Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning smaller organizations into competitive forces, organized and dependable with a positive attitude. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Youth Programs
Wisconsin Community Services
08.2023 - Current
Oversee $150,000 grant budget for community and youth outreach programs, ensuring optimal utilization and impact across Milwaukee County.
Launched research initiatives to develop curriculums advancing partner relationships between community and company board members, promoting seamless transition of company's brand addressing clientele needs across state lines.
Generated revenue through strategic support to office, including analyzing budgets, grant writing/administration, managing external communications, and overseeing programs benefiting over 700 underserved families and incarcerated youth statewide.
Rebuilt and streamlined organization's operational framework, including educational and outreach efforts, staff training, cost estimation, performance tracking, grant administration, and data analysis, to enhance market impact.
Supervised team of 25 staff, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires and departures and maintaining high-quality service standards. Collaborated with department directors to create unified programming and direct clients to relevant services.
Program Manager
Boys And Girls Club
01.2021 - 08.2023
Supervised PREP grant contract compliance, leading to increased funding to $1.3 million, and led team of 6-7 facilitators to deliver evidence-based programming in schools, churches, and community programs, serving over 3,000 youth per year.
Trained staff on instruction/learning styles, behavior management techniques, multiple curricula, case load/ program management, building and orienting proper IEP plans. Hosted community events and organized awareness campaigns to expand PREP programs and organizational impact.
Developed project plans and reports to sustain federal grant funding, facilitating team meetings to tackle program challenges, enhance deliverables, and boost productivity. Participated in all project phases, decision-making processes, and resource planning efforts.
Ran daily operations, organized meetings with community organizations and investors, and conducted compliance audits for grants, maintaining budgets for outreach programs.
CAMPAIGN FIELD DIRECTOR
Progressive Action Coalition GOTV
11.2018 - 12.2020
Directed and supervised staff activities for outreach campaigns, including training of over 60 staff in canvassing and task execution.
Managed database analyzing social, economic, and political trends to identify target areas for outreach based on demographics and voting history.
Organized large-scale events, canvassers, hiring, benefits enrollment, voter registration and follow-up activities for meetings and events.
Collaborated with politicians through legislative advocacy and policy development to further educate, amend policies and create opportunities to combat housing injustice, housing discrimination, racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, diversity and inclusion.
Prioritized statistical information tracking (spreadsheets) and prepared reports to course correct issues in project planning in real time.
Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum Team Leader
Dungarvin
01.2016 - 11.2018
Led implementation of culturally sensitive mental health services, overseeing clinical screenings, intake operations, and development of department-wide programs to enhance care quality for underserved populations. Maintained regional HIPAA compliance throughout these initiatives.
Oversaw coordination of resources from public agencies and community organizations to address treatment needs. Developed and implemented programming to enhance overall care quality, integrating mainstream diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) techniques.
Organized cultural sensitivity trainings for employees, fostering inclusive work culture, creating metrics to measure progress, prevent unconscious bias and overall improve bottomline company culture.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINSTRATION -
Fisk University
Nashville, TN
Skills
Operations / Logistics Management
Budget Control
People Management
Investor Relations
Contract and Vendor Management
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Certification
CPR AED
Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Director of Youth Programs
Wisconsin Community Services
08.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Boys And Girls Club
01.2021 - 08.2023
CAMPAIGN FIELD DIRECTOR
Progressive Action Coalition GOTV
11.2018 - 12.2020
Diversity and Inclusion Curriculum Team Leader
Dungarvin
01.2016 - 11.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINSTRATION -
Fisk University
CPR AED
Behavioral Therapy
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