Open To Work
Alisa Pratt, BBA, MHS
Bronx
Summary
Dedicated and driven professional seeking a challenging career within the non-profit sector, aiming to leverage my 25 + years expertise in Human Services, Youth Development, and Community Engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Beacon Director & SNL Director
Team First Inc.
Bronx
12.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic direction in developing, implementing, and overseeing diverse programs that address the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community.
- Design and conduct professional development workshops tailored to youth and community priorities.
- Actively engage in cross-agency collaborations, seminars, staff meetings, and community initiatives to strengthen program impact.
- Recruit, train, and manage staff and volunteers, promoting professional growth and effective teamwork.
- Oversee subcontractors at the Beacon site, ensuring positive relationships and strict adherence to contractual obligations.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with local schools, families, and community organizations to foster collaboration and participation.
- Coordinate and attend advisory board meetings and ensure compliance with all youth and adults council requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with organizational policies, government regulations, and funding requirements.
- Monitor and manage the DYCD database to track enrollment, participation rates, and program outcomes.
- Review weekly reports with staff and leadership, and lead recruitment, enrollment, retention, and referral efforts to meet contractual participation targets.
- Establish long-term goals and initiatives to enhance the Beacons sustainability and community impact.
- Develop educational and recreational programs aligned with DYCD and DOH/SACC guidelines, ensuring measurable outcomes consistent with the Team First mission and contractual obligations.
- Maintain direct communication with the DYCD Program Manager, oversee site visits and audits, and actively participate in DYCD director meetings.
- Direct daily operations, facility management, and safety protocols to maintain a secure, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Supervise Coach activities related to sports & recreation as well as annual tournament, participating in local & citywide tournaments & Olympics (Stop The Violence).
- Organize various sports clinics.
- Recruit middle & high school youth for specialized teams.
- Input applications & attendance data into DYCD Connect.
- Coordinate with other CBO’s leadership to host tournaments.
- Work closely with DYCD & NYPD on current social issues that impact middle & high school students.
Program Director
Afterschool All-Stars, NYC
New York
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Recruit, screen, train, and oversee after-school program staff, including DOE personnel, students, and volunteers.
- Maintain updated personnel files, ensuring compliance with DOH expectations regarding fingerprints, medical records, clearances, credentials, and licenses.
- Track and fulfill required training hours as per DOH guidelines for both you and staff members.
- Conduct regular professional development sessions, site-based training, and staff meetings.
- Collaborate with the school Principal and staff, including teachers, support teams, nurses, custodial and kitchen staff, as well as PTA members.
- Develop innovative grade-level-aligned programming with a focus on academic assistance, enrichment, and social activities.
- Act as a liaison between program personnel, school stakeholders, and community groups to maintain positive relationships and engagement.
- Coordinate evening and weekend parent engagement programs and community outreach initiatives.
- Plan and execute community events while monitoring expenditures to adhere to the budget set by the Executive Director/Senior Program Directors.
- Collaborate with other Program Directors within the agency for support and information sharing.
- Maintain accurate student records and attendance data, (DYCD & CITY SPAN).
- Report and document any incidents or injuries promptly according to ASAS procedures.
- Implement behavior management techniques when necessary and support positive behavior choices among staff and students.
- Assist in fundraising activities as directed by the Executive Director.
- Support organizational operations including payroll, background check verification, budget tracking, and spending reports reconciliation.
- Document program activities through multimedia formats and record student success stories.
- Occasional travel for off-site meetings, training, and events may be required.
Director of Operations
Hit The Books
Harlem
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensures strict adherence to all policies and procedures as outlined in DOH, OCFS, and SACC license regulations, as well as human resource policies and procedures.
- Manages the submission and maintenance of all staff records and forms to the DOH for approval, both before and during staff tenure at Hit the Books.
- Takes charge of all facility maintenance and operations to guarantee the seamless functioning of all program components.
- Adheres to Hit the Books on-site safety expectations, diligently implements the safety plan, and conducts monthly drills, meticulously tracking them in emergency drill logs and assessments.
- Oversees and maintains the parent sign-up process for Hit the Books, meticulously verifying the accuracy of all submitted forms and retaining records for comprehensive documentation.
- Oversees student attendance, maintaining an attendance tracker submitted weekly to the Executive Director.
