Bethany Succes Jean Baptiste
Assistant Manager
BUFFALO,NY
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse groups of people in dynamic, people-centric settings. Dedicated to training and mentoring top talent while cultivating a productive work culture, which prioritizes customer needs and relations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cofounder and Director
Dream Haiti
08.2013 - Current
- Founded a non-profit organization with a school in Haiti that employed 16 staff members and enrolled 117 students in 2022.
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Exercise appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Create promotional materials and provide insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Raise awareness by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Lead fundraising efforts and plan annual fundraisers.
Assistant Director
Houghton College Buffalo
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked closely with Director to provide effective assistance for college operation.
- Trained and mentored tutors and employees on best practices and policies.
- Arranged schedules for daily operations and for visitor tours.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Acted as liaison between leadership and students, provided guidance and advising.
Program Coordinator, Youth Education
Journey’s End Refugee Services
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Oversaw two programs and 10 full-time staff members.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with partners to secure educational grants.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
Teacher
Journey’s End Refugee Services
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives for ENL students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Stylist Sales Associate
Francesca's Boutique
Cheektowaga, NY
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Advised client base of new products and seasonal fashions to increase store sales.
- Increased revenue and sales through strategic merchandising, inventory selection and visual display techniques.
- Acknowledged, interacted and built relationships with clients to serve them effectively.
- Operated cash register for transactions with excellent accuracy.
Adjunct Professor
Erie Community College, TASC Prep Class
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared students to take TASC exam.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals.
- Encouraged class engagement by building discussions into lessons.
Youth Services Program Assistant
Journey’s End Refugee Services
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending special programs during the summer.
- Assisted with summer youth programs, summer school and other recreation programs to improve quality.
- Recommended activities, equipment and supplies for programs and identified vendors to furnish materials.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for refugee students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Childhood Education, Music
Houghton College, Music Center
2013
Music Business
Contemporary Music Center
Nashville, TN2011
Skills
- Excellent Spoken and Written Communication Skills
- Administrative and Supervisory Experience
- Collaborative Nature and Welcoming Personality
- Creative Problem Solver
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Fiscal Management
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Partnership Cultivation
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Social Media and Marketing
Timeline
Assistant Director
Houghton College Buffalo
09.2019 - 01.2020
Program Coordinator, Youth Education
Journey’s End Refugee Services
02.2017 - 10.2017
Stylist Sales Associate
Francesca's Boutique
11.2015 - 04.2016
Adjunct Professor
Erie Community College, TASC Prep Class
09.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher
Journey’s End Refugee Services
09.2013 - 02.2017
Cofounder and Director
Dream Haiti
08.2013 - Current
Youth Services Program Assistant
Journey’s End Refugee Services
05.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Childhood Education, Music
Houghton College, Music Center
Music Business
Contemporary Music Center
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