James White

Experience

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  Maske For Congress Campaign

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  Campaign Coordinator
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  Tommy Hilfiger

  May 2010 - Jan 2014

  Sales Associate

  -Entrusted to conduct and create visual merchandising for various visual displays -Managed thousands of incoming and tranfered product items -Recognized for exemplary customer service (100% Club)

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  Applebee's

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2015

  Neighborhood Server
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  USC Athletics- Game Management

  Sept 2011 - May 2015

  Logistics & Operations

  -Organized and manage USC sporting venues--Credential Assembling and distribution -Extensive Preparation for PAC 12 Tournaments -Being quick and responding to all incidents at USC sporting venues

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  LeadAmerica

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Alumni Intern

  Setting up fully functioning office spacesFiling and organizing paperwork for hundreds of studentsManaging logistical office tasks (phone calls, reservation confirmations, etc.) Completing inventory on leadership, medical, and technical supplies Taking, managing, and organizing conference photos Serving as a respected leader for the students in the conference site officeBeing a program representative to the parents and of hundreds of students at a time

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  Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools- Wise Freedom School Partners

  May 2013 - Aug 2015

  Servant Leader & Assistant Site Coordinator

  -Taught an integrated reading curriculum to a class of 15 8-11 year olds-Increased reading comprehension of student in Title I Schools-Managed and Coordinated a brand new site with 70 students-Controlled the production, collection, and distribution of meals and snack -Deescalated scholar issues and disagreements -Created solutions to address scholar and staff concerns and challenges -Partnered with fellow staff members to develop innovative classroom management techniques and curricular activities-Communicated with parents about student successes and challenges-Modeled positivity, energy, and humorous enthusiasm for the scholars and staff**I served in this summer program in 2014 and 2015** Show less

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  United Schools Association

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

  Dormitory Parent & Resident Manager

  - Serve as official guide and representative for 56 international students from 7 countries- Instruct skill and community development activities that promote cultural competency and connection - Inspire positive relationships, family-style living and learning, through facilitating cultural proficiency learning opportunities - Ensure continuous student improvement on academic assessments and English proficiency- Plan and facilitate athletic, cultural,events, and other social activities as needed Show less

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  Phillips Brooks House Association Inc.

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Assistant Director of Programs

  - Oversee Middle School programming - Support and facilitate undergraduate preparation for successful programming- Evaluate and provide feedback on student programming - Coach undergraduates through effective curriculum building and curriculum facilitation- Rethinking and developing middle-up programming for young teenagers transitioning between programs.

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  Rocketship Education

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Business Operations Manager

  The primary purpose of the Business Operations Manager (BOM) role is to ensure the school is safe, compliant, efficient, and financially sound. The BOM provides direct services to the school that enables instructional staff to better serve students and families. Responsibilities include:- Manage food service operations, including managing staff, serving as main contact with mealvendor, ensuring compliance, conducting local audits, and ensuring meal program financialhealth- Own procurement and purchasing for the school site. Work with school to understand needs,place orders, inventory items received, handle returns/exchanges, etc.- Hire, manage, and evaluate all hourly school support staff, including those working on lunch andarrival/dismissal- Support the logistical, compliance, and technology side of administration of selectedassessments, including NWEA MAP, STAR, CELDT, Physical Fitness, and Hearing & Vision testing- Serve as main owner of school safety processes and compliance, including administeringtrainings, running drills, and conducting safety audits. Partner with Principal to respond toemergencies.- Manage facilities-related needs, including scheduling/meeting vendors and handling after-hoursfacilities emergencies- Provide support for Principal on finance-related topics, including around budgets, cashcollection, and invoice approval- Serve as on-site HR compliance contact, including completion of new hire and benefitspaperwork and collect personnel file items- Serve as on-site IT contact, including managing IT assets, assisting staff with IT issues as able,and serving as main touch point to central IT staff- Manage arrival and dismissal- Run weekly and monthly attendance reports, serve as main point of contact for PowerSchooladministrator for needs related to compliance reporting Show less

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  James Lick High School

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2019

  Head Volleyball Coach

  - Instruct skill development activities for teenage boys- Inspire positive relationships, high energy and enthusiasm in underprivileged community - Evaluate player performance, improvement and success** Also served as the assistant varsity Girls Volleyball coaching- led our team to a league championship in 2017

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  Titan Athletics

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Head Volleyball Coach
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  Summit Public Schools (Public Charter Network)

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Manager- Learning and Partnerships

