Benjamin Ramos
Bronx,New York
Summary
Outgoing Assistant Program Director with experience performing administrative duties and providing reliable support to program directors. Effectively manages team members. Experienced in planning and implementing project budgets and schedules.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Program Director
Good Shepherd Services
Bronx, N.Y.
08.2005 - 08.2026
- Supported director in managing office operations and developing program initiatives.
- Coordinated recruitment and enrollment efforts for afterschool program, summer camp, and Summer Rising program, increasing participant engagement.
- Recruited and trained volunteers and interns to work in the afterschool program.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for staff to enhance skills and knowledge. for untrained and new staff.
- Coordinated agency-wide Youth Advisory Council leadership initiative.
- Maintained data system, participant files, and other program related data.
Youth Specialist
Mt. Hope Housing Company
Bronx, N.Y.
11.2003 - 06.2004
- Developed lesson plans and curricula that engaged Third and Fourth grade students;
- Tutored students across multiple subjects, enhancing their academic performance;
- Organized workshops on culture, community service, and drama to foster student engagement and social awareness;
- Worked with Parents on student Skill Development.
Program Coordinator
Pius XII Youth and Community Services
Bronx, N.Y.
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Coordinated an internship program for 25 students in University Heights High School;
- Instructed youth in essential employment skills, enhancing their readiness for the workforce and community organizing;
- Coordinated community service initiatives and community organizing projects to foster civic engagement among participants.
- Engaged local youth through outreach efforts and developed outreach plan to connect community with program;
- Supported high school students in their academic studies students and elementary school age children;
Education
Major - Journalism/Communications
American University
Washington D.C01-1997
Skills
- Program management
- Program evaluation
- Data management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Volunteer coordination
- Online research
Additional Information
Writing Samples and References Available
Timeline
Assistant Program Director
Good Shepherd Services
08.2005 - 08.2026
Youth Specialist
Mt. Hope Housing Company
11.2003 - 06.2004
Program Coordinator
Pius XII Youth and Community Services
08.2000 - 08.2002
Major - Journalism/Communications
American University