Chicago Cares
Industry: Nonprofit organization
DescriptionChicago Cares is a nonprofit organization that connects prospective volunteers with volunteer opportunities throughout Chicago. It was founded in 1991 by Leslie Bluhm and Mary Prchal and has mobilized more than 600,000 volunteers from all over Chicago. Founded: 1991 Revenue: 3.416 million USD Type of business: Nonprofit organization
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Chicago Cares Employees
Elmhurst Public Schools 2014 - Present
Vanguard Westlake Hospital June 2013 - Present
Chicago Cares May 2009 - Present
Elmhurst Public Schools August 2013 - June 2014
Vanguard Westlake Hospital October 2012 - June 2013
TEAMDance Illinois August 2006 - June 2013
ABC Supply February 2010 - December 2010
Interline Brands September 2008 - October 2009
W.W. Grainger Inc. November 2006 - September 2008
Varsity Brands March 2001 - October 2006
Skills
Leadership, Training, Marketing, Coaching, Sales, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Team Building, Fundraising, Management, Crisis Intervention, Nonprofits, Cold Calling, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Time Management, Recruiting, Healthcare, Teaching, School Social Work, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral..., Psychosocial Assessments, Psychotherapy, Conflict Mediation, Group Therapy, Research, Program Development, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Public Speaking, Direct Sales, PowerSchool, Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Office, Prezi, Google Docs, CBT
Education
The University of Chicago 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), School of Social Service Administration, Clinical Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
St. Charles High School 1987 — 1991
Embarc, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares June 2013 - August 2015
Chicago House and Social Service Agency July 2012 - June 2013
Public Allies September 2011 - June 2012
Center on Halsted September 2011 - June 2012
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls August 2010 - August 2011
Lakeland College August 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Youth Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Adolescents, Social Networking, Curriculum Design, Program Development, Youth Mentoring, Community Organizing, Psychotherapy, Youth Work, Youth Engagement, Youth Programs, HIV prevention, Volunteer Training, Project Coordination, Grants, Service Learning, Relationship Management, Workshop Development
Education
Lakeland College 2006 — 2010
B.A, Psychology
Bradley Tech High School 2002 — 2006
Design and Visual Communications, General
Roosevelt University
Thomas Bridgmon Outreach Ministries November 2010 - Present
Chicago Cares March 2010 - Present
Greater Chicago Food Depository March 2007 - Present
Thomas Bridgmon Outreach Ministries November 2008 - January 2011
United States Navy March 1971 - November 1971
Skills
Non-profits, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Budgeting, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Budgets, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Teaching, Program Management, Team Building, Coaching, Leadership Development, Management, Time Management, Program Development, Leadership, Social Networking, Organizational..., Entrepreneurship, Policy, Fundraising, Training, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Proposal Writing, Grants, Research, Philanthropy, Program Evaluation, Government, Social Media, Editing, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Social Services, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing
Education
Olive-Harvey College 2011 — 2014
Associate in Arts, Computer Information Systems, 3.2
Roosevelt University 2008 — 2009
Quatrro FPO Solutions July 2005 - Present
FPO Solutions July 2005 - April 2008
Citizen Action/Illinois July 1999 - July 2005
Chicago Cares 1995 - 1999
Smith, Bucklin & Associates 1989 - 1994
Skills
Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Non-profits, Team Management, Audit Facilitation, Budgets, Auditing, Accounting, Strategy, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Nonprofits, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Project Planning, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Payroll, Analysis, Forecasting, Management, Cash Flow, Managerial Finance, Business Planning, Accounts Payable
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1996 — 1998
Business Administration and Management, General (MBA courses)
Valparaiso University 1985 — 1989
BA, Communications-Journalism/Political Science
Girls on the Run-Chicago December 2012 - Present
Chicago Cares October 2011 - November 2012
Chicago Cares July 2010 - October 2011
Chicago Cares October 2002 - July 2010
Chicago Cares September 1999 - October 2002
Chicago Cares October 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Development, Fundraising, Board Relations, Fiscal Oversight, Strategic Partnerships, Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Program Management, Staff Development, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Budgets, Community Outreach, Leadership, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Grants, Non-profit..., Philanthropy, Public Speaking, Event Management, Social Media, Management
Education
California College of the Arts 1994 — 1996
MFA, Printmaking
Whitman College 1989 — 1993
BA, Studio Art - Printmaking
Parkrose High School 1985 — 1989
High School
Forest City Enterprises April 2013 - Present
William Paid LLC October 2012 - March 2013
Chicagoist April 2010 - March 2013
Chicago Cares 2006 - 2013
WING Advertising October 2011 - October 2012
Lohan Anderson February 2010 - September 2011
StoryQuest August 2009 - February 2010
Golden Arrow Realty, Inc. January 2009 - August 2009
Baird & Warner August 2006 - December 2008
Nexus Chicago Realty August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Copywriting, Event Planning, Photography, Management, Training, Social Media, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Editing, Public Relations, Research, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Event Management, Press Releases, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Journalism, SEO, Video, WordPress, Creative Writing, Dreamweaver, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Final Cut Pro, Fundraising, Adobe Creative Suite, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Multimedia, Content Management, Publications, Editorial, Web Content, Technical Writing, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Content Management
Education
Kent State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's of Science, Journalism & Mass Communication
Chicago Cares December 2014 - Present
Zocalo Group June 2012 - November 2014
Chicago Mayor's Office August 2011 - June 2012
Los Angeles Times January 2011 - July 2011
Daily 49er September 2010 - May 2011
The OC Gazette Magazine September 2009 - March 2011
Press-Telegram June 2010 - August 2010
Saddleback College Lariat August 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Social Media Outreach, Copy Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Networking, Community Management, Writing, Editing, Investigative Reporting, InDesign, Photography, Copywriting, Headline Writing, Web Analytics, Photoshop, Newsletters, Social Media, Journalism, Press Releases, Blogging, Event Planning, Paid Media, Facebook, AP Style, Publications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Magazines, Editorial, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Newspapers, Storytelling
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Economics
Saddleback College 2005 — 2008
Associate's, Journalism
Urban Prep Academies August 2015 - Present
After School Matters May 2015 - August 2015
Chicago Urban League November 2014 - May 2015
Chicago Cares June 2014 - August 2014
YMCA - James Singleton Charter School August 2013 - May 2014
Jean Childs Young Middle School May 2013 - July 2013
Obama for America May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Graphic Design, Videography, Public Relations, Photography, Photoshop, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, American History, Youth Mentoring, Community Outreach
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2014 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed), Cultural & Educational Policy
Clark Atlanta University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Arts: Film
Oakton Community College August 2014 - Present
Loyola University Chicago January 2014 - Present
Goal Training Educational Center August 2013 - August 2014
BIR Training Center October 2013 - May 2014
National Autonomous University of Mexico in Chicago January 2014 - January 2014
St. Augustine College August 2013 - December 2013
National Autonomous University of Mexico in Chicago July 2013 - July 2013
Chicago Cares September 2010 - January 2013
Sandi Port Errant Language and Culture Learning Center August 2011 - December 2012
Purdue University Calumet ELP Department June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-profits, Teaching, Research, Higher Education, Web Design, GIS, HTML, CSS, English, JavaScript, ESL, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Editing, Event Planning, Fundraising, Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, Pedagogy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2011 — 2012
MA, Applied Linguistics
Purdue University Calumet 2005 — 2009
BA, Philosophy
Northwestern University, Center for Talent Development May 2015 - Present
Roosevelt University August 2012 - July 2015
North Central College August 2014 - June 2015
TRiO Upward Bound, Malcolm X College November 2013 - September 2014
Chicago Cares September 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Youth Development, Program Development, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Volunteer Training, Community Organizing, Program Evaluation, Social Services, Case Managment, Community Development, Event Planning, Counseling Psychology, Mentoring, College Recruiting
Education
Roosevelt University 2012 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice)
University of Iowa 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Chicago Cares July 2014 - Present
Unbroken Glass September 2012 - December 2014
The Night Ministry February 2013 - March 2014
Step For Hope July 2011 - September 2013
MK Education January 2011 - February 2013
Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering July 2005 - January 2011
Time Out Chicago May 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Management, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Graphic Design, Facebook, Non-profit Program..., Adobe Acrobat, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, InDesign, Philanthropy, Blogging, Leadership, Editing, Web Design, Microsoft Excel, Newsletters, Photoshop, Press Releases, Media Relations, Non-profit Fund..., Donor Engagement, Special Events..., Major Donor Cultivation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, HubSpot, Microsoft Word, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Constant Contact, Basecamp, 37signals, Client Development, Student Outreach, Social Networking
Education
DePaul University
B.A, Art + Design
DePaul University
Operation Bootstrap, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Civic Education Project June 2015 - July 2015
Prairie State College September 2013 - July 2015
Citizens Utility Board of Illinois June 2014 - August 2014
SB Solutions, LLC March 2014 - May 2014
MuffinTop Muffins November 2013 - April 2014
Prairie State College December 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Cares June 2013 - August 2013
South Suburban SDA School January 2013 - May 2013
Gads Hill Center August 2011 - August 2012
Skills
GED, Adult Education, Teaching, Instruction, Continuing Education, Higher Education, Youth Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Program Management, Non-profits, Adolescents, Research, Policy, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Newsletters, Community Development, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Youth At Risk
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts, Political Science- American Politics
Loyola University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Sociology(Minor)
Heartland Home Medical September 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares September 2014 - Present
Nordstrom October 2014 - April 2015
Lifestyle Technovations January 2013 - February 2015
Depaul Radio March 2013 - May 2013
Chicago Sun Times/Wantsa Media September 2012 - December 2012
Arden B. March 2012 - November 2012
ALDO Group April 2012 - July 2012
BBDO June 2011 - August 2011
PepsiCo July 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Photography, Sales, Time Management, Creative Writing, Teamwork, Blogging, Fundraising, Fashion, Proofreading, Final Cut Pro, marketing, advertising, web design
Education
Northwestern University 2015 — 2015
Post baccalaureate, Leadership management and business communication
DePaul University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of communication studies, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Purdue University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of communication studies
Roosevelt University September 2012 - Present
Chicago Cares June 2013 - August 2013
Roosevelt University February 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Social Media, Research, Microsoft Office, Theatre, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Counseling, Organization, Oral & Written...
