Kianna Daye

Kianna Daye has a diverse work experience spanning several industries.

Their most recent role is at Henderson Collegiate, where they currently serve as the Director of Operations. Prior to this position, they held the role of Interim Director of Operations at the same company. Before joining Henderson Collegiate, they worked as a Student Information Systems Coordinator.

Kianna also has experience in media as an Operations Manager at Dayedream Media. Their responsibilities in this role included managing schedules, notifying staff and customers of appointment changes, building professional relationships with clients, and monitoring online capacity.

In the education sector, Kianna worked at Durham Public Schools as a Magnet Coordinator, where they led applicants to New Tech High School, managed student applications, and prioritized the school's theme-based vision. Kianna also served as a Distance Educational Facilitator, coordinating distance learning programs and ensuring student success in the online environment.

Additionally, Kianna has worked in seasonal positions at the City of Durham, where they served as a Master Program Specialist, planning and coordinating programs and activities for middle and high school-aged participants. Kianna also worked as an Educational Advocacy Project Instructor at Triangle Literacy Council, tutoring foster care students and assisting with their academic and personal development.

Early in their career, Kianna held several roles at Durham Public Schools, including an Instructional Assistant and a Group Leader/Camp Counselor at the City of Durham. In these roles, they provided support to students, assisted with clerical duties, and planned and led group activities.

Kianna also gained experience as an Educational Intern at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where they collaborated with teachers to develop instruction and classroom activities and worked with students to meet educational goals.

Kianna Daye attended Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) from 2008 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Their field of study was Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, with a dual concentration in Elementary Education and Dance. In addition to their academic qualifications, Kianna also holds several certifications. In September 2020, they received the Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC) certification from the Management & Strategy Institute. During the same month, they also obtained a Six Sigma White Belt Certification from the same institution. Prior to these certifications, in May 2020, Kianna completed the Social Media Marketing Foundations course through LinkedIn.