Brenda Guilles
Hillsborough,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Raritan Bay Area YMCA, adept in program management and community outreach. Excelled in fostering collaborations, leading to significant program growth. Skilled in budgeting and financial management, and mentoring teams to exceed goals. Proven track record in enhancing organizational effectiveness through innovative strategies and strong community connections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Director
Raritan Bay Area YMCA
Perth Amboy, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
- Managed contracts with vendors related to program operations.
- Researched best practices in the field for program planning and development.
- Supervised program and project managers to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
- Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers for various projects.
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
- Wrote proposals and reports for general and specific program support.
- Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
- Led fundraising efforts through cultivation of donor relationships.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
Director of Healthy Living
Raritan Bay Area YMCA
Perth Amboy, NJ
09.2016 - Current
- Created marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, newsletters, and websites to promote health initiatives.
- Oversaw wellness care teams to keep performance in compliance with safety standards and legal regulations.
- Researched best practices in the field of healthy living in order to inform decision making processes.
- Achieved or exceeded financial and personal training goals consistently.
- Coordinated with local agencies to create programs designed to educate individuals about healthy habits and behaviors.
- Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
- Organized, marketed, and coordinated community-wide health initiatives and events.
- Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
- Maintained relationships with external partners such as healthcare providers or community organizations.
- Facilitated training sessions on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management.
- Prepared and implemented budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing and maintenance plans.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJSkills
- Program management
- Budget preparation
- Vendor management
- Proposal writing
- Staff recruitment
- Data analysis
- Community outreach
- Training development
- Contract negotiation
- Performance evaluation
- Event coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Fundraising strategy
- Team leadership
- Public relations
- Child development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Budgeting and financial management
- Organizational leadership
- Grant writing
Certification
- Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- Certificate POM Pool Director Training
- Certified Lifeguard
- Former NPC competitor
Timeline
Senior Program Director
Raritan Bay Area YMCA
01.2022 - Current
Director of Healthy Living
Raritan Bay Area YMCA
09.2016 - Current
- Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- Certificate POM Pool Director Training
- Certified Lifeguard
- Former NPC competitor
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Raritan Valley Community College
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