KJA News & Updates
Conference Program Management & Speaking
Over the past year, several clients have called on Kiisha's expertise for successful virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. She served as moderator for the KoBE 3rd Quarter Virtual Industry Event, helped plan and facilitate the Howard Chamber's 2021 Cyber Conference, served as strategic director for a 5K race, and played a pivotal role in several other initiatives.
Q1 · Q2 · Q3 2021 KoBE VIRTUAL QUARTERLY MEETINGS
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KoBe 2021 Virtual Industry Event Moderator
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February - A Discussion on How Small Business Successfully Pivoted During A Pandemic
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April - Financial Literacy, "What does it mean for your business?"
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August - Strategic Planning for the FY'21 Season
2021 CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - SEPTEMBER 1
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Served on Cyber Planning Committee
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Program Manager (Speakers, Venue Coordination, Website Updates, Event Logistics to include Attendee Notifications, Onsite PM Support Services)
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KJA's 5th Year Serving as Program Manager to the HoCo Chamber's Cyber Conference
Client Relations, Communication & Oversight
It could be said that nothing is more critical for a business than how it treats its customers. Kiisha Jennings has a proven knack for client relations, ensuring open transparency, clear deliverables, and positive relationships across industries and sectors. Over the past year, Kiisha has helped her clients maintain strong customer relations through effective communication and problem solving.
JIDAN CLEANING - PHILADELPHIA PROJECTS (NORRIS STREET)
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Client Relations (communications with prospective customer in pursuit of opportunity); contract negotiations and final presentation to Jidan Cleaning's CEO for agreement and execution of contract
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End Result - 4 month contract
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New Apartment Building (Post-Construction Cleaning in Preparation for Occupancy)
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JIDAN CLEANING - HARRISBURG PROJECT (CAPITAL FRONT STREET)
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Communications with customer and confirm site visit in preparation of post-construction cleaning services
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Prepare SubK Agreement for CEO's review and approval inclusive of insurance requirements in accordance with contract's requirements
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Oversight of timeline and management of project's completion
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Client Relations - Pre-During-Post Communications to ensure subcontractor's schedule and adherence of SOW/timeline; completion of project
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Oversight of client's requirements for renderance of timely payment
2021 Internship Program & Mentoring
No person is an island! Successful business leaders must always be learning, from those more and less experienced. Kiisha firmly believes in a strong mentorship culture, so K. Jennings & Associates hosted its first business internship this summer for 8th Grader Kennedy Mackall! KJA is also proud to participate in the 2nd Annual Many Hands Make Light Work mentorship fundraiser this fall.
2021 INTERNSHIP (JUNE-SEPTEMBER)
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8th Grader Kennedy Mackall - Provided support services via program/event/operations management; site visits and client relations
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KJA assisted with KM's business plan via entrepreneurship program completed in Spring 2021; KM desires to launch her business in 2022
Community Outreach & Grassroots Campaigns
Hand-in-hand with Kiisha's dedication to mentorship is her commitment to the community. Over the past 12 months, she's put her strong business acumen to work helping nonprofits and religious organizations with their grassroots marketing campaigns. From handing out flyers to cold-calling, Kiisha knows the value of a comprehensive, targeted marketing strategy.
ST JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES
2021 5K COMMUNITY DAY | NOVEMBER 6
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KJA Team - Marketing & Communications, Program Management (Oversight), Website Updates, Community Outreach (Grassroots Campaign), Partner Coordination and Communications (SJBC, Howard Community College, Bobbi Engram Foundation).
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Launch of grassroots campaign - July 2021 in support of SJBC's 2021 5K
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
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Church Initiatives, Programs, Website Audits and Updates, Vendor Oversight and Strategic Implementations in Support of Organizations' Communal Growth & Development
Construction Management & Oversight
Construction leaders face unique challenges in today's post-pandemic environment with supply and labor shortages making growth difficult. Despite these obstacles, Kiisha has been hard at work facilitating new projects for her clients across the Northeast. She's successfully helped her clients navigate project management, compliance, subcontractors, site visits, budget constraints, and tight timelines.
JIDAN CLEANING · COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
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Oversight of project timeline in working with customer to ensure final cleaning services are rendered in accordance with timeline set forth by client
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Oversight of subcontractors (Angel Companion) to ensure adequate labor force is available for the requested cleaning services; window cleaners and all trades in support of final cleaning services
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Ensure contract compliance - Required certifications (Prime - Jidan Cleaning and Subs - Angel Companion); Adherence to Prevailing Wage Requirements; Punch List
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Prepare SubK Agreements for CEO's review and execution inclusive of insurance requirements in accordance with contract's requirements
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Site Visits to meet with Project Manager and Supervisor for review of project's progression, change in schedules and development of new timeliness as necessary
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Budget Oversight - Ensure contract's agreed upon pricing is maintained and notifications to client for any changes in services that may impact costs
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Oversight of client's requirements for renderance of timely payment
