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Deborah Ham

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Versatile Program Manager with a proven track record at Schenectady ARC, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Excelled in building relationships and achieving project goals within budget, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Successfully managed cross-functional teams, enhancing program efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Schenectady ARC
07.2004 - Current
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Created well-defined strategies to guide team efforts.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

School Bus Driver

Northland Transportation
09.2002 - 06.2004
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.

Daycare Teacher/bus Driver

Refreshing Springs Daycare
01.1987 - 05.2000
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.

Education

Mont Pleasant High School
Schenectady, NY
06.1983

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Decision-making
  • Training and development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team management
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Budgeting and resource management

Timeline

Program Manager

Schenectady ARC
07.2004 - Current

School Bus Driver

Northland Transportation
09.2002 - 06.2004

Daycare Teacher/bus Driver

Refreshing Springs Daycare
01.1987 - 05.2000

Mont Pleasant High School

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