Project Manager Training

TYNEISHA Y. HARDEN

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EDUCATION

Spelman College, Atlanta, GA B.A. Political Science 2005 – 2009

• Honors include Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Golden Key, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Kanda University for International Studies, Tokyo, Japan Study Abroad Fall 2007

EXPERIENCE

Diploma Plus Boston, MA 2009-2010

UNCF-New Sector Resident Consultant

• Assisted Executive Director with donor prospecting and relations as well as grant writing for public and private grants;

individually submitted three progress reports and two letters of interest

• Designed and launched organization’s external communications mediums, including Facebook and quarterly

newsletter; first newsletter was opened by 60% of recipients

• Served as project manager for the internal Year-long strategic planning process; a new 5-year strategic plan was

reviewed and approved by the Diploma Plus Board in March 2010

• Sharpened Diploma Plus message and materials for funder audience and prospective new school audience

Women Watch Afrika, Decatur, GA January 2009 – May 2009

Intern

• Developed and facilitated trainings and workshops for 50 women new to the metro Atlanta area on various topics

including employment, education and government assistance

• Surveyed and analyzed results from 25 local organizations and businesses on the services they offered to new

immigrants and refugees; 12 organizations met the criteria for potential collaboration with Women Watch Afrika

• Edited and submitted three major public grant proposals; awarded funding for two of the submissions

• Organized food and clothing driving, sponsoring over 15 families with volunteer donations

Spelman College Office of Annual Giving, Atlanta, GA September 2009 – May 2009

Student Fundraiser

• Generated donations for Spelman by cold-calling alumnae and attending events to provide updates on the schools

expansion and current events

• Convinced alumnae to financially support their alma mater in a challenging economy

• Witnessed 30% of Spelman alumna give back to the college during the 2009 fiscal year

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

New Sector Alliance Residency in Social Enterprise Boston, MA 2009-2010 Resident

• Competitive program with 3% acceptance rate that trains young professionals to serve as an internal consultant and

Americorps member at a nonprofit organization for one year. Fellowship includes analytical, strategic and sector

training and formal presentations to senior leaders. One of 3 selected by UNCF.

Institute for International Public Policy, Various locations 2007-2009 Fellow

• Selective Fellowship program designed to provide entry and advancement in international affairs careers by engaging

fellows in a multi-year sequence of policy institutes, language training, study abroad, internships, and career and

leadership development

Civic Engagement Fellows Program, Atlanta, GA 2007 Fellow

• Organization that supports the engagement of students who are committed to sustained social change efforts through

non profit management. Program supported training in program and budget design and grant-writing.

Hands on Atlanta Math & Reading Tutor Atlanta, GA 2005-2008

Kanda Kids Club, English Speaking Tutor Tokyo, Japan Fall 2007

Obama for America, Intern Atlanta, GA 2008

Citizens for Strong Jobs and Better Neighborhoods Columbus, OH Summer 2009

- Influenced skeptical citizens about legislative bill to increase income tax to prevent job loss and improve public services

passed on August 4, 2009

SKILLS:

Intermediate Japanese, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Grant Writing, Adobe Photoshop, In Design

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