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Phaedra High

@phaedrahigh

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Operations and Administrative Specialist at Urban Cipher, LLC, who secured over $18k in grant and sponsorship funding.

United States

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At Urban Cipher, LLC, I direct event planning and project lifecycles for private, corporate, and creative industry clients, as well as small businesses and non-profit organizations. I also coordinate program scheduling and administrative operations.

I secured over $18k through 2025/2026 in competitive grant and sponsorship funding for specialized aquatics and community accessibility programs. For the Y in Silver Spring, I coordinated the 2026 Healthy Kids Day event.

At Urban Cipher, LLC, I overhauled and digitized client application workflows using cloud database infrastructure, accelerating instructor assignments and reporting timelines. I also maintain CRM workflows and cloud data infrastructure to streamline organizational reporting.

Earlier, at Pay It Forward Project Denver, I coordinated fundraising initiatives, volunteer campaigns, and community events, and published monthly newsletters to 400+ subscribers. At Applewood Plumbing, Heating and Electric, I processed and audited over 10,000 service work orders as part of a data migration and cleanup initiative.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal Operations and Project Consultant

Current

Urban Cipher, LLC

Jul 2008 - Present (18 years 3 months)

Led end-to-end event planning, vendor management, and hospitality coordination for private, corporate, and creative industry clients. Directed project lifecycles, program scheduling, and cross-functional administrative operations for small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Event Planning Vendor Management Project Management CRM Google Workspace Dropbox One Drive Squarespace WordPress Wix Grant writing Budget Management Digital Communication

Communications Director and Executive Assistant

AdNet AccountNet, Inc.

May 2020 - May 2021 (1 year)

Delivered executive administrative support directly to the Executive Director of a certified Women-Owned staffing and workforce solutions firm. Researched and edited competitive proposals, bids, and compliance documentation for government contracts and public sector grants.

Executive Support Proposal Writing Compliance Documentation LinkedIn Facebook Digital Communication Project Coordination Staffing

Program and Operations Coordinator

Pay It Forward Project Denver

Feb 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 10 months)

Directed program planning, community outreach, and logistics for fundraising initiatives, volunteer campaigns, and community development events. Cultivated partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and civic leaders to secure in-kind sponsorships, venue spaces, and event donations.

Program Coordination Community Outreach Fundraising Grant writing Sponsorship Development Social Media Website Management Newsletter Publishing Program Planning Sponsorship Event Management Newsletters

Event Manager

Parkside Mansion

Apr 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Directed on-site operations and facility management for corporate gatherings, weddings, and private events at a historic venue. Administered client and vendor contracts, ensuring all operational specifications, timelines, and safety regulations were strictly fulfilled.

Event Management Vendor Management Contract Administration Logistics Coordination Floor Planning Client Relations Facilities Management Logistics Customer Service

Database Management Clerk

Applewood Plumbing, Heating and Electric

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 (9 months)

Executed a large-scale data migration and cleanup initiative, accurately processing and auditing over 10,000 service work orders within 5 months. Maintained database records and verified field documentation utilizing True Vantage database management software.

Data Migration Data Auditing Database Management True Vantage Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing AP AR

Administrative Support Specialist

Downtown Denver Partnership

May 2012 - Jun 2012 (1 month)

Delivered executive-level administrative and project support directly to the Vice President of a prominent downtown business development organization. Coordinated logistics, scheduling and materials for major civic programs, committee meetings, and urban development events.

Executive Support Event Coordination Scheduling Stakeholder Liaison Document Management Project Support Calendar Management

Financial Services and Legal Operations Coordinator

Moss Codilis, LLP & Metrobanc Financial

Dec 2005 - Apr 2009 (3 years 4 months)

Managed electronic court filings, audited bankruptcy plans for legal compliance, and maintained court docket schedules. Coordinated end-to-end mortgage loan documentation, monitored underwriting milestones, and delivered executive administrative support across high-volume financial offices.

Legal Compliance Administrative Support Court Filing Bankruptcy Auditing Mortgage Documentation Underwriting Executive Support