Education
Roosevelt University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation January 2012 - July 2015
Philanthropy Club 2013 - 2014
McCormick Foundation November 2011 - January 2012
City of Chicago Office of the Mayor November 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois Chicago August 2009 - May 2011
Chicago Cares March 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Research, Event Planning, Non-profit..., Blogging, Leadership, Event Management, Public Speaking, Program Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2011
Masters, Public Administration
DePaul University 2001 — 2005
BA, Psychology
University High School
Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics July 2011 - December 2013
TCC Group June 2008 - July 2011
FCAN (Families' and Children's AIDS Network) October 2007 - June 2008
National Women's Law Center August 2006 - August 2007
UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy 2005 - 2006
Voices for Illinois Children May 2005 - August 2005
Chicago Cares 2003 - 2004
Cook County Department of Public Health 2002 - 2003
Pediatric Care 2001 - 2002
Skills
Program Evaluation, Public Health, Grant Writing, Grants, Non-profits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Research, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Policy, Community Development, Building Relationships, Strategic Consulting, Technical Assistance, Child Health, Program Management, Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Training, Advocacy, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Strategy, Communication, Data Analysis, Proposal Writing, Event Planning, Patient Education
Education
General Assembly 2015 — 2015
N/A, Introduction to User Experience (UX) Design
Wellcoaches 2014 — 2015
Certificate expected 2015, Wellness Coaching
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2006
MPH, Community Health Sciences and Maternal and Child Health
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 2001
BS, Bacteriology
UChicago Charter Schools July 2014 - Present
Sylvan May 2013 - Present
Archdiocese of Chicago August 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Public Schools April 2013 - June 2013
Chicago Public Schools August 2012 - March 2013
Chicago Cares June 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Teaching, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Customer Service, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Classroom Management, Microsoft Word, Tutoring, Educational Technology, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach
Education
NLU 2012 — 2013
MAT, Elementary Education
National Louis University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Policy
Miami University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Black World Studies
Microsoft October 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2014 - Present
Microsoft Corporation July 2010 - September 2014
Chicago Cares April 2006 - April 2014
Microsoft October 2007 - June 2010
Microsoft July 2005 - September 2007
Microsoft July 2002 - June 2005
Microsoft July 2000 - June 2002
Microsoft September 1999 - June 2000
IT Solutions April 1999 - September 1999
Skills
Windows Azure, Enterprise Software, Security, Sales, SaaS, Banking, Product Management, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Partner Management, Cloud Computing, Business Strategy, Solution Selling
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
JD, Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1971 — 1975
BS, Economics
Latin School of Chicago 1966 — 1971
DeVry University May 2009 - Present
Chicago Cares 2012 - 2012
TLC Montessori March 2005 - May 2009
TriPer Inc March 2008 - 2009
Nexeon International April 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Leadership, Management, Time Management, Admissions, Consulting, Higher Education, Enrollment Management, Student Recruiting, Student Financial Aid, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Retaining Customers, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Resume Writing
Education
DeVry University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management
College of DuPage 2001 — 2005
Culinary and Pastry Arts, Baking and Pastry arts, Cake decoration, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Culinary
Glenbard North High School 1999 — 2001
High school Diploma
Alderbrook High 1996 — 1999
Air Force Hebbal 1994 — 1999
Air Force Golden Jubliee
Loreto Convent - Delhi
Montana Conservation Corps May 2014 - October 2014
Door to Door Organics January 2014 - May 2014
Chicago Cares July 2013 - December 2013
Cheetah Gyms Inc. June 2013 - December 2013
Moksha Yoga Center June 2013 - October 2013
FEMA August 2012 - June 2013
Argo Tea January 2012 - August 2012
JFP Media March 2011 - March 2011
Trinity Technology Services June 2010 - September 2010
Willow Creek Community Church March 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Photography, Film Production, Cinematography, Video Editing, Short Films, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Camera, Community Outreach, Creative Writing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2011
Film/Video Production - Cinematography
Lesson Factory Chicago/World Music Company 2000 — 2010
Guitar and Piano
Vivid Seats October 2014 - Present
Viper Communications LLC March 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Cares October 2012 - August 2013
Nora Del Busto May 2012 - March 2013
Telcom & Data, Inc. July 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, HTML, Draping, Patterning, Sewing, Industrial Sewing, Shoe Making, Leather, Fur, Technical Flats, Fashion Design, CSS, Screen Printing, Graphic Design
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Chicago Public Schools July 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares June 2014 - January 2015
City Year July 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Public Schools June 2008 - July 2013
Orion's Mind, LLC. 2011 - 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Tutoring, Staff Development, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Coaching, Curriculum Design, Social Networking, Event Management, Program Development, Social Media, Time Management, Team Building, Facebook, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Curriculum Development, Critical Thinking, Sales
Education
Chicago State University 2012 — 2016
Master's degree, Educational Leadership
Chicago State University 2012 — 2016
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching, 2nd year
Lane College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Exit Strategy Realty March 2014 - Present
Kale Realty July 2014 - March 2015
Live Well Chicago June 2010 - June 2014
Chicago Graystone August 2005 - May 2010
Burrell Communications August 2004 - February 2005
Karyn's Inner Beauty Center & Restaurant June 2002 - August 2004
Castlebar Enterprises 2000 - 2000
University Dining Services September 1996 - December 1998
Chicago Cares 1996 - 1996
Skills
Sales, Leasing, Negotiation, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Rentals, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, French, Recruiting, Newsletters, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, English, Ukrainian, Quicken, Editing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Real Estate, Fluent in French,..., Proficient in Mac/PC,..., Real Estate Transactions, Residential Homes
Education
Wright Leadership Institute
Leadership, Social & Emotional Inteligence
School of Medicine of Marseille, France 1999 — 1999
Medicine
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & French Litterature
Share Your Good Day January 2015 - Present
AMK Consulting April 2013 - Present
Chicago GOP September 2014 - November 2014
Career Institute, LLC August 2013 - September 2014
Illinois Opportunity Project June 2012 - February 2014
Academy of General Dentistry October 2013 - December 2013
TMX Finance June 2011 - July 2012
Pollak For Congress March 2010 - November 2010
Proft For Governor March 2009 - February 2010
Chicago Cares September 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Policy, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Research, Program Management, Community Outreach, Politics, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Recruiting, Government, Strategy, Public Speaking, Teaching, Budgets, Editing, Marketing, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Media Relations, Management, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Speech Writing, Social Media, Legislative Relations, Social Networking, Grant Writing, Grants, Press Releases
Education
University of Denver 2006 — 2007
MA, Curriculum and Instruction
Denison University 2002 — 2006
BA, Education and History
John Deere Financial November 2012 - Present
John Deere March 2011 - November 2012
Wayside Waifs August 2011 - May 2012
John Deere December 2007 - March 2011
John Deere Credit October 2005 - December 2007
John Deere Credit June 2003 - October 2005
Unity Bank December 2000 - August 2002
Chicago Cares June 1997 - April 2000
Comerica Bank June 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, SAP, SAP FSCM, Portfolio Management, Credit, Credit Risk, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Risk Management, Business Process, Business Planning, Finance, Marketing, Loans, Auditing, Project Planning
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, General - did not specialize, but took several Marketing courses
University of Iowa 1991 — 1995
BBA, Finance
Albia High School 1987 — 1991
High School Diploma
PreScouter, Inc. November 2014 - Present
GoHealth October 2014 - February 2015
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine 2012 - 2014
Chicago Cares 2012 - 2014
PreScouter, Inc. 2012 - 2014
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine 2006 - 2012
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company June 2006 - August 2006
Cornell University 2004 - 2006
Cornell University 2004 - 2006
Cornell University 2003 - 2004
Skills
Immunology, Autoimmune Diseases, Multi-color Flow..., Mouse Handling, Mouse Models, Experimental Design, Research, Research Proposals, Grant Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Presentations, Data Analysis, Cell Culture, Protein Expression, Immunoprecipitation, Protein Purification, Western Blotting, Immunofluorescence, Fluorescence Microscopy, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, Matlab, Java, Social Services, Senior Services, Biochemistry, PCR, Cell Biology, Microscopy
Education
Northwestern University 2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Cornell University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet for Health Sciences and Engineering 1998 — 2002
High School
Alliance for a Healthier Generation February 2011 - Present
Chicago Cares November 2005 - February 2011
Skills
Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Workshop Facilitation, Health Education, Curriculum Design, Volunteer Training, Grants, Leadership, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Social Services, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Program Management, Community Organizing, Teaching, Community Development, Training
Education
DePauw University 1999 — 2003
American InterContinental University March 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares March 2013 - February 2014
Colorado Technical University October 2011 - March 2013
McDonald's Corporation June 2011 - August 2011
City Year July 2010 - June 2011
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
MRY May 2013 - January 2014
DePaul University January 2013 - February 2013
ATN Promo February 2013 - 2013
GEAR UP October 2012 - November 2012
Marillac Social Center (Association with Chicago Cares) March 2012 - April 2012
Vietnamese Association of Illinois March 2012 - April 2012
Alliance for Community Peace February 2012 - March 2012
Chicago Cares 2010 - 2012
Skills
Social Media, Social Media..., Twitter, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Public..., Journalism, Community Journalism, Entertainment Journalism, Online Journalism, Text Editing, Blogging, Portfolio Development, Celtx, Fliksee, Alexa, Compete.com, Quantcast, Google Ad Planner, Prezi, Social Mention, Technorati, Search Engine..., Topsy, Google Search, Twitter Search, Issuu, Film History, Film Studies, Screenwriting, Foreign Languages, Mircosoft Office Suite, Non-Profit..., Non-Governmental..., Mentoring, Peer Tutoring, Academic Tutoring, Community Service, Youth Leadership, Globalization, Writing, Leadership, Business Savvy, Independent Thinking, Myers-Briggs Certified, SPSS, HTML, CSS, Web Site Editing
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2.87
Moraine Valley Community College 2009 — 2011
Not Applicable, General Studies, 3.38
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago July 2013 - Present
City of Chicago March 2009 - July 2013
Chicago Cares May 2006 - February 2009
Edelman Public Relations June 2004 - May 2006
GolinHarris January 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Marketing Communications, Message Development, Nonprofits, Community Development, Media Skills Training, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Strategy, New Media, Social Media Marketing
