Dezarae Blossomgame

KEY SKILLS: Project Management |Digital Communication | Detail Oriented |Strategic Thinker |Problem Solver |Data Trend Analysis Authorized to work in the US for any employer WORK EXPERIENCE Program Manager Morehouse School of Medicine - Atlanta, GA January 2017 to Present While working remotely, planned and recommended protocols for office while developing new strategies and processes to achieve program objectives and goals. Responsible for efficient operation of the program, setting priorities for management, budget, and fiscal activities. Maintains the ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Develop and prioritize annual budget proposals and needs; prepares budgetary documents and reports; oversees other budgetary data and information of the program. While overseeing and maintaining the allocation of office budget; enter requisitions and budget transfers, journal entries; including monitoring and tracking of revenues, expenses and balances. Works independently and off-site from dedicated home office to support faculty, staff and students with their academic needs and facilitation of administrative duties. Responsible for planning, administering, reviewing, and evaluating all activities related to a program providing service and opportunities or facilitating projects for the Institution. Assists director to develop, plans, coordinates and implements activities including, but not limited to: seminars, conferences, workshops, short courses, clubs, shows, public events and other related programs; develops and coordinates new ideas and concepts for program themes, materials and resources to supplement, expand or replace existing program components. Develops strategies to achieve program objectives and goals; assists in the efficient operation of the program, setting priorities for management, budget, and fiscal activities. Senior Associate Director of College & Career Readiness Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta - Atlanta, GA August 2015 to January 2017 Remote position managing the College & Career readiness program and the direct supervisor to a team of five College & Career readiness Associate Directors. Financial planning and analysis for program by managing and maintaining a yearly program budget of $200,000 dollars. Bridged the gap between customer expectations and senior leadership decisions by communicating effectively with both. Manage and coordinate yearly workshop/events for College & Career readiness team. Apply and maintain grants for the College & Career readiness program by writing and providing supplemental information in a timely manner. Secure corporate and academic partnerships with stakeholders to enhance College & Career readiness program deliverables. Associate Director, College & Career Readiness Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta - Atlanta, GA October 2013 to August 2015 Informing students about post-secondary financing that can be used to support advanced education and training. Arranging job shadowing, work placements, and community-based learning programs to allow students to directly experience workplace situations. Counsels with targeted youth with emphasis on high school seniors and their families in planning for higher education including College Admission, Financial Aid and Standardized Testing. Assist in the implementation of College tours in Metro Atlanta, Georgia and the Southeast. Lead editor in “College Bound Newsletter for Change” assisted teen journalists with bi-monthly articles for newsletter. Edited published entire Newsletter for the entire organization. Sponsoring workshops, classes, focus groups, and special presentations that focus on job skills and personal development. Developed online career portfolios, which include test and grades results, examples of student work, and resumes and cover letters to prospective employers. E D U C AT I O N Master of Science in Psychology Capella University - Minneapolis, MN June 2015 Bachelor of Science in Psychology Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA May 2011 SKILLS • Microsoft office (10+ years) • Event Planning (5 years) • Budget Management (5 years) • Program Management (5 years) • Appointment Scheduling (6 years) • Project Management • Virtualization (5 years) • Organizational Skills (10+ years) • Apple • Communications (6 years) • Data Entry (5 years) • Data Analysis Skills (5 years) LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/dezarae-blossomgame-1389b082 ASSESSMENTS Logic & Critical Thinking — Proficient April 2019 Using logic to solve problems. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/ 312be4a76c6cee-e290aca0cd1eed53dc074545cb7 Organizational Skills — Highly Proficient October 2019 Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/kesehymeuzae1dvy Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Self motivated, highly organized and strategic thinker providing exceptional program management support. 3 years freelance experience with web optimization, user analytics via google analytics , user experience, and user interface design. Background in Developmental Psychology to better understand the clients I may work with on a variety of deliverables. Eager to undertake diverse and complex assignments, while effectively meeting quick deadlines and delivering superior performance.