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Natasha Luciana

@natashaluciana

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Impact-driven Program Manager with 7+ years of experience in program design and strategic planning.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in a collaborative environment that values strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to drive social impact and organizational growth.

I am a dedicated and results-oriented Program Manager with over seven years of experience in designing and managing impactful programs. My expertise lies in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and fostering cross-sector partnerships to drive scalable social impact. I have a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and leading diverse teams to achieve organizational goals.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed logistics for international programs, coordinated high-profile events, and raised significant funds through strategic donor relationships. My experience includes streamlining administrative processes, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing data-driven decision-making practices to optimize outcomes.

I am currently advancing my expertise in data science to further enhance evidence-based decision-making in my professional endeavors. I am passionate about creating sustainable solutions and contributing to meaningful social change through collaborative and innovative approaches.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Program Administrator

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ILI - South Africa Centre for Excellence

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Streamlined coordination efforts among the Institute, faculty, and prospective participants, resulting in a 25% reduction in administrative overhead and improved participant retention. Successfully planned an inaugural gala, raising $45,000 from donations.

Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Fundraising Communication Organizational Skills Time Management Leadership

Operations Manager

Rukundo Ltd

Feb 2019 - Jul 2023 (4 years 5 months)

Part of strategic planning with a focus on projected profits and new projects. Enhanced communication processes and led cross-functional teams to complete 70% of pending projects, achieving organizational goals.

Strategic Planning Project Management Communication Team Leadership Marketing Strategy Stakeholder Engagement

Business Analyst Intern

Tech1M Juniors

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Focused on the mobile development process, leading a team to build a mobile application prototype. Worked as a scrum master to ensure timely updates and collaborated with product teams for feature refinement.

Mobile Development Team Leadership Scrum Methodology Data Driven Decision Making Product Development Communication Time Management

Legal Officer and Human Resource Assistant

Little Angels Network

Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Trained incoming staff and led child protection programs, collaborating with government agencies. Planned fundraising events that generated significant donations.

Legal Services Child Protection Fundraising Training Communication

Administrative and Research Assistant

International Institute of Law - Africa Centre for Legal Exc

Oct 2015 - May 2016 (7 months)

Collaborated with the head office to ensure training materials were up to date and coordinated communications with trainees. Assisted in post-training evaluations.

Administrative Support Research Communication Training Coordinator Evaluator Organizational Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Daystar University

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce Law

2011 - 2015

A study of legal principles applied to business transactions. Topics covered include: contracts, criminal law and business, business torts, court systems, and commercial paper.