Aiyana R. Hamilton: Education A

Aiyana R.
Hamilton
1307 West Lincoln Highway, Apt #1121, Dekalb, IL 60115 | 734-717-6444 | arhamilt@gmail.com

EDUCATION a
Northern Illinois University May 2019
● M.S. Adult & Higher Education Administration DeKalb, IL
Eastern Michigan University December 2002

● B.S. Healthcare Administration Ypsilanti, MI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE a
Office of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Northern Illinois University August 2017 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant DeKalb, IL
● Co-facilitate semesterly Conversations on Diversity & Equity (CODE) trainings for classes of 25
undergraduate students to build an understanding of diversity and cultural competency
● Coordinate 2 campus-wide survey assessments, including administration, data collection, and analysis, in order
to inventory institutional effectiveness of student engagement, campus climate, sexual misconduct and
academic outcomes
● Oversee planning, relationship-building, and execution of Diversity Dialogue series, inspiring students to
participate in discourse around differences and reinventing campus climate
The Denver Foundation June 2018 - August 2018

Education Pioneers Summer Fellow, Make Your Mark Initiative (MYM) Denver, CO
● Conducted research by reviewing recruitment policies, attrition data, and focus group interviews to identify areas
of opportunity for retaining more educators of color in the Denver area
● Co-wrote and edited strategic plan for MYM, incorporating robust community outreach strategies to better
position the program’s transition into a 501c3 organization
● Designed working session with MYM Steering Committee to craft a comprehensive 1-year roadmap for
implementation
● Served as an ambassador for the Denver Foundation and Education Pioneers at local outreach events to
strengthen existing community partnerships
● Participated in full-day professional development trainings focused on the application of skills (diversity, equity &
inclusion, change management strategies, design thinking methodologies) to transform education reform and
leadership skills
Cleveland Metropolitan School District January 2013 - July 2017

Project Manager, Closing the Achievement Gap Initiative (CTAG) Cleveland, OH
● Managed spend-down plan impacting 9 partnering high schools with total programming budget exceeding $1.6M
● Led planning and execution of 100+ large and small-scale academic field trips, projects, and intervention services
for high school students, families and community members
● Refined project scope of work to better articulate intended outcomes in order to negotiate and secure vendor
contracts, and implement event strategies
● Partnered with Diversity Director and other key stakeholders to create strategic plans and reporting processes to
build belief and alignment on goals, objectives, and accuracy of data
● Facilitated annual Summer Bridge Program workshops on leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills to
prepare 250 total 8th graders for a successful transition to high school
Aiyana R. Hamilton
1307 West Lincoln Highway, Apt #1121, Dekalb, IL 60115 | 734-717-6444 | arhamilt@gmail.com

M.Booth Communications May 2010 - June 2012

Press Conference Manager (via Madison Ave Service) New York, NY
● Engaged senior management to co-design American Express Partners in Preservation Press Conference program
agenda
● Coordinated press materials, products, and gifting for conference attendees and sponsors
Grey Group May 2010 - June 2012

Administrative Assistant (via Windsor Resources Agency) New York, NY
● Arranged daily domestic and international travel logistics for all C-Suite executives
● Generated and distributed billing invoices, check requests, and expense reports on an ad-hoc basis
CitiGroup May 2010 - June 2012

Global Event Marketing Roadshow Coordinator (via Connect Infinity Agency) New York, NY
● Orchestrated all domestic travel logistics, including ground transportation and lodging, for 2-3 Managing
Directors
● Collaborated with American Express travel agents to correlate schedules for 15-20 non-deal and debt roadshows
PRA New York Destination Management Company January 2008 - March 2010
Project Manager New York, NY
● Managed the execution of 20-30 annual events, conferences and incentive programs with budgets exceeding
$100,000, including, logistics, site inspections, and contracts
● Consistently communicated clients’ vision of work while overseeing 30+ staff members and partnering vendors
VOLUNTEER SERVICE a
● Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Scholarship Committee 2016-2017
● Army of Believers Scholarship, Luncheon Committee 2014-2017
● United Way, Charities of Choice Committee 2013-2017
● Cleveland Metropolitan School District, CEO’s Student Advisory Committee 2013-2017
AFFILIATIONS a
● National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) 2017 - Present
● The Black Doctoral Network (BDN) 2017 - Present
● Project Management Institute (PMI) 2017 - Present
● National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) 2017 - Present
● Council of the Great City Schools 2014 - 2017
● Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color (COSEBOC) 2014 - 2017
● Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2001 - Present
SKILLS & INTERESTS a

● Digital: Microsoft OS, Google Apps, SurveyMonkey, SharePoint, Prezi
● Interests: Travel, Volleyball

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Eastern Michigan University December 2002

The Denver Foundation June 2018 - August 2018

Cleveland Metropolitan School District January 2013 - July 2017

M.Booth Communications May 2010 - June 2012

Grey Group May 2010 - June 2012

CitiGroup May 2010 - June 2012

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