Program Coordinator

DONNA EDWARD, MPA

Atlanta, GA ***** 770-***-**** **************************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Master of Public Administration/Public Affairs with experience in Education, Government, Corporate and Non-Profit sectors. A skilled strategic Communications professional that uses data and cultural competence to shape responses.

Skills

Consultant

Microsoft Office

DEI Professional

Work Flow Coordinator

Staff education and training

Content Creator

Speaker

Brand Ambassador

Published Author

Marketing

Work History

NEW MEDIA/CONSULTANT 01/2015 to Current

PRODIGY MEDIA AND PR GROUP – Atlanta, GA

Author, Speaker, and consultant to emerging writers.

Established new business and maintained client base by providing world class PR and Brand Management.

Writes custom content for brands offering thoughtful and careful messaging.

Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications.

Led implementation of best practices to support customer service satisfaction initiatives.

Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.

Worked with diverse customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Brand Ambassador: Atlanta’s CW Network

Set up and staffed public events; provided complementary swag and greeted visitors.

Orchestrated interactive events to increase awareness and engagement.

Increased Social Media engagement for brands on at least four major platforms.

Assisting in timely placement of brands for maximum exposure to high end doners.

Provide feedback regarding online profile and content to target desired audiences.

COMMUNITY COURT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 08/2012 to 01/2015

THE CITY OF ATLANTA MUNICIPAL COURT – Atlanta, GA

Served as Coordinator of Community Court Diversion Programs and Restorative Boards.

Wrote and managed grants along with the monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the department.

Maintained the Community Courts data for grant reporting and grant management for the Mental Health Division.

Conducted intake and assessment of program participants for both traffic and criminal diversion programs.

Liaison to the Restorative Justice 501c3 non-profit arm of the Court as well as with other City departments and area Non-Profits to provide more opportunity for Community Service workers thought the City of Atlanta.

Created MOA's/MOU's and Reviewed Partnerships with providers.

Represented the Court at Community meetings as well as key industry and community leadership training initiatives.

Developed and designed communications materials; newsletters for outreach to inform Atlanta's diverse population. Coordinated Trainings on behalf of the Court for the City of Atlanta Criminal Justice Community, Police, Public Defenders Office, Prosecutors Office, and Detention Center.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR/COMMUNITY ORGANIZER 03/2011 to 08/2012

METRO ATLANTA CARRERA/MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – Atlanta, GA

Established an afterschool Program funded by a $5million-dollar continuation grant through The US Department of Health and Human Services and Morehouse School of Medicine; meeting 100% of the program goal stipulated by the US Dept. Of HHS.

Increased Fund Development while fostering projects in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine and stakeholders.

Developed and designed communications materials, newsletters, fund development campaign materials and outreach communiqués as well as represented the Organization at industry and community leadership meetings.

Maintained cohort group for research project by creating well formulated outreach to over 80 families per year and increased the capacity of schools offering by organizing after school activities, transportation, and mentoring.

Provided trainings, facilitated workshops, and conducted social media mentoring to Schools, Parents, Students and Partner Organizations.

Managed and directed the activities of a paid professional and administrative staff, including hiring and performance management, training, and professional development.

Developed the comprehensive fund-raising plan of the organization and implemented plan in cooperation with the board of directors, including individual donors, special events and local, state, and federal grants.

INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF COMMUNITY SERCICES/EDUCATOR 10/2009 to 03/2011

APS/COMMUNITY PARTNERS – Atlanta, GA

Provided direction to students needing critical services; Assisted over 60% of the families in areas of creative parent engagement, housing, food, medical and counseling services.

Served on the attendance committee and the data team to review trends and ensure that school-wide targets were being met.

Through fund development and community engagement, secured partnerships and funding for over 30 school projects. Supported the development, monitoring and validation of strategic partnership with over 50 key partners in the business, political, arts and entertainment communities to drive programs and initiatives to improve quality and ensure outcomes for youth and families.

Provided observations, coaching, feedback, and support to program staff to improve services, activities, programs, and events to align with the district outcomes.

Developed trainings for professional development to increase the effectiveness of staff

Connected our diverse student body and families with available and relevant resources.

Education

Master of Public Administration: Public Administration

Bernard Baruch /City University of New York, Public Affairs - New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science - Ohio University - Athens, OH

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