Management Human Resources

Marsha Figaro

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** *. **** *****

City: Chicago

State: IL

Zip: 60613

Country: USA

Phone: 312-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $75,000

Willing to Relocate

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Marsha Figaro

3930 N. Pine Grove, Unit 505 Cell: 312-***-****

Chicago, Illinois 60613 *********@********.***

PROFILE: EXPERIENCE: Manager who has enhanced academic programs through hands-on leadership and results-based evaluation.

LEADERSHIP: Focused professional who directs staff, budgets, resources, and projects so goals are met, costs controlled, and efficiency maximized.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Outgoing team builder who wins trust by listening carefully and establishing a vision for success.

EXPERTISE: * Project Management * Budget Management * Event Planning

* Data Collection & Analysis * Staff Supervision * Hiring

* Human Resources * Writing & Editing * Problem Solving

EDUCATION: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, IL

M.A., Liberal Arts with a focus in Public Policy 2010

Developed practical understanding of:

* Policy Implementation * Historical Analysis * Budgeting

* Grass Roots Organization * Resource Allocation * Education

DePAUL UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL

B.A., History (minor, Latin American Studies) 2004

EXPERIENCE: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Chicago, Illinois 2012-Present

COLLEGE & CAREER SPECIALIST

Manage College & Career Coaches who guide students in applying for college and preparing for careers at 24 public schools, most with underserved populations.

Collaborate with principals in developing and executing strategic plans. Conduct one-on-one meetings to evaluate performance, train, and motivate staff. Align

Students with college programs that range from elite schools to community colleges. Provide curricular/ enrichment strategies and other resources to ensure schools meet their performance goals. Organize workshops to promote

matriculation, college and career options. Track program success based on specific metrics (FAFSA, college enrollment & retention, Gates/ Posse scholarships, CPS data surveys).

* Developed partnerships with community groups, colleges, and universities that

Enhance opportunity for students.

* Created procedures to increase college enrollment.

* Managed and provided tools, resources and training to assist schools in creating a college and career going culture.

* Coordinated and organized college and career entry/ matriculation workshops and events district and network-wide.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, Illinois 2010-2012

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Management: Develop and execute strategy to promote professional and academic networking in The Graduate School. Represent the department in meetings with diverse stakeholders throughout a complex organization. Planned and managed events/projects with responsibility for budgets and student satisfaction. Forecast spending for annual and event budgets. Supervised full and part-time staff. Tracked program results and maintain detailed records.

* Increased participation in networking events by responding to feedback.

* Created workshops to encourage mentoring and professional development.

* Assisted with tenured faculty professional development/Diversity awareness

* Extended and improved program orientation to enhance learning opportunities for students.

* Handled contracts and vendors

Marketing & Diversity: Promoted programs through outreach strategies. Planned timelines for marketing campaigns and events. Leveraged social media to attract new participants. Met frequently with stakeholders to evaluate and track program success.

* Built effective, productive and collaborative relationships with HBCU`s & HSI`s to recruit diverse students.

* Won buy-in and financial support for new student initiatives.

* Led a subcommittee that focused on retention of under-represented groups.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO Chicago, IL 2007-2010

CHIEF OF STAFF

Management: Managed administrative operations and projects

that supported an executive leader (Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences). Supervised a staff of 8. Interviewed candidates and made hiring recommendations. Trained staff in technology and business administration.

* Drove change management in 30 departments to encourage standardization, efficiency, and cost control.

* Selected to head an Advisory Board; led meetings.

* Prepared monthly evaluations

Project Management: Planned and managed all aspects of special projects, including timelines, resources, and funding. Communicated across departments to coordinate goals and responsibilities. Coordinated documentation and itineraries related to the hiring and promotion processes. Maintained accurate records related to instructional, operational and business functions.

* Oversaw an initiative to achieve consistent branding/messaging for websites.

* Assisted with new faculty trainings

* Obtained an Arcus Foundation grant for conference support.

* Represented department on Diversity Strategic Thinking Plan.

* Planned and managed events related to strategic planning and fundraising.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, IL 2002-2007

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (2003-2007)

Directed administrative operations of an academic department. Hired, trained, and managed full/part-time staff. Managed budgets, including bills related to grants. Compiled and analyzed information related to program planning. Coordinated the process for hiring and promotion. Organized documents and information for employee evaluations..

* Played a key role in establishing a new Ph.D program.

DEPARTMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR (2002-2003)

Processed and monitored department finances. Collected information to support the department in hiring and retention. Communicated across departments to share information and solve problems.

* Started a department newsletter. Collected essays from faculty. Interviewed scholars, faculty, and students for features. Put Department newsletter online.

COMPUTER

SKILLS: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Filemaker Pro, Publisher, Blackboard, Moodle, and software for budgeting, fundraising, HR functions, payroll, and tracking students and faculty

VOLUNTEER: CONCERNED HAITIAN AMERICANS OF ILLINOIS

* Volunteer : Former Board Member & Secretary of the Board.

Traveled to Haiti on two occasions as part of a team that delivered medical services and supplies. Planned and managed fundraising events.

INSPIRATION CAFE

* Volunteer : support clients at a food kitchen. Maintain food inventory.

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