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Advertising and Public Relations, minor in Political Science
Keller Graduate School of Management January 2011 - February 2015
Relay for Life April 2013 - July 2013
Chicago Cares June 2012 - June 2012
Operation Care Packages January 2012 - March 2012
Junior Achievement of Chicago March 2011 - March 2011
Feed My Starving Children February 2011 - February 2011
CMX Promotions August 2010 - January 2011
1-800-USA-HOME.com September 2010 - December 2010
All Seasons Unique October 2009 - August 2010
B&K Concepts. Inc January 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Negotiation, Project Management, Management, Nonprofits, Adobe Creative Suite, Entertainment, Polish, English, Community Outreach, Administrative..., Fundraising, Time Management, Communication, Presentations, Problem Solving, Public Speaking
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2014
MBA
Full Sail University 2005 — 2009
Masters, Entertainment Business
Illinois Center for Broadcasting 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Radio / Television Broadcasting
Wheaton North High School
Hanul Family Alliance September 2012 - Present
Chicago Cares 2013 - 2014
Continental Nursing Home January 2012 - June 2012
C. The Habitat Management Company October 2008 - December 2011
The Habitat Management Company 2008 - 2011
The Habitat Management Company June 2006 - October 2008
Jane Addams Hull House Association 2006 - 2006
Skills
Time-management,..., Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Community Development, Program Development, Youth Development, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Research, Grant Writing, Grants, Policy Analysis, Customer Service, Social Services, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Community Organizing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Budgets, Data Analysis
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Northeastern Illinois University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor Degree, Economics
Warner Pacific College August 2012 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2011 - October 2012
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston 2007 - 2011
Total Child Preschool and Childcare Center 2003 - 2007
Skills
Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Newsletters, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Management, Community Development, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Program Development, Editing, Social Networking, Research, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Blogging
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
University of Oregon
Chicago Lights October 2012 - Present
Bodhi Spiritual Center February 2012 - Present
Bodhi Spiritual Center Choir and Ensemble September 2011 - Present
Chicago Cares October 2010 - Present
Greater Chicago Food Depository 2010 - Present
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois July 2011 - September 2011
Village of Oak Brook April 1980 - March 2009
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Volunteer Training, Nonprofits
Education
Old Town School of Folk Music 2007 — 2013
Continuing Education, Voice, Dance, Instrumental
Penn State University 1973 — 1974
MPA, Public Administration
Knox College 1969 — 1973
BA, Biology
French Quarter Guest Houses July 2012 - Present
Lamothe House Hotel and Frenchmen Hotel August 2011 - August 2012
Lamothe House Hotel and Frenchmen Hotel December 2010 - August 2011
Lamothe House Hotel and Frenchmen Hotel March 2010 - December 2010
Mayer Brown LLP December 2006 - August 2009
Chicago Cares 2007 - 2009
Union Beverage May 2007 - April 2008
Bell Tower Hotel January 2003 - October 2006
Belleville Area Little League May 1999 - August 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, WebEx, Research, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Epitome, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, iManage, Management, Hospitality, Social Networking, Event Management, Training
Education
Tulane University 2010 — 2012
Postbaccalaureate Certification, Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0 GPA
University of Michigan 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, English, Women's Studies, 3.53 GPA
Belleville High School 1998 — 2002
Diploma
NCSU Student Media August 2013 - February 2015
Autism Society of North Carolina August 2014 - December 2014
Chicago Cares May 2014 - August 2014
South Charlotte Sports Report May 2013 - August 2013
Delta Zeta Sorority October 2012 - October 2012
Carolina Pool Management June 2011 - August 2012
Delta Zeta Sorority 2012 - March 2012
Delta Zeta Sorority February 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Advertising, Highly Dedicated, Hardwork, Spreadsheets, Management, Sports Management, Teamwork, Nonprofits, Time Management, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Social Media
Education
North Carolina State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Program Management
American Banker November 2007 - Present
Chicago Cares September 2008 - June 2009
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers January 2005 - November 2007
The Denver Post 2004 - 2004
Skills
Newspaper, Media Relations, Journalism, Editing
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2000 — 2004
B.S., News Editorial - Journalism
University of Pittsburgh 2002 — 2002
crossedi innovations, llc October 2009 - Present
crossedi innovations October 2009 - Present
Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House February 2013 - June 2015
Saint Andrew Parish August 2007 - June 2013
Chicago Cares January 2006 - January 2012
University of Chicago Press October 2005 - August 2007
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2004 - 2005
McHenry Drugs September 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Volunteer Management, HTML, CSS, Leadership, Linux server..., Project Management, Program Development, Relationship Development, Building Relationships, Team Building, Communications Planning, Written Skills, Group Presentations, Staff Training, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Long Range Planning, Process Improvement, Fundraising, Inter-personal, Sales, Data Analysis, Linux System..., Public Speaking, Editing, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Research, Community Outreach, Blogging, Budgets, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Board Development, Entrepreneurship, Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Training, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Social Media, Staff Development, Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Facebook, Teaching
Education
Marquette University 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts, Christian Doctrine, First Year
University of Illinois at Chicago 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Religious Studies
Marian Central Catholic 1997 — 2001
High School, Diploma
Chicago Cares November 2014 - Present
Travel Sabbatical May 2013 - June 2014
Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, L.L.C. November 2005 - May 2013
Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, LLC May 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Litigation, Courts, Legal Assistance, Insurance, Insurance Law
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2002 — 2005
J.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
B.S.
Daroff Design Inc. June 2012 - Present
Pierre-Yves Rochon December 2007 - June 2012
Chicago Cares 2009 - 2011
Skills
Space planning, Interior Design, Space-planning, Furniture, FF&E, Rendering, AutoCAD Architecture, PowerPoint, Furnishings, Concept Design, Renovation, Interior Architecture, SketchUp, Revit, Finish
Education
Kansas State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Interior Design
Chicago Cares January 2013 - Present
Baywood LLC November 2012 - Present
House in the Wood May 2012 - August 2012
Inner Voices Social Issues Theatre January 2012 - May 2012
Democracy Burlesque June 2010 - August 2011
House in the Wood June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Theatre, Creative Writing, Ensemble Work, Performance Creation, Music, Nonprofits, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Social Media, Film, Voice Over, Publicity
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theater
American Medical Association Sales RepresentativeAmerican Medical AssociationMarch 2004 - December 2008
Nine Restaurant 2000 - 2002
Nine Restaurant 1999 - 2001
Chicago Cares 1998 - 1999
Skills
Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Online Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Content Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Time Management
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
CDW November 2010 - Present
Chicago Cares May 2010 - July 2010
Northern Illinois University August 2006 - December 2009
Sears Roebuck and Co. May 2008 - August 2008
Sears Roebuck and Co. August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Cold Calling, Account Management, Training, Sales, Selling, Customer Service, Retail, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Enterprise Software, Strategy, Networking
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Evergreen Park Community High School 2001 — 2005
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls June 2014 - August 2015
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls April 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Cares June 2011 - April 2013
City Year September 2010 - June 2011
AIDS Foundation of Chicago June 2010 - August 2010
The Children's Place Association August 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Volunteer Coordinating, Project Coordinating, Grant Writing, Social Services, Curriculum Design, Management, Project Management, Philanthropy, Budgets, Fundraising, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Event Planning, NGOs, Youth Development, Program Development, Community Development, Project Coordination, Research, Nonprofits, Public Relations
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2014 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Public Health and Social Work
Knox College 2006 — 2010
BA, Anthropology and Sociology
Children's Academy July 2014 - Present
L.A. Tan February 2010 - July 2012
Sourcebooks 2010 - 2010
Practical Painting and Home Remodeling August 2000 - April 2009
Chicago Cares April 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Communications, 3.8
Mchenry East High School
High school diploma
Mad Martha's Island Cafe August 2011 - Present
Ceia Kitchen + Bar March 2011 - September 2011
Dreams for Kids June 2009 - December 2010
Chicago Cares February 2009 - July 2009
American Cancer Society May 2008 - November 2008
Tiffanie Williams & Co. 2007 - 2007
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Public Relations, Fundraising, Training, Restaurant Management, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Strategy, Management, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Program Management
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 2004 — 2008
BS, Hospitality Event Planning
University of Wollongong 2007 — 2007
Business
HandsOn Network June 2014 - Present
Points of Light October 2011 - Present
Chicago Cares September 2000 - October 2011
Hands On Network June 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Partnership Development, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofit Leadership, Event Management, Social Media, Staff Management, Eye For Detail, Volunteer Engagement, Training & Development, Marketing Communications, Training, Program Management, Non-profits, Volunteering, Nonprofits, Partnerships, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University 1996 — 2000
BS, Communication Studies
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana Univeristy
Principles & Techniques of Fundraising
Kellogg School of Management Center for Nonprofit Management
Selling Your Impact
North Shore Senior Center 2012 - 2013
Aging Care Connections 2011 - 2012
Chicago Cares 2008 - 2012
North Shore Senior Center 2010 - 2011
Northwestern University 2009 - 2010
Harvard University 1999 - 2008
Education
University of Chicago 2010 — 2012
A.M., Social Service Administration
Northwestern University 2009 — 2011
Certificate in Art Therapy
University of Michigan 1991 — 1996
B.A., Anthropology / History of Art
Chicago Nasal and Sinus July 2009 - Present
Wright Way Rescue June 2013 - Present
Chicago Cares May 2009 - Present
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Allergic Rhinitis, Allergy Testing, Allergy Relief, Sinusitis, Endoscopy, Botox, Animal Welfare, Juvederm, Sinus Surgery, Nonprofits, Teaching, Leadership, Community Outreach, Healthcare, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Public Health, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Research, Training, Treatment, Editing, Customer Service
Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 2006 — 2008
Masters of Science in Medicine, Physician Assistant
Western Michigan University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science in Medicine, Science, Medicine
