Kamani Morrow

Action-oriented Program Coordinator and Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional educational, talent, and operational programs. Expertise in managing full program lifecycles, student outreach and recruitment pipelines, enterprise database workflows, and stakeholder relations. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, interpret policies, and support mission-driven initiatives—specifically expanding access for diverse and underrepresented populations across the Central Coast and Silicon Valley regions.

Technical Writer & Program Operations Specialist - Joby Aviation - Marina, CA

(2025-01)

• Oversee cross-functional project integration and operational readiness across engineering, quality, and early-career teams, consistently meeting strict milestone deadlines.
• Author standardized operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and workflow handbooks to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage enterprise software platforms (Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace) to track program deliverables, analyze process data, and implement workflow recommendations.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, serving as a key point of contact to ensure seamless communication among diverse team members.

Talent Program Coordinator & Recruiter - Pitch Deck Productions Inc. - Remote

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Coordinated end-to-end recruitment, application evaluation, and onboarding workflows, increasing offer conversion rates by 35%.
• Managed candidate pipelines through enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), configuring system statuses, data exports, and candidate communications.
• Evaluated team performance metrics and student/trainee feedback to refine program frameworks, optimize resource allocation, and support retention.
• Ensured strict adherence to state regulatory standards, privacy practices, and organizational policies across multi-region talent initiatives.

Partnership Coordinator - Merced Pet Care and The Gilded Paw - Merced, CA

(2020-01)

• Direct daily administration, scheduling, and facility logistics for a 37-person team and active volunteer pipeline across multiple location sites.
• Manage shared inbox communications, B2B/B2C outreach, and customer service initiatives using diplomacy, empathy, and rapid problem-solving.
• Coordinate event and facility setup, vendor reservations, key management, and security protocols for on-site programming.
• Collect and analyze operational data to address bottlenecks, design student/staff resources, and improve program satisfaction.

Technical Communications & Program Specialist - Winston Cone Optics - Merced, CA

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Co-managed university outreach pipelines and academic partnerships to recruit early-career specialists and underrepresented talent.
• Co-authored grant proposals securing six-figure awards by translating complex technical and educational objectives into compelling written communications.
• Maintained external program communications, digital materials, and press content to support stakeholder engagement.

Project & Communications Consultant - Open Concept Consulting - London, United Kingdom

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed project schedules, resource tracking, and cross-functional administrative workflows for client organizations.
• Developed standardized project reporting templates, status tracking tools, and client documentation to streamline program delivery.

Operations Supervisor - The Summits Marketplace - Merced, CA

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Supervised 30+ team members, overseeing onboarding, scheduling, training, and operational compliance.
• Managed facility inventory valued at over $100,000 and led local promotional campaigns to drive applicant engagement.

Master of Business Administration - Business Management - Pepperdine University

Master of Fine Arts - Narrative Development - Kingston University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature - University of California, Merced