Chanaya Martin
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Director
Ymca South Hampton Roads
Portsmouth, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented youth programming to enhance engagement and personal growth.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to secure funding and resources for community initiatives.
- Trained and mentored staff in best practices for youth development and program delivery.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and participant feedback for continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets effectively to maximize resource allocation for various developmental projects.
- Collaborated with community partners for the successful execution of special events and workshops.
- Improved staff performance through regular training sessions, professional development opportunities, and constructive feedback.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring all programs were costefficient.
- Boosted enrollment numbers through effective marketing strategies targeting local schools, social media platforms, and community events.
Assistant Manager
Lavish Affairs
01.2010 - Current
- Planned and organized events according to customer requirements, including researching and hiring vendors, booking venues, planning transportation, inviting participants, and creating signage.
- Communicated directly with the customer throughout the event planning process to learn requirements and goals, coordinate guest list and vendor specifications, and ensured all parties understand relevant information and details.
- Met with sponsors, committees, organizations, and executives as necessary to discuss and plan event specifications such as scope, format, budget, administrative details, and special requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with venue personnel, caterers, hospitality staff, A/V providers, and other vendors to acquire necessary services and activities for events while meeting budgetary objectives.
- Monitored and oversee events from preparation and set-up through teardown to ensure adherence to planned format, compliance with regulations, cooperation between vendors, resolution of issues, and overall satisfaction of participants and sponsors.
- Performed post-event tasks promptly such as meeting with clients to ensure satisfaction, reviewing invoices and bills, approving payments, and documenting issues and resolutions.
- Evaluated potential locations, providers, vendors, and other professionals frequently to determine viability for future events and build a personal knowledge base to better serve clients.
Childcare Center Director
G3II
Norfolk, VA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Director – G3II Norfolk, VA
Childcare Center Director
Precious Pearls Inc.
Norfolk, VA
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Modify traditional education curriculum to meet child's needs.
- Assist children with specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, autism, combined deafness and blindness, traumatic brain injury.
- Use various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
- Ensure safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children and comply with state agencies.
- Manage and coordinate curricula with staff that complies with state and federal requirements.
- Manage and support teaching staff and promote their professional development.
- Recruit, onboard, and train staff
- Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.
- Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and center’s policies.
- Manage center's budget
- Develop and facilitate marketing and communications plan.
Childcare Site Director
YWCA South Hampton Roads
Chesapeake, VA
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancing child development and learning outcomes.
- Supervised staff, fostering professional growth through mentoring and performance evaluations.
- Established safety protocols ensuring compliance with state regulations and best practices.
- Coordinated communication between parents and educators to strengthen community relationships.
Substitute Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk , VA
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Use various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
- Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
- Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and school policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA12.2011
Skills
- First Aide/CPR Certification
- Medication
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff training
- Staff supervision
- Administrative management
- Financial reporting
- Program implementation
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Onsite facility tours
- Communication
- Generate reports
- Human resources
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Youth Development Director
Ymca South Hampton Roads
10.2024 - Current
Childcare Center Director
G3II
01.2023 - 05.2024
Childcare Center Director
Precious Pearls Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2023
Childcare Site Director
YWCA South Hampton Roads
02.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Manager
Lavish Affairs
01.2010 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
01.2010 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Norfolk State University