Rotary International October 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares January 2013 - September 2014
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs September 2012 - December 2012
Chicago Cares April 2011 - December 2012
Belo USA Travel Inc 2008 - 2010
Skills
Research, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Collaborative Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, International Project..., International Volunteer..., Impact Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Statistical Data..., Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Strategic Partnerships, Intercultural..., Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Training, Event Planning, Donor Engagement, Donor Management, Kintera, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), International Public Service, 3.93 / 4.00
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Chicago Cares November 2012 - Present
Healthy Schools Campaign September 2011 - December 2011
DePauw University Civic Global and Professional Opportunities January 2011 - 2011
College Mentors for Kids, Inc. September 2010 - December 2010
Roseland Community Hospital Foundation June 2010 - August 2010
Hartman Center for Civic Education September 2009 - May 2010
Civic, Global, Professional Opportunities January 2010 - January 2010
New York YMCA Camp June 2009 - August 2009
Open Studio Project Inc. January 2009 - January 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Program Planning, Time Management, Schedule Development, Project Coordination, Logistics, Program Management, Newsletters, Editing
Education
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Nonprofit Management
DePauw University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English Writing
JPMorgan Chase May 2011 - Present
Chicago Cares January 2010 - Present
Newedge USA April 2010 - December 2010
Edelman October 2007 - March 2008
Sugar & Brown's August 2006 - September 2007
Smart City Consulting January 2005 - August 2007
WREG TV 3 August 2001 - February 2003
Bryant Agency, Inc. February 1997 - July 2001
Skills
Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Communications, Communications Strategy, Change Management, Change Communication, Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Radio Advertising, Advertising Sales, Mobile Marketing, Account Management, Copywriting, Advertising Copy, Media Planning, Media Buying, Social Media Marketing, Website Copy, Intranet Strategy, Newsletters, Editing, Corporate Events, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Leadership, Press Releases, Press Kits, Case Studies, Editorial Project..., Sales Presentations, Group Presentations, Talking Points, Biographies, Talent Booking, Radio Production, Research, Fundraising, Relationship Development, Budget Management, Strategic Communications
Education
LeMoyne-Owen College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Spelman College 1989 — 1992
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago 2014 - Present
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation 2010 - 2012
Chicago Cares 2004 - 2010
Thomson Financial 2001 - 2002
Radiowave.com 2000 - 2000
Entertainment Marketing, Inc. (EMI) 1994 - 1999
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Sponsorship, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Community Development, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Chicago Cares January 2014 - Present
Sound Living 2004 - Present
Chicago Cares April 1991 - December 2013
Jack Morton Worldwide April 2003 - March 2004
BearingPoint September 1997 - March 2003
Skills
Motorized Window..., Whole-Home Controls, Whole-home Lighting..., Distributed HDMI Video, Distributed Audio, Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships, Consulting, Small Business, Social Media, Account Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1996 — 1998
MBA, Health Services Management, Finance
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1990
MS, Business Marketing
Fraser January 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging February 2014 - Present
National MS Society April 2013 - November 2013
Law Offices of David Lee November 2008 - May 2013
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority November 2011 - August 2012
Chicago Cares October 2007 - October 2008
Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture October 2006 - October 2007
Gustavus Adolphus College August 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Program Development, Public Speaking, Research, Higher Education, Social Media, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Policy, Event Management, Training, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Program Management, Newsletters, Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2011
MS, Public Service Management
Gustavus Adolphus College 2002 — 2006
BA, Communication Studies
Firelight Foundation June 2006 - Present
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) October 2004 - May 2005
Chicago Cares March 2001 - April 2003
Project Vote Smart May 1999 - November 2000
Skills
Grants, Grant Writing, Program Development, Non-profits, Community Development, Capacity Building, Philanthropy, Drafting Proposals, Site Visits, NGOs, International..., Community Outreach, Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Africa, Capacity Development, Nonprofits, Technical Assistance, Social Entrepreneurship, Proposal Writing
Education
Brandeis University 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sustainable International Development
St. Olaf College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
KaBOOM! February 2013 - Present
buildOn September 2010 - November 2012
buildOn August 2008 - June 2012
Break Away June 2005 - October 2010
African Youth Development Action Project October 2007 - February 2008
Chicago Cares April 2006 - October 2007
Albany Park Community Center September 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Retreat Facilitation, Organizational..., Curriculum Design, Human Performance, StrengthsQuest, Survey Monkey, Word, PowerPoint, Instructional Design, Microsoft Excel, Youth Development, Training Delivery, Performance Improvement, Employee Recognition, Staff Development, Event Management, Public Speaking, Leadership, Community Outreach, Community Development, Retreats, SurveyMonkey, Program Management, Nonprofits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Training, Team Building, Event Planning
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
MA, Training & Development
Eastern Michigan University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Communication & Tourism Geography
Points of Light August 2015 - Present
The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation April 2012 - Present
Davis Brand Capital January 2013 - August 2015
Points of Light, LLC March 2009 - April 2012
Points of Light, LLC October 2007 - December 2008
Hands On Network November 2005 - October 2007
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum January 2005 - August 2005
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago May 2003 - December 2004
Chicago Cares 2001 - 2003
SCORE! Educational Centers 1999 - 2001
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Board Development, Grants, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-profit..., Stewardship, Event Management, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Corporate Social..., Board Relations, Prospect Research, Cause Marketing, Community Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Philanthropy
Education
Yale University 2008 — 2009
Post Graduate Fellowship at Child Study Center
University of Chicago 2006 — 2008
MA, Social Work and Social Policy
Northwestern University 1990 — 1994
BA, English Literature
Bell's Brewery May 2014 - Present
ASMO September 2013 - May 2014
Bay Arenac ISD September 2008 - September 2013
Chicago Cares June 2012 - September 2012
American Cancer Society March 2010 - February 2012
US Census Bureau March 2009 - October 2009
Saginaw Valley State University October 2007 - August 2008
Libbey Glass July 2006 - February 2007
Gerber Products Company January 2005 - June 2005
Skills
AutoCAD, Volunteer Management, Employee Management, Databases, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Packaging, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Fundraising, Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Research
Education
Saginaw Valley State University - College of Business and Management 2007 — 2008
Masters, Business Administration
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Packaging
John Glenn High School 1998 — 2002
Alderman George Cardenas-12th Chicago January 2015 - Present
Chicago State University September 2013 - Present
Ed News Daily May 2012 - Present
Midwest Sociological Society December 2008 - Present
City of Chicago April 1999 - Present
Chicago Cares June 2011 - August 2013
2009-PresentAquinas Literacy Center September 2009 - June 2013
Womens Working History project 2012 - 2013
East-West University August 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Adult Instruction, E-Learning, Emergency Preparedness, Trouble Shooter, Multitasker, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Corporate Social..., Social Marketing, Social Services, Sociology, Social Networking, Research, Union, Writing, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Non-profits, Excel, Life Transitions, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Analysis, Grants, History, Proposal Writing, Press Releases, Statistics, Mindfulness, Fundraising, Event Management, Government, English, Politics, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Social Media, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Administration, Word, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Higher Education, Community Organizing
Education
World Bank Institute
Policies for Growth-elearning course
Illinois Online Network and UIC 2012 — 2013
Master Online Teaching Certificate, Online Teaching
Governors State University 2008 — 2010
M.A., Political and Justice Studies
Harold Washington College 2007 — 2009
Certificate, Business Management and Marketing
American University 1992 — 1997
B.A., Political Science
American University 1992 — 1997
A.A, Women and Gender Studies
Alton household 2007 - Present
Thresholds September 2006 - October 2007
Academy of General Dentistry April 2004 - September 2006
SmithBucklin May 1995 - April 2004
Chicago cares 1999 - 2003
Northern Illinois University 1990 - 1995
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Association Management, Leadership, Meeting Planning, Team Building, Training, Budgets, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Non-profits, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Account Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1995
BA, Communications
Apple March 2015 - Present
Apple November 2014 - March 2015
Missoula Children's Theatre May 2005 - September 2014
The Center for Family Resources February 2012 - December 2012
International Academy of Smyrna January 2012 - December 2012
International Academy of Smyrna January 2012 - December 2012
Chicago Cares December 2010 - December 2011
Apartment People September 2009 - December 2010
Missoula Children's Theatre August 2005 - June 2010
Prologue Theatre Company March 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Education, Communication Skills, Educational Leadership, Non-profit Program..., Classroom Management, Adult Education, Elementary Education, Teaching Adults, Leadership, Team Leadership, Program Development, Creativity, Educational Technology, Technology, Microsoft Office, Apple OS, Proficient Typing Skills, Program Management, Program Coordination, Staff Development, Non-profit Leadership
Education
Auburn University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Performance
IO Chicago 2007 — 2007
Clay-Chalkville High School 1996 — 2000
Chicago Cares 2010 - Present
Chicago Examiner May 2009 - May 2012
Marion Street Cheese Market August 2009 - May 2010
AmeriCorps VISTA-AgeOptions December 2007 - May 2009
Michael's Arts and Crafts Store November 2005 - August 2007
Northern Star January 2005 - May 2005
Northern Illinois University August 2002 - May 2005
School of Theater and Dance January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Sales, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Microsoft Money, Art, Business Intelligence, Assets Recovery, Photoshop, Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Training, Volunteer Management, Retail, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Facebook, Program Development, Copywriting, Community Development, Media Relations, Data Entry, Volunteer Recruiting, Project Management, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Blogging, Public Speaking, Editing, PowerPoint, Program Management, Research, Teaching, Team Building
Education
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts May, Journalism; Print/ Public Relations
Metro Matters August 2015 - Present
Michigan Air National Guard June 2013 - Present
Detroit Land Bank Authority July 2014 - September 2014
