Naomi B.
Programming and Services Manager @ Hudson County Chamber of Commerce
About
Naomi’s career is a story of dedication, innovation, and community impact. Her journey began in the luxury goods sector, where she honed her skills as a Supply Chain Apprentice at Thélios. There, she played a critical role in organizing Market Week for prestigious brands like Dior and Fendi, showcasing her talent for project coordination and collaboration across departments. Her passion for creating opportunities led her to S&P Global as a Supply Diversity Apprentice, where she championed diversity initiatives by identifying and supporting underrepresented suppliers. Naomi’s drive to foster inclusivity and support diverse communities became a hallmark of her work. Naomi’s career flourished at Per Scholas, where she rose from Manager of Talent Acquisition to Senior Manager. At Per Scholas, she developed innovative strategies to connect diverse talent with top-tier employers, boosting job placement rates and surpassing key performance metrics. Her leadership shone as she mentored junior recruiters, organized corporate events, and delivered career workshops in tech fields like Cybersecurity and AWS. Through her work, Naomi impacted the lives of over 300 students, helping them achieve meaningful employment. Her commitment to community extends beyond her professional roles. As an Advisory Board Member for the North Hudson Sewerage Authority and Alumni Chairperson for Year Up United, Naomi continues to uplift others through mentorship and advocacy. Naomi’s story is one of resilience and purpose, rooted in a passion for building relationships, driving innovation, and creating pathways to success for those she serves.
United States
Jersey City
Higher Education
Growth Zone, Program Management, Special Events, Corporate Events, Event Production, Operational Planning, Site Planning, Classroom Management, Community Outreach, Partnerships, Early-Stage Startups, Commercial Photography, Candid Photography, Branding Photography, Branding & Identity, AdeptID, Technical Recuriting, Corporate Engagement, Technical Recruiting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Experience

Programming and Services Manager
New Jersey, United States
• Serve as the lead liaison to all Chamber-wide events from planning, coordinating, and executing, such as our annual gala, conference meetings, golf tournament fundraiser, new business ribbon-cuttings, executive-level networking events, tourism/social events and sponsor luncheons. • Coordinate services for events in line with established goals/outcomes, such as room accommodation and transportation for exhibitors, sponsors, facilities (AV and venue set ups), catering, signage, displays, accessibility requirements, printing, entertainment, and event registration. • Monitors and maintains the Hudson Chamber website: updates content, contributes to content creation, answers inquiries, ensures news/events and job board are updated; removes/hides outdated pages, and monitors and reports on website analytics. • Cultivate and maintain relationships with chamber members, event sponsors, city and state local officials, board of directors, chamber ambassadors, board of directors to promote collaboration and engagement. • Assist in the development and maintenance of event budgets, including monitoring expenses according to budget, maintaining financial processes, establishing billing and credit arrangements, and requesting payments for event-related expenses. • Monitor program outcomes using CRM systems (e.g., GrowthZone), track key email marketing & event performance metrics, and report on impact to stakeholders. • Support the Women of Commerce & the Youth Professional Network committees with facilitating monthly committee meetings, providing post-event insights on ticket sales, attendance, and cross-share feedback to enhance budget and event outcomes. • Develops association communications including print, online and social media platforms, recognizing and sharing content applicable to the association and distributing/posting on a consistent schedule; collaborates with printing vendors

Program Director
Jersey City, NJ
- Leading a team of 3-5 volunteers, fostering a community club that advocates for fashion sustainability that is currently based in Hudson County, NJ. - Organizes a summer program, “Shop or Swap”, that is a pop-up market install to promote thrifting and handmade vendors and swapping clothes to reduce clothes in our landfill which is hosted 2-3 per year. - Developing partnerships with nonprofits to provide professional work attire, bedding, art supplies, and other hygiene products. 2025 Partners: Ali Forney Center and Hoboken Shelter

Admin Assistant - Career Pathways & Transfer Services
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
• Served as first point of contact for students, faculty, and visitors, providing information and directing inquiries. • Enter and track student information, enrollment data, or departmental metrics using college systems (e.g., Ellucian/Colleague, Navigate 360) • Designed and implemented an event assistance request form now adopted across career services, standardizing communication and workflows for career specialists, coaches, and supervisors. • Designed event graphics and marketing materials to promote employer visits, instant decision days, and Transfer National Week, increasing student participation and strengthening partnerships between students, employers, and transfer institutions. • Managed employer job postings on Handshake by vetting opportunities for credibility, growth potential, and reputation, safeguarding students from fraudulent or low-quality positions.

Freelance Program Manager
Girlz Love Tech
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Coordinated daily operations for a mobile AI & STEM workshop series at 6–8 schools, libraries, and community centers - Managed outreach and confirmed site logistics for each pop-up workshop - Supported on-site execution alongside our Computer Science Lead to serve students ages 7–18 - Built CRM systems and tracking engagement with partner organizations - Strengthened relationships with local communities ahead of our Fall Confidence Wellness Box initiative Tools: Microsoft, Padlet, Slack, Calendly

Talent Acquisition Senior Manager
Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Led independent efforts to boost graduate job success rates by 30% in 2022, exceeding KPIs and securing partnerships to enhance support and job placements - Delivered multi-year growth in placement wages and employer partnerships, contributing to a 22% wage gain for alumni and $57,000+ average starting salaries - Developed and maintained ongoing data reporting to track market trends, mitigate hiring risks, and inform porfolio-level decision-making for workforce planning initiatives - Provided career guidance to 300+ students and alumni through individualized coaching an counseling - Led cross-functional program teams across talent, development, and employer relations to deliver 3-4 strategic initiatives per quarter, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications - Implemented data-informed job coaching strategies that improved 12-month job placement rates from 56% to 66% year-over-year. - Trained and mentored junior Talent Acquisition team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance. - Established centralized tracking systems for 10+ concurrent employer engagement initiatives, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies, across the workforce strategy portfolio

