Adria M. Jefferson

• Presented monthly reports on budget-to-actuals, cash flow, and developed leadership budget reviews to keep stakeholders informed.
• Ensured accuracy in tracking a $30M multi-year budget thorough planning, forecasting, and compliance measures.
• Monitors financial health and provides recommendations to leadership with regard to both short- and long-range planning.
• Maintain the goals set forth in the grant to include instructional, student services, and instructional support programs
• Assist in the overall administration of the grant’s program policies, procedures, and standards and recommend changes as needed
• Maintain the goals set forth in the grant to include instructional, student services, and instructional support programs
• Assist in the overall administration of the grant’s program policies, procedures, and standards, and recommend changes as needed and appropriate.
• Directed the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Oversaw cash flow management activities including accounts receivable and payable processing, payroll administration and banking functions.
• Managed relationships with external auditors, bankers and investors to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Oversaw requisition and procurement processes to guide purchasing decisions.
• Prepared detailed reports for executive leadership regarding key performance indicators such as sales growth or expense ratios.
• Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.

• Directed comprehensive HR and business operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, and policy development.
• Led recruitment, training, and performance management, resulting in a 20% improvement in employee retention.
• Developed and managed the employee handbook, internal procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supported the Executive Director in HR strategy, budgeting, and operational efficiency, creating data-driven reports and analysis.

After School Program (Founder)

Keiller Leadership Academy, 2015-2022.

• Established partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to provide additional resources or services for students enrolled in the after-school program.
• Supervised staff in the implementation of daily activities for children in the after-school program.
• Developed lesson plans that incorporated academic topics while engaging participants in meaningful activities through hands on experiences.
• Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualized plans for student success within the after-school program.
• Scheduled field trips and special events as part of the after-school programming.
• Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth development or educational best practices relevant to working with young people outside of school hours.

• Oversaw budget development of $486M, presented financial insights, and provided actionable recommendations to the Board of Directors
• Developed cost-saving processes that streamlined operations and increased productivity across multiple projects
• Led and coached a team to successfully manage over 100 cost centers, earning
• Employee of the Month recognition.

• Guided students in educational planning, career advising, and course selection aligned with academic and career goals
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, supporting retention and student success.