Michael D. Harrington

michaeldharrington.com/resume 908-***-**** acrpg0@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Entrepreneurial Management Specialist with specific strengths in:

-! Organizational Development. Established non-profit organization of paid and volunteer staff, implementing multi- program agenda to advance educational mission along sustainably-funded strategic plan.

-! Operations Management. Directed all business operations of organization, including strategic planning, financial management, communications, website development and human resource management to ensure successful operation.

-! Project Management. Developed and executed team-based projects, managing project design, marketing, budgeting, staff management, and logistic planning to complete projects to established deadlines.

-! Spatial Data Analysis. Applied geographic information systems to analyze, manipulate and communicate multivariate data trends in uses related to academic research, market analysis and prediction. Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ Graduated May, 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Geography; Minor in Planning & Public Policy. Certificates in Urban Planning and Real Estate, Edward J Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy Specific coursework in Spatial Data Analysis, Land Development, and Housing Policy. Experience

Foundation for Creative Diplomacy, INC. Oct. 2014 – Present Founded and developed non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to a global education. Provided free-access online curriculum resources, free-access youth debate conferences, and over-night summer programs. Executive Director

-! Oversaw the creation and development of educational organization, implementing a multi-program agenda with independently sustainable financial strategy to ensure the fulfillment of priorities established by Board of Directors.

-! Managed financial operations of organization, utilizing Intuit Quickbooks to oversee daily financial operations, recordkeeping, and program budgeting, while implementing strategic financial planning practices.

-! Developed and managed relationships with strategic partners, educational institutions, facilities, and regulating agencies to ensure successful operation and program execution along an established expansion agenda. Model United Nations Camp Dec. 2014 – Aug. 2015

Four-week, overnight camp program focused on educating youth on global issues and fostering youth empowerment. Surpassed first-year targets, involving ten staff, sixty-five domestic and international students, and exceeding $100,000 in gross-revenue. Director

-! Oversaw creation, planning, and management functions of program including curriculum development, pricing strategy, and staff management to successfully meet first-year objectives of flagship educational program.

-! Executed targeted marketing campaign utilizing Search Engine Marketing and Social Media Marketing to draw sixty-five student registrations, exceeding first-year goals by 30%.

-! Implemented an integrated order management system within online registration system, utilizing Microsoft Excel to automate logistics planning, communications, and program management requirements.

-! Oversaw individual and group communications to manage student preparation and logistic planning of registered campers.

-! Developed and distributed full program Logistic Guide, incorporating itineraries for domestic and international travelling students and staff to provide for smooth program operations.

-! Established comprehensive program Health and Safety Plan, with accompanying staff training, to provide guide for safety preparations, crisis procedures, and risk management strategies.

-! Ensured compliance to State and Local health regulations to ensure a safe, and enjoyable program. International Minds Nov. 2014 - Present

Free-access, global-issues curriculum providing lesson plans, assessments, and student projects to teachers. Served as essential framework for organization programs, incorporating interactive teaching methods emphasizing collaboration and creativity. Project Manager

-! Directed the design, content development, and publication of curriculum resource program, managing six-person team to meet deadline for implementation in organization programs and high school classrooms.

-! Ensured program curriculum aligned to State and Federal education standards, allowing for direct classroom integration. Technical Knowledge

Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)

Proficient in ArcMap, IDRISI and QGIS software for uses in spatial data analysis and representation. AutoCAD

Proficient in 2D drafting software for use in graphic communications for planning, construction and engineering. Microsoft Project & Excel

Proficient in project management software for use in planning, tracking and analyzing team based projects. Intuit Quickbooks

Proficient in financial management software for use in recordkeeping, oversight and budgeting. Adobe InDesign & Illustrator (Creative Commons and CS6) Proficient in graphic design software for use in vector-based design, graphic communication and data visualization. Google Sketch-up

Proficient in 3-Dimensional software for use in rendering architectural plans and graphic communication methods.

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