Talent Acquisition Manager
Newark, New Jersey, United States
The Business Solutions team coordinates with Per Scholas local and national resources to identify, develop and cultivate relationships with new and existing corporate employer partners to place successful graduates in jobs with them and create hiring pipelines for our graduates. Provided business insights and detected problems in various aspects of business, including data management processes and organizational strategies - Assisted in increasing 12-month job attainment for graduates by 30% in 2022 by cultivating and engaging with existing and new partnerships and providing career support and interview preparation - Managed the interview and placement processes for learners with corporate partners - Identified student needs and provided necessary resources, worked with individualized career plans, and supported addressing student behavior or attitude concerns to prepare students for entry to mid-level careers in technology - Provided students with individual career counseling and employment preparation coaching as needed, and recommended students for particular employment opportunities - Connected graduates with resources necessary to maintain employment and to upskill alumni careers and career development - Monitored and managed student outcome and placement data in the Per Scholas Salesforce database as well as up-and-out metrics for internal and client reporting - Developed a strong network of local employers to support job placement of graduates and established a voice in workforce development - Aligned the career development strategy with Per Scholas client requirements - Co-managed alumni outreach and activities for students graduating from Per Scholas programs, including event coordination, market research, and development of new solutions for market growth - Created and presented visually appealing business and educational presentations Softwares: AdeptID, LinkedIn Talent Insights, Salesforce, HubSpot, AirTable, Google Suites, Calendly, Lu.ma

Alumni Board Chairperson
New York City Metropolitan Area
- Facilitated development of the board’s strategic plan and guided the Board to set and maintain strategic direction for the New Jersey and New York sites - Facilitated and managed YUNY Alumni Board meetings or arranged for facilitation as needed with a team of four - Attended monthly meetings with the YUNY Executive Director - Fostered relations with the National Alumni Association representative - Acted as a liaison between NAA representatives at monthly meetings - Contributed to the overarching goals set by Year Up New York by providing support for onsite programs and external appearances - Worked closely with the Alumni Steward to set up meeting facilities and coordinate events with Year Up staff - Coached, supported, and developed leadership across committee leads - Maintained contact with YUNY and National Year Up staff - Represented the Alumni Association on the YUNY Board of Directors - Served as a spokesperson for the YUNY Alumni Network - Represented the alumni community at official YUNY events - Held weekly meetings with Alumni Stewards - Hosted bi-weekly meetings with Alumni Boards - Hosted monthly Board meetings with all Board members and sponsors - Reviewed materials for the newsletter

Supplier Diversity Apprentice
New York City Metropolitan Area
S&P Global has launched the Supplier Diversity Program. The goal is to implement and enhance the S&Ps Supplier Diversity Program. This includes developing policies procedures, objectives, processes, and communications. • Supported and assisted in the development of presentation and reports, both internal and external • Helped implement new and innovative methods to identify and qualify diverse supplier candidates • Identified and helped implement opportunities to make it simple for diverse suppliers to apply/qualify/partner with S&P • Support efforts to build relationships with local and regional diversity council organizations including NMSDC, WBENC, NaVOBA, Disability:IN, ByBlack • Coordinated event schedules and the participation of other S&P employees and Business Units (e.g., matchmaking events to identify qualified candidates) • Assisted in promoting S&P in the Supplier Diversity community • Assisted in conducting Supplier Diversity related training sessions to internal and external stakeholders Softwares: Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, Tealbook, Supplier.io

Supply Chain Intern
New York City Metropolitan Area
- Supported the Supply Chain department in reporting for fill rate and helped organize the master data file. - Assisted the Marketing department with research for ongoing regional events and provided solutions in a timely manner to meet deadlines. - Collaborated with Marketing and Sales Operations on event calendar management for client appointments and managed all updates. - Participated in Market Week with multiple departments and assisted with sample management. - Brands: Dior, Celine, Fendi, Kenzo, Stella McCartney, Loewe, and Rimowa

Account Executive Intern
New York City Metropolitan Area
- Supported relationship management efforts across a portfolio of 100+ nonprofit client accounts, ensuring clear communication, accurate documentation, and alignment with organizational policies and goals. - Collaborated with a team of Account Executives to strengthen partner engagement through proactive outreach, professional correspondence, and consistent follow-ups that maintained trust and transparency. - Conducted detailed research and data analysis on nonprofit organizations to identify organizational needs, compliance considerations, and opportunities for partnership growth. - Exercised discretion and professionalism in interactions with senior executives and clients, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication. - Applied problem-solving and critical thinking to resolve client concerns, clarify expectations, and support positive working relationships across departments. - Maintained data integrity by updating client records and ensuring accuracy in CRM databases for tracking communications, performance metrics, and account activities. - Contributed to Salesforce.org’s culture of service by volunteering over 55 hours toward community engagement initiatives, reinforcing commitment to inclusion and social impact.
Education

Business Administration and Management, General
Member Outreach Chair, The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2020-2021 President, The Adventurer’s Club, 2019-2021 Secretary, Photography Club, 2019-2021 Photographer, Rhapsody Newsletter, 2019-2021 Member, Business & Accounting Club, 2019-2021 Member, Honors Student Council, 2019-2021 Member, Feminism for All, 2019-2020 Member, Dance Club, 2019-2020 Treasurer, Photography Club, 2019-2020
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