Experience

Akanksha Education Fund
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Program Associate

  • Jul 2022 - Present


EL Education, Inc.

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Partnership Associate

  • Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

  Working alongside multiple Directors, including reporting to the Director, Curriculum Partnerships and supporting the Partnership Team. Day-to-day project management activities for numerous education-based partnerships. Coordination of meetings, project management of team member tasks (matrix reporting), and preparation of plans and materials. Conducts communications with team members, consultants and partners. Provides ongoing data tracking and reports in collaboration with Director and grant… Show more Working alongside multiple Directors, including reporting to the Director, Curriculum Partnerships and supporting the Partnership Team. Day-to-day project management activities for numerous education-based partnerships. Coordination of meetings, project management of team member tasks (matrix reporting), and preparation of plans and materials. Conducts communications with team members, consultants and partners. Provides ongoing data tracking and reports in collaboration with Director and grant stakeholders. Highlights include: - Conceptualized systems and structures to synthesize complex partnership work in Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) - both of which, have contracts and grants in play at EL. Involved in staffing from across district and regional teams including both multiple and separate work streams within each district. - Regional & National Partnership Support for DPSCD (Apple-a-Day Project). Managed partnership with Scribe, oversaw file sharing w/DPSCD and OUSD, creating tracking and information management system to monitor progress against contract and grant requirements for FY20/21, and supporting Detroit Children Fund (DCF) tracking deliverables and budget. - OUSD support for Summer PD logistics and planning, educate78 Literacy Learning Network proposal, and Gates Grant. Show less Working alongside multiple Directors, including reporting to the Director, Curriculum Partnerships and supporting the Partnership Team. Day-to-day project management activities for numerous education-based partnerships. Coordination of meetings, project management of team member tasks (matrix reporting), and preparation of plans and materials. Conducts communications with team members, consultants and partners. Provides ongoing data tracking and reports in collaboration with Director and grant… Show more Working alongside multiple Directors, including reporting to the Director, Curriculum Partnerships and supporting the Partnership Team. Day-to-day project management activities for numerous education-based partnerships. Coordination of meetings, project management of team member tasks (matrix reporting), and preparation of plans and materials. Conducts communications with team members, consultants and partners. Provides ongoing data tracking and reports in collaboration with Director and grant stakeholders. Highlights include: - Conceptualized systems and structures to synthesize complex partnership work in Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) - both of which, have contracts and grants in play at EL. Involved in staffing from across district and regional teams including both multiple and separate work streams within each district. - Regional & National Partnership Support for DPSCD (Apple-a-Day Project). Managed partnership with Scribe, oversaw file sharing w/DPSCD and OUSD, creating tracking and information management system to monitor progress against contract and grant requirements for FY20/21, and supporting Detroit Children Fund (DCF) tracking deliverables and budget. - OUSD support for Summer PD logistics and planning, educate78 Literacy Learning Network proposal, and Gates Grant. Show less



American Leadership Forum of Oregon

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Project Manager

  • 2014 - 2018

  Coordinate and implement internal operations and processes, with matrix reporting to ED and National Board Chairs out of Texas, California, and other U.S. locations. Plan logistics for monthly training and development meetings for Executive Cohorts across geographical locations, quarterly board meetings, workshops, Annual Forum, and Annual Reception. Ensure the smooth and efficient running of administrative services including inventory, website maintenance, and troubleshooting software and IT… Show more Coordinate and implement internal operations and processes, with matrix reporting to ED and National Board Chairs out of Texas, California, and other U.S. locations. Plan logistics for monthly training and development meetings for Executive Cohorts across geographical locations, quarterly board meetings, workshops, Annual Forum, and Annual Reception. Ensure the smooth and efficient running of administrative services including inventory, website maintenance, and troubleshooting software and IT equipment. Process accounts receivable and accounts payable, along with budget preparation and payroll utilizing QuickBooks. Assist the Executive Director in related human resource functions and coordinate all health and medical benefits. Prepare financials for tax filings. Responsible for the management/upkeep of ALF membership database. Show less Coordinate and implement internal operations and processes, with matrix reporting to ED and National Board Chairs out of Texas, California, and other U.S. locations. Plan logistics for monthly training and development meetings for Executive Cohorts across geographical locations, quarterly board meetings, workshops, Annual Forum, and Annual Reception. Ensure the smooth and efficient running of administrative services including inventory, website maintenance, and troubleshooting software and IT… Show more Coordinate and implement internal operations and processes, with matrix reporting to ED and National Board Chairs out of Texas, California, and other U.S. locations. Plan logistics for monthly training and development meetings for Executive Cohorts across geographical locations, quarterly board meetings, workshops, Annual Forum, and Annual Reception. Ensure the smooth and efficient running of administrative services including inventory, website maintenance, and troubleshooting software and IT equipment. Process accounts receivable and accounts payable, along with budget preparation and payroll utilizing QuickBooks. Assist the Executive Director in related human resource functions and coordinate all health and medical benefits. Prepare financials for tax filings. Responsible for the management/upkeep of ALF membership database. Show less



AFS Intercultural Programs

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Travel & Logistics Senior Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2013

  Working remotely and onsite as a key member of the National Intercultural Education and Quality and National Travel and Logistics Departments. Worked closely with National Service Center, regional staff, and volunteers to oversee the travel logistics and coordination of numerous regions. Planned and coordinated activities critical to AFS success. Staffing and training of seasonal staff. Responsible for proactive communications with stake-holders on all travel-related issues. Coordinated efforts… Show more Working remotely and onsite as a key member of the National Intercultural Education and Quality and National Travel and Logistics Departments. Worked closely with National Service Center, regional staff, and volunteers to oversee the travel logistics and coordination of numerous regions. Planned and coordinated activities critical to AFS success. Staffing and training of seasonal staff. Responsible for proactive communications with stake-holders on all travel-related issues. Coordinated efforts in volunteer management and communications. Maintained regular international partner communications. In conjunction with the travel director, evaluated summer travel and assisted with the budgeting and planning of organizational travel needs for the U.S. Western Region, supporting 600+ global adolescent participants assigned to U.S Western States, including the required completion/guidance for VISA and other government documents. Coordinated travel, event planning and orientations from Seattle to LA and other gateway cities, including arrival and departure day events and collaborating/directing State teams and volunteers.

• Administrative Coordinator / Info Center

  • 2004 - 2007

  Organized and managed administrative tasks and worked successfully across numerous AFS departments and offices. Duty Officer in 2006, collaborating with AFS personnel across the globe in a variety of stressful situations requiring strong problem-solving skills, resulting in consistent successful resolution.



Alta Sierra Communications

• Account Management

  • 2000 - 2003

  Three years supporting a large Call Center in a National Account Management role, with responsibilities in client services, trades shows, and billing/customer inquiries. Three years supporting a large Call Center in a National Account Management role, with responsibilities in client services, trades shows, and billing/customer inquiries.



Various Travel Organizations

• Senior Travel Consultant / Corporate Travel Consultant

  • 1988 - 2000

  Holiday Travel, Boise, ID Casto Travel, Sunnyvale, CA Seabourn Cruise Line, San Francisco, CA American Express, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Carlson Travel Network, Palo Alto, CA . Travelwise, Tigard, OR Holiday Travel, Boise, ID Casto Travel, Sunnyvale, CA Seabourn Cruise Line, San Francisco, CA American Express, Stanford University, Stanford, CA Carlson Travel Network, Palo Alto, CA . Travelwise, Tigard, OR