VANESSA BAFFOUR-SINGLETARY
Senior Associate
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Reliable, Senior Associate with outstanding organizational leadership and relationship-building skills. Dedicated to accelerating an organization closer to its mission while obtaining a position that allows my core competencies of leading with strategic initiative and building collective and diversified communities to develop . In-depth understanding of executive support and navigating challenging environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Public Relations Manager/Chief of Staff
Candor Brands
Jacksonville, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Developed PR strategies and for political candidates.
- Responsible for 80% conversation rate of client contract extensions by implementing KPI's.
- Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in various types of media.
- Wrote and edited articles, press releases, web content, and for internal and external audiences.
- Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
- Created standard operating procedures (SOP's) for 5 roles.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
TEACH FOR AMERICA
05.2019 - Current
- Manage strategy & operations for VP of Community Alliances and DACA initiative
- Managing team buyer work/accounts payable
- Liaised communication updates regarding government affairs, public funding, veteran recruitment to Community Alliances team
- Strategized vision, goals and agenda for weekly, monthly, and quarterly team meetings and national summits
- Oversee and manage Corps Member Tracking System, Performance Management System, Learning Management System, and related business intelligence and analytics tools.
- Partner with VP to manage and develop consistent messaging within the company, along with keeping detailed repository, working cross functionally on implementation and delivery
- Manage purchase orders of $400,000
TEACHER/OFFICE MANAGER
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY
Jacksonville, FL
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Supervised 8 employees
- Assist with administrative duties
- Manage accounts for programs offered
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum professional development.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
LEAD YOUTH COORDINATOR
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Increased mentorship program in 90 days from 3 mentors to 40 active mentors
- Assisted in production of AMC cares commercial
- Coordinated logistics for annual Capitol Hill visits
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for grants
- Promoted and hosted DEI learning engagements
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working community relationships
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Evangel University
Springfield, MO 05.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL 06.2012 - 08.2016
Skills
Salesforce/Workday/Zoom/Adobe/Asana Software Proficiency
Virtual team management
Microsoft Office/G-Suite/PowerBI Pro experience
E-suite Productivity Management
Competitive Writing
Financial Management
Affiliations
Women at Werk Executive Board Member- Community Relations Coordinator
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Public Relations Manager/Chief of Staff
Candor Brands
05.2021 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
01-2021
Youth Mental Health Certification
08-2019
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Evangel University
05.2019 - 01.2021
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
TEACH FOR AMERICA
05.2019 - Current
LEAD YOUTH COORDINATOR
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER
01.2017 - 04.2018
TEACHER/OFFICE MANAGER
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY
08.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of North Florida
06.2012 - 08.2016