Chris Beasley
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Professional leader with extensive experience in team management and strategic planning. Expertise in driving projects to successful completion and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through effective communication, and leadership programs including CLI Leadership programs and a Boettcher Fellow.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director
Poetry 719
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2016 - Current
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration among community members.
- Host writing workshops and open mics.
- Elevated artistic performances by implementing innovative concepts and creative direction.
- Directed artistic vision for performances, ensuring alignment with creative goals and audience engagement.
- Mentored emerging artists, providing guidance on techniques and professional development.
- Run social media out lets such as Facebook and Instagram
- Coach youth and adult poetry teams.
- Network with other artist to make collaborative events.
- Assisted in budget management for productions, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing costs.
- Increased community outreach efforts by organizing events and collaborations with local organizations.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
Programs Lead
Boys and Girls Club
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Facilitate age appropriate programs for K-12 such as Stem activities, art and crafts, physical play, coping skills, and building self regulation tools
- Provide tutoring in english and math
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Programs Lead
Inside Out Youth Services
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2021 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state recognized curriculum such as life skills, sexual health, and leadership programs
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted student engagement and community involvement.
- Supervised CC Bonner Interns and Young Adult interns for job and career development
- 1 on 1 mentorship for youth and young adults 13 to 24
- Community liaison for the organization to keep open communication for the organization
- Develop satellite programs for internal programs expansion into the community such as schools, detention center, and community centers
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Help youth develop social skills, run art programs, and advocacy work.
- Managing schedules creating monthly programs calendars
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wasson High School
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Certified in STI Testing via Children's Hospital
- Certified in Suicide Prevention (ASIST)
- Mandatory Reporter
- Motivational Interviewing training
- Crisis Intervention training
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Customer Services
Timeline
Programs Lead
Boys and Girls Club
02.2026 - Current
Programs Lead
Inside Out Youth Services
03.2021 - 02.2026
Co-Director
Poetry 719
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wasson High School
Pikes Peak Art Council
Received two awards from Pikes Peak Art Council for best open mic and performing arts award.