Mobashira Farooqi

Experience

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  Wayne State University Math Corps Summer Camp

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  Prepared lesson plans, tracked student progress and instructed algebra and pre-calculus studies to 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade students• Repeatedly awarded Wayne State University’s Excellence in Teaching award for significantly improving student academic performance

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  University of Michigan Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Research Assistant

  Researched, created and recommended sustainability initiatives, engaged with stakeholders to provide skilled assistance and applied existing procedures and guidelines to support sustainability programs• Utilized Google Maps and ArcGIS to compile and analyze data in search of a positive correlation between roadway air pollution and negative health effects for surrounding neighborhoods• Sourced and synthesized key trends and developments which are shaping the sustainable development agenda Show less

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  Graham Sustainability Institute

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  Undergraduate Student Leader

  Facilitated multi-stakeholder assessments on complex sustainability issues, supported interdisciplinary research teams, and helped organizations connect science to real-world decisions• Directed and managed internal, grant and zero-waste funds, awarded grants to successful applicants implementing sustainable campus activities• Facilitated and fostered relationships with university student organizations, faculty, and administration interested in collaborating with the Student Sustainability Initiative to reduce University of Michigan’s carbon footprint, improve sustainable behaviors and utilize campus as a living-learning laboratory• Organized and led monthly university roundtable meetings for student sustainability leaders promoting large- scale zero-waste campus events Show less

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  Basha Diagnostics-Consulting Radiologists

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Administrative Assistant

  Assessed competing priorities and made balanced judgments based on the needs of senior managers and department staff. Proactively communicated to manager all relevant issues and conflicts• Oversaw budget, analyzed trends, and recommended corrective actions to ensure compliance with financial objectives• Created and developed excel spreadsheets, expense reports, and presentations • Organized and managed schedules, meetings, patient files and incoming phone calls • Managed multiple ongoing reports and disseminated materials, adhering to strict deadlines Show less

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  Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation

  Jul 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Worked to streamline the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program processes to support a 25% increase in capacity, to accommodate 10,000 participants for summer 2020. • Developed online educational courses that yield micro-credentials in partnership with local employers to increase the ability for under-resourced young adults to gain meaningful employment. • Coordinated multiple large-scale events including career fairs, conferences, industry-sponsored training sessions, etc. to facilitate more meaningful connections between young adults and local employers. • Increased market awareness by expanding online and local presence of the City of Detroit’s Summer Youth Employment Program Show less • Coordinated, managed, and maintained job placements across 150+ employers in the metro-Detroit area • Facilitated payroll activities across 8,000+ employees ensuring compliance and reducing accounting conflicts. • Built, maintained, and furthered relationships with local employers, city government officials, and the local philanthropic community to ensure effective annual program operations. We earned a Bloomberg Foundation grant, won the Mayor's City Challenge, and helped pilot a program that got 200 high school seniors full-time jobs at companies including Bank of America and DTE. Show less

  • Career Development Specialist

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Employer Engagement Specialist

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Wayne State University - Center for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Program Coordinator for Math Corps

  •Successfully managed the closeout process for the 2019 Math Corps Summer Camp, conducting thorough reviews of all program records, financial accounts, and inventory. Analyzed program evaluations, extracting valuable insights, and generating recommendations for future program enhancements.•Planned and executed the highly acclaimed 2020 Math Corps Winter Super Saturdays Program. Conducted comprehensive orientations for families of middle and high school students. Recruited, hired, and supervised a dedicated team of Saturday college and program staff. Maintained program records for the 200-student camp, ensuring streamlined operations and data-informed decision-making.•Initiated and oversaw the application and recruitment processes for middle school, high school, college, and senior staff members for the 2020 Math Corps Summer Camp. Employed persuasive communication strategies and exceptional organizational skills to attract top talent, resulting in the formation of a skilled and motivated team ready to deliver an exceptional camp experience. Show less

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  Math Corps

  Mar 2020 - now

  Math Corps National Expansion Manager

  •Led a team of program coordinators across multiple sites in Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Ann Arbor, ensuring consistent program quality and adherence to organizational objectives.•Spearheaded the successful launch of new sites in Atlanta, Toledo, OH, and Pontiac, MI in 2022, and currently driving the expansion to Minneapolis and Mobile, AL in 2023, overseeing all aspects of program development and implementation.•Developed comprehensive program manuals and collaborated closely with university administration, leveraging expertise and resources to establish strong partnerships and optimize program effectiveness.•Forged strategic alliances with summer youth employment programs in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, securing substantial funding to cover all Math Corps high school staff expenses, resulting in remarkable cost savings of over $300,000 in 2022.•Orchestrated grant writing efforts, fundraising initiatives, and the year-end giving campaign in collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, contributing to the financial sustainability and growth of Math Corps.•Exercised meticulous oversight over a multi-year $3 million National Science Foundation grant, orchestrating the replication of Math Corps sites in different cities, and consistently achieving outstanding outcomes. Show less

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  City of Sterling Heights

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Member, Sustainability Commission,

  I was appointed to this role by the City Council and I worked alongside five other commission members, city council, and the planning department to create the city’s first sustainability plan.