ASSeasonal Program Director

Program Manager | Healthcare & Public Sector Operations | Moving into Consulting and Product

Program manager with 8+ years in government and nonprofit operations. Managed $1M+ in funding and programs serving 3,000+. MBA, MSc. Now moving into healthcare and tech. Claude is AI and can make

About me

Program manager with 8+ years in government and nonprofit operations. Managed $1M+ in funding and programs serving 3,000+. MBA, MSc. Now moving into healthcare and tech. Claude is AI and can make

I am Ayanna Shell. I have some work experience and I am at the start of my career journey, exploring opportunities and building practical skills as I prepare for longer-term roles.

Experience

Seasonal Program Director

LADYi Got Skills · 2026 – Present

Adjunct Professor — Social Science

Kean University · 2025 – Present

Financial Compliance Specialist (Consultant)

Daraja of Love Inc. · 2023 – 2025

Executive Administrative Coordinator / Office Manager

Newark Workforce Development Board · 2023 – 2024

Director of Finance & Grant Compliance (Consultant)

TianaGHelpingHandz Inc. · 2019 – 2024

Payroll & Benefits Administrative Coordinator

City of Newark, Finance Department · 2014 – 2017

Program Monitor / Manager (Seasonal)

Newark Youth One Stop Center · 2023 & 2025

Education

National University

MSc, Technology Management

Northcentral University

Master of Business Administration

Kean University

BA, Sociology

Skills

Early-career practical experienceLearning on the jobProject-based work