Ass. to the Director

Posted on: 2008-03-27

SHENEKA BOLDEN 3639 w 63rd Apt 1F • Chicago, IL 60625 • (312) 363-3953 • [email protected] Summary Unique blend of exceptional technical skills - hardware, software and networking - combined with solid business management experience and the vision to marry novel technologies with new market opportunities. Experience working with Not-for-profits, small, and medium sized businesses. Skills • Extensive experience in team building and negotiation. • Proficient with Windows 95/98/00/NT/XP operating systems. Also: Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, PowerPoint ,Sound Forge, FileZilla, and numerous other software applications. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills. • Proven history of solving complex operational problems. • Detail oriented, strong analytical skills. Work Experience DePaul University, Chicago, IL, September 2007- Present Assistant to the Director of Islamic World Studies •Responsible for recruitment for the IWS program. •Inform and assist prospective students and their parents about academic programs and admissions requirements. •Schedule on-campus and off-campus visits and events. •Assisted the director in direct research for lectures. •As Budget Manager, duties included reconciling deficits and improving profit margins as well as organizing and supporting the needs of the staff. INA Marketing and Development, Chicago, IL, January 2005 - August 2007 Business Development Consultant (external) •Conducted a company wide survey; identifying systems for evaluation and presented a final report of best options. •Streamlined the policy and procedures manuals for employees ensuring greater knowledge about company expectations. •Identified key areas that would drastically improve the profitability of the company; included new bookkeeping, accounting and financial investment strategies. •Developed, with management, short term and long term growth goals for the future success of INA. Soundvision Foundation, Bridgeview, IL, May 2006- July 2007 Development Manager: •Designed community programs to educate children about the field of media and media communications •Worked with Chicago Public School teachers to create ongoing projects that would develop interest and hands on experience in media fields for students attending CPS. •Successfully launched a campaign to raise interest and awareness about the foundation among its key market demographics. •Successfully increased advertisement sales by 80 percent •Successfully negotiated over $100 thousand dollars in sponsorship funds for the foundation. •Developed a membership program to reward donors, build stronger relationships between the foundation and donors creating a self- sustaining source of funding. Education DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, 2003 Concentration: Islam and Christianity, Middle East Politics, Culture and Religion