Victoria Crawford
MIDDLEPORT,OH
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented leader with experience in organizational management, community outreach, and economic development. Proven ability to foster diverse environments, drive strategic initiatives, and manage financial resources effectively. Skilled in research and analysis, with a strong understanding of economic development policies and their impact on communities. Adept at building relationships with stakeholders, including donors, university officials, and community members. Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reach Out on Campus Interim Director
Reach Out on Campus
Athens, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
- Strive to cultivate a diverse community, welcoming students from all backgrounds, and faith traditions.
- Maintain open and consistent communication with donors, churches, and other stakeholders invested in our mission.
- Execute marketing strategies on social media platforms to increase audience engagement.
- Recognized that the organization needed to increase visibility and membership, took the initiative to raise our profile within the community, organized a group to participate in the Ohio University Homecoming Parade, created banners, and distributed merchandise to promote ROC, and drove a surge in membership following outreach efforts.
- Spearheaded an effort to establish an official student account, which hindered our ability to manage funds effectively; collaborated closely with university officials to navigate the necessary procedures.
- Recognized that the organization's constitution had not been revised in over 10 years, collaborated with the Executive Director to modernize it, and implement necessary amendments; members responded positively to the updates.
Graduate Assistant
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
Athens, Ohio
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Updated existing data on Forest Legacy Program projects across the U.S. and gathered relevant economic data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The analysis provided valuable insights into the program's economic benefits, including job creation, and industry support.
- I researched Intel's capital investment in Coshocton County, OH, and its social and economic effects on residents.
Economic Development Intern
International Economic Development Council
Washington, District of Columbia
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed research on the agricultural sector in the Northern Mariana Islands, examining its unique challenges and opportunities.
- Contributed to broader research efforts exploring economically distressed communities nationwide.
- Analyzed the effectiveness of various policies implemented to revitalize.impoverished areas; played a key role in documenting staff meetings and producing concise briefs summarizing key discussions and decisions
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Public Administration, 3.9 GPA
Voinovich School of Leadership And Public Service
Athens, OH05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, 3.8 GPA
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2023
Skills
- Fundraising Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Writing
- Data Analysis
- Community Outreach
- Budget Management
- Organizational Restructuring
- Event Coordination
- Canva
- SPSS Software
- ArcGIS
Certification
- Certificate in Wealth & Poverty
- Certificate in War & Peace Studies
Accomplishments
- Reverend Robert E. Crawford and Son Memorial Scholarship
- Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Affiliations
- Coordinated with Habitat for Humanity Southeast Ohio
- Volunteered with Crossroads Missions Mexico and Crossroads Missions New Orleans
Timeline
Reach Out on Campus Interim Director
Reach Out on Campus
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
08.2023 - 05.2024
Economic Development Intern
International Economic Development Council
06.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Master of Public Administration, 3.9 GPA
Voinovich School of Leadership And Public Service
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, 3.8 GPA
Ohio University