Nick Goodwin

Nickg3@uw.edu | (425)-681-7033 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-goodwin-bb5487123/

EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - University of Washington, Seattle
Graduate with degrees in Education & Law, Societies, and Justice
Cumulative GPA: 3.70/4.0 Education GPA: 4.0/4.0
Master of Leadership of Higher Education Program- University of Washington, Seattle
WORK EXPERIENCE
YOUTHCARE
Seattle, WA
GED Education Program Manager January 2021 – Present
 Managed $120,000 dollar operating and supply budget for GED Program
 Set annual, monthly, and weekly educational goals for GED Education program that impacted over 50 homeless
young adults
 Fostered a culture of robust and comprehensive documentation both internally and externally that fulfilled
requirements of contract monitoring audits
 Provided regular program updates to appropriate committees, stakeholder groups, and executive leadership to make
sure all parties were aligned with their expectations.
 Outreached and met with college and university directors and program managers to collaborate and create
partnerships and pathways for our homeless young adults that wanted to attend post-secondary education.
 Maintained partnerships with Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Central College, South Seattle College with 1418
program.
YOUTHCARE
Seattle, WA
Career & Wraparound Services Manager April 2020 – March 2021
 Recruit, assess, and enroll young people onto case load.
 Provide case management support to young people on case load. Support young people in removing barriers that
impact their ability to reach their employment and education goals.
 Support young homeless youth utilizing strengths-based and harm reduction approaches.
 Coordinate partnerships and wraparound meetings with local non-profit leaders in order to collaborate and talk about
client centered goals.
 Sent out Wraparound service updates and provided leadership on over 30 young adult’s individual plan for success.
 Develop and document service plans on participants and follow YouthCare guidelines to organize and maintain
participant’s files, case notes, attainment documentation, and outcome reporting.
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ADMISSIONS Seattle, WA
Seasonal Admissions Reader November 2020 – March 2021
 Reviewed 1,000 applications over the course of three months and rendered admissions decisions.
 Obtained solid understanding of the criteria for admission into college for a top tier institution.
 Responded regularly to team members and collaborated on student applicants that were in between two scores.
 Learned about culturally responsive admissions and the lens used to admit students into college.
 Helped with program development for UW Admissions at the Higher Education Level.
DREAM PROJECT
Seattle, WA
College Career and Readiness Assistant September 2019- June 2020
 Assist low-income and marginalized communities in the implementation of student High School and Beyond Plans
 Advise high school seniors on their high school and beyond plans.
 Host and facilitate workshops focused on post-secondary planning and college and career readiness for diverse
populations
 Support students in completing college, trade school, and job applications as well as educating students on the
necessary steps to take when filling out financial aid paperwork for post-secondary schooling.
YOUTHCARE Seattle, WA
GED mentor specialist/Youth Counselor December 2018 – September 2019
 Assisted many homeless youths from different backgrounds ages 18-25 with GED subjects such as reading, writing,
science and math.
 Advised students with workload and job opportunities.
  Listened, counseled, and provided advice to homeless youth as they navigate career decisions.
 Engaged with homeless youth and ensure that they have basic needs for the following day.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
 President 17th Ave House - Lead a house of 55 men that are devoted to the teachings of Jesus (May 2019-June 2020)
 Young Life Leader West Seattle - Mentor, lead, and help in classrooms at Chief Sealth International high school and
Denny International Middle School (January 2016-Present)
 UCBI (Undergraduate Community Based Internship Scholar) - One of 30 scholars that met weekly at the Carlson
Leadership to talk about social justice and issues surrounding oppressed individuals. (December 2018-June 2019)

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Working with Diverse Populations
 Motivated Self Starter
 Looking at people with community based and asset-based lens.
 Curious Learner
 Listen First
 Empathetic Mindset