Ilana P.

Israel

706 Mt. Vernon Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Portfolio: http://ilanaisrael.weebly.com/
(734) 478-2395 ilanai@umich.edu

SUMMARY
Creative professional with over five years’ experience in project management, project planning, project
implementation, communications, marketing, event planning working in a higher education institution.
Additional internship and freelance experience in multichannel communications and media environments.
Exceptional written and oral presentation skills, highly organized and detail oriented. Strategic thinker, hands-on
collaborator, innovative leader, and committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

EDUCATION

University of Michigan – Flint, Flint, Michigan

Masters of Science, Leadership and Organizational Dynamics, School of Management Anticipated Graduation
Beta Gamma Sigma, The International Business Honor Society April, 2021

Elon University, Elon, North Carolina May 24, 2014

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Strategic Communications Minor: Sociology GPA 3.63
Lambda Pi Eta, Communications Honor Society member since 2013
Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society member since 2014
Dean’s List, Four semesters (3.5 or above GPA), President’s List, One semester (4.0 GPA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan March 2015 – Present

The National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good

Manager of Programs/Projects January 2019 - Present

• Manage, plan, oversee and implement programmatic logistics for the New Leadership Academy, a
fellowship program for diverse leaders in higher education, including convenings (local and national),
recruitment, marketing, advertising and communication with Fellows and national speakers
• Work closely with multiple project teams and support their deliverables
• Supervise student Research Assistants (Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral Students)
• Work with team members to increase their individual performance and set tangible goals for growth
• Manage multiple program budgets
• Create and maintain contracts, collaborate and work closely with internal and external partners
• Maximize the efficiency of administrative processes by completing reconciliations in a timely manner and
ensuring that grant documents are completed and submitted appropriately
• Develop schedules to ensure timely completion of projects and allocate job responsibilities to team
members
• Adjusted priorities, program components, grant deliverables and timelines based on resources and other
constraints (e.g., budget limitations, COVID-19)
• Oversee website updates and design changes
• Design program booklets, grant reports, written publications, communication plans and marketing materials
• Assist in planning and implementing national convenings, meetings and events
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the University of Michigan and other national institutions and
organizations
Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Intermediate October 2017 – January 2019
• Designed program booklets, grant reports, written publications and marketing materials
• Managed multiple program budgets and created contracts with internal and external partners
• Supervised and collaborated with Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) students,
Undergraduate Students, Masters Students and Doctoral Students
• Worked closely with University of Michigan preferred vendors for all events
• Managed, organized and supported the Forum Director’s meetings, travel, Concur and budgets
• Planned, managed, and implemented programmatic logistics for the New Leadership Academy including
convenings (local and national), recruitment, marketing, advertising and communication with Fellows and
national speakers
• Assisted in planning and implementing national convenings and events

Communications/Administrative Assistant Associate and NLA Program Coordinator March 2015 – October 2017
National Center for Institutional Diversity and National Forum Joint Appointment
• Supported the development and execution of a marketing and recruitment plan for the New Leadership
Academy
• Assisted in communication efforts with New Leadership Academy Fellows
• Managed multiple program budgets and created contracts with internal and external partners
• Designed program booklets, grant reports and written publications for both units
• Managed and supported the Forum Director’s meetings, travel, Concur and budgets
• Supervised UROP students and managed the Forum’s meetings and calendar
• Assisted in planning and implementing national convenings and events
• Worked closely with University of Michigan preferred vendors for all events
• Managed, planned, and implemented programmatic logistics for the New Leadership Academy including
convenings (local and national), recruitment, marketing, advertising and communication with Fellows and
national speakers

Savco Hospitality, Ann Arbor, Michigan November 2014 – March 2015

Social Media Coordinator
• Managed and created content for social media platforms for 5 businesses (i.e., restaurants, gourmet food
stores)
• Scheduled and designed interactive social media posts
• Introduced and developed new social media tactics and a strategic communications plan

Wild Swan Theater, Ann Arbor, Michigan Winter 2013

Social Media Planner
• Created a social media campaign; scheduled/designed interactive post concepts
• Educated employees on how to use social media

Get Skillz Basketball, Livonia, Michigan Summer 2013

Communications Assistant
• Created social media sites to increase business
• Photographed camp sessions and posted to social media
• Provided an analysis and report on how to utilize social media

