Dominic Jones
Columbus,OH
Summary
Seasoned Program Manager with a proven track record at Columbus Urban League, adept in partnership development and strategic planning. Spearheaded initiatives achieving over 90% student retention, showcasing exceptional project management and community outreach skills. Expert in elevating program operations and fostering significant stakeholder relationships, ensuring impactful youth development outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Columbus Urban League
Columbus, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Directed budget management processes to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
- Spearheaded recruitment initiatives, securing participation from diverse youth demographics.
- Transitioned program from pilot stage to full-scale operation.
- Achieved and sustained over 90% student retention rate, enhancing growth for participants.
- Ensured the successful graduation of 197 individuals, with only a recidivism rate of under 2%.
- Performed extensive program reporting and performance evaluation for three consecutive years to gauge impact and guide strategic decisions.
- Managed initiative to update and elevate the presence of the program within the community.
- Partnered with stakeholders to finalize major contract negotiations.
- Secured and formalized partnerships with local court systems, including the development and execution of MOUs to support youth participants.
CO-FOUNDER
Legacy
Columbus, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Developed tailored programs addressing various needs of minority youth in academics, athletics, arts education, personal support, and recreation.
- Secured funding & partnerships for projects and programs through community awareness and fundraising activities
- Performed regular program evaluations to uphold organizational objectives.
- Managed execution of strategies aimed at improving financial performance and organizational development.
- Directed fiscal strategies across diverse programs.
- Developed strategies to increase brand awareness through public relations initiatives.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – YOUTH COORDINATOR
Destroyers
Columbus, OH
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Implemented and managed youth services budget, and prepared quarterly and annual detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Developed program proposals outlining costs, services, and target population.
- Ensured program and project compliance with Arena Football League protocols and local state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to discuss progress towards objectives.
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY & YOUTH AFFAIRS
Cleveland Cavaliers & Cleveland Monsters
Cleveland, OH
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Crafted community programs to broaden support services to youth in the inner city of Cleveland
- Created program literature and promotional material for dissemination throughout community and youth events
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Conducted ongoing training classes focusing on advocacy, youth development, and crisis intervention.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
EXECUTIVE VP
Arena Football League Players Union
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated the documentation process for player grievances and appeals.
- Organized and facilitated all player and executive board meetings
- Collaborated on SPC negotiation efforts alongside AFL.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences or trade shows as required.
- Directed corporate communications efforts across multiple channels including print, digital, social media, radio and television.
- Secured revenue agreements for player union support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Project management
- Partnership development
- Budget coordination
- Strategic planning
- Proposal development
- Team management
- Community outreach
Accomplishments
NAACP HOMETOWN HERO - Radio One / 2014
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR - Columbus Destroyers / 2019
COMMUNITY IMPACT - MBK Columbus / 2021
CHANGE MAKER OF THE YEAR - AAM WELLNESS Agency/ 2022
SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARDEE - Social Justice Awards/ 2023
LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE - Columbus City Schools/ 2023
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD - Columbus Urban League/ 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Manager
Columbus Urban League
03.2022 - Current
CO-FOUNDER
Legacy
01.2019 - Current
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – YOUTH COORDINATOR
Destroyers
01.2018 - 01.2020
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY & YOUTH AFFAIRS
Cleveland Cavaliers & Cleveland Monsters
01.2016 - 01.2018
EXECUTIVE VP
Arena Football League Players Union
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Minnesota
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