Ashley Randall
Chicago
Summary
Seasoned Disaster Program Manager with over 10 years of program management experience, including a pivotal role at the American Red Cross Chicago chapter. Expert in enhancing team capabilities and volunteer management. Excels in high-pressure environments, with outstanding communication skills and a track record of innovative program improvements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
Chicago
11.2022 - Current
- Boosted volunteer capacity by 60% through meticulous project planning and objective setting.
- Directed the planning and execution of disaster response initiatives, ensuring timely delivery.
- Organized comprehensive training sessions on emergency preparedness for staff and volunteers.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation of new program structures.
Disaster Program Specialist
American Red Cross
Chicago
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Identified opportunities to improve or enhance program initiatives and operations, specifically for the Disaster Action Team and Dispatch programs
- Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during daily activities and organized events.
- Developed and implemented new program features to address needs.
Volunteer Coordinator & Program Director
Fight2Feed
Chicago
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed local program operations and provided strategic leadership.
- Coordinated volunteer program management; engagement and support.
- Collaborated with various parties to evaluate successes and failures as part of partnership management and made proactive changes for continuous improvement.
Public Health Instructor
Broadreach
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Taught College level Public Health course using experiential education methodologies, hands-on activities and presentations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills to help manage program expenses, budget, student documents and logistics.
- Facilitated groups of young adults though learning-service programming in an international setting demonstrating cross-cultural competency.
Program Leader
Rustic Pathways
Juan Dolio
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Empowered student volunteers through hands-on activities and workshops including Public Health, global citizenship, and community development.
- Supervised individuals within the program who ranged in age from 14 to 18 utilizing emotional intelligence and nurturing student growth.
Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity Intern
Illinois Public Health Institute
Chicago
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Composed newsletters, surveys and various advocacy communications.
- Assisted with event planning, including travel and logistical arrangements.
- Updated and maintained Salsa and Dynamics 356 contact lists.
Mentor
Global Leadership Adventures
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Worked with diverse team to design, prepare and execute 2 week service-learning experiences for teenagers between 14 to 19.
- Facilitated ice-breakers, team building, learning-service, and leadership curriculum through workshops concerning public health, international development and humanitarian aid, cultural sensitivity and leadership.
Community Health Development Agent
US Peace Corps
Beka
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Taught bi-weekly health class to six-graders in 3 primary schools, covering basic health and hygiene.
- Researched and developed Seed Savers manual and resources on food security best practices.
- Developed and managed several small-scale community outreach health projects-full description of service available upon request.
Education
Master of Public Health - International Public Health
University Of Liverpool
Liverpool, EnglandBachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Psychology minor
The George Washington University
DC, WashingtonSkills
- Program management expertise
- Operations management
- Emergency management experience
- Volunteer management skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team training and development
- Critical thinking
- Cross-cultural competency
Volunteer
American Red Cross - Disaster Cycle Services Volunteer 2017-2022
Languages
Working proficiency in conversational French, limited proficiency in Spanish
Timeline
Community Disaster Program Manager
American Red Cross
11.2022 - Current
Disaster Program Specialist
American Red Cross
05.2022 - 11.2022
Volunteer Coordinator & Program Director
Fight2Feed
04.2020 - 12.2020
Public Health Instructor
Broadreach
06.2019 - 08.2019
Program Leader
Rustic Pathways
06.2018 - 08.2018
Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity Intern
Illinois Public Health Institute
02.2018 - 05.2018
Mentor
Global Leadership Adventures
05.2014 - 07.2016
Community Health Development Agent
US Peace Corps
06.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Public Health - International Public Health
University Of Liverpool
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Psychology minor
The George Washington University