TAARYN WINGATE

PROJECT MANAGER

CONTACT

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PROFILE

Transitioning Education Consultant with a proven track record of leading development projects from conception to completion. Skilled in infrastructure development and project planning with over 5 years of managing teams, allocating resources, and delivering exceptional results within budget constraints. Fast learner, detail-oriented, and adept at adapting to changing project requirements to achieve business objectives.

SKILLS

Microsoft Suite

Project management

Agile Methodology

Data Analytics

SQL

HTML

Data Analytics

Canva

Curriculum Design and Development

Virtual design tools including

InDesign and Articulate

SharePoint

Relationship building

DEI program development and

implementation

EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

Enoch Christian Academy

Virginia Beach, VA March 2021 – Present

• Applied project management principles to oversee creation, coordination, and dissemination of reports and written communication.

• Serves as a team liaison to the school community partners by coordinating day to day activities of the School Partnerships Program.

• Spearheads design and development projects from conception to implementation.

• Leverages virtual tools such as InDesign and Canva to design and develop curriculum content.

• Manages team of educators to assess the efficacy of curriculum materials and implement enhancements as necessary.

• Cultivates and maintains strong relationship with external partners and vendors providing crucial support for projects.

• Communicates effectively with stakeholders of all levels of the organization by utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills.

Project Analyst Administrator

Enoch Baptist Church

Virginia Beach, VA October 2021 – Present

• Identifies process improvements to provide strategic insights for business operations.

• Conducts thorough data visualization checks to identify and resolve inconsistencies or errors ensuring data accuracy and reliability.

• Employs data visualization and analysis techniques to produce visually compelling presentations that has improved stakeholder communication and involvement by 75%.

• Manages comprehensive documentation including process flows, and data dictionaries.

• Allocates and manages project resources, organizes data and disseminates information to over 2,000 stakeholders with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Efficiently manages large-scale records using ACS technical software with meticulous organization.

• Coordinates schedules, facilitates meetings, manages deadlines and presentations to ensure the team functions properly.

• Created and implements innovative candidate screening process including qualifications, relevant skills and alignment with the organization’s culture.

• Supports and interfaces with stakeholders via face to face, telephone, video conferencing, email, chat and various other online presences.

• Ensures adherence to project deadlines and effectively managed budgets.

• Regularly communicates project updates and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Education Consultant

EBL Coaching

Remote December 2019 - Present

• Leads remote expert technical assistance projects, guiding stakeholders in achieving compliance with national, state, and local special education and charter regulations.

• Utilized project management strategies to simplify complex concepts and devise new approaches delivering impactful projects that foster stakeholder success.

• Strategically advises and implements education technology tools and programs, employing project management methodologies to identify stakeholders’ needs, plan technology integration, coordinate technology efforts, and measure the success of technology-based projects.

• Utilizes project management principles to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and timely deliverables.

• Implements kinesthetic, inquiry-based and tactile learning methods as part of student engagement projects, carefully planning and executing theses strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

• Conducts comprehensive research and analysis on trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Designs and manages inclusive and diverse learning experience projects.

• Leads virtual education initiatives to develop and deliver self-devised curricula and lessons ensuring stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.

• Applied project management practices to compose and manage rigorous standards- driven Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives ensuring the achievement of goals and objectives and maintaining accurate documentation.

• Successfully executes specialized educational instruction projects, increasing stakeholder mastery of content by 60%.

Project Coordinator

African American Policy Forum

September 2021 – March 2022

• Facilitated communication between subject matter experts and team members while providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

• Managed and collaborated with subject matter experts to translate complex concepts and ideas into accessible and relatable learning materials.

• Conducted thorough research and analysis using software such as Qualtrics to inform the developments of learning objectives and content that align with the vision of justice.

• Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure the successful execution of initiatives.

• Collaborated with academics, activists, and policymakers to identify key areas of structural inequality and develop innovative solutions.

• Facilitated communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including academics, activists, policymakers, and internal team members.

• Designed and developed a learning program that fosters critical thinking, empathy, and understanding of intersections of race, gender, and class.

•Utilized innovative instructional design techniques to create engaging and interactive learning materials such as e-learning modules, workshops and simulations.

