Selena A Edwards, MPA

Selena A Edwards, MPA

Conflict Resolution Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Employee & Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Public Administration Degree

      Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha Studied Public Policy, Budget & Finance, Delivery of Public Services, Human Resources Mgmt, Employee Relations, Knowledge Mgmt

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

      2005 - 2009
      BA Creative Writing, Communications

      Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity, WFDM Radio Station

    • DeWitt Clinton High School

      2001 - 2005
      High School Diploma Health Careers

      Activities and Societies: Senior Committee

  • Experience

    • DeWitt Clinton High School

      Sept 2003 - May 2005
      Conflict Resolution Specialist

      • Organized confidential documents• Received and distributed administrative tasks• Developed presentations • Managed office• Assisted Conflict Resolution Supervisors• Facilitated conflicts between students• Scheduled appointments

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University

      Jan 2006 - May 2009

      • Organized documents• Accessed confidential materials on daily basis• Assisted in everyday office management• Assisted Residence Life Office Manager• Data Entry• Used Datatel software • Prepared orientation presentations• Composed and directed educational screenplay• Managed team projects and ideas • Assisted Director of Student ActivitiesSummers 2006, 2007, 2009

      • Residence Life Student Assistant

        Aug 2005 - May 2009
      • Orientation Leader

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
    • Follett Higher Education Group

      Aug 2008 - Oct 2009
      Sales Associate

      • Securely packed shipments • Provided one on one assistance• Managed inventory and store aesthetic

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University

      Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

      • Provided weekly updates on campus housing vacancy and tracked room changes• Organized and developed a system for campus housing documents to increase functionality• Assisted in successfully housing approximately 1,500 student residents each year• Managed bookkeeping• Organized administrative documents• On Call for emergency risk situations• Supervised student resident assistant staff• Assisted with selection of potential new Resident Assistants• Handled confidential materials daily• Created reports for supervisor Show less

      • Graduate Resident Director of Housing Operations

        Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
      • Lead Conference Operations Aide

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      • Administrative Resident Assistant of Residence Life

        Aug 2009 - May 2010
    • Gary's Wine & Marketplace

      Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
      Sales Associate

      •Demonstrated customer service• Recommended wine/beer/spirits• Assisted customer with checkout• Managed upkeep of work area• Analyzed valid identification of customers

    • Medina=Citi

      Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
      Communications Specialist

      • Administrative support to the Creative Director or Director of Business Development • Assisted in development of lookbooks • Created an administrative system for client database• Managed potential new client outreach•Organized company’s calendar• Planned event • Helped with preparing client meetings • Represented company at networking events• Facilitated company’s blog schedule•Created Fashion Week Agenda •Coordinated all Fashion Week invitations

    • Freelance

      Jan 2012 - May 2014
      Social Media Manager

      • Provides social network management (ex. Twitter)• Strategize marketing agendas • Proficiency in social media tools (ex. Hootsuite)•Assists light guerilla visual marketing • Supports other members of client’s marketing teamClient List upon request

    • ASPCA

      Jul 2012 - now

      •Work with department leadership to strategize and execute effective communication•Ensure materials and messaging are aligned with ASPCA branding, mission, and message•Monitor department content on ASPCA managed social media accounts (ex. Yelp and Google Maps) for all department locations and services and determine appropriate action as needed•Provide project management support to department initiatives•Serve as subject matter expert & support department with technology learning and usage (Airtable, Workday, Civicore, Workplace by Facebook and more) Show less •Organized and created public facing materials as programming changed, ensuring accurate information and appealing to the target audience; including the facilitation of Spanish or Creole language translations•Guided preparation of monthly clinic calendar and distribution to the public; which included posting on ASPCA.org, the recording upload at call center, and printed promotional flyers•Monitored department content on ASPCA managed social media accounts (ex. Yelp and Google Maps) for all locations and services•Prioritized work to maximize efficiency and ensure that projects are completed on time•Aided and track the creation, analysis, and/or reports of department or special project surveys. For example, a series of employee engagement surveys and focus groups to improve the two-way communication between leadership and direct-care employees. Show less

      • Program Manager, Community Medicine

        Apr 2022 - now
      • Program Coordinator, Community Medicine

        Apr 2017 - Apr 2022
      • Community Advocate

        Jul 2012 - Apr 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • An Introduction to Operations Management

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Dec 2014
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Spay/Neuter Operations Administrative Volunteer

      Issued by ASPCA on Oct 2010
      ASPCAAssociated with Selena A Edwards, MPA
    • Relay for Life Committee Member

      Issued by American Cancer Society on May 2009
      American Cancer SocietyAssociated with Selena A Edwards, MPA