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Aja Gaddie

267-***-**** adhdjt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Providing overall management and support with a high degree of initiative and creativity. A flexible worker who is adaptable to changing priorities, and executes with a high level of integrity. Also, proficient in providing hands-on training, curriculum development, recruitment & onboarding. Proven ability to manage a company’s daily operations through strategic planning and project management. SKILLS:

● Microsoft Office Applications, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive

● HTML, CSS, SEO

● Creating content that builds a positive and interactive online experience

● Fundraising, Event Planning, and Client & Community Relationship Building WORK EXPERIENCE:

Field Office Director - Bernie Sanders for President: Nashville, TN & Pittsburgh, PA 2/16 - 6/16 I managed a group of volunteers who hosted weekly community events and chats within my office which boosted cross-sectoral collaboration amongst diverse communities. From these chats, we held 2 straight weeks of events, where we recruited over 200 new volunteers. Example of Events:Live Jazz Night, Community Art Gallery, Yoga, Live DJ w/video wall installation, and Bernie’s DayCare

I also developed how-to and training documents for volunteers and local government on how to mobilize and incorporate tech into organizing.

Innovation & Technology Program Manager - Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Los Angeles, CA 04/13-11/15

In excess of my day to day duties of managing our programs, building an advisory board, and consistent creation of content. I was the lead in crafting, and teaching, 15 national free bilingual Google Coding Jam Sessions, which introduced youth and college undergrads to computer science by learning HTML & CSS. I also set-up recruiting activities, such as seminars, Google hangouts, hackathons, and one-on-one interviews with students and administration to build a pipeline of technically savvy work-ready individuals. I also managed the Entertainment Software Association Video Game Innovation Fellowship, which provided minority youth with an opportunity to promote social change through video game design. I coordinated a full weekend of honors in D.C.where students and their families were able to present in front of the White House Office of Science and Technology, meet their State officials, and a slew of other events. Assistant General Manager - Reef Restaurant & Lounge: Philadelphia, PA 05/07 - 04/08 As the assistant general manager, I was in charge of day to day operations, marketing, inventory control, and staff management. I worked with my staff to ensure optimum guest experiences while cultivating a rapport with vendors, corporate management, and organizations to maximize revenue. I prepared forecasts and budgets. Developed and implemented advertising and promotional programs to increase brand awareness. During my time as assistant GM, I implemented many systems such as rental of the full facility, special events packages, and a staff’s reward program.

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Aja Gaddie

267-***-**** adhdjt@r.postjobfree.com

CAMPAIGN HISTORY:

7/19 - 7/20 Energy Justice Network, Environmental Justice Organizer Philadelphia, PA 8/16 - 11/16 For our Future Fund, Field Organizer Philadelphia, PA 3/13 - 7/13 Pleitez for Los Angeles Mayor, Special Events Field Organizer Los Angeles, CA 5/12 - 11/12 Organizing (Obama) For America, Field Organizer Pittsburgh, PA VOLUNTEER HISTORY:

05/15 Urban Noir Productions, Social Media and Sales Associate 11/12 National Day of Service, Presidential Inauguration Fellow 05/12 Pittsburgh Connect, Volunteer Computer Instructor 07/11 Pittsburgh Black Media Federation Youth Urban Journalism Workshop, Digital Media Instructor 05/11 Investing Now Math & Science Honors Program, 8th Grade Summer Database Instructor 05/07 EducationWorks, Math, reading, and science afterschool instructor