Kenya V. Martin
kenyavm2005@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated, dynamic professional with a track record of proven success providing executive-level support
services in city government seeks to utilize expert skills in
Project Management, Communication,
and Administration to drive key goals within a progressive organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Executive Assistant to the Board, Chicago Board of Education
July 2007 to December 2011
- Manage all aspects of administration for President, Vice-President, and 5 Board Members.
- Coordinated schedules to facilitate meetings and member briefings by Central Office
senior staff; generate travel itineraries and arrange transportation for board members.
- Disseminated highly confidential information to members, including school closing
documents, board report information, and board meeting agendas.
- Prepared memos, letters, and other correspondence for internal dissemination to Central
Office and external distribution to schools, parents, community organizations, elected
officials, media outlets, and other entities.
EDUCATION
- DePaul University, 2011 - Present
- Harold Washington College, 2009-2011
HIGHLIGHTS
- Worked with the Children’s First Fund, managing/reviewing grant funded projects.
- Mentored and collaborated with staff, delegating responsibilities for tasks while
maintaining ultimate responsibility for outcomes in management of special projects,
including the Illinois Association of School Board’s “Chicago School Tours”.
- Drew on expertise with computer programs to provide troubleshooting and technical
support for software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
VOLUNTEER WORK
- Chicago Park District, Volunteer Basketball Coach