Jamilia Gates, M.A.

Program Director at Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Erie-Meadville Area

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Experience

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Director
      • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Owner
      • Jan 2019 - Present

      Direct all aspects of operations of e-commerce store, including budget, vendor, and P&L management to maintain profitability. Partner with manufacturers to design merchandise for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority while negotiating discounts to implement cost savings. Outline and execute multi-channel social media marketing strategy to enhance brand recognition while driving content management for company blog. Direct all aspects of operations of e-commerce store, including budget, vendor, and P&L management to maintain profitability. Partner with manufacturers to design merchandise for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority while negotiating discounts to implement cost savings. Outline and execute multi-channel social media marketing strategy to enhance brand recognition while driving content management for company blog.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Schools Director
      • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

      Orchestrated reduction of chronic absenteeism by developing and implementing community education and engagement programs in alignment with school’s goals and policies. Steered DEI in school initiatives by carrying out training sessions to coach teachers on topics such as unconscious bias. Delivered technical assistance to project teams by aiding with crafting communication messaging and introducing culturally sensitive services and projects. Cultivated strategic partnerships with local businesses, non-profit organizations, and state agencies to acquire resources and learning, employment, and healthcare opportunities for school community. Collated data showcasing effectiveness of programs and drafted reports to submit to administrators. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Educational Equity and Diversity Programs Graduate Intern
      • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Assist coordination of the Fast Start mentorship program for First-Year college students from diverse populations and evaluate effectiveness of programs • Organize programming for social and cultural awareness to enhance understanding of diversity and understanding of marginalized student groups • Assist Assistant Director in advising diverse student organizations such as Multi-Cultural Council, Association of Black Collegians, Organization of African and Caribbean Students, Women’s Today • Promote cultural awareness programs such as The Annual Martin Luther King Commemoration, The Rhythms of Life Series, New Student Orientation Diversity Session Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Multicultural Resource Center Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

      Mentored, recruited, and coached team of two student employees and one graduate practicum student while administrating center’s daily operations and directing program development to strengthen DEI in Edinboro University. Oversaw efficient resource allocation by formulating budget to cater for conferences, student organizations, office supplies, and programs. Arranged celebratory events to honor cultural heritage month while serving as advisor to assigned student groups and hosting individual meetings with student group executive officers. Executed social media management and updated center’s website to promote monthly community engagement gatherings and increase attendance. • Entrusted with directing the multi-cultural office operations for two years Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Residence Life/Camps and Conferences Summer Intern
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

      • Perform duties as assigned by internship supervisor for day to day tasks for completion of camps and conferences scheduled for Summer 2016• Prepared buildings for camps, conferences, and orientations by organizing necessities for room set up • Assisted Parents and students through registration and navigation assistance• Worked with all Directors of Student Development to learn various aspects of Student Development and Engagement Office such as creating surveys for Resident Assistants and conducting planning meetings Show less

    • Student Conduct Intern
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      • Provided service as a Conduct Officer (hearing minor cases such as low level drug/alcohol, roommate disputes)• Collected and organized notes and records to be uploaded into servers and databases• Conduct administrative hearings for all non-academic violations• Performed administrative duties of filing, completing conduct outcome forms, and documenting all meetings• Assisted 10 students in creating a Black Student Union on Campus• Attended and participated in meetings including the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Town and Gown Project, Campus Community Title IX Coalition, and Behavior Intervention Team Meetings• Facilitated Choices Alcohol Class for 5 mandated students Show less

Education

  • Hampton University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2021 - 2024
  • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    Master of Arts (MA), College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
    2014 - 2016
  • Marshall University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
    2009 - 2011
  • Marshall University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Print Journalism
    2005 - 2008

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