• Applied adult learning principles and pedagogical best practices to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the learning experiences for over 275 adults.

• Evaluated the success and impact of learning interventions through the use of qualitative and quantitative methods, and make interactive improvements based on feedback.

• Researched trends and best practices in the field of structural inequality, racial justice and social change to inform the design of learning experiences.

Curriculum Program Specialist

Achievement First

Brooklyn, NY July 2019 – October 2021

• Managed and mentored a team of resident educators and senior level educators.

• Managed community stakeholders to develop policies, convey complex information to diverse audiences and facilitate collaboration.

• Conducted data analysis with Illuminate Systems to track key performance indicators and implement controls within scope, budget and schedules.

• Communicated both in written form and orally with senior leadership team to provide updates on diversity and inclusion initiatives and progress.

• Provided school-based feedback and support through classroom observations, modeling, coaching, and strategic planning.

• Developed and implemented professional development plans to support culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Utilized key performance indicators to create individualized learning plans.

• Developed and implemented diversity and inclusion and social emotional learning curriculum within the school.

• Partnered with families and community stakeholders to ensure that all stakeholders engaged to foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity.

• Utilized qualitative analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of development programs.

Lead Teacher

Leadership Prep Brownsville Elementary

Brooklyn, NY August 2016 – July 2019

• Built data visualizations using Illuminate for data KPI’s to identify and address stakeholder performance and needs.

• Orchestrated and managed cross- functional projects including an educators’ professional development sessions that provided support and one-on-one coaching for assistant teachers.

• Created and implemented exploratory learning practices and strategies to increase stakeholder comprehension and involvement by 67%.

• Collaborated with a team of 12 to develop high quality instructional plans and develop learning standards.

• Displayed exceptional problem solving and analytical skills to ensure stakeholder successes.

• Served as lead education specialist providing guidance on diversity and inclusion trends, innovation, best practices, and emerging issues and solutions.

• Provided training including instructional leadership, support and supervision to first year educators.

Data Analyst

The New School in Partnership with Asociacíon Civil por la Igualidad y la Justicia Brooklyn, NY September 2015 – October 2017

• Generated a variety of standard and ad-hoc reports to support management in the areas of workforce analytics.

• Gathered data, developed metrics and dashboards to provide analytical support.

• Created a wide range of graphics-based presentations to support evaluation of performance and progress.

• Compiled reports and interpret financial data to ensure accurate expenditure plans.

• Collected data and researched the complexities of urban infrastructure’s effect on education.

• Monitored and evaluated the complex $1.2 billion-dollar ACUMAR cleanup effort of in Argentina’s largest river basin.

• Researched and tracked key developments, trends, and best practices to inform policy development and enforce corporate and social responsibility of privatized water and sanitation companies.

• Utilized strong written and oral communication skills to write policy and communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.

• Advised policy teams on infrastructure and safety implications of industrial pollution.

• Utilized Geographic Information Software to map and analyze community infrastructure in Buenos Aires.

• Communicated and collaborated within and across functional teams.

• Employed qualitative analysis methods to conduct interviews, surveys, and focus groups to gather data from community stakeholders.

• Compiled and organized large datasets pertaining to urban infrastructure and education to identify patterns, trends and correlations.

EDUCATION

The New School

MA International Policy

Hampton University

BA in CommunicationsHIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Exceeded Stakeholder

Involvement Target by 75%

Through efficient project management

and teamwork, my team created a

virtual learning platform increasing

stakeholder involvement by 75%.

Streamlined Communication

and Enhanced Teams’ Productivity

Designed and manages a data system

that seamlessly organizes, tracks, and

monitors over 2,000 records of

stakeholder information and

involvement. This system provides

real time data analysis and enhances

team productivity by 54%.

Website Development

Created website for Enoch Christian

Academy leading to a 52% increase in

website visitors and a 30% increase in

program enrollment.

Data Management

Managed donor accounts using

SharePoint Software for NAACP and

was responsible for onboarding new

donor information.

Founder of Voces de Vecinos

Founded a grassroots organization

while managing a team of

environmental policy analysts to track

infrastructure and health data, acquire

funding for access to clean and potable

water, and enforce corporate

responsibility of privatized water and

sanitation companies.

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