- Creates and maintains a weekly student schedule to assess program capacity for new students effectively.
- Manages and actively maintains the waitlist to ensure a stable demand and backlog of students interested in our program.
- Responsible for disseminating monthly calendars for HTB programming to parents, as well as organizing field trips and special activities.
- Conducts weekly one-on-one calls with the Executive Director and holds weekly team calls with all full-time staff.
- Assumes responsibility for all parent communication regarding program scheduling and attendance, including issuing warnings for lack of attendance and facilitating the removal of students from Hit the Books programming for non-attendance.
- Provides supervision and support for food operations while maintaining precise meal records for daily reporting.
- This includes the management of student and staff belongings, backpacks, lunches, and storage systems, with a monthly food reimbursement submission to CACFP.
- New staff orientations for new and returning staff, focusing on DOH protocols and best practices to ensure continuous compliance.
Multi-Site Field Director
Police Athletic League
New York
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Proficiently supervises multiple sites throughout the city, overseeing 2 in Bronx, 2 in Manhattan, and 1 in Brooklyn.
- Conduct regular site observations for all assigned centers to assess and enhance program delivery, quality, and safety.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute training and development activities for center employees to enhance their skills and capabilities.
- Ensure that center-based centers adhere to all PAL human resources and fiscal policies and procedures, including the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of center employees, as well as budget development and monitoring.
- Ensure that the centers comply with all contractual obligations and mandates, maintaining a high standard of accountability.
- Implemented an annual action plan that strategically outlines performance objectives for the school-based centers, ensuring alignment with PAL's mission and vision.
- Orchestrated and coordinated various citywide programs, activities, and special events, demonstrating adept management of resources and personnel.
- Demonstrates exceptional skills in program planning, program implementation, and program evaluation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
- Assess programs and activities, working closely with Center Directors to improve program development, implementation, and evaluation methods, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Serve as a liaison between the center-based centers and PAL support services, including MIS, Facilities, Fiscal, and Development teams, to streamline operations and ensure seamless communication.
- Actively participate as a chairperson, coordinator, or member of various sub-committees to foster collaboration and innovation within PAL.
- Collaborate with Center Directors and senior PAL staff to plan and execute public relations efforts and activities that promote PAL's mission and impact.
- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration and clear communication with diverse stakeholders.
Empire Site Director
Team First Inc.
Bronx
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Led a dedicated team of 10 staff members for P.S. 62X "Lunch & Learn" in-person program, overseeing the education and well-being of 200 students from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
- Managed supervision and administrative duties, including Empire City Span data entry, payroll processing, and staff class assignments.
- Directed a team of 10 staff members for P.S. 69X in-person after-school program, providing enriching experiences for 150 participants from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
- Oversaw supervision and administrative responsibilities, including Empire City Span data entry and payroll management.
- Designed engaging curriculums and fostered family and community engagements.
- Managed participant enrollment and intake processes, setting clear short and long-term goals for program success.
- Ensured monthly upkeep and management of contracting databases.
- Implemented stringent COVID precautions and safety measures in line with DOE/CDC/DOH guidelines for the safety of all staff and participants.
St. Mary's Cornerstone Program Director
Bronx Works Inc.
Bronx
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided guidance and oversight to program staff, offering support across various tasks.
- Developed a comprehensive plan of action for program execution from inception to completion.
- Managed daily operations to support and fulfill program objectives, meticulously adhering to program schedules and timelines.
- Ensured smooth program operations while effectively managing associated risks.
- Led casework intake processing for youth and families, identifying needs and providing necessary support.
- Spearheaded the development of innovative plans and processes to enhance program efficiency.
- Provided covid supplies mask, sanitizers and gloves, and meals from Red Rabbit and Food Bank to St. Mary’s Residences and the community.
McKinley Community Center Program Director Afterschool & Camp/Teen Center
Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers Inc.
Bronx
09.2012 - 11.2019
- Recruited, trained, supported, and supervised annual program staffing, SYEP and volunteers ranging from 4 to 40 individuals.
- Oversee all administrative responsibilities for afterschool programs with contracts from DYCD.
- Maintained meticulous monthly contracting databases and financial records.
- Compliance with School-Aged Childcare SACC, DYCD & DOE.
- Managed participant enrollment and intake processes while establishing clear goals for both short and long-term success.
