Helping non-profit, not for profit and charitable organizations grow and sustain a level of excellent.

1. Shalisha Erenberg
3150 N. Sheridan Rd. #22C, Chicago, IL 60657
773-701-0232
Shalisha.Erenberg.Nonprofit@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/shalishaerenberg
Twitter.com/ShalishaE3
Nonprofit Management Overview:
Passionate and mission-driven, I articulate the goals of the organization and work with energy and love to engage all
stakeholders; Board, members, clients, staff and partners.
Qualification Brief:M anager pr ogr am projectmanagement dir ect ordevelopmentt rainingbudget leadershipcom municatedevelopcoachstr ategyplanningdrivegrowthm anagecollaborate collaboration super vise measurecommunicationsmanagingadministr ator
 Experienced, energetic and patient project/program manager with notable ability in conflict resolution
 Talented in strengthening communication between departments, employees and management while increasing
overall productivity
 Highly effective communicator with ability to clearly present concepts, regardless of complexity, to broad spectrum
of individuals
 Collaborative, creative and strategic approach to contributing new ideas and/or modifying existing concepts for
improvement
 Dedicated to quality client service and achieving complete customer satisfaction
 Outstanding verbal and writing skills
 Languages include English, Spanish and French
Professional Experience:
SelfHelp Home – Chicago, IL (senior living community) June 2017 – Current
The SelfHelp Home is a caring communitythat ensures residents’ comfort.Residents hail from all over the world and have incredible
stories to share.
 As a cantorial soloist, lead Sabbath services for Jewish residents – through singing and prayer
 Research and prepare a teaching on biblical text and give a historical explanation and background on certain prayers
and liturgical music included in the service
 Engage residents in learning, exploring and rediscovering their tradition, heritage and roots
JCC Chicago – Skokie, IL 2011 – 2012
Provides quality experiences that enrich the lives of 24,000 individuals,families and the communityat large. JCC's award -winning and
innovative programs are designed to meetthe needs ofeveryone from infants to adults.
 Met with management and assessed donor and Board recommendations to implement strategy for newly-created
program
 Developed and trained team of 11 to ensure excellent delivery of music educational program to over 4,000 clients and
staff in early childhood, day and overnight camping
 Coordinated cross-functional teams on JCC musical CD project deliverable to 3,000 clients
 Managed operating budget of $100,000
 Coordinated with leading experts to deliver superior programs and professional development for 200+ staff
HaZamir Chicago – Chicago, IL 2008 – 2013
Established 24 years ago,HaZamir is a network of choral chapters across the United States and Israel that provides teens with a high
level choral experience. HaZamir transcends boundaries,giving teenagers a valuable and rare experience as an opportunityto forge
close bonds and unite in a common goal.
 After understanding mission of organization, assessed local market and built the Chicago chapter in partnership with
international executive director
 Targeted key players and met with organizations to promote mission and brand
 Recruited talented high school singers into organization – year over year growth for first three years at 100%
 Organized local fund development and managed budget
 Shared and communicated successes and goal achievement with donors (potential and repeat)
Independent Consultant – Chicago, IL 2010

2. World Trade Center of Illinois
WTCI fosters business connections and increases international trade through events,networking and programs.WTCI’s goal is to meet
the universal challenge ofAmerican businesses,especiallysmall-to-medium sized businesses,and transform them into better foreign
traders through regional job growth and professional development.
 Raised over $10,000 for organization through sponsorships and individual giving
 Developed and ran Latin American conference in partnership with Northeastern Illinois University
o Created a venue for fostering business relationships and increased Latin American trade
o Strategically implemented conference from vision through to completion
o Contacted and organized speakers from several Latin American countries
Mummies & Masterpieces
A unique program thatenhances adultand child learning through museum masterpieces.Information is literallyatthe world’s fingertips,
and Mummies & Masterpieces believes in wondering, questioning,exploring,problem solving,and discovering.
 Led idea generation around using technology to reach students internationally; succeeded in securing grant funding
Ravinia Steans Institute for Young Artists – Highland Park, IL 1997
Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute is the summer conservatoryat America’s oldest summer music festival.Each season,talented young
musicians from around the world come together atRSMI to make music with an internationallyrenowned performing faculty.
 Worked closely with assistant director to ensure operational logistics were met; transporting musical artist, providing
sheet music on a timely basis, recording live performances and organizing meals
Interlochen Arts Camp – Interlochen, MI 1995
Interlochen was founded in 1928 and is located in beautiful northwestMichigan.Each year, thousands ofartists and arts patrons come
to Interlochen to experience world-class educational and cultural opportunities.
 Responsible for the personal, artistic development and safety of 18 high school girls for eight-week summer program
Volunteering:
Mishkan Chicago – Chicago, IL 2014, 2015, 2016
Start-up, spiritual communityin Chicago reclaiming Judaism’s inspiration and transformative essence.Mishkan engages,educates,
empowers and inspires people through dynamic experiences ofJewish prayer, music,learning,social activism and communitybuilding.
 High Holiday Volunteer – Managed and organized small group of volunteers to ensure 1,800 people got great
customer service and were welcomed warmly
 Covered extra shifts and tasks as needs changed
Education:
 University of Chicago Booth School of Business – Chicago, IL
MBA in Management, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
 University of Illinois – Champaign-Urbana, IL
MA in French Literature
 University of Chicago – Chicago, IL
BA in French Literature (with Honors)
Skill Keyword Summary:
Program management project management nonprofit management organize director development training budget
leadership communicate develop coach motivate lead strategy planning drive growth manage collaborate supervise
measure make decisions deliver operations liaison administrator coordinate build project planning business analysis
requirements gathering program management portfolio management resource management team building engagement
idea generation counseling