Communications Coordinator Political Science

Yasmin R. Asad

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EDUCATION

NYU Wagner New York, NY

MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy Sept 2023- May 2025 Brooklyn College (CUNY) Brooklyn, NY Aug 2018- May 2022 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Global Studies and Law & Society EXPERIENCE

Planned Parenthood Federation America New York, NY Sept 2022 - Present Foundation Relations and Philanthropic Communications Coordinator

● Spearheads virtual and physical event registration processes and associated reporting, implementing strategic partnerships to increase philanthropic support by 34%

● Prepares correspondence, gift acknowledgments, event briefings, and large-scale donor e-blasts, ensuring materials are accurate and packaged following PPFA text regulations, converting 44% to donations

● Maintains accurate electronic donor files, including donor and revenue tracking spreadsheets and donor database management, reducing time spent tracking donors by 65%

● Researches to gather background information on donors and prospects to personalize proposals, increasing donations by 12%

Left Rising Remote Aug 2021- Sept 2022

Finance Fellow

● Spearheaded extensive research on 100-200 potential donor prospects weekly, amplifying donor outreach by 21%

● Orchestrated seamless coordination for fundraisers, including crafting invitations and maintaining ongoing communication with hosts to track RSVPs and donation totals, ensuring a successful event execution

● Innovatively developed and executed 500 text banks catering to thousands of donors, resulting in pivotal support for two victorious congressional primary candidates, showcasing adept communication Grant Counsel and Associates Brooklyn, NY July 2021- Sep 2021 Legal Intern

● Boosted estate plan creation by 18% through effective coordination of client-attorney meetings, showcasing strong organizational and interpersonal skills

● Engineered a digital documentation system, converting 3,000+ files to an online database, achieving a 33% reduction in retrieval time and enhancing operational efficiency

● Prepared 125+ legal documents, including powers of attorney and health care proxies, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive legal knowledge NYC Census Remote Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

Census Outreach Member

● Engaged with 1,500+ individuals via comprehensive outreach efforts, achieving a 45% increase in engagement, demonstrating exceptional communication and persuasion skills

● Directly aided 170 people in completing the Census, showcasing dedication to community assistance and detail-oriented service

● Organized and executed ten independent events in collaboration with various organizations, boosting participation by 28% and highlighting strong organizational, planning, and collaborative abilities SKILLS AND ACCOLADES

● Proficient in: Advanced Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Suite, Spoke, ActBlue, VAN, Reach, Phoneburner, Canva, Numero, Airtable, ThruTalk, Action Network, Salesforce, Every Action, Asana

● Languages: Fluent in English and Bengali

● Academic: Dean’s List 2019, Dean’s List 2020, Dean’s List 2021, Dean’s List 2022, Brooklyn College Honors Scholarship, South Asian Youth Action Scholarship, Political Science Department Scholarship

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