City of Detroit January 2014 - April 2014
Metropolitan Planning Council September 2013 - December 2013
AMC Theatres April 2013 - August 2013
Acousticguide May 2012 - September 2012
Chicago Cares April 2011 - April 2012
lululemon athletica November 2010 - January 2011
Assumption University of Thailand October 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Research, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Project Management, Public Speaking, Public Administration, Community Outreach, Ethical Leadership, Event Planning, Management, Political Science, Nonprofits, Policy, Metropolitan Planning, Urban Affairs, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Government Efficiency, Climate Change..., Climate Change..., Commute Options, Creative Writing, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Fundraising, Social Media
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2012
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Metropolitan Planning and Urban Affairs
Bowling Green State University 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Creative Writing
National Outdoor Leadership School 2002 — 2002
Diploma, Wilderness Skills and Leadership
Berkley High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma, General Education
Community Care Alliance of Illinois 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares 2014 - Present
The Alliance for Community Services March 2013 - Present
Access Living 2013 - Present
Northside Action for Justice (NA4J) January 2012 - Present
Chicago Community Mental Health Advisory Board 2010 - Present
Mental Health Justice Team at ONE Northside 2012 - 2014
Price Waterhouse July 1977 - November 2002
Internal Revenue Service September 1975 - October 1975
Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Mental Health Care, Graphic Design, Illustration, Mental Health, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Human Rights Activism, Technical Writing, Opinion Writing, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, COBOL, Research, Creative Nonfiction..., Mental Health Issues, Disabilities..., Mental Illness Stigma, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality..., Generalized Anxiety, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Therapty (CBT), DBT, Suicidal Ideation, WRAP Plans, Journaling, Journalism, Data Input, Computer Programming, Peer Tutoring, Sleep Apnea, Physical Therapy, Office Organization, Business Writing, Chicago, Crisis Intervention..., Advocacy Actions, Public Speaking, Press Relations, Composing Press Releases, Adobe Acrobat, Company Secretarial Work, Legal Writing, Business Ethics
Education
Camden County College 1982 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Studies in the High Technology Department, 3.8
Camden County College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Studies and Business
Chicago Charity Challenge February 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2010 - February 2015
Noah's Wish 2004 - 2011
D'Ancona & Pflaum 1988 - 1997
Skills
Program Development, Non-profits, Adolescents, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Grants, Nonprofits, Program Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Board Development, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Management
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1985 — 1988
J.D., Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BSW, Social Work
University of Illinois at Chicago
Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago May 2015 - Present
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls July 2006 - May 2015
Chicago Cares 2005 - 2006
Latino Information Center June 2004 - June 2005
ShopLocal 2001 - 2004
Skills
Foreign Languages, Budget Management, Demographic Research, Data Analysis, Community Relations, Media Pitching, Social Media, Non-profits, Campaign Execution, Campaign Management, Public Awareness..., Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Campaign Development, Brand Awareness, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Coaching, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Budgets, Program Development, Campaigns, Community Outreach, Editing, Fundraising, Online Advertising, Training, Project Management, Outlook, Awareness Raising, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Community Development, Microsoft Office, Event Management
Education
Columbia College Chicago
B.A.
DePaul University
M.A.
Presence Health September 2014 - Present
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) September 2013 - August 2014
Urban Brain and Body August 2012 - August 2013
Thresholds September 2011 - September 2012
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital May 2011 - October 2011
Resurrection Health Care (now Presence Health) September 2009 - June 2010
DePaul University April 2008 - January 2010
DePaul University December 2005 - February 2008
Chicago Cares September 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Motivational..., Mental Health Counseling, Stress Management, Teaching, Case Management, Program Evaluation, Therapists, Counseling, Addiction Recovery, Treatment Planning, Program Planning, Program Development, Research, Team Building, CBT, Individual Therapy, Organizing, Staff Supervision, Relationship Development, Customer Service, Budget Management, Data Management, Writing, Speaking
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2010
M.Ed.
Northwestern College 1999 — 2003
B.S.
Net Impact Undergraduate Chapter April 2015 - Present
Civic Leadership Development April 2015 - Present
Civic Leadership Development August 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares May 2015 - June 2015
Civic Leadership Development January 2015 - April 2015
Northside College Prep September 2010 - June 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Time Management, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Communication, Social Media, Marketing, Research
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Operations Management
Northside College Prep 2010 — 2014
High School
Winston & Strawn LLP December 2014 - Present
Motorola Solutions December 2013 - November 2014
Mini Magazine July 2013 - October 2013
Chicago Cares August 2012 - July 2013
Center for Student Involvement, Northwestern University October 2008 - June 2012
Campus Entertainment, LLC March 2012 - April 2012
TEAM Enterprises December 2010 - January 2012
YouSwoop.com June 2011 - August 2011
AMP Agency February 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Editing, Spanish, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Marketing, Nonprofits, Event Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Salesforce.com
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2012
B.A., Communication Studies, Spanish
Lane Technical College Prep High School 2004 — 2008
High School
Emtec Inc. March 2015 - Present
Thomas & Betts October 2013 - December 2014
OptionsCity Software, Inc. May 2011 - September 2013
Healthcare Development Partners 2009 - May 2011
Chicago Cares March 2009 - February 2011
Key Magazine: This Week In Chicago May 2009 - September 2009
Weaver Boos Consultants March 2008 - May 2009
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2009
BA, Journalism
Bolton High School 1999 — 2003
History, English
StartingBloc October 2014 - Present
Comcast April 2014 - July 2015
City of Chicago September 2011 - March 2014
Chicago for Rahm 2010 - 2011
PerfectProperty.net 2009 - 2010
Brokerage Consultants Inc. 2008 - 2009
Chicago Cares 2007 - 2009
RedEye Chicago, a Tribune Newspaper 2007 - 2009
Thirty Three Temporaries, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Career Builder 2005 - 2006
Skills
Recruiting, Social Media, Training, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Management, Event Management, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Leadership, Editing, Volunteer Management, Research, Negotiation, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Volunteer Recruiting, Fundraising, Event Planning, Project Management, Public Speaking, Program Management, Team Building, Policy, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Market Research, Copywriting, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Government, Public Policy, Constituent..., Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Governmental Affairs, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Communications
Education
DePaul University
Oakton Community College
St. Benedict High School
Chicago Cares May 2011 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch December 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Park District June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Creative Writing, Coordinating Events, Event Planning, Choreography, Public Speaking, Publicity, Acting, Critical Thinking, Criticality Analysis, Making Connections, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Social Listening, Creative Problem Solving, Optimization, Social Networking, Networking, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Active Lifestyle, Personal Shopping, Blogging, Video Editing, Photography, Digital Photography, Leadership, Learning Quickly, Diligent, Job Seeking, Information Seeking, Singing, Speech Writing, Historical Research, Qualitative Research
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Loyola University Chicago 2012 — 2012
Participant in Convergence Journalism Pre-Collegiate Scholars Program, Credit in Convergence Journalism
Olive Grove May 2015 - Present
Taproot Foundation January 2015 - May 2015
Taproot Foundation June 2013 - January 2015
The Malloy Group August 2012 - December 2012
University of San Francisco Net Impact January 2012 - December 2012
Bandaloop December 2011 - December 2012
EnCorps, Inc. March 2010 - July 2011
Chicago Cares February 2009 - October 2009
KaBOOM! January 2007 - August 2008
Associated Students, Inc September 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Project Management, Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Logistical Coordination, Communications Planning, Social Media, Non-profits, Logistics, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Adobe InDesign, MS Office, MS Excel, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Sustainability, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Fundraising, Management, Strategy, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, CRM, Community Arts, Education, Management Consulting, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Program Management, Public Speaking, Leadership Development
Education
University of San Francisco - Masagung Graduate School of Management 2011 — 2013
MBA, Nonprofit Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communication
The Posse Foundation August 2015 - Present
Central States SER April 2014 - July 2015
The Posse Foundation September 2013 - October 2013
Chicago Cares June 2013 - August 2013
Denison University August 2012 - May 2013
Denison University January 2010 - May 2013
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, HTML, Leadership, Management, Interviews, Fundraising, Editing, Social Networking, Social Media, Teamwork, Facebook, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Teaching, Blogging
Education
Denison University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish
Moon Highway March 2012 - Present
lynda.com June 2015 - Present
1-800-DENTIST June 2011 - May 2012
Independent March 2007 - February 2012
BuzzBee Company April 2010 - June 2011
Chicago Cares November 2008 - November 2009
Chicago Humanities Festival 2007 - 2009
Skills
User Interface Design, Training, Google Analytics, Web Development, JavaScript, CMS, jQuery, Dreamweaver, Product Management, CSS, Web Analytics, Wireframes, Facebook, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Management, E-commerce, Web Content Management, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Rapid Prototyping, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, HTML5, React
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2007
B.A., History
Dulles Elementary School August 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2014 - July 2015
Peace Corps January 2012 - January 2014
AmeriCorps February 2010 - December 2011
Children's Crisis Nursery December 2007 - March 2009
TASC June 2006 - January 2009
Southwest Behavioral Health 2005 - 2006
Skills
Youth Development, Non-profit Leadership, Activism, Cultural Competency, Non-profits, Informal Education, Microsoft Excel, Volunteer Management, HIV prevention, Permaculture, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Experience Working with..., Youth At Risk, Program Development, Nonprofits, Volunteering, Community Organizing, Social Services, Capacity Building, Program Management, Community Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Program Evaluation
Education
Grand Canyon University 2011 — 2015
Master's of Education, Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
LAF September 2015 - Present
Health Justice Project, Loyola University Chicago School of Law August 2013 - May 2014
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services January 2014 - April 2014
Health Justice Project, Loyola University School of Law August 2013 - December 2013
