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CORI WOODS

Chicago,IL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Grand Circus
06.2023 - Current
  • Support Lead Program Manager in documentation, surveys, research, reporting, and other efforts as assigned.
  • Serve as Program Manager for DataPython After-Hours boot camps being responsible for student experience from start to finish. Manage additional cohorts as needs arise.
  • Coordinate logistics of important events and milestones such as Orientation, Alumni Panels, Employer Visits, Mock Interviews, Graduation Night, demos, and student 1:1s.
  • Provide direct positive and constructive feedback to students to help them grow. Ensure proper handling of all feedback from students through retros, 1:1s, and surveys, and reporting that feedback to team.
  • Communicate and coordinate with other departments to serve as bridge between daytime and afterhours staff and programs.

Program Coordinator

Circesteem
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Design CircEsteem’s after-school programming at John A. Walsh Public School through Community Schools Initiative under 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.
  • Supervise and evaluate staff performances, and schedule weekly check-in meetings at Walsh School.
  • Build strong relationships with school community and external partners, to provide successful programming and resources.
  • Maintain 21st Century Community Centers grant deliverables: 12 programming hours per week, enrolled 100 students in the school year and collected data for reporting: attendance, grades, intake paperwork, & assessments.
  • Create monthly Program Arcs and lesson plans for teaching artists to incorporate Social Circus.

Special Events Associate

Lookingglass Theatre
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Managed event logistics for Opening Nights of plays, "Gglassquerade," and "Rick Bayless Frankenstein Dinner."

TEEN REACH Coordinator

Pedersen McCormick Boys & Girls Club
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Coordinated and planned daily operation of Teen REACH programs and activities.
  • Sustained partnerships to provide resources for youth.
  • Responsible for proper intake, reporting, and tracking of recruited teen members assigned to Teen REACH.
  • Planned & created teen events: career fairs, field trips, and teen nights.

Program Coordinator

Columbia College Chicago
02.2015 - 11.2016
  • Oversaw Jacob Beidler Elementary after-school art program and supervised contractual and part-time staff.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and community partners to maximize open house attendance & community events.
  • Managed program registration and recorded attendance for students and staff to add to CitySpan system.
  • Planned and organized end of school year after-school showcases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art, Entertainment, Media & Management

Columbia College
Chicago, IL
05.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Programs
  • Data Entry
  • Performing Artist (Dance,
  • Acting)
  • Youth Development
  • Event Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Advocacy

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Grand Circus
06.2023 - Current

Program Coordinator

Circesteem
05.2021 - 06.2023

Special Events Associate

Lookingglass Theatre
02.2019 - 09.2019

TEEN REACH Coordinator

Pedersen McCormick Boys & Girls Club
11.2016 - 06.2017

Program Coordinator

Columbia College Chicago
02.2015 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Art, Entertainment, Media & Management

Columbia College

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