Amen Kamau
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Desoto Jr. Eagles & Eaglettes Mentoring Program
01.2006 - Current
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Substitute Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
03.2010 - 05.2023
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Major
U S Army
10.1989 - 10.2006
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX12.2017
No Degree - Non Profit Organizational Development
Non Profit Academy
Texas01.2015
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
U S Army Leadership Academy
Fort Lee, Virginia01.2010
Skills
- Stakeholder Relations
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Data Interpretation
- Community Engagement
- Report Compilation
- Marketing
Affiliations
Desoto Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Keep Desoto Beautiful Board member (Chairman)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
03.2010 - 05.2023
Executive Director
Desoto Jr. Eagles & Eaglettes Mentoring Program
01.2006 - Current
Major
U S Army
10.1989 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas At Dallas
No Degree - Non Profit Organizational Development
Non Profit Academy
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
U S Army Leadership Academy
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