Health Justice Project, Loyola University School of Law May 2013 - August 2013
Loyola University Chicago School of Law February 2013 - August 2013
LAF December 2010 - August 2012
Chicago Cares September 2009 - October 2010
University of Michigan Institute of Social Research May 2009 - August 2009
University of Michigan Medical School January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Michigan 2005 — 2009
B.A., Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Sciences, and Spanish
Northwestern University July 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2015 - July 2015
Self Employed June 2012 - June 2015
Chicago Public Schools June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Word, Organization, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Research, Facebook, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Policy
Loyola University John Felice Rome Center 2014 — 2014
Foreign Study
Saint Ignatius College Prep 2008 — 2012
Honors Diploma
KPMG Strategy October 2015 - Present
KPMG Strategy October 2013 - September 2015
KPMG Advisory February 2012 - September 2013
Motorola Solutions October 2008 - January 2012
Motorola Mobility May 2005 - September 2008
Chicago Cares 2006 - 2008
Skills
Business Development, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Product Management, Program Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Market Research, Valuation, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Start-ups, Analytics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Finance, Consulting, Private Equity, Mobile Devices
Education
New York University 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Marketing
Purdue University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Electrical engineer
Chicago Cares July 2015 - Present
Lindy's Landing June 2011 - August 2011
Vector Marketing May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Customer Service, Communication, Public Relations, Market Research, Sales, Writing, Social Media
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
The University of Iowa 2008 — 2010
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Algiers Charter Schools Association August 2013 - Present
Chicago Cares September 2011 - July 2013
KaBOOM! August 2008 - November 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Organization, Multi Tasking, Professional Experience, Volunteer Management, Non-profit Volunteer, Interviews, Training, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Program Development, Community Development, Community Engagement, Event Planning, Program Management, Public Speaking, Event Management, Time Management, Coordinating Events, Budgets, Corporate Social..., Nonprofits, Project Management, Community Organizing, Research, Fundraising, Project Planning, Public Policy, Organizational..., Program Evaluation, Media Relations, Grants
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2006 — 2007
Master of Science (M.S.), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Eastern Illinois University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Catholic Charities January 2011 - May 2013
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago October 2011 - April 2013
Chicago Cares June 2012 - June 2012
Monterrey Security August 2009 - June 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Spanish translation, Word, Excel, Customer Service, Common Sense, Phone Skills, Passion for Helping..., Microsoft Excel, Spanish, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Training, Social Networking, Data Entry, Administrative...
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2013 — 2015
Master of Accounting & Financial Management, Accounting
DeVry University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor, Technical Management
Stratigent, LLC March 2014 - Present
ARAMARK August 2010 - Present
Chicago Cares 2007 - Present
Tripp Lite March 2011 - March 2014
Tripp Lite March 2011 - March 2013
Sun-Times News Group April 2007 - October 2010
Michuda Construction, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, CRM, Strategy, Marketing, Email Marketing, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
Illinois State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Mass Communications
Crescent Academy International August 2013 - Present
Detroit Public Schools September 2012 - May 2013
Chicago Cares 2007 - 2010
Skills
Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Differentiated..., Guided Reading, Balanced Literacy, Hands-on Learning, Data Driven Instruction, Curriculum Design, Elementary Education
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (MA), Teaching and Curriculum
Michigan State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education and Teaching
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2010
Music Performance
RR Donnelley January 2010 - Present
Executive Service Corps of Chicago May 2009 - January 2010
Chicago Cares November 2003 - June 2009
Bowne Co. Inc April 2006 - May 2009
Friedman Corporation March 2003 - November 2005
Silverline Technologies November 1997 - February 2003
Software Techniques, Bombay, India July 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Agile Project Management, Budgets, Business Development, CRM, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, IT Strategy, ERP, Leadership, Business Intelligence, Product Management, Management, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Forecasting, Team Building
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance - Portfolio Management
Nagpur University 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General
Chicago Cares July 2013 - Present
Skills
Strategic Leadership, Community Relations, Skilled Communicator, Volunteer Recruiting, Philanthropy, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Public Policy, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Strategic Partnerships, Board Development, Leadership, Staff Development, Grant Writing, Government, Policy, Budgets, Event Planning, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Management, Sustainability, Leadership Development, Event Management, Training, Corporate Social..., Social Media, Strategic Communications
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
BA
Northwestern University
Professional Development
Chicago Cares April 2011 - Present
Chicago Cares September 2010 - April 2011
Chicago Cares September 2009 - August 2010
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) September 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Nonprofits, Service Learning, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Training, Youth Programming, Civic Engagement, Leadership, Community Outreach, Program Development, Program Planning, Event Planning, Youth Programs, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteer Coordination, Program Management, Volunteering
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
BS, Molecular and Celluar Biology, Chemistry
Mercy Corps August 2014 - Present
Mercy Corps 2012 - July 2014
Native American Youth and Family Center February 2012 - September 2012
buildOn January 2009 - June 2011
Chicago Cares August 2008 - January 2009
AmeriCorps August 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Youth Development, Non-profits, Event Planning, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Excel, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Program Management, Event Management, Training
Education
The University of Montana 2006 — 2008
Masters, Intercultural Youth and Family Development
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Opternative May 2015 - Present
Analyte Health 2009 - 2015
Millennium Park, City of Chicago April 2009 - June 2009
Chicago Cares September 2007 - October 2008
Harris Bank September 2005 - October 2007
City Year September 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Supervising, Training Delivery, Vendor Management, Cross Functional Team..., Business Process..., Interpersonal..., Interpersonal..., Leadership, Training, Microsoft Excel, Mentoring, Start-ups, Management
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Loyola University Chicago 1999 — 2003
Sociolgy
MIssion Bay High School
Northwestern University March 2013 - Present
National Museum of Mexican Art December 2011 - March 2013
Children's Memorial Hospital April 2008 - December 2011
Chicago Cares April 2007 - February 2008
New Trier High School District January 2004 - September 2007
Over the Rainbow Association September 2006 - February 2007
Margo Morris & Company January 1997 - January 2004
TCI Cablevision of Santa Cruz County January 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Fundraising, Campaign Management, Volunteer Engagement, Stewardship, Board Development, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Campaign Plans, Annual Giving, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Prospect Research, Resource Development, Alumni Relations, Major Gift Development, Non-profit..., Leadership Development, Major Gift Solicitations, Non-profit Board..., Board Relations, Donor Recognition, Grants, Nonprofits, Planned Giving, Marketing, Program Development, Capital Campaigns, Fundraisers
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1988 — 1992
BA, History
Evanston Township High School
Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care March 2013 - July 2014
Groupon July 2011 - August 2012
Groupon November 2010 - July 2011
Chicago Cares August 2010 - November 2010
Chicago Cares August 2009 - August 2010
Kalamazoo College, Department of English March 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Non-profits, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Proofreading, Newsletters, Salesforce.com, Editing, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Zendesk, Dropbox, Phone Etiquette, Customer Satisfaction, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Copy Editing, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Project Management, Web Content, Administrative..., Administration, Social Media Outreach, WordPress, Volunteering
Education
Kalamazoo College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Douglas Whitney Law Offices LLC September 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares November 2014 - Present
Apollo Education Group December 2011 - September 2015
McDermott Will & Emery LLP October 2002 - November 2011
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County 2004 - 2010
Federal Defender Program 1998 - 2002
King & Spalding 1997 - 1998
Hon. Phyllis A. Kravitch, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit 1996 - 1997
Teach for America 1990 - 1992
Skills
Litigation, White Collar Criminal..., Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Attorneys, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Arbitration, Legal Research, Licensing, Privacy Law, Fraud, Appellate Practice, Internal Investigations
Education
New York University School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD
Yale University 1986 — 1990
Beazley August 2015 - Present
Marsh October 2012 - August 2015
Children's Memorial Hospital August 2011 - October 2012
Crump Insurance June 2010 - August 2012
Chicago Cares January 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Insurance, Account Management, Customer Relations, Sales, Customer Service, Professional Liability, Information Security, Technology E&O, E&O, Media Liability
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
B.A. in Anthropology, B.S. in Psychology
Heart & Vascular Institute at Johns Hopkins University July 2014 - Present
Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter October 2012 - Present
Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University July 2012 - June 2014
Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter January 2011 - October 2012
Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University June 2011 - June 2012
Self-employed January 2011 - January 2012
Chicago Cares July 2010 - October 2010
Chicago Cares January 2008 - June 2010
Chicago Cares October 2005 - June 2010
Central Asia Institute January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Sponsorship, nonprofit management, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Proposal Writing, Writing, MS Office Suite, Raisers Edge, Kintera/Sphere, Filemaker Pro, Outlook, Raiser's Edge, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Corporations, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, FileMaker, Public Relations, Editing
Education
North Park University 2011 — 2014
Master of Nonprofit Administration, Fundraising, Management, Marketing, Governance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1999 — 2003
B.S. Business Administration, Marketing and French
Université de Montpellier III Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France 2001 — 2002
University of Minnesota French Immersion Program
Downers Grove North High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma, General
Communities In Schools National Office May 2015 - Present
Cabrini Connections September 2013 - June 2015
Illinois Art Therapy Association October 2012 - December 2014
Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare March 2014 - June 2014
Illinois Art Therapy Association (IATA) August 2011 - October 2012
Art Therapy Connection August 2010 - June 2011
Illinois Art Therapy Association October 2009 - June 2011
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs January 2010 - June 2010
Chicago Cares February 2009 - January 2010
Ashfield Capital Partners, LLC February 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Adolescents, Counseling Psychology, Interventions, Art, Therapists, Fine Art, Art Exhibitions, Psychology, Self-esteem, Stress Management, Clinical Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Social Services, Community Outreach, Google Groups, Editing, Poetry, Dance, Mindfulness, Case Management
Education
Adler University 2009 — 2011
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Art Therapy
Harold Washington & Wilbur Wright C.C. 2008 — 2009
N/A, Psychology
San Diego State University-California State University 1991 — 1996
B.F.A., Fine Arts
Cervantes Institute
Spanish, Pass
PERQ June 2012 - Present
The Wall Street Journal Office Network August 2010 - June 2012
Chicago Cares August 2008 - June 2012
CareerBuilder.com June 2008 - July 2010
AT&T Mobility October 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Direct Mail, Sales Process, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Kansas 1999 — 2004
Glenbard West 1995 — 1999
The Millionair Club Charity April 2012 - August 2013
The Center for Wooden Boats August 2011 - April 2012
Museum of Science and Industry October 2009 - May 2011
Chicago Cares August 2007 - December 2008
Chicago Cares October 2006 - August 2007
American Red Cross July 2004 - April 2005
Walt Disney World College Program 2001 - 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Event Management, Fundraising, Program Management, Nonprofits, Marketing, Grants, Event Planning, Recruiting, Research, Leadership
Education
North Park University 2009 — 2011
Master, Non-Profit Administration
Indiana University South Bend 2003 — 2005
Public Affairs
Advancing Women Executives October 2014 - Present
i.c.stars May 2011 - Present
Signature Consultants June 2013 - September 2014
Chicago Cares May 2006 - June 2014
Harvey Nash March 2011 - May 2013
Global Language Services Firm September 2010 - March 2011
TradingPartners December 2006 - July 2010
Art Travel Guide January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
New Business Development, con, Executive Search, BPO, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Fundraising, Leadership, Event Planning, Management, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Training, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Coaching, Talent Management, Organizational..., Lead Generation, Networking, Program Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Temporary Placement, Change Management, Salesforce.com, Start-ups, CRM, Sales, Analysis, Process Improvement, Interviews, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Business Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Vendor Management, Time Management, Consulting, Account Management
Education
Miami University 2001 — 2005
BA, Marketing
Chicago Cares April 2015 - Present
Gilda's Club Chicago April 2013 - April 2015
Gilda's Club Chicago April 2012 - April 2013
Illinois Wesleyan University- Hart Career Center August 2007 - May 2011
DuSable Museum of African American History February 2010 - May 2010
Children's Discovery Museum August 2009 - December 2009
Chicago History Museum June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2007 — 2011
BA, History, Russian Language, Culture, and Literature
Associated Colleges of the Midwest 2010 — 2010
Urban Studies Program
InStride Advisors August 2015 - Present
Spark Program January 2013 - September 2015
Spark Program April 2011 - January 2013
Chicago Public Education Fund March 2008 - April 2011
Chicago Public Schools August 2003 - March 2008
University of Chicago Alumni Association May 2002 - June 2003
Chicago Cares June 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Teaching, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Staff Development, Community Organizing, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Non-profit..., Community Development
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2004
MEd, Instructional Leadership
Northwestern University 1997 — 2000
B.S., Social Policy
Oberlin College 1996 — 1997
Music Education
Pierce and Associates January 2014 - Present
Adidas August 2011 - December 2013
Chicago Cares June 2013 - August 2013
City Year June 2012 - 2013
Northern Illinois University November 2011 - June 2012
Governors State University May 2011 - August 2011
Entertainment Cruises Inc. May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Retail Sales, PowerPoint, Time Management, Cashiering, Teamwork, Leadership, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Sales, Fundraising, Event Management, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Data Entry, Access, Telephone Skills, Data Analysis
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College 2015 — 2019
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Structural Engineering
Northern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Political Science
North Park University January 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares September 2009 - January 2015
Chicago Cares June 2008 - July 2009
Jumpstart August 2007 - March 2009
Jumpstart September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Program Management, Curriculum Design, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Volunteer Training, Marketing, Photoshop, InDesign, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Editing, Communication, Relationship Management, Illustrator, Writing
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
B.A., English
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2012 — 2014
Certificate, Graphic Design
General Reinsurance Corp 2001 - 2002
General Reinsurance Corp 1997 - 2001
Chicago Cares 1994 - 1997
MTV Networks 1987 - 1994
Skills
Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Spanish, English, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Team Building, Insurance, Negotiation, Coaching, Volunteer Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Editing, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Research, Project Management
Education
University of Chicago 2012 — 2013
Purdue University 1981 — 1985
BS
Home February 2011 - Present
UrbanSitter July 2013 - Present
Blossom Birth June 2012 - Present
Kindermusik International February 2012 - July 2013
Marketing Werks June 2007 - May 2011
Chicago Cares 2008 - 2010
Kraft Foods Group June 2006 - June 2007
South Florida Urban Ministries January 2006 - May 2006
Miami Improv June 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Event Management, Retail, Radio, Sponsorship, Television, Music Education, Working With Children, Child Development, Leadership, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Music, Event Planning, Sales, Time Management
Education
University of Miami 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music, Music Business and Entertainment Industries, minor in Marketing
Communications Arts High School 1997 — 2001
Diploma with Honors, General Studies
William Howard Taft High School
William Howard Taft High School
Self-Employed June 2012 - Present
Anti-Defamation League June 2012 - Present
The FutureWork Institute October 2012 - May 2013
Anti-Defamation League January 2006 - May 2012
Open Circle September 2005 - April 2006
Anti-Defamation League July 2002 - January 2005
Anti-Defamation League (Chicago Office) February 2001 - June 2002
Anti-Defamation League (Chicago Office) September 1998 - February 2001
Anti-Defamation League (Chicago Office) January 1997 - August 1998
Chicago Cares September 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Diversity Training, Non-profits, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Coaching, Mentoring Of Staff, Staff Supervision, Training Skills, Large Group Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Prospect Research, Grant Writing, Grant Management, Budget Management, Research, Technical Assistance, general editing, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, PC, Mac, Workshop Facilitation, Training, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Development, Grants, Program Management, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Editing, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Fundraising, Youth Development, Non-profit..., Community Development, Board Development, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Policy Analysis, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Social Justice, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Policy
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education 2003 — 2005
Master of Education (MEd), Human Development and Psychology
Northwestern University 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Portland Bureau of Transportation February 2015 - Present
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods September 2012 - August 2014
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods October 2009 - April 2012
Self Employed July 2004 - October 2009
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation 2002 - 2004
Great Cities Institute, University of Illinois at Chicago September 2000 - June 2002
Chicago Cares January 1999 - August 2000
Peace Corps, Senegal June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Community Development, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Grants, Economic Development, Research, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Policy, Program Management, Newsletters, Non-profit..., Conflict Resolution, Grassroots Organizing, Marketing, Board Development, Policy Analysis, Community Engagement, Civic Engagement, Philanthropy, Urban Planning, Youth Development
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2002
Masters of Urban Planning and Policy, Specializations in Community and Economic Development
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Traffick Free August 2010 - Present
Self-Employed January 2004 - Present
TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) August 2014 - May 2015
Presence Behavioral Health May 2014 - August 2014
Third Coast International Audio Festival April 2013 - February 2014
Chicago Cares October 2010 - June 2012
CC Event Productions August 2010 - November 2010
For One Chicago March 2008 - October 2010
Legacy Marketing Partners April 2010 - May 2010
Zenith Administrators January 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Non-profit Experience, Press Releases, Writing, Editing, Telephone Skills, Customer Relations, Benefits Administration, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Publicity, Event Management, Social Media, Journalism, Blogging, Promotions, Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Fundraising, Facebook, Social Networking, Community Development, Nonprofits, Management, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2012 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work
Roosevelt University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Harold Washington College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts, Speech and Drama
Kendall College August 2015 - Present
Kendall College August 2012 - Present
Evanston Township High School July 2009 - August 2012
Chicago Cares March 2007 - May 2009
Tippecanoe County Health Department August 2006 - December 2006
Girl Scouts - Illinois Crossroads Council June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Newsletters, Event Management, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Event Planning, Marketing, Facebook, Editing, Alumni Relations, Public Speaking, InDesign, Board Development, Social Media, Nonprofits, Program Development, Spanish, Fundraisers, Raiser's Edge, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Blogging, Press Releases, Spanish Translation, Translation
Education
The University of Chicago 2014 — 2015
Certificate, Translation Studies, Spanish to English
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations
Cardinal Intellectual Property August 2008 - Present
Harshaw Research, Inc. September 2007 - Present
Reed Smith LLP February 2008 - May 2008
The John Marshall Law School November 2007 - May 2008
Zimmermann & Partner June 2006 - August 2006
New York Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District May 2006 - June 2006
Apple Retail March 2004 - August 2005
Swatch Group September 2002 - October 2003
Chicago Cares September 2001 - June 2002
Merrill Lynch June 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Patents
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D. & LL.M., Intellectual Property Law
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Industrial Engineering
North Carolina AFL-CIO January 2014 - Present
North Carolina AFL-CIO September 2010 - Present
Near North Health Service Corporation September 2009 - March 2010
Chicago Cares January 2009 - July 2009
Chicago Cares February 2008 - January 2009
