Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 20 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Director
East Side House Settlement/SONYC After, School Programs
Bronx, NY
01.2018 - 01.2021
Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
Developed Virtual program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors
Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings
Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings
Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs
Prepared tape for broadcasting by completing final editing
Determined broadcast requirements to plan event coverage and regular programming
Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands
Verified accuracy of program laws and compliance with FCC rules and regulations
Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area
Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners
Developed new program and feature ideas for station
Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments
Helped directors resolve production, casting and budgeting issues impacting station performance
Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality
Maintained and updated project related documents
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance
Set and oversaw yearly budget to cover hours of new station programming
Improved revenues by implementing successful marketing campaigns that penetrated new markets
Developed Virtual Program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
Education Specialist/Group Leader
Eastside House
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
Hired as Group Leader and promoted to Education Specialist within 3 months based on outstanding performance and leadership skills
Supervised and directed team of specialists responsible for planning and implementing engaging units, lesson plans, and projects aligned with curricular standards
Worked closely with Program Director to organize thematic frameworks and promoting deeper understanding of principles of youth development in front line workers.
Created strong relationships with array of school personnel, staff, parents, participants, and partners within community.
Trained and mentored team members, supported staff development and human resources initiatives, and attended relevant meetings, workshops, outside events, and organization-wide activities
Ensured compliance with state standards and contractual obligations, assessed and met specified benchmarks, and monitored program data to identify areas of improvement.
Patient Coordinator
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
Professionally manage patient's care, monitor and coordinate patients' treatment plans, educate them about their condition, connect them with health care providers, and evaluate their progress.
Perform analytical and data entry task. Answer patient calls, emails and questions, including finding insurance estimates.
Confidentially manage patient accounts.
Schedule patient visits and answer pre-visit questions, including about billing. Provided complete patient assessments and communicated with patients to understand medical histories.
Managed hospital admissions and patient flows while organizing patient care.
Front Desk Receptionist
Chen & Morgan OB/GYN
New York, NY
01.2013 - 01.2014
Greet and check in patients, and collect personal, medical, and insurance information. Schedule, reschedule, and verify patient appointments; schedule appointments with secondary care providers.
Coordinate physician schedules and maintain patient flow by communicating patient arrivals or delays. Collect all co-pays.
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
Case Manager/SOD
Veritas Young Mothers Program
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2013
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Clerical Associate
Harlem Hospital
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2012
Maintain and update patient records as needed, pulling charts for doctors and nurses and re-filing charts when not in use.
Billing prepare medical bills, help coordinate payments.
Schedule tests and procedures for patients.
Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
Respond to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Assistant Director
Ready Set Grow/Learn Child Development Center
Bronx, NY
01.2005 - 01.2011
Performed array of managerial and administrative functions in support of daily program operations
Planned and executed weekly lesson plans to support overall student success
Supervised staff in development of curriculum in education, nutrition, and social service to meet educational objectives
Managed business finances including bank deposits, journal entries, reconciliations, and cash management
Helped to develop annual budgets and maintaining accurate accounting records using QuickBooks