Manager Executive

ANDREA MACIAS

**** *. ****** ******, **** #* • CHICAGO, IL 60625 • 312-***-**** • ******.*.******@*****.*** DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION PROJECT AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR demonstrating an exceptional commitment to the advancement of both local and global communities, leveraging extensive experience in grassroots management to coach and support beneficial community members while managing foundational expectations. Innovative executive with a track record of establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in order to foster an organizational culture of empowerment and accessibility. Creative visionary making strides for the enhancement of enterprise programming, cultivating strategic plans and policies in order to enrich institutional protections and service offerings. Astute leader advocating for populations and communities in need, shattering barriers to the accessibility of critical resources.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

International Development

International Leadership

Grassroots Organizations

Grant Management

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Policy Development

Environmental Sustainability

Fiscal Accountability

Program & Project Management

International Diplomacy

Community Improvement

Stakeholder Management

SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS

Championed the establishment of the Rotary International Multicultural Employees of Rotary Affinity Group, a diverse collective of professionals spearheading the development and implementation of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion policies for the protection of employee rights.

Built The Alcove Events—a six-acre sanctuary for the advancement of human rights and environmental sustainability—from the ground up, coordinating cross-functionally with local relief institutions to empower communities, families, and individuals in the achievement of their goals.

Cultivated extensive experience in international diplomacy, successfully building and maintaining robust partnerships with more than 100 government and non-government agencies in each of the 20 countries and territories spanning across Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Developed short- and long-term strategic plans for environmental enrichment, playing an instrumental role in the repopulation of depleted and endangered species in the greater Chicagoland area. EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Rotary International The Rotary Foundation – Evanston, IL 2013 – Present Latin American Consultant, International Project Consultant & Auditor 2013 – Present

Harnessed cross-functional leadership expertise to manage 500+ humanitarian projects annually across Latin America, coordinating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure project sustainability and viability in each beneficial community.

Applied subject matter expertise in maternal and childcare, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and peace and conflict resolution to consult project stakeholders on strategies to enhance both direct and generational impact.

Managed ~$2M in annual grant funding, strategically allocating resources in alignment with community needs and grant specifications to maximize project impact within the established budget.

Employed an exceptional attention to detail combined with strong time and task management skills to strategically navigate an intricate matrix of multijurisdictional requirements, effectively upholding compliance with a fluctuating roster of organizational, international, and community provisions.

Conducted comprehensive front-line project audits, performing due diligence that directly resulted in the identification and cessation of a potential $5M theft of foundational resources. ANDREA MACIAS ******.*.******@*****.***

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED

Leveraged cultural insights to seamlessly adjust leadership styles in alignment with a broad range of regional preferences, upholding open channels of verbal, digital, and written communication.

Oversaw all facets of the project life cycle from conception to post-completion, conducting multi-phase audits to safeguard financial and regulatory compliance across each stage of project implementation.

Supervised teams of up to 50 cross-functional and cross-cultural stakeholders, contractors, and agencies, effectively delegating tasks and responsibilities to ensure timely project completion.

Innovated and implemented policies and procedures for the advancement of institutional goals. Founder & President, Multicultural Employees of Rotary Affinity Group 2017 – Present

Strategically evaluated the institutional culture with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), identifying significant gaps that lead to the foundation of the Multicultural Employees of Rotary Affinity Group, an organization dedicated to upholding employee and member protections.

Innovated and executed a strategic plan for the enhancement of organizational human resources efforts, constructing policies that achieved integration into the enterprise’s employee manual.

Provided comprehensive trainings educating personnel on incident reporting procedures, guiding employees through each step of the process in order to empower staff in the fulfillment of their rights.

Spearheaded the creation and implementation of a recommended Rotary International Inclusion Statement that was successfully adopted into organizational bylaws in 2019. Program Manager, UNESCO IHE Rotary Scholarships 2014 – 2019

Championed the revitalization of an underperforming program, coordinating with the internationally renowned IHE Delft Institute for Water Education to fund 60+ students across the globe in their academic development; achieved 100% graduation rates and fulfillment of scholarship requirements.

Created qualitative and quantitative criteria for unbiased applicant evaluation and selection, safeguarding program accessibility for a diverse range of multinational scholars. The Alcove Events – Dundee, IL 2018 – Present

Founder

Championed the renovation of a historic midcentury modern home into an environmentally sustainable community venue, coordinating and hosting plastic-free private events.

Converted a portion of the property into an urban farm for communities experiencing food scarcity, coordinating with a local food pantry to provide 200+ families with meals and fresh produce.

Partnered with a branch of the YWCA to develop and implement enhanced curricula and resources for local students, empowering youth in the community in the advancement of their goals.

Developed relationships with Illinois prairie and natural wildlife groups, constructing monarch paths and natural pollinators in support of conservation efforts within the community.

Provided a secluded respite for LGBTQ+ groups to meet without the threat of being outed. Additional Experience: Cent Buyers – Licensed Real Estate Agent EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Women & Gender Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology

The University of Texas

CERTIFICATION SHRM Certification – Northwestern University LANGUAGES Spanish – Fluent • English – Fluent

AWARDS “Voice of the Voiceless” & “Human Rights Prize” – Pottery of Protest 2017,2018,2019

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