Akil Kennedy
Program Executive
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Talented Program Officer bringing deep understanding of strategic planning, program design, stakeholder management. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges with an excellent reputation for resolving problems. Thought-leader and strategic manager experienced in building and leading highly effective teams. Adept at evaluating progress and implementing strategic improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Program Officer (Acting)
Generation US
Washington, DC
03.2022 - Current
- Led five (5) departments consisting of over 60 employees (Admissions and Enrollment, Partnerships, Catalyst Programs, Program Compliance and Curriculum and Instruction) through organizational restructure
- Determined staffing plans to achieve program goals and objectives and participated in hiring decisions for new program staff.
- Designed and led implementation of new Catalyst Program model to incorporate community college partner support into Generation programming
- Led Partnerships team through the redesign of partner contracting process
- Designed new tiered funding structure for grant allocations
- Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
Managing Director, Programs
Generation USA
Washington, DC
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Created Program Operations team to oversee the maintenance of learner academic records, certifications and graduation
- Created Program Compliance Team to manage the administration and application of Generation learner policies, maintain program files and databases, analyze information and prepare and program quality reports
- Developed team structure for US Curriculum and Instruction team
- Led the creation and implementation of fully online national programming to students in 30 cities during and after COVID
- Designed and managed implementation of first-ever part-time program offerings
- Developed new multi-layered student orientation process
- Expansion of instructional team from 15 to 55 instructors and teaching assistants located across the US
- Led growth or programs 800 to over 2000 learners served from 2020 to 2021
- Initiated redesign of Learner Handbook and learner escalation and outreach process
Director of Learner Instruction
Generation USA
Washington, DC
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Created Catalyst Programs to launch Generation-led programming in partner cities
- Oversaw and managed creation of Instructional Support team (3 instructional coaches)
- Managed transition from in-person to video instructional support
- Established personnel performance metrics to encourage efforts toward common goals and track effectiveness
Training and Instructional Support Lead
Generation
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Led development of strategy for instructor training and development
- Facilitated the designing and customizing of onboarding agendas and session plans to lead training with Generation instructors.
- Collaborated with Global Training Lead and other Instructional Leads to adopt best practices from other Generation countries and the field of adult learning.
- Integrated instructor support into larger programmatic goals and strategies for scale.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 08.1997 - 05.2001
Master of Arts - Secondary Social Studies Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY 09.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Strategic planning
Timeline
Chief Program Officer (Acting)
Generation US
03.2022 - Current
Managing Director, Programs
Generation USA
04.2021 - 03.2022
Director of Learner Instruction
Generation USA
07.2020 - 04.2021
Training and Instructional Support Lead
Generation
06.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Secondary Social Studies Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
09.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
08.1997 - 05.2001
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