Aaron Ash
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Senior Program Director with 15 years of leadership experience. Demonstrated success at EMERGE Community Development, enhancing project management and client solutions. Increased youth enrollments by 70% through strategic relationship building and workflow optimization. Expertise in budget management and commitment to impactful community initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Director
EMERGE Community Development
Minneapolis, MN
11.2022 - Current
- Drafted quarterly and annual report narratives while managing grant budgets.
- Directed program and project management for EMERGE's youth initiatives.
- Cultivated outcomes-driven relationships with diverse stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered training and evaluation to support ongoing professional development of staff.
- Assessed situations, identified root causes, and recommended solutions to improve programs.
- Established work schedules, prioritized tasks, and monitored progress toward goals.
- Achieved program objectives for two consecutive years.
- Increased youth participant enrollments by 70% with complete measurable skills gained.
Program Manager
EMERGE Community Development
Minneapolis, MN
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Established workflow processes and monitored daily team productivity to enhance performance.
- Managed workforce program operations, achieving maximum production through evaluation methods.
- Cultivated relationships with public/private sector and non-profit employers to create career pathways.
- Maintained participant tracking database and completed data entry for accurate records.
- Exceeded yearly enrollment targets for Minneapolis Works, a workforce program since 2020.
- Researched labor market trends and translated data into actionable workforce development strategies.
- Assessed internal report data to monitor program spending and created functional budgets for resources.
Workforce Coach Coordinator
EMERGE Community Development
Minneapolis, MN
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Created custom forms for participant enrollments, program support, and service tracking to streamline processes.
- Directed workforce team in delivering quality services and securing job placements for participants.
- Maintained communication with Twin City employers to identify job openings for participants.
- Exceeded enrollment goals by attending community outreach events to promote employment placement assistance.
Human Services Representative
Hennepin County
Minneapolis, MN
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted client interactions to gather information for eligibility assessments of county programs.
- Scheduled an average of 50 client meetings daily, surpassing performance expectations.
- Maintained high-quality customer service while effectively multitasking during client interactions.
- Responded promptly to case status inquiries, ensuring clients remained informed.
- Made appropriate referrals for clients to access additional resources and support.
- Prepared budgets in alignment with company standards and requirements.
- Calculated, approved, and issued benefits according to established protocols.
Education
MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Downers Grove, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN, US05.2005
Skills
- Project development and management
- Client solutions and support
- Workflow optimization and efficiency
- Technology integration strategies
- Strategic growth initiatives
- Process improvement methodologies
- Budget and resource management
Awards
- Outstanding Team Performance Award, EMERGE, 2024
- Manager of the Year Award, EMERGE, 2023
- Tony Wagner Award, EMERGE, 2019
- Outstanding Team Performance Award, EMERGE, 2019
Personal Information
Title: Senior Program Director
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Team Performance Award-Emerge 2024
- Manager Of The Year Award- Emerge 2023
- Tony Wagner Award-Emerge 2019
- Outstanding Team Performance Award-Emerge 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Program Director
EMERGE Community Development
11.2022 - Current
Program Manager
EMERGE Community Development
09.2021 - 11.2022
Workforce Coach Coordinator
EMERGE Community Development
05.2016 - 09.2021
Human Services Representative
Hennepin County
09.2012 - 12.2015
MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University
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