Alexandria Givan
Hamden,CT
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Track & Field Coach
University of New Haven
11.2007 - Current
- Certified USATF Level 1 & 2 Coach; Currently I hold a certificate of completion for Track & Field Program Management, as well as a Strength and Conditioning Certificate
- Create and maintain a physically and socially safe atmosphere for the development of young adults from diverse backgrounds
- Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and athlete performance to maximize benefit to students, university athletics, and community
- Provide holistic coaching support to students, with focuses on academics, athletics and personal performance goals
- Ensure adherence to NCAA Division II rules.
- Offer positive constructive feedback to student athletes
- Promote proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries
- Secure hotel reservations and meals for travel
- Organize team bonding events
Staffing Coordinator/ Supervisor
Delta-T Group
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Recruited and supervised candidates to fill the position of Instructional Assistant for the Education Team: Efficiently conducted onboarding processes; posting positions, scheduling,, screening applicants, verifying references, education, medical requirements, and conducting criminal background checks
- Assisted the manager with employee compensation by screening for accuracy, as well as collecting the invoices for billing
- Complete incident reports, and employee separation meetings
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
- Interviewed, hired, and mentored over [Number] new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Parenting & Life Skills Teacher
New Haven Board of Education
09.2007 - 08.2015
- Developed, implemented, and delivered curriculum for Parenting & Family Life course with focus on basic life and parenting skills
- Collaborated and conducted workshops on child wellness, sex education, family dynamics, communication, conflict resolution, domestic violence, and healthy relationships
- Conducted curriculum modifications for students with learning and physical disabilities
- Created and executed an events calendar in support of the curriculum
- Recognized for ability to bridge multi-generational intra-family gaps to gain commitment to change
- Created curriculum for program and implemented services to meet needs of high school students throughout the City of New Haven.
- Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
- Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
- Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
Team USA
Amateur Athlete
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Former American Record, in the Women’s Hammer Throw Training and competing full-time for Team USA in the field events in effort to earn place on 2004 US Olympics Team
- Top-Three finisher on two USA teams; USA vs Great Britain and the 1995 Pan American Games.
- Team USA 2023 U23 NACAC Assistant Coach
Special Olympics Local Coordinator
New Haven Public
Hamden, CT
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Organized inclusion and Special Olympic programs for the New Haven Public Schools System
- Recruited, supervised, and managed and trained Unified Sport Coaches
- Managed all administrative functions including physicals, permission slips, transportation and equipment
- Hosted and managed annual awards banquet for all participants
- Management included soliciting parent participation/involvement
- Arranging pick up and drop off for activities.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA - Human Resource Concentration
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CTBachelor of Arts (BA) - undefined
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Core Professional Skills
- Supervising
- Program Development
- Negotiating
- Employee / Constituent Relations
- Relationship Development
- Communicating
- Coaching & Teaching
- Knowledge of HR Practices
- Outcomes Assessment
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Advocacy
- IT: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Account Development
- Vendor Contracts
Accomplishments
Selected as the NE10 2023 Staff of the year
and Team USA NACAC U23 Assistant Coach/ Throws
Certification
USA TF Level 1 Track & Field Coaching Certification
USA TF Level 2 Track & Field Coaching Certification
USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning Certification
USTFCCCA Program Management Certification
Timeline
Staffing Coordinator/ Supervisor
Delta-T Group
08.2015 - 12.2018
Assistant Track & Field Coach
University of New Haven
11.2007 - Current
Parenting & Life Skills Teacher
New Haven Board of Education
09.2007 - 08.2015
Team USA
Amateur Athlete
01.1995 - 01.2004
Special Olympics Local Coordinator
New Haven Public
01.1995 - 01.1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA - Human Resource Concentration
Albertus Magnus College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - undefined
Southern Connecticut State University