- Gathered required program data and provided necessary reporting (DYCD Connect).
- Worked closely with departments: Fiscal and Development to develop and execute program and departmental budgets.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans and curriculums for afterschool and summer activities.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with school leaders, staff, students, teachers, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Successfully executed fundraiser strategies and monitored large, goal-oriented programs.
- Ensured the implementation of high-quality programs responsive to students and families.
- Collaborated with various agency departments, including fiscal and development, school administrative staff, parents, community partners, and fund contractors.
- Implemented and designed engaging and age-appropriate activities for a stellar programming for Middle School students.
- Fostered alignment and communication between participants and program staff.
- Implemented family engagement workshops and acted as a point of contact for families.
- Established and maintained effective partnership collaborations.
- Collaboration with DYCD partners, CBO’s, City Councils, NYPD, FDNY, NYCHA, and other nonprofit and corporate entities to promote the Mckinley Community Center.
- Served as NYCHA Program Director for McKinley & Forest Houses Teen Night Center in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
- Implemented a safe haven for NYCHA teens by providing engaging activities and weekly trips.
Education
MHS - Human Service with a Specialization in Non-Profit Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2012
Youth Certification -
Lehman College/John F. Kennedy, Jr. Fellowship
Bronx, New York01.2006
Skills
- Program Director
- Case Management
- Intake Specialist
- Leadership
- Supervisor
- Parent Engagement
- Partnership Collaboration
- Youth Advocacy & Development
- Program Evaluation
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Community Engagement
- Human Services
- Program development
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Compliance management
- Staff recruitment
- Budget management
- Event planning
- Problem solving
- Organizational development
- Staff management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Creativity and innovation
References
Will be furnished upon request.
Professional Strengths And Skills
- Program Director
- Case Management/Intake Specialist
- Leadership
- Supervisor
- Parent Engagement
- Partnership Collaboration
- Youth Advocacy & Development
- Program Evaluation & Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Community Engagement & Human Services
Career Experience
- Asst. Beacon Director & SNL Director, Team First Inc., Bronx, NY, 12/2024-Present, Provide strategic direction in developing, implementing, and overseeing diverse programs., Design and conduct professional development workshops., Recruit, train, and manage staff and volunteers., Cultivate strong partnerships with local schools and community organizations., Ensure compliance with organizational policies and government regulations.
- Program Director, Afterschool All-Stars, NYC, New York, NY, 11/2023-11/2024, Recruit, screen, train, and oversee after-school program staff., Collaborate with school staff to develop innovative programming., Coordinate parent engagement programs and community outreach initiatives.
- Director of Operations, Hit The Books, Harlem, NY, 02/2023-10/2023, Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures., Manage facility maintenance and operations., Oversee parent sign-up process and student attendance.
- Multi-Site Field Director, Police Athletic League, New York, NY, 06/2021-02/2023, Supervise multiple sites throughout the city., Plan and execute training and development activities., Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
- Empire Site Director, Team First Inc., Bronx, NY, 10/2020-06/2021, Led a team for P.S. 62X 'Lunch & Learn' program., Managed supervision and administrative duties.
- St. Mary's Cornerstone Program Director, Bronx Works Inc., Bronx, NY, 11/2019-08/2020, Provided guidance and oversight to program staff., Managed daily operations to support program objectives.
- Program Director Afterschool & Camp/Teen Center, Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers Inc., Bronx, NY, 09/2012-11/2019, Recruited, trained, and supervised program staffing., Ensured compliance with SACC, DYCD & DOE.
Accomplishments
FOUNDER OF THE ORIGINAL CLOVERS 2014-2019
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$65000/yr - $2000002/yrTimeline
Asst. Beacon Director & SNL Director
Team First Inc.
12.2024 - Current
Program Director
Afterschool All-Stars, NYC
11.2023 - 11.2024
Director of Operations
Hit The Books
02.2023 - 10.2023
Multi-Site Field Director
Police Athletic League
06.2021 - 02.2023
Empire Site Director
Team First Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2021
St. Mary's Cornerstone Program Director
Bronx Works Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2020
McKinley Community Center Program Director Afterschool & Camp/Teen Center
Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers Inc.
09.2012 - 11.2019
MHS - Human Service with a Specialization in Non-Profit Management
Capella University
Youth Certification -
Lehman College/John F. Kennedy, Jr. Fellowship