Jenala Daka, MPA
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Credentials
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Accenture Project Management Virtual Experience
ForageDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations of Project Management
GoogleDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
GoogleDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Nonprofit Essentials Certificate
NonprofitReadyNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
edX Verified Certificate for The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development
edXJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
edX Verified Certificate for Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice
edXJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Great Minds
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Assistant
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Artistry Dance Alliance
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Curriculum Director
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Sep 2018 - Present
- Improving 100% of program performance by establishing common standards and teaching practices amongst this studio with cooperation with other program directors. - Designing lesson plans that cater to age and experience with an emphasis on finding innovative ways to challenge skills while encouraging business growth. - Implementing a positive atmosphere through new endeavors requiring remote learning through the use of Zoom, Band, and Vimeo for more effective remote collaboration. - Improving 100% of program performance by establishing common standards and teaching practices amongst this studio with cooperation with other program directors. - Designing lesson plans that cater to age and experience with an emphasis on finding innovative ways to challenge skills while encouraging business growth. - Implementing a positive atmosphere through new endeavors requiring remote learning through the use of Zoom, Band, and Vimeo for more effective remote collaboration.
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MAKING LIGHT PRODUCTIONS INC
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Specialist
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
Improving the arts education program of a local non-profit. Understanding performance measures and how they affect non-profit functions. Constant communication and interactions with senior executives to best serve stakeholders. Interpreting and analyzing the achievements and behaviors of children for programs success. An active instructor between semesters with focus on daily childcare. Improving the arts education program of a local non-profit. Understanding performance measures and how they affect non-profit functions. Constant communication and interactions with senior executives to best serve stakeholders. Interpreting and analyzing the achievements and behaviors of children for programs success. An active instructor between semesters with focus on daily childcare.
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Florida State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
Selected out of a pool of many applicants to serve as a Teaching assistant for undergraduate public administration courses. Improving student achievement by being a reliable teaching assistant who is responsive. Taught large course while sustaining passing rates of 100% with my selected group of 60-80 students. Selected out of a pool of many applicants to serve as a Teaching assistant for undergraduate public administration courses. Improving student achievement by being a reliable teaching assistant who is responsive. Taught large course while sustaining passing rates of 100% with my selected group of 60-80 students.
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Drip Drop Fitness
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Assistant
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2020
- Developed new methods and strategies to improve business performance, increase profit members, and attain new clients. - Executed energetic aerobic classes to diverse age groups and fitness levels, as well as overseeing gym consultations. - Developed online platform on Vimeo OTT to share livestream and recorded fitness classes. - Increased direct client sales by 85% via targeted marketing while improving client relations and studio functions. - Consulted owner on best approaches to achieve business success during critical times.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Congressional Intern
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
- Selected from a competitive pool of applicants to represent Congressman Al Lawson at legislative briefings, committee hearings, and special events for legislative staff in his Tallahassee office. - Wrote over 50 constituent letters and conducted legislative research on behalf of the Member and legislative staff. - Working in Al Lawson's Tallahassee office as a Congressional Intern. Tasks included assisting with office administrative tasks such as sorting incoming mail, greeting visitors, and answering the phone. - Developed experience to represent the office at legislative briefings, committee hearings, and special events for legislative staff. - Conducted legislative research on behalf of the Member and legislative staff. In addition, assisted in various constituent case work or work on district-based projects of importance.
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Varsity Spirit
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Dance Instructor
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May 2018 - May 2020
Teaching camps and working competitions throughout the year. Camps consist of 270 kids each learning routines and teamwork. Camps last for 4 days and are about 70 hours per camp Teaching camps and working competitions throughout the year. Camps consist of 270 kids each learning routines and teamwork. Camps last for 4 days and are about 70 hours per camp
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Florida State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Ambassador
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Apart of a team of undergraduate researchers dedicated to helping students from all backgrounds and majors get involved in research and explore their interests. We offer one-on-one peer advising, workshops, class presentations, and more to make research accessible to students across campus. Apart of a team of undergraduate researchers dedicated to helping students from all backgrounds and majors get involved in research and explore their interests. We offer one-on-one peer advising, workshops, class presentations, and more to make research accessible to students across campus.
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National Organization for Women
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
Working under a lobbyist. Preparing for 2020 sessions by attending press conferences, committee meetings, and events. Will analyze bills and current laws to create talking points. Learning how the legislative system works in terms of women’s and minority’s rights. Working under a lobbyist. Preparing for 2020 sessions by attending press conferences, committee meetings, and events. Will analyze bills and current laws to create talking points. Learning how the legislative system works in terms of women’s and minority’s rights.
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Island All-Stars Cheer and Tumble
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Jacksonville, Florida Area
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Head Coach
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Apr 2016 - May 2018
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Education
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Florida State University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, 3.9 -
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, International Relations and Affairs -
Saint Johns River State College
Associate of Arts - AA -
Fleming Island High School
High School Diploma