Community Relations and Project Leadership Professional

CYNTHIA M. DE BOW Cell: 708-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** 50 N Jones Blvd, #2081 Las Vegas, NV 89108

PROJECT / PROGRAM / EVENT / VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY / PUBLIC RELATIONS MARKETING

Productive, dedicated, and passionate about bringing people and expansion opportunities together

I have years of experience as an innovative and strategic business professional with the ability to advance an individual, group, or organization and help achieve their goals. Further, I have proven to be an intuitive leader driven by core values and philanthropic services. Through the identification, planning, and execution of effective initiatives, I have been instrumental in roles that help create and maintain communities that are economically sound and socially equitable. I am a dedicated lifelong learner and advocate of continuous process improvements that positively impact the lives of others.

Reliable, accountable, innovative, and results-oriented with experience implementing solutions that positively impact the bottom line.

Knowledge and experience in aspects of relationship building, marketing, project/program/event, and account development and management.

Advanced skills in contract negotiations, strategic planning, and public speaking.

Diversified background with instrumental roles in marketing, advertising, branding, sales, and project and program management for accounts including:

−Richard J Daley Jr. – City of Chicago; Anthony J Davis – City of Country Club Hills (Political)

−G. Heileman Brewing Company (Beverage)

−ITT Technical Institute (Education)

−Kraft Foods (Food & Beverage)

−No Dope Express Foundation (Social Service)

−Tierra Grande I (Project/Property Management)

−Worlds of Curls Inc (Health and Beauty)

−Country Club Hills Outdoor Theater (Project Management)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Doolittle Active Adult Center, Las Vegas, NV

July 5, 2022 - present

Assistant

Serve as support staff for the overall organization from customer service representative, pre and post event assistant and kitchen assistant.

Note: Relocation took place during the employment gap.

Independent Projects / Substitute Teacher / In-School Suspension Facilitator, IL 2013 – June 2020

Worked on various independent projects including my recent role as a 2020 Census Ambassador for Illinois Action for Children/Good Shepherd Center. Additionally, I serve as a substitute teacher in several south suburban school districts (233,161, 160, 147, 152.5, and 159). My most recent assignment was in Homewood- Flossmoor 233; while my longest tenure began in November 2017 through June 1, 2018, where I served at Zenon J. Sykuta as the CARES (in-school suspension) Program Facilitator.

ITT Technical Institute, Orland Park, IL 2007 to 2012

Community Relations Specialist

Served in a critical role for the high school recruitment program and relationship development and stewardship with students, community leaders, and elected officials. Prepared and executed PowerPoint presentations, and conducted on-site informational tours and special events which demonstrated program knowledge and engagement. Provided consistent and thorough monitoring of the pipeline and submitted timely reports.

Key contributions/achievements/deliverables:

Established reputable partnerships with area high school students, administrators, community leaders, and elected officials in efforts to create positive public awareness.

Generated an increased number of prospects for the recruitment department by coordinating and participating in college and career fairs, classroom presentations, special events as well as other production-driven initiatives.

Contributed to building the school’s reputation by developing and executing strategic recruitment and customer intimacy programs and special events.

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Provided accurate and timely reports to senior management which in turn was utilized to uphold accreditation and compliance standards.

College Education Recruiter – ITT Technical Institute 2006 to 2007

OXFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES, Ltd, Chicago, IL 2005 to 2006

Branch Manager/Mortgage Consultant

Opened, managed, and oversaw operations for a new branch of the financial service organization. This involved assisting in the development of policies and procedures, staff mentoring, coaching, training, and sales.

Key contributions/achievements/deliverables:

Nurtured branch’s successful introduction into Chicago’s south and south suburban community.

Developed operating processes and action plans which provided area residents and businesses with residential and commercial mortgage loan opportunities.

EDUCATION / AFFILIATIONS

Keller Graduate School of Management

Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Government Management (MPA) – GPA: 3.59

Master of Project Management (MPM) – GPA: 3.61

ITT Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science - Technical Project Management – GPA: 3.78

South Suburban College of Cook County, South Holland, IL

Associate Degree - Marketing Management – GPA: 3.72

City Clerk Candidate – 2014-15 (Cynthia M. De Bow, Country Club Hills, IL)

Campaign Manager - Alderman Re-election Campaign 2012-13 and Campaign Coordinator for 2014-15 Mayoral Campaign (Anthony J. Davis, Country Club Hills, IL)

Commissioner - Country Club Hills Outdoor Theater (2000+ seat outdoor entertainment venue; managed over 50 volunteers)

Theater Commission – Chairperson (2012 – 2016)

Tierra Grande Court II (378-unit condominium complex) – Office/Project Manager (2017)

Hampton Court Condominium Association II (112-unit condominium complex – self-managed)

Board of Directors – President (2010 – 2012)

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