Shana Holmes
Director Of Operations at Analyst Institute- Claim this Profile
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Turkish Limited working proficiency
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Analyst Institute
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Senior Operations Manager & Communications Advisor
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Apr 2019 - Present
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
- Identify and implement system-wide operational improvements- Manage invoicing, accounting, and contracting- Onboard new staff and lead human resources processes- Manage office
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Executive Assistant to the President
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
- Provide administrative support to President and Vice President of company, managed the corporate office, and took the lead on operational, financial, and marketing projects- Planned and managed two 200-person open house events which included coordinating catering, valet parking, lighting, music, photography, invitations, and ribbon cutting ceremonies- Orchestrated two office moves, including buying furniture, monitoring construction, overseeing recabling, electrical work, IT set up, and choosing artwork- Negotiated contracts with landlord and vendors, including landscaping, furniture purchases, marketing, and operational purchases- Implemented new online office supplies/print products ordering system- Improved resident banking system -- analyzed processes and consolidated data, led creation of more efficient processes, and trained employees on new procedures- Led IT initiatives including managing company devices and overseeing recabling and IT acquisitions- Wrote content and led design creation for brochure and website; maintained and updated website- Created written and creative content for banners, informational brochures, ads, marketing flyers, postcards, and standardized presentation templates- Led launching of new gift shop, which included selecting and purchasing furniture, choosing inventory and hours of operation, negotiating vendor contracts, and creating job descriptions for hiring new employees- Purchased and designed marketing items
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MoveOn
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Events and Media Organizer (Syrian Refugee Campaign)
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
- Fought to ensure that the federal spending bill did not include threatened anti-refugee provisions- Planned and supported pro-refugee events across the nation by raising press awareness, highlighting events in social media, providing grants, sending photographers, and inviting legislators- Wrote marketing emails sent to MoveOn members across nation - Fought to ensure that the federal spending bill did not include threatened anti-refugee provisions- Planned and supported pro-refugee events across the nation by raising press awareness, highlighting events in social media, providing grants, sending photographers, and inviting legislators- Wrote marketing emails sent to MoveOn members across nation
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The Montgomery County (PA) Democratic Committee
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training Director
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Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
- Elected the first Democratic District Attorney in 150 years, along with a full sweep of Democratic candidates- Developed and facilitated ongoing training for field staff of 17 to ensure quality work and staff growth- Took the lead on innovative social pressure letter program that polling showed caused a ten-point jump in support- Managed one of three field offices -- created strategy, supervised field organizers and interns, and coordinated with political candidates and local leaders- Recruited for and planned events to persuade voters and engage volunteers
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Grassroots Solutions
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Organizing Director
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2015 - 2015
- Managed, trained, and supported a staff of nine organizers in an unprecedented community outreach program- Created and implemented canvassing strategies to reach out to the remaining 5% of uninsured Minnesotans- Problem-solved on a daily basis to exceed outreach goals - Managed, trained, and supported a staff of nine organizers in an unprecedented community outreach program- Created and implemented canvassing strategies to reach out to the remaining 5% of uninsured Minnesotans- Problem-solved on a daily basis to exceed outreach goals
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Field Organizer / Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2014
- Built a self-sustainable volunteer leadership team, including coaches, trainers, and action leaders- Initiated efforts and advocated for the opening of a second office in an underrepresented community- Led the volunteer recruitment program, which included planning for and running events, training volunteers and volunteer leaders, and updating phone scripts- Received Kent C. Berg Organizer of the Year Award - Built a self-sustainable volunteer leadership team, including coaches, trainers, and action leaders- Initiated efforts and advocated for the opening of a second office in an underrepresented community- Led the volunteer recruitment program, which included planning for and running events, training volunteers and volunteer leaders, and updating phone scripts- Received Kent C. Berg Organizer of the Year Award
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Foreign Policy, Energy, Environment, and National Security Intern
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Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
- Conducted research and composed constituent response letters - Attended briefings and wrote memorandums for senior staff members- Received visitors and managed the front desk phones- Updated and consolidated the correspondence database - Conducted research and composed constituent response letters - Attended briefings and wrote memorandums for senior staff members- Received visitors and managed the front desk phones- Updated and consolidated the correspondence database
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English as a Second Language Teacher
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
- Prepared and delivered lessons- Gave performance feedback- Maintained classroom management through reward systems - Prepared and delivered lessons- Gave performance feedback- Maintained classroom management through reward systems
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Minnesota House of Representatives
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Committee Page
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Feb 2012 - May 2012
- Provided administrative support during House sessions and committee meetings- Coordinated communication between House members, staff, and the public- Monitored and prepared for the Education Committee meetings - Provided administrative support during House sessions and committee meetings- Coordinated communication between House members, staff, and the public- Monitored and prepared for the Education Committee meetings
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Viracon
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United States
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Quality Assurance Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2009
- Transferred the company’s intranet to Microsoft SharePoint- Led trainings on how to use Microsoft SharePoint- Maintained quality assurance in online documentation - Transferred the company’s intranet to Microsoft SharePoint- Led trainings on how to use Microsoft SharePoint- Maintained quality assurance in online documentation
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Tutor
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Nov 2007 - May 2008
- Tutored elementary-aged children in reading and writing at an inner-city charter school. - Tutored elementary-aged children in reading and writing at an inner-city charter school.
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Secretarial Assistant
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Jul 2005 - Jun 2007
- Performed general clerical duties including organizing files and managing correspondence. - Performed general clerical duties including organizing files and managing correspondence.
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Education
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Political Science, English -
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