Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in program management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
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Vanessa Atkins
Clementon,NJ
Summary
Work History
CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Career Pathways
10.2022 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision making.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY
Director of the Life Sciences & Technology Hub
06.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
- Expanded into new markets, conducting thorough market analysis and establishing key local partnerships.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies.
ROWAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Health Careers Opportunity Program Case Manager & Advisor
11.2018 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor, College of Education
08.2012 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Project Director
09.2016 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of complex projects.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Program Director – Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science
12.2007 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Developed and managed program budget, optimizing resource allocation to meet strategic objectives.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from participants, guiding continuous program improvement.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction
Education
Drexel University
Master of Science from Science of Instruction: Secondary Education
University Overview
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
University Overview
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Grant Writing & Fundraising
- Program Management & Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Training and Development
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Staff Leadership & Management
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement & Performance Monitoring
- Cross-functional Communication
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Recruited and managed highly effective teams of 30-70 staff members which included undergraduates, educators, and subject matter experts.
- Increased project funding through successful grant applications in excess of a million dollars.
- Developed inventory tracking and data management protocols using technology from Microsoft, Adobe, Google and web based assessment tools.
- Extensive presentation creation and delivery across levels through executive leadership and for the larger community.
Certification
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator certification – April 2020 MBTI 2020-GS00048
- Career Launch Certified - January 2024
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
Camden County College Surgical Technology Advisory Committee, Blackwood, NJ, July 2019 - present
National Association of Colleges and Employers HBCU Summit, virtual, February 2024
Panelist - Strong Partnerships to Learn From
Philly Builds Bio Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation, Philadelphia, PA September 2023
Panelist – Workforce Development: Ensuring Social Equity in Life Sciences
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion modules facilitator, Glassboro, NJ, February 2020 – August 2020
Facilitator & reviewer of an 8 module DEI certificate program for faculty and staff of Rowan University
Soaring Beyond Expectations Conference, Monroe Township, NJ June 2017
Facilitator - Everyone Wins with Civic Engagement
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Timeline
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Career Pathways
CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY
10.2022 - 01.2025
Director of the Life Sciences & Technology Hub
CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY
06.2021 - 10.2022
Health Careers Opportunity Program Case Manager & Advisor
ROWAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
11.2018 - 06.2021
Project Director
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
09.2016 - 11.2018
Assistant Professor, College of Education
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
08.2012 - 05.2021
Program Director – Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
12.2007 - 09.2016
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
Drexel University
Master of Science from Science of Instruction: Secondary Education
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