Shanie Mohamed

Experience

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  Kamal Trucking Inc.

  Jan 2012 - now

  Manager and Dispatcher

  - Decreased driver safety violations by 70% since organizing monthly Driver Safety meetings- Implemented a digital filing system to reduce the amount of paper stored in office space- Track the daily log documentations, mileages, and diesel purchases of company drivers- Schedule, dispatch, and communicate load information between brokers and drivers- Maintain company financial records and driver payrolls- Maintain inventory and invoicing of orders for company office supplies, stationary, and truck parts - Gained knowledge about the inner-workings of the company's role in the supply chain Show less

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  Penn State University

  May 2018 - Dec 2019

  Assistant to the Chancellor's Office

  - Planned campus and community events and projects with the Chancellor of Penn State Scranton- Organized Diversity Circle sessions to promote the sharing of diverse perspectives- Created flyers for diversity and inclusion-related campus events- Communicated with Advisory Board members and prepared for meetings and presentations.- Helped to plan for Penn State Scranton's 50th Anniversary Gala- Spearheaded the campus' Sustainability Council- Held open forums and created events and sustainability projects based on feedback Show less

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  Scranton Launchbox

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Intern

  - Worked with entrepreneurs and connect them with resources to develop their business ideas- Managed customer intake and track client progress and development- Conducted research on solopreneurism and its ties to pre-incubator resources and services

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  Coal Creative

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Social Media Management Intern

  - Worked with the on-site Social Media Manager to create and implement campaigns- Developed content calendars on a weekly and monthly basis- Created visuals for social media- Monitored analytics with social media team to identify viable ideas- Created engaging blog and social media content- Gained experience in and exposure to search engine optimization, video production, website design & development, business development

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  Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce

  Aug 2019 - now

  - Management, development, and strategic implementation of the Chamber’s Economic Development Department- Design and development of unique, customized projects, programs, and initiatives to address regional social, economic, and workforce-related issues- Collaboration and alignment of educational, business, and community partners- Oversight of workforce development grants and pilot execution- Securement of funding opportunities and future sustainability- Oversight of Wilkes-Barre Connect lead generation, management, research, and economic development informational requests- Oversight of Wilkes-Barre Connect sub-programs: Spotlight, Pitch, Honor, Intern, Series 101, and the Connect Conference- Major Initiatives: Coding the Coal Region (NEPA Works), Reimagining Our Workforce (NEPA Works), Project PIVOT, Connect Inclusive, Luzerne Learns to Work, Connect Further Show less Wilkes-Barre Connect is the entrepreneurship and economic development arm of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce. Connect ensures that all entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses have access to the resources, providers and facilities they need to grow in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As the Economic Development Specialist, major aspects of my role include:- Design and development of unique, customized projects, programs, and initiatives to address regional social, economic, and workforce-related issues and create positive impact in a community- Major Initiatives: Coding the Coal Region (NEPA Works), Reimagining Our Workforce (NEPA Works), Project PIVOT, Connect Inclusive, Connect Further, WBC programming- Planning and execution of Wilkes-Barre Connect sub-programs: Spotlight, Pitch, Honor, Intern, and The 101- Collaboration with the Executive Director of the America250PA Initiative to design and develop programs, spurring innovation and creativity across the Commonwealth, in an effort to enhance the celebration of America's 250th Anniversary in July 2026 Show less

  • Director of Economic Development

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Economic Development Specialist, Wilkes-Barre Connect

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Student Design Team Member, Wilkes-Barre Connect

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Microsoft

  Aug 2023 - now

  TechSpark Pennsylvania Fellow

  Pennsylvania state fellow and lead for the Microsoft TechSpark initiative through the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry, focused on utilizing Microsoft’s resources and Community Engagement Framework to support our community as we create inclusive economic growth through the focuses of: computer science education, digital skilling in workforce development, digital inclusion, and small business/startup/nonprofit digital transformation.The TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship is a program that builds off the lessons learned from Microsoft TechSpark and activates these learnings in all 50 states. The program is designed to accelerate economic growth across communities in the United States and Mexico. Whether it’s promoting digital skills and employability or increasing access to broadband, TechSpark provides opportunities in places where talent often gets overlooked. Show less