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit, Michigan Summer 2013

Communications Intern
• Assisted in creating an interactive Facebook page; planned and scheduled future posts
• Designed an invitation to an annual corporate fundraising event including tagline and logo creation
• Edited website content and design
Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, Ann Arbor, Michigan Summer 2012
Communications and Marketing Intern
• Assisted in creating an interactive communications plan for a farmers market using social media
• Created a social media plan for future growth; live tweeted an all-day event
• Photographed and created voice over work for promotional videos

Leslie Science and Nature Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan Summer 2011
Communications Intern
• Documented and created a photo library for educational and promotional purposes
• Conducted and attended public functions and events to promote the organization
• Assisted in creating promotional materials; wrote proposals for change in public outreach programs
• Created and updated social media posts using Facebook, Twitter, and Hootsuite

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Software Expertise: Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Concur, Formstack, Formsite, Batchbook (CMS),
Mailchimp, Excel, Trello, CreateSpace, Slideroom, WordPress, Weebly, Google Platforms, Illustrator and
InDesign

Social Media Expertise: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Hootsuite, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo LinkedIn and
Pinterest

Personal Skills: Excellent project management skills; Outstanding leadership abilities; Very well organized,
attentive to details and able to multi-task; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Serious motivation to
learn, and quick learner; Work well individually; Creative at problem solving; Highly collaborative working with
diverse groups; Outgoing and personable; Ability to coordinate and track implementation efforts; Highly trained
negotiator; Solid and dedicated team player.

UNDERGRADUATE CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Elon Club Basketball, Member 2010 - 2014

Elon Hillel, Center Executive Board, 2012 - 2013; House Committee Executive, Spring 2013;
Chapter Member, 2010- 2014
• Planned campus wide events for holidays and philanthropy
• Led a team to create and implement policies at the Hillel House
Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Service Sorority Member since 2013
Elon January Study Abroad, Western Australia (2011); Vietnam (2012); Costa Rica (2013)
Alternative Spring Break with Elon Hillel, Nicaragua (Spring 2012)

SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND OTHER

Elon University, Young Alumni Council (YAC), Member, January 2015 – April 2019
• One of 30 alumni selected to participate in YAC, focused on alumni engagement and donor relations
• Attended two in-person meetings yearly to develop greater alumni participation
• Participated in monthly calls to discuss fundraising opportunities, engagement opportunities and YAC
goals
• Assisted in Communications Rebranding Initiative Team
• Co-Lead, Initiatives Committee on the YAC Leadership Board 2016-2017
• Lead, Internal Relations on the YAC Leadership Board 2017-2018
- Planned and ran virtual orientation for all incoming YAC members
- Evaluated orientation process through surveys after virtual orientation and first in-person YAC meeting
Recreation and Education, Women’s Adult Basketball League, Organizer and Captain, Fall/Winter 2015-2016,
2016-2017 and 2017-2018
• Found sponsors for team fee and uniforms
• Communicated weekly with team regarding practice and games
• Recruited 10 individuals to play on team
• Ran practice sessions including weekly practice plans
• Coached and played during weekly games

Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, Member, December 2015 – Present

Planning Committee Member, January 2017 – December 2018
• Attend monthly meetings to discuss and plan for the future of the club with other members-at-large
• Member of a 10-person planning committee for new state of the art facility
• Created and implemented strategic fundraising plan for new building including GoFundMe, silent auction
and sponsorship opportunities
• Designed new website for launch in 2021
• Created strategic communications plan for social media to increase club presence and promote membership

Great Lakes Portuguese Water Dog Club, National Specialty Vendor Chair 2017, Member 2014 – Present,
Director 2017 – Present
• Attend club meetings and events throughout the year with members-at-large
• As Director, attend quarterly calls and two in-person meetings per year regarding status of club
membership, planning and implementing events and meetings, communication between local and national
club, and National Specialty event planning
• As Vendor Chair, created a vending contract (working with the State of Michigan, Frankenmuth City
Council and Bavarian Inn); communicated with 20-25 vendors nationally regarding participation in the
National Specialty event and developed appropriate contracts, financial agreements and advertisements
• Attended National Specialty event and planned, designed and assisted with all vendor arrangements