Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Tool Proficiency
Accomplishments
Timeline
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AYANA GELIN

The Bronx

Summary

Operations and Project Management professional with experience in project planning, stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, budget management, process improvement, and operational execution. Proven success supporting programs across nonprofit, education, and creative production environments. Currently pursuing PMP certification.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Operations Coordinator

Bronx House
Bronx, NY
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Supervised and supported a multidisciplinary team of 15+ staff members, including Group Leaders, Education Specialists, Program Aides, and administrative personnel by assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance, and maintaining smooth daily operations.
  • Managed an annual operating budget exceeding $200,000, allocating resources for educational programming, transportation, field trips, student incentives, and program supplies while maintaining fiscal accountability.
  • Coordinated educational programming, enrichment activities, seasonal events, staffing schedules, transportation logistics, and facility operations to ensure successful execution across multiple program sites.
  • Oversaw student enrollment, attendance reporting, compliance documentation, and operational reporting while maintaining adherence to Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) standards.
  • Increased program enrollment to 98% through strategic outreach initiatives, family engagement, and participant retention efforts.

Assistant Production Manager

Raising Kanan
New York, NY
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed the daily workflow of 10 Production Assistants, assigning responsibilities, providing operational guidance, and ensuring production needs were completed efficiently and on schedule.
  • Coordinated production logistics, call sheet execution, crew support, equipment movement, and departmental readiness to maintain efficient daily filming operations.
  • Served as the primary liaison between production teams, facilitating communication, resolving operational challenges, and ensuring departments remained aligned with production timelines.
  • Supported production scheduling, resource coordination, and on-set operations while adapting quickly to changing priorities within a fast-paced filming environment.

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Program Coordinator

Guns Down Life Up
The Bronx, NY
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led and supported a team of approximately 15 outreach professionals, coordinating daily activities, assigning responsibilities, and promoting accountability across community initiatives.
  • Planned and executed educational workshops, community events, and outreach campaigns that strengthened engagement between residents, schools, and local organizations.
  • Responded to community incidents by coordinating outreach efforts, facilitating conflict resolution strategies, and supporting violence prevention initiatives.
  • Built partnerships with schools, community organizations, local leaders, and families to expand program reach and strengthen community relationships.

Education

Advanced Certificate - Project Management

Google Coursera Project Management
10-2024

Advanced Certificate - Screenwriting

New York Film Academy
New York
08-2023

Graduate Certificate - Creative Writing

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY, US
12-2019

Skills

  • Project Oversight
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Program Operations
  • Resource Management
  • Budget Management
  • Risk Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Workflow Management
  • Process Documentation (or SOP Development)
  • Scheduling & Coordination

Certification

  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • OSHA 30-Hour Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Candidate

Tool Proficiency

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Monday.com
• Airtable
• Canva
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Draft
• Zoom
• Social Media Platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)

Accomplishments

  • Managed workflows for 10 Production Assistants during active production.
  • Served as liaison between production departments to ensure timely execution of daily filming operations.
  • Supervised and coordinated a 13-person multidisciplinary team (7 Group Leaders, 5 Education Specialists, Program Aides, and administrative staff).
  • Managed an annual program budget exceeding $200,000 across two program cycles.

Timeline

Assistant Production Manager

Raising Kanan
11.2023 - 02.2024

Program Operations Coordinator

Bronx House
09.2022 - 07.2024

Program Coordinator

Guns Down Life Up
05.2021 - 03.2022

Graduate Certificate - Creative Writing

Sarah Lawrence College

Advanced Certificate - Screenwriting

New York Film Academy

Advanced Certificate - Project Management

Google Coursera Project Management