NYC to implement programs with the budget given to the borough
  • Facilitate a meeting in which everyone has a fair amount of time to speak about their opinions of each idea given
  • Establishing a safe space for community members to feel vulnerable and be passionate while respecting community rules and guidelines.

Hardware Specialty Co., Inc. – File Clerk

08.2023 - Current
  • Upload digital files and data
  • Organize and archive records and documents
  • Create new files and provide needed information on forms and reports.

NYC Board of Elections - Coordinator

06.2022 - Current
  • Managed a team of election workers, providing training and support to ensure smooth operations on election day
  • Managed the planning and execution of local, state, and federal elections, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
  • Oversaw the efficient operation of polling places on Election Day, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Addressed and resolved on-site issues, providing timely solutions to maintain a smooth voting experience for all participants.

Northwell Health – Administrator (Temp)

08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintain and coordinate schedules for physicians’ offices and create clear communication between physician and patient
  • Perform various administrative duties as needed, including organizing faxes, delivering doctor’s notes to respective nurse practitioners
  • Handle calls at high volume and services each call to respective areas within HIPAA protocols treating patients with compassion and urgency.

Dot Dash- Meredith, New York City - Sales Assistant (Temp)

02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Collaborate with internal marketing, operations and planning teams on client pre- and post-sale deliverables
  • Communicate easily and clearly with multiple internal departments as well as agencies, clients and other external partners Prepare for and coordinate client meetings
  • Meeting preparation may include pulling issues; researching brand detail and client history; scheduling meeting time, location and reservations; preparing presentations
  • Conduct pre-sell client research, i.e., research information about the client's products and advertising preferences
  • Provide administrative support for the sales team such as, travel and transportation arrangements, processing and managing T&E expenses, calendar management, scheduling meetings and answering phone calls.

New York City Health and Hospitals, New York City – Administrative Assistant (Temp)

09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Apply proper data entry to the NYCHHC systems
  • Redirected Patients to the nurses for examination
  • Hard-working and time managing to get Patients to the next place
  • Willfulness to learn, learns quickly on how operating systems work.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Cheektowaga, NY - Sales Associate

08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Excelled in a customer service environment, providing an “experience first” engagement for all guests
  • Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals for the store
  • Provided a team-oriented attitude in all interactions.

New York City Council, District 27, Jamaica, NY- Intern

05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Routed constituent inquiries to the appropriate staffer
  • Provided support for community workshops and events
  • Drafted presentations and reports for the Chief of Staff and District Director
  • Represented the office at assigned community meetings.

Education

B.A - International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration & Planning

Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY
12.2023

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Public Speaking & Presentations
  • Customer Service
  • Internet Research
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suites
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Time-management
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project Coordination
  • Business Administration

References

  • Candace Modeste-Prince, (917) 297-7824
  • Aminta Kilawan-Narine, (718) 300-4888
  • Jamie Scharlau, (716) 420-2071

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional

Timeline

Director of Civic Engagement Programs

12.2023 - Current

New York City Civic Engagement Committee- Borough Assembly Facilitator

11.2023 - Current

Hardware Specialty Co., Inc. – File Clerk

08.2023 - Current

Northwell Health – Administrator (Temp)

08.2022 - 02.2023

NYC Board of Elections - Coordinator

06.2022 - Current

Dot Dash- Meredith, New York City - Sales Assistant (Temp)

02.2022 - 03.2022

New York City Health and Hospitals, New York City – Administrative Assistant (Temp)

09.2021 - 11.2021

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Cheektowaga, NY - Sales Associate

08.2018 - 06.2021

New York City Council, District 27, Jamaica, NY- Intern

05.2016 - 06.2018

B.A - International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration & Planning

Buffalo State University

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