Project Management Assistant Director

Demetra L. Brown, MBA

Rensselaer, NY ***** ~ 518-***-****

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MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Highly motivated, energetic professional with 20+ years of successful leadership experience along with a strong aptitude for building organizational value in fast-paced and challenging environments. Willing to relocate. PROFESSIONAL SKILL SUMMARY

Leadership ~ Strategic planning ~ Excellent MS Office skills ~ Confident presenter ~ Strong platform skills ~ Comfortable partnering with individuals at all levels of an organization ~ Energetic and patient mentor/coach ~ High integrity ~ Adaptable to dynamic and changing work cultures/environments ~ Supervision ~ Non Profit Organizations ~ Communications ~ Facilitation ~ New Hire/Volunteer Orientation ~ Payroll System ~ Administration ~ On-Boarding ~ Operations ~ Recruitment EDUCATION

Colangelo College of Business, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ October 2022 Master of Business Administration, Leadership

DeVry University, Decatur, GA May 1992

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The College of Saint Rose

As Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions I develop and implement operational & strategic plans in support of the graduate enrollment goals set by the College of Saint Rose. Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions: 2023-Present

Manage all phases of recruitment, admissions process, and outreach for the graduate study program

Manages portfolio of designated graduate programs based in teacher education

Served as liaison to faculty and prospective students SUNY Polytechnic Institute

As Research Technician performed inspections, tests, troubleshooting and operation of several process tools or tool clusters of a complex nature.

Research Technician: 2023

Operated equipment in various semiconductor process areas such as photolithography, etch, wet cleans, CVD, PVD, CMP, metrology and others.

KIPP Tech Valley Primary Charter School (KTV Primary) As part of the founding school team, I implemented new recruitment/enrollment strategies, resulting in maximum enrollment for the 2016-17 school year. Throughout my tenure I utilized my operations and leadership skills to develop and implement new strategies and systems to accomplish organizational goals. School Support & Family Coordinator: 2021-2023

School Operations Administrator: 2018-2021

Office Manager: 2016-2018

Key Achievements Include:

Developed and implemented an attendance initiative and intervention plans all in support of families to improve student attendance

Developed and implemented an onboarding plan for operations associate

Appointed PowerSchool Administrator and assigned to set up and implement the new student information system

Successfully maintained student information system for faculty/staff use

Facilitated annual professional development to train faculty/staff on various procedures, programs and systems

Managed procurement of school materials and equipment Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (BCCG)

During my tenure, I built a solid foundation of trust and communication through positive and on-going dialog with BCCG families and community organizations, through school & community events. Regarded as a strong leader and coach by staff & peers.

Parent Coordinator: 2011-2015

Key Achievements Include:

Developed new recruitment/enrollment strategies, resulting in consistent maximum enrollment capacity of 275 during four-year tenure and maintained a 10% waitlist

Designed and implemented monthly Parent Education Workshops to provide families with tools for financial management, as well as social/emotional guidance and family life skills

Revitalized student banking system, resulting in 5% increase in student savings The Capital District YMCA

During my 6-year tenure, I was rapidly promoted through several high-visibility positions as a key contributor to the Capital District YMCA leadership team.

Membership Director - Albany Branch: 2008-2010

Executive Assistant to President/CEO: 2006-2008

Executive Assistant - Albany Branch: 2004-2006

Key Achievements Include:

Developed, monitored, and administered annual budget of $850,000, operating objectives and plans for the membership department

Implemented membership strategies which resulted in 50% increase in youth memberships, and maintained overall membership at an average of 73%

Increased the monthly scholarship allocation by 6% due to the increase in youth membership

Served as acting Executive Director and Director on Duty

Successfully led numerous special events crucial to the YMCA’s mission, such as the Albany YMCA 5K, Healthy Kids Day, and monthly appreciation events and open houses

Established the Executive Assistant Network Group to create uniformity and consistency in the daily operations and duties of the Executive Assistants

Served as liaison to Board of Directors and Trustees, as well as national and regional YMCA entities

Led the recruitment of members/volunteers for Board of Advisors, Reach Out for Youth Annual Support Campaign, and other critical committees

Facilitated new employee orientation

Developed, implemented, and facilitated volunteer orientation iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel Radio)

Executive Assistant: 1999-2004

National Sales Assistant: 2000-2004

Supervised Sales Interns and Sales Assistants, as well as provided administrative and project management support for Sr. Management and Sales Account Executives

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