Chicago Cares July 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Politics, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Grants, Community Development, Public Policy, Non-profits, International Relations, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Political Systems, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Research, Grant Writing, Event Management, Board Development, Social Media, Non-profit...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
BA, Sociology & Political Science
MSDSonline April 2014 - Present
Groupon 2011 - 2014
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago 2010 - 2011
Chicago Cares 2008 - 2009
Polo Ralph Lauren 2007 - 2008
The Field Museum 2006 - 2007
Lobby Shop 2002 - 2005
InfoCentre 2002 - 2002
Skills
Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Facebook, Editing, FileMaker, Event Planning, Kintera, Public Speaking, Event Management, Grant Writing, Zendesk, Google Docs, Google Apps
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2012
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate/Bridge to Graduate School Program
Kendall College 2007 — 2008
Cert. Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts
Illinois State University 2000 — 2005
B.S., Anthropology
Harbor Presbyterian Church April 2013 - Present
Invisible Children Inc. May 2011 - April 2013
Invisible Children Inc. May 2010 - May 2011
Invisible Children Inc. July 2009 - May 2010
The Kindred Project 2008 - August 2009
Chicago Cares September 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Management, Program Development, Grant Writing, Research, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Editing, Facebook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Intercultural..., Nonprofits
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2008
B.S., Non Profit Management, Music
Discover Financial Services June 2015 - Present
Discover April 2014 - June 2015
Discover Financial Services October 2012 - April 2014
Discover Financial Services May 2009 - October 2012
EXL Service June 2011 - September 2012
Chicago Cares September 2011 - December 2011
Outsource Partners International May 2009 - June 2011
Accountable Search-Smart Resources February 2009 - April 2009
H&R Block December 2008 - March 2009
Tatum, LLC March 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Client Liaison, Customer Service, Research, Analysis, Budget Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Reports Analysis, Project Management, Offshore Management, Billing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, ERP, QuickBooks, Great Plains Software
Education
Clark Atlanta University 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Art, Finance
Madison County High School August 2015 - Present
HospiceMatch.com December 2014 - August 2015
Teradata November 2012 - December 2014
Chicago Cares 2012 - 2013
ZS Associates August 2011 - August 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2010 - May 2011
DRT January 2010 - May 2010
Georgia Tech Microelectronics Research Center January 2009 - February 2010
ExxonMobil January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Matlab, Hadoop, SQL, C++, Java, Big Data, SAS, Microsoft Office, PHP, MySQL, Testing, Strategic Consulting, Agile Methodologies, Statistics, Python, Hive, R, Analysis, Perl, Visual Basic, Programming
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2011
BS/MS, Bioengineering
Hands On Network August 2014 - Present
Chicago Cares April 2014 - August 2014
Harpo Productions January 2012 - April 2014
Harpo December 2011 - December 2012
Open Road Integrated Media September 2010 - December 2011
Celebrity apprentice October 2011 - November 2011
Project accesories August 2011 - October 2011
Project Runway June 2011 - September 2011
The Nate Berkus Show June 2010 - January 2011
Entertainment Tonight March 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Reality, Television, Documentaries, Video Production, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Sound, Entertainment, Producing, Field Producing, Broadcast, Avid, Media Production, Film Production, Reality TV
Education
Emerson College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's of Arts, TV Production
buildOn August 2012 - August 2014
buildOn 2006 - November 2012
Chicago Cares April 2005 - May 2006
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado 2001 - 2004
United States Forest Service-Grand Marais MN 2001 - 2001
Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Youth Development, Program Development, Community Outreach, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Intercultural..., Event Planning, Public Speaking, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, International..., Social Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Connecticut 1994 — 1998
BA, Cultural Anthropology
University of Ghana 1996 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance October 2009 - Present
Chicago Cares 2008 - 2009
AmeriCorps NCCC October 2007 - July 2008
City Year September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Youth Development, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Event Management, Program Development, Community Development, Grants, Leadership Development, Community Organizing
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2013 — 2014
Sustainable Food and Farming Certificate
University of Delaware 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Political Science
Family Focus, Inc May 2014 - Present
Family Focus, Inc October 2012 - Present
Chicago Cares January 2011 - October 2012
Chicago Cares July 2008 - December 2010
Chicago Cares July 2007 - June 2008
Chicago Cares April 2007 - June 2007
Greater Kalamazoo United Way August 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Grants, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Editing, Philanthropy
Education
University of Michigan 2001 — 2005
B.A., English
Robert Half International October 2007 - May 2008
Jackson Wabash November 2006 - December 2007
Chicago Cares May 2006 - October 2006
Admiral Tool and Manufacturing Co. February 2001 - August 2003
Adecco April 2000 - December 2000
Education
Harold Washington College 1989 — 1991
Associates, Accounting
Illinois Institute of Technology 1985 — 1987
Computer Science
Chicago Cares September 2010 - Present
Youth Guidance October 2010 - April 2012
Astor Asset Management April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Editing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Research, Non-profits, Curating, Fine Art, Administrative..., Copy Editing, Blogging, Event Management, Photoshop, Social Media, Press Releases, Photography, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Proofreading, Social Networking, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Marketing, Public Relations, Newsletters
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Art & Design
Fenwick High School
New York Foundling June 2015 - Present
Fordham University September 2012 - Present
Pace University September 2014 - May 2015
North Shore-LIJ Health System September 2013 - August 2014
NYNJ Public Health Training Center, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health August 2009 - May 2012
Columbia University Medical Center July 2009 - August 2009
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene January 2009 - June 2009
Planned Parenthood New York City, Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
Chicago Cares January 2007 - August 2007
Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago September 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Public Health, Grant Writing, Research, SPSS, Curriculum Development, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Workshop Facilitation, Proposal Writing, Program Evaluation, Grants, Program Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Individual Counselling, Group Therapy, Psychological Assessment
Education
Fordham University 2012 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Counseling Psychology
Fordham University 2012 — 2015
M.S.Ed., Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health 2007 — 2009
MPH, Health Promotion
The University of Chicago 1999 — 2003
BA, Psychology
Chamblee High School 1994 — 1999
American Institutes for Research June 2015 - Present
George Mason University August 2012 - Present
Volunteer Program Assessment - George Mason University August 2014 - Present
George Mason University August 2013 - May 2015
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Student Association (IOPSA) - George Mason University April 2013 - April 2014
American Institutes for Research October 2009 - August 2012
Northwestern University September 2008 - June 2009
Body and Media Lab September 2007 - June 2009
Chicago Cares June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
SPSS, Statistics, PowerPoint, Research, Research Design, Leadership, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Psychology, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Survey Design
Education
George Mason University 2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
George Mason University 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Northwestern University 2005 — 2009
BA, Psychology
Institute for the International Education of Students
Princeton High School (2005 high
SpotMe January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed March 2008 - Present
SpotMe January 2014 - December 2014
freelance February 2009 - May 2011
onShore Networks, Inc. January 2006 - March 2008
onShore Networks, Inc. January 2003 - January 2006
onShore Networks, Inc. August 2002 - January 2003
Chicago Cares May 2001 - May 2002
Skills
VPN, Networking, Web Development, Routers, Network Security, Firewalls, Security, IP, Network Administration, Technical Support, Cisco Technologies, VoIP, Ethernet
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A.
University of Sydney
Farm Bureau Financial Services July 2014 - Present
FBL Financial Group, Inc. February 2012 - July 2014
FBL Financial Group, Inc. January 2011 - March 2012
FBL Financial Group, Inc. May 2004 - January 2011
Chicago Cares 2001 - 2004
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Project Management, IT Strategy, SharePoint, SDLC, Process Improvement, SQL, Insurance, Business Process, Team Building, IT Management, Program Management, Change Management, Analysis, Architecture, Security, Requirements Analysis, CRM, Enterprise Software, Leadership
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2006
Master of Science in Information Systems, eCommerce and Knowledge Management
Drake University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Psychology
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Various post-grade coursework
Richmond, The American International University in London
Study Abroad Program
Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC January 2012 - Present
Brotschul Potts LLC May 2010 - December 2011
Clifford Law Offices 2008 - 2010
Chicago Cares 2007 - 2008
Chicago Apartment Finders 2007 - 2007
International Bridge Waseda - Suzhou, China January 2006 - October 2006
RLI 2003 - 2006
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2007 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law
Northwestern University 1999 — 2003
BA, History and Business Institutions
Chicago Cares October 2011 - April 2015
Chicago Cares October 2010 - September 2011
Spanish Department, Grinnell College January 2009 - May 2010
Lyle's Pub, Grinnell College October 2007 - May 2010
Nevada Conservation Corps May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Spanish, Training, Community Outreach, Management, Leadership, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Social Media
Education
Grinnell College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Environmental Studies
Chicago Cares July 2015 - Present
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 1998 - June 2015
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago Cares November 2011 - Present
Jane Allen Events May 2012 - June 2014
Chicago Cares October 2010 - November 2011
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana February 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Program Development, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Research, Volunteer Training, Nonprofits, Budgets, Management, Public Relations, Program Management, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Editing, Staff Development, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Newsletters, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Philanthropy, Spanish, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Leadership Development, Blogging, Purchasing Negotiation, Fundraising
Education
DePauw University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Psychology, German
JP Morgan July 2011 - Present
SID Feldman Legacy Fund January 2012 - March 2012
Chicago Cares September 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Sourcing, Data Entry, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales&Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce, Management, Sales Leadership
Red Ventures June 2015 - Present
Chicago Cares June 2014 - August 2014
Education
Texas Christian University 2013 — 2017
Accounting, GPA: 3.54