Alysia Morgan

Experience

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  US Department of Homeland Security

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  The Office of the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

  Worked in the office of Deputy Secretary Jane Hall Lute on various projectsCreated a uniform mapping/zoning portfolio for all sub-departments within DHS. This project included conducting a thorough dive into each department to identify accurate organizational charts, persons of contact, and jurisdictionsMaintained office organization and proper storage of secure documentsServed as special assistant to the Scheduler, Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, and Chief of Staff Show less

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  The White House

  May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Processed all mail sent by constituents 15 and under, including writing, sorting, analyzing, coding, and sending outgoing mailManaged fifteen or more volunteers per week, training them on correspondence coding and White House correspondence guidelinesCo-wrote daily incoming and outgoing reports alongside the department director Worked to support the processing of gifts to the President, Vice President, First and Second Family, and other prominent members of the Obama Administration

  • Office of Presidential Correspondence - Student Constituency

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Office of Presidential Correspondence - Gifts Department

    May 2011 - Aug 2011
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  Grassroots Campaigns

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Associate Field Director

  Recruited, interviewed, and trained campaign volunteers and office staffCreated canvas schedules as well as led all pre-shift canvass activities Supervised Associate Field Directors and office staff

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  Urban Alliance

  Sept 2014 - Jul 2015

  Operations Associate

  Oversaw day-to-day operations at the National OfficeFostered strong relationships with Chicago, Baltimore, and Detroit satellite offices by coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goalsPlanned annual organizational events at The World Bank and Chamber of CommerceCoordinated with external stakeholders to secure venues and servicesEnsured compliance with security protocols and regulations. Developed detailed event plans and timelinesServed as special assistant to the CEO by managing complex schedules and travel arrangementsCreated briefing manuals and board materials for quarterly board meetings Show less

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  Center City Public Charter Schools

  Aug 2015 - now

  Create and oversee a combined annual budget of $8 million for capital improvements, facilities management, operations, and meal servicesManages procurement processes to optimize costs and services for campus landscaping, janitorial, waste and recycling, HVAC, and pest controlCollaborates with contractors to design and execute impactful facilities enhancements such as classrooms, teacher’s lounge, and playground renovations within a tight 45-day timeline. Monitored project progress and budget to address challenges and yield high-quality resultsCultivates a culture of continuous learning and engagement by facilitating monthly professional development and employee engagement eventsDeveloped a robust talent pipelineStandardized training and evaluation processes to enhance efficiency and effectivenessImplemented a comprehensive extended leave coverage plan to minimize disruptionFounded the network transportation program, including purchasing federally approved school activity buses, established network procedures for field trip requests, created a hybrid staffing model for bus drivers, and partnered with financial institutions to track bus expenses and process transactionsOversee marketing and communications initiatives to enhance brand visibility and increase enrollment by 43%, including redesigning our website, producing annual enrollment videos, digital content initiatives such as social media ads, billboards, and infomercials, and implementing a network style guide for written communicationLeads the network campus security task force to strengthen campus security measures and emergency preparednessDeveloped a standardized furniture purchasing policy, resulting in significant savings on replacement and repair fees and resulted in a budget surplusEstablished approval guidelines and created a purchasing schedule to streamline procedures and expenditures across the network Show less Establishing data-driven enrollment goals for each grade level and campus by analyzing current and optimal enrollment, parent satisfaction feedback, and year-over-year trendsDeveloped targeted retention and recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment targets, including bolstering student and family engagement initiativesOversaw network compliance and document review in preparation for audits. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education of DC annually reviewed network residency verification and enrollment documents to certify 1500 student recordsEstablished protocols and timelines for Campus Operations Managers to collect documents based on DC guidelines and created buddy reviews in advance of the auditCreated a process for post-audit review that established parameters for how corrections would be communicated to Campus Operations Managers and what protocols should be followed to retain corrected documents from parentsCreated engaging and enriching learning experiences for summer school by leveraging community resources to enhance program offeringsStreamlined program administration through the development of teacher application processes and compliance checklists Show less Procured essential curriculum materials, including textbooks, manipulatives, and lab equipmentManaged the procurement process and vendor relationshipsCoordinated with campus operations managers to facilitate smooth distribution and establish receiving protocolsProvided administrative support and logistical coordination for the network leadership team, ensuring timely communication and information disseminationCoordinated travel arrangements for workshops and conferences Documented meeting minutes and action itemsOrganized and executed monthly professional development seminars for 300 employeesCollaborated with key stakeholders to optimize event logistics and participant experiencesAnalyzed post-event feedback to identify areas for improvement Show less

  • Associate Director, School Operations

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Manager of Operations

    Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Academic Coordinator, Instruction and Curriculum

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2016