Andrea Williams, Experiential Educator, Strategic Planner, Citizen Scientist, Diversity Advocate, Scuba Instructor, Travel Leader & Problem Solver

About

Experiential Educator, Strategic Planner, Citizen Scientist, Diversity Advocate, Design Thinker, Scuba Instructor, Travel Planner/Leader and Creative Problem Solver

Experience

Blue Planet Scuba

Jun 2011 – Present

Washington, DC

Manager/PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Staff Instructor

Blue Planet Scuba, Washington, DC 2011-present Oversee daily management operations of scuba diving shop Coordinate and lead dive trips world-wide Teach and certify divers and dive professionals Lead seminars, presentations and career seminars Manage business development, customer satisfaction, client relationships

BWEEMS

Mar 2023 – Aug 2024

Remote

Operations Manager

Black Women Ecology, Environment & Marine Science, FL, 2023– 2024 Implement management strategies to increase productivity and efficiency Oversee contractors and staff to ensure strategic benchmarks are met Report to the Director and Board of Directors on current progress and areas of need Develop an onboarding and offboarding process Assist Director with hiring and staffing decisions Build efficiencies for each contractor/staff Conduct trainings Improve communication infrastructure Oversee scheduling of Board meetings and all hands meetings Develop workflows for collecting forms, arranging payments, organizing member events, etc.

American Mathematical Society

Aug 2019 – Feb 2021

Washington, DC

Executive Assistant Government Relations

American Mathematical Society, Washington, DC, 2019–2021 Oversee daily management operations of government relations Plan and coordinate meetings, conferences and congressional briefings Conduct research pertaining to S.T.E.M., funding and human rights Prepare reports for congressional briefings, committee meetings, publications and website Plan and facilitate diversity, equity and inclusion workshops for staff Maintain office of government relations and department of education website, blog and committee page

Black Student Fund

Feb 2011 – Aug 2012

Washington, DC

Operations Director

Black Student Fund, Washington, DC, 2011–2012 Coordinate school membership application process Plan and execute Leadership Institute Manage Essential Support Services Direct Education Employment Network Lead the Institute for Cultural Inclusion Coordinate and administer financial aid process for BSF grants Improve office functions and professionalism Support Pre-K - 12 and Adult Education clients Create inspiring and engaging spaces inside and outside the classroom Share BSF research and insights with education clients Support of customers on project basis and long term Lead professional development support for faculty and administrators

Education

Spelman College

BA, French

Ohio University

MA, International Affairs

Andrea Williams

Experiential Educator, Strategic Planner, Citizen Scientist, Diversity Advocate, Scuba Instructor, Travel Leader & Problem Solver

Skills

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