  Independent Learning Responsibilities: - Continually improve the independent learning roll-out process, including identifying areas for process improvement in sharing information, prompting student action, and responding to student misunderstandings and missed deadlines- Manage student application and approval process for internships, including answering procedural questions from parents and students and directing applicants to additional resources where appropriate- Develop materials and provide training on Internship & Independent Study compliance and expectations with students, parents, external supervisors and school-­based mentorsPlan and execute school and internship site visits to evaluate the quality and potential of future partnerships- Manage and oversee all compliance work (done by the Expeditions Operations Assistant) to ensure high quality organization, documentation, and accuracy- Maintain strong partnerships with host organizations, including communicating about attendance and Existing Partnership Management- Monitor electronic submission of grades by Summit teachers and external partners- Support with and attend the partner teacher orientations at the beginning of the year- Ensure that all partner teachers have the information and materials needed to succeedPartnership Development- Develop business and community connections through internal and external networks, media networks, web research and involvement in the local community- Create and maintain relationships with peer schools serving similar populations or working towards a similar missionReal-World Learning Opportunities- Support the Expeditions Team in planning Field Trip logistics- Assist with the planning and execution of periodic out-­of-­school events such as the Celebrations of Learning- Support in coordination and logistics for off campus courses, including coordinating parent drivers, creating a system for collecting and filing electronic permission slips, etc. Show less

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  Santa Clara County Office of Education

  Oct 2018 - May 2020

  Talent Development Manager

  Serves on the Leadership Team of the Santa Clara County Office of Education to:- Provide coaching and facilitate Strengths-based professional development throughout California- Plan and coordinate SCCOE-wide staff/organizational development programs for all levels of staff and the implementation of the department's goals and objectives- Build programs to drive the organization's mission with respect to equity, diversity, partnership, and inclusion- Design, develop, plan, and deliver staff, career, and leadership development programs. - Evaluate existing programs implement improvement strategies - Conduct ongoing research of best practices of current organization, management, and leadership theories and career development approaches and techniques- Function as a resource to other SCCOE staff who design, implement, deliver, and evaluate staff and career development programs- Provide leadership and coordination for program design and revisions to programs ensuring staff development and career programs are in alignment with the goals and objectives of the SCCOE- Conduct county/staff needs assessments (knowledge, skills, opportunity) and use data to development programs to meet objectives and close existing gaps- Disseminate information regarding professional development offerings and services; lead market for training sessions- Prioritize and respond to requests for professional development services from a variety of diverse stakeholder, departments and branches- Manage the coordination of training facility arrangements and serves as a meeting facilitator for the office- Create, prepare and present comprehensive reports and summaries- Interview, evaluate and recommend training presenters Show less

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  Fastly

  May 2020 - Jan 2025

  Director - Global Inclusion & Diversity

  ● Developed global Inclusion & Diversity company-wide strategies and roadmaps servicing USA/EMEA/APAC● Lead company-wide alignment and implementation of Inclusion & Diversity Strategy & roadmaps● Centralized lead for all Inclusion & Diversity programs, procedures, and communications● Senior Leadership Business Partner - Mentor and coach executive leaders through creating inclusive environmentsthroughout the company using data-driven interventions and action plans● Manage overall demographic and people data and establish action plans for key findings and themes.● Serve as a key decision-maker on the People Leadership Team● Solved for operational friction and ambiguity with growth, scale, accountability, and impact in mind● Provide ongoing support to department and team leads to integrate Inclusion and Diversity across the company● Monitor data around terminations, transfers, and promotions to identify bias and implement inclusive practices● Design and facilitate Inclusion and diversity learning experiences to build skills, competencies, and community● Provide coaching & consultation to executive leaders to address team/vertical/division/region-specific needs● Design and led cross-functional Inclusion Council made up of 15 executives and leaders across the company and the globe● Launched and managed 5 inaugural Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting 300+ underrepresented employees Show less

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  The Stew

  Jan 2021 - now

  Co-Founder: Head of Content & Experiences
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  Bangkok University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Course Instructor

  Design and Deliver Globalized Curriculum: Create and implement dynamic courses in Business Fundamentals, Entrepreneurship, and Wellbeing that integrate global business practices, cross-cultural perspectives, and inclusive pedagogies, preparing a diverse international student body for real-world challenges.Foster Cultural Inclusion and Equity: Introduce innovative teaching strategies to address the unique cultural and academic needs of students from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing wellbeing and cultural inclusion as a cornerstone of professional success in global business environments.Empower Student Entrepreneurship: Guide students through the entrepreneurial journey, from idea generation and business plan development to presentation and pitch skills.Promote Experiential Learning Opportunities to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills, ensuring students actively apply their knowledge in practical scenarios. Show less