Rev. Dr. Shakeema North-Albert

Experience

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  Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2004

  Programmer Analyst

  ▫Designed and developed intranet reporting tools using Active Server Pages with MS Access backend that dynamically ran web-based reports for trainers and senior managers. Performed analysis, design, code, and enhancements.▫Converted over 1,000 department Intranet html pages to comply with company standards.▫Supported and maintained the department’s Field Technology Services website, which served as an information repository for the Operations Division, within established time frames. Show less

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  Elmwood United Presbyterian Church

  Dec 2003 - Sept 2008

  Dir. Youth and Young Adult Ministries

  ▫Provided leadership for the youth and young adult population. Managed youth ministry staff and volunteers, budget, and programming. Developed creative ways to integrate youth and young adults into the life of the church.▫Developed programs which increased fellowship, fun, and spiritual development for youth and young adults.▫Coordinated special events, guest speakers, mission trips, and community service events. Led 19 youth and adults on a 14-day mission trip to Nairobi Kenya.▫Spearheaded the implementation of youth and young adult led worship services. Instituted Youth Church.▫Developed creative curriculum and lead regular scheduled bible study sessions.▫Prepared sermons, lectures, and workshops on various subject matters geared towards all congregants. ▫Served as a board member for the church’s Community Development Initiative, Harambee.▫Creatively designed logos, event flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials. Show less

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  HBO

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2015

  Production Manager - Digital Products

  ▫Develop & manage overall production and editorial processes, calendars, and guidelines for HBO Affiliate Broadband Team to meet production deadlines and ensure overall quality of products, email campaigns, and special projects. Provide direct supervision and guidance for one Associate Producer.▫Maintain ongoing production workflow of Affiliate Marketing Broadband Products which include HBO GO, MAX GO, HBO GO Verizon, Fancast, xFinity TV HBO, and Fancast xFinity TV Cinemax – on Desktop, iPad, iPhone, Android, XBOX, Samsung, Kindle and Roku platforms. ▫Manage business user continuity during application requirements gathering, coding, testing, and migration phases of the development cycle. Ensure production delivery is consistent with strategy, time, cost, and quality.▫Guarantee that products adhere to legal compliance standards, company branding, and product strategy standards. ▫Track and manage development and workflow improvements for all affiliate broadband platforms.▫Work closely with Operations Director, Design Team, and Copy Team to access and implement operations workflows. ▫Initiate, drive, and enable new strategic projects, processes, and technological innovation.▫Coordinate and execute targeted e-mail marketing promotions designed to garner results and generate revenue. ▫Utilize Skylist to send creative marketing emails to over 1 million HBO and Cinemax broadband consumers weekly.▫Led internal Sarbanes-Oxley audits, coordinated activities of stakeholder groups, and developed recommendations and new processes. Evaluate existing processes and make suggestions on how to operationally implement improvements. Show less

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  THE CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST

  Nov 2009 - Aug 2019

  Pastor to Youth and Families

  ▫Manage overall development of the Concord Youth Ministry and its leaders. Oversee design and implementation of programming geared towards spiritual development of elementary, middle school, and high school students (ages 5-19). ▫Develop a strategic plan for youth evangelism and discipleship, thereby increasing participation, promoting spiritual maturity, and encouraging personal, academic, and social awareness. ▫Spearheaded the implementation of successful youth programs, including the Liturgical Dance Ministry (incorporates artistic expression of dance into praise and worship) and F.L.O. Teen Night (Fun Fridays Live and Off-the-Hook - created to give youth in the community a safe space to have fun in a environment that is drug, alcohol, and violence free).▫Create venues for youth to fellowship while engaging in social activities that include movies, music, gaming, basketball, dancing, and stepping. Plan calendar of events incorporating cultural, community, educational, spiritual, and social events.▫Redesigned Teen Talk, Concord’s youth Bible study, to include topics and methods relevant to youth development. ▫Build lasting relationships with youth ministries from other churches in the community. Show less

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  Covenant House New York

  Apr 2015 - now

  Youth Development, Pastoral Services, Ombudsman and LGBTQIA Programs--- Work diligently to ensure high quality and evidence-based youth development programming that is trauma informed, builds resiliency, improves performance, and enhances motivation for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth, ages 16-24.--- Oversees development and day-to-day operations of CHNY’s Youth Development and Pastoral Services initiatives, providing opportunities for youth that include:*Life-Skills Training and Development* Restorative Justice* Health and Wellness through Creative Arts, Sports and Recreation, and Spiritual Care* Offsite Trips (in- and out-of-state)* Programming designed for LGBTQ youth and allies* Events including Resident Council activities, awards for youth, holidays, etc.* In-Kind Donations* Community Outreach and Drop In Services--- Serves as agency’s Ombudsperson, managing appeals and promoting and protecting the rights, dignity, safety and quality of care of CHNY youth.--- Leads in the planning, coordination, implementation and management of the Spiritual Care services and programming for youth who are in residence at CHNY.--- Leads in the planning, coordination, implementation and management of programs and services tosupport LGBTIA youth, including during Pride Month.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion--- Leads DEI efforts for all staff at CHNY, including strategic planning and implementation, establishing best practices across the organization, coordinating and/or conducting training, and developing andimplementing programs and events.--- Builds DEI knowledge and systems to support antiracist practices and community values that will enable CHNY better serve our staff and clients.--- Establishes benchmarks for measuring strategic plan and activities effectiveness and reports data and deliverables to staff to ensure accountability of the organization with respect to DEI goals. Show less

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Interim Executive Director

    Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Vice President of Youth Development, Equity & Inclusion

    Dec 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Director of Youth Development & Interfaith Pastoral Services

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2020
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  New York Theological Seminary

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Adjunct Professor

  Instructor for six-week "Intro to Preaching" course in New York Theological Seminary's Certificate Program in Christian Ministry.