Lauryn Burkhalter

Lauryn Burkhalter

Renewable Energy Educator

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  • About me

    Director of Enterprise Administration | Business Development, Digital Transformation

  • Education

    • HB Woodlawn Program

      1998 - 2005
    • Marquette University

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Arts (MA) Mass Communication/Media Studies 3.9/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Trinity Fellows Program

    • Marquette University

      2012 - 2014
      Certification Digital Storytelling

      Activities and Societies: Trinity Fellows

    • Loyola University of Chicago

      2007 - 2009
      B.A. Environmental Studies & French

      Activities and Societies: Student Environmental Alliance OXFAM Bike Club Vegan & Vegetarian Society Advocated for environmentally and socially sustainable practices focusing on local issues, the student government and University wide systems in leadership role in the Student Environmental AllianceStudied and made biodiesel from waste vegetable oil, conducted outreach and seminars to encourage a greater understanding of environmental science principles through inquiry based curricula in Chicago area high schools.

    • Loyola University Chicago

      2010 - 2011
      Certification Paralegal Studies

      Activities and Societies: Specialization in Civil Litigation

  • Experience

    • Loyola University Chicago

      Sept 2008 - May 2009
      Renewable Energy Educator
    • United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

      Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
      Campaign Auditor
    • Scandaglia & Ryan

      Mar 2011 - May 2011
      Litigation Intern
    • Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
      Development/Fundraising VISTA
    • Menomonee Valley Partners

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
      Communications Coordinator / Trinity Fellow

      Managed and published digital content - supported communications strategy for three distinct campaigns in the Menomonee Valley in support of a public-private partnership with the City of Milwaukee, Department of Natural Resources, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and community leaders.Specific Tasks included:Website management & design, mass communications and newsletters, bookkeeping, database administration, graphic design, brand management, social media campaigns and public engagement. Show less

    • Spectrum Nonprofit Services

      Sept 2014 - Jul 2017
      Engagement Manager/Project Associate

      Spectrum Nonprofit Services' approach is rooted in the organizational necessity of a nonprofit’s integration of finances, mission, and leadership. Spectrum guides and empowers clients to make ongoing strategic decisions that foster impact in the community in which they operate.While with Spectrum, I built capacity to strengthen the contributions of Spectrum’s network of nonprofit experts and coordinate Spectrum’s training and consulting initiatives. I also oversaw Spectrum’s marketing and communications efforts and managed a portfolio of websites on behalf of the firm. Project Associate 09/2014 - 12/2016Engagement Manager 01/2017 - 07/2017 Show less

    • Wellpoint Care Network

      Aug 2017 - now

      At Wellpoint Care Network, I spearheaded a robust business development pipeline and achieved $3M in new business growth. I drove high-profile projects like the implementation of Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, resulting in improvement in operational efficiency and enhanced synergy among stakeholders. I managed the digital transformation of the Board of Directors' engagement processes through Passageways OnBoard. As Director, providing Chief of Staff services, I optimized internal communications, governance, and business operations, boosting employee engagement and retention across the organization. Show less

      • Director of Enterprise Administration

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Enterprise Project Manager

        Oct 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Administrative Services Manager

        Aug 2017 - Oct 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Paralegal Certification

      Loyola University of Chicago Institute for Paralegal Studies
      May 2011
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Dec 2022
    • Digital Storytelling

      Marquette University
      Sept 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lauryn Burkhalter
      Trinity Fellowship Marquette University and the Burke Foundation Aug 2012 Recipient of the Trinity Fellowship, a 21-month program that offers a full tuition scholarship and work placement in a local nonprofit agency. Trinity Fellowships are awarded yearly to 10 emerging urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Midwest Environmental Advocates on Jan 2017
      Midwest Environmental AdvocatesAssociated with Lauryn Burkhalter
    • Board Member

      Issued by Above the Clouds, Inc. on May 2017
      Above the Clouds, Inc.Associated with Lauryn Burkhalter
    • iMentor

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee on Sept 2016
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro MilwaukeeAssociated with Lauryn Burkhalter
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Black Arts Think Tank on Oct 2014
      Black Arts Think TankAssociated with Lauryn Burkhalter
    • President

      Issued by Student Environmental Alliance on Jan 2007
      Student Environmental AllianceAssociated